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The time was right for my life; I knew it in my soul. Anne thoroughly prepared me for my journey to the mountain and has continued to be a source of strength and vision for me since my return. The quest and its incorporation has helped me through the darkest times and introduced me to myself. Claire Lennon, Administrator The quest has become the core of my spiritual path. It has opened me to the essence of my self and my connection with the universe. I view all of my life as a quest for the Sacred Mountain. Having been on two quests with Anne, I honor her creation of safe space, both in the wilderness and in our hearts to follow this path. Kate D., RN Questing and the power of the circle has taught me how to hold my space and feel good about who I am in the Now. Anne is a wonderful, nurturing guide who is also a very Wise Woman, an elder. In particular she is able to listen to the truth... the ones that escape because they are so simple and utterly complex at the same time.. and reflect it back to each of us for an expanded self-view. I have greatly benefitted both personally and spiritually from questing (twice) and in knowing Anne. In the process of questing - the solitude and intense self-reflection - I was able to reclaim my own power that I had so unconsciously given away during prior years, perhaps my entire lifetime. Cheo Massion Anne is the quintessential guide for the wilderness quest experience. She empowers us to go forth and meet who we are becoming, the one who is both breathtaking and challenging. Anne provides the essence of guidance and nurturance in a natural environment. She is so steady, grounded and passionate at the same time. Thank you for being you, Anne - so steady and grounded and passionate. Your guidance has been a real gift. Eileen Worthley Working with Anne was a real pleasure. When she smudged and blessed each one of us as we left on our solo time, tears came to my eyes. Her (Anne's) gentle words were such a lovng expression that honored us and our highest visions for ourselves. Nourishment of this kind seemed to extend for the entire trip. The wilderness quest experience took hold of my life months before we actually left for the desert and moved me through some difficult personal issues. The wilderness quest) it was exactly what I needed in order to cut to the core of my fear and to expand my sense of self-confidence. This particular type of group work is the most profound I have ever encountered. It really put me in touch with a deep connection to my fellow questers and to our Mother Earth. Jane Calbreath, MA I did a ten-day Wilderness Quest with Anne in 1991. The power and impact of the experience stays with me, particularly in the ways I continue to define and follow my relationship with my various communities. The important and sacred ties to my own family, my dear friends, with the ways I serve within the human family, and my great love for the earth herself were illuminated and strengthened on my Quest. Anne is a gifted leader and a compassionate guide into the ways we each long to live more closely with our own inherent natures, and into the ways we can discover our deep connection with those other-than- ourselves. Sue Brown, MA, MFCC Thank you, Anne, for guiding me through an amazing quest experience. You never ceased to surprise me with your capacity for love, generosity, insights and song lyrics. Thank you too for not just leading us but for becoming one of our community. I am very much looking forward to going out on the mountain with you again. Thank you for such compassionate and generous guidance. K. Tomyris I loved the vision quest and do feel this is one of the greatest experiences of my life. I think you are incredible and you will always have my support and be in my positive thoughts. I hold you in much admiraiton and with much gratitude Linda G., R.N. Thank you for leading us on this quest we all needed! It has helped my life out so much already. It gave me that much more hope and really clarified the courage I need in the future. I found that courage and I found my community and through that I found my passion. It was an honor questing with you. If I can ever be of any help or service to you, please ask. I will do anything for my community. Eric Morrison Many times I think of you and the wonderful gifts you give to the people you come into contact with. I say this, in as much as I have witnessed your caring and love of the people who rise up to the challenge of a quest. The memories of the quest and people who shared the journey with me have in essence become a part of me. Your love for grandmother earth touched me and has given me an opportunity to see her in a different light. Having experienced her in her element has given me strength to feel my pain. And I am now at a place where my heart has mended, my life is new and I am embracing each day with passion. I am finally content with my path and I am so happy to be the creator of my life. Marian S. |
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