I hope you are enjoying the information presented here.  Life really is about change and growth.  

I was drawn to spiritual things as a young child.  I grew up on the edge of a small town in southern Minnesota.  I was surrounded with woods, wildlife, and the Minnesota River.  I was struck with the beauty all around me.  I had a strong connection with Native American spirituality as I was growing up, not really knowing why.  Later on in life, I discovered that their was some Lakota blood in our family.  I found something peaceful about connecting with Father Sky and Mother Earth.  I could hear the drums and see the ancestors around me. 

I was raised in a Christian home.  My parents were quite strict, and didn't understand my search for "more of God".  They were content with their Christian beliefs and church affiliation.  I was not.  There were too many things things that didn't make sense.  It seemed like the people leading the churches were all hypocrites.  I kept searching for a church where people practiced what they preached.  Finally one day my father sat me down and told me that a church isn't about the people...it's about worshipping and serving God.  Well, that made sense only to a point.  I still kept searching.  

In my lifetime I have studied many religions and spiritual paths.  To me, my spirituality is the glue that holds my whole life together.  It influences my physical, emotional, and mental well-being.  It influences the people I am attracted to, the places I go, the activities I participate in, where I work, my relationships with people, etc.  Spirituality isn't about doctrines or legalism.  It is about freedom and passion.  It is about loving myself and others...without judgment.  

I encourage everyone to grow spiritually.  This isn't about what church you belong to.  Religion is a separate thing.  Spirituality is personal.  It boils down to who you are on the inside and how you project that to the world.  It is about ascending to higher levels in health and consciousness.  

I have studied many things in my life.  From the time I was a young girl I was always looking for "more".  I studied music - actually studied to become a concert pianist.  That lasted until I was 16.  Then came the Viet Nam Conflict...and I got involved with the protests.  I studied political science and passive non-resistance.  I studied English - participated in debate and declam in high school.  I studied writing - began work on my first book while still in high school.  I studied our culture - working at numerous crises centers and women's shelters.  I studied psychology - earned my BS from Mankato State.  I also studied chemical dependency - earned my certification from Mankato State.  It was during my college years that I was truly ready to climb out of the box that I had been in for so long.  

I made an interesting discovery in one of my college philosophy classes.  I discovered that it doesn't matter how many great discoveries we make on the road of life; those discoveries fall by the wayside if we are clinging to old beliefs or living our lives in someone's shadow  For the majority of my life I believed that I had to BE my parents.  I believed that the only way to show respect for my parents was to live the way they lived, believe what they believe, and DO WHAT I REALLY WANTED TO DO IN SECRET!  That meant I fealt guilty for many of my beliefs, thoughts, and desires.  I didn't want to rob banks or hurt anyone, I simply wanted to explore as many areas of life as I possibly could...and for many years that felt wrong.  

I discovered something interesting during those college years.  I discovered that I could give myself persmission to explore as much as I wanted to.  By giving myself permission, I didn't have to take on any guilt.  All at once I was free to be me...someone who didn't have all the answers...but was on a quest to find them.  I was free to experience different ways of looking at things like religion, politics, sexuality, spirituality, and the list goes on and on.  I became free to develop my own beliefs and my own truths.  I still respected my parents beliefs, I just didn't have to take them on as my own anymore.  Since then I have dedicated my life to walking my own spiritual path.  I have studied and explored metaphysics, subtle energy, angels, Ascended Masters, The White Brotherhood, the Goddess Path, shamanism, Buddhism, Hinduism, meditation, the Merkaba, Reiki, therapeutic massage, natural health, holistic health, and the list goes on and on.  I have also developed my own relationship with the Infinite.  I have studied under many great teachers and guides.  I have even studied the history and evolution of the cultures of the world in order to get a better understanding of how we got to where we are now.  I have earned a list of credentials that are simply evidence of a great journey of seeking more.   Everyday is exciting!  There is so much to explore!
I am currently studying the teachings of Almine (www.spiritualjourneys.com).  Her teachings have added new dimensions to my spiritual life.  Almine is a Toltec Nagual who receives information from the Inifinite.  She recieved a new healing technique called Belvaspata that virutally replaces all other healing modalities.  I have  completed my Master and Grand Master initiations in this technique and am very thankful for the experience.  This healing technique not only enhances my life and the lives of my clients, it also enhances our planet - and even the cosmos!  You can learn more about Belvaspata on Almine's website www.spiritualjourneys.com. Almine is also responsible for bringing us the Qi Vesta Card Ceremony.  This card ceremony replaces the tarot, and assists in the release from social conditioning and out dated belief systems.  Three amazing yoga techniques are also available.  You can find out more about all of Almine's teachings at www.spiritualjourneys.com.
Hopefully I will continue this journey of exploration and experience for the rest of my days here and beyond.  There are no more boxes, and I am free to share my discoveries and beliefs without expecting anyone to believe as I do.  When I teach a class I feel that I am presenting one possible way of looking at something - and that view could change at any moment.  I don't claim to know the absolute truth about anything.  what worked for me in the past in areas such as energy clearing and healing, is out-dated and not effective any more.  It isn't always easy to let go of old belief systems, but I know from experience that "being stuck" isn't where I want to be.  Sometimes freedom means being able to say "I don't know" without feeling stupid.  

I am at peace with where I am on my journey.  New challenges and experiences come my way everyday.  Some are pleasant and some are not...but they are all enlightening if I allow them to be.  I believe that there are no mistakes or wrong choices as long as we learn from our experiences.  

May you be at peace with your journey through life.  May you be free to explore every possible option and opportunity that is brought into your life.  May you understand the concept that everything in the cosmos is connected.  You are that connection.  You are all things!   We are going through a period of intense change on this planet.  Our most basic beliefs are being challenged.  Those in power would like us to believe that we are responsible for all the bad things happening...from financial to environmental disasters.  Those in power would like us to live every day in fear.  We make better followers when we are afraid.  We get sick easier when we are afraid.  We don't trust our neighbors when we are afraid.  BUT WAIT!  We don't have to be afraid.  We have the ability to influence change in a positive way simply by a thought or intention.  We can live in peace, prosperity, and health.  We can love our neighbors.  We can love ourselves.  Now, more than ever, we need to overcome fear with peace.  That is where my journey led me.  That is what I want to share with you.  

Blessings,

Bonnie Aronson