“Love Yourself”
 
I woke up the other day to a voice within me saying, “I love you.”
It was a rather strange and curious experience. The night before, I had been debating whether or not I should go to the gym to work out.  I had plenty of excuses not to go, like the frigid weather but I needed to do cardio to support my health. Doing a workout helps to regulate my blood sugar and I had been praying for support with managing my diabetes.  I hadn’t come to any decision about going to the gym before falling asleep, so when I heard this beautiful voice in my head that morning, I wondered, at first, if I was trying to manipulate myself into doing the “right thing”.
 
I decided to explore.
 
I laid in bed, opening myself to the energy.
 
“I love you,” I heard again. “I love you whether or not you go to the gym.”
 
It was not so much the words that I heard within that got my attention, but the energy I felt that came with the words.  It was unconditional love, and acceptance.  
 
Whether or not I went to the gym to work out did not change my self-worth, I was loved by this energy regardless.
 
I recognized that the tape I normally play in my head, the guilt, shame and judgement about what I should or shouldn’t do, was gone.  It was weird! It was wonderful! It was freeing!
 
Something was shifting within that allowed me to feel love for myself without the veil of judgement.
 
I did workout that day, but it wasn’t because I felt obligated to do the right thing, it was because I wanted to, it felt good. I felt amazingly happy with working out!
 
As I reflect on what transpired that morning, I smile.   I’ve been actively showing up for my own healing for 7 years and the changes within have brought me to the moment of loving myself unconditionally.
 
At Crow Moon Healing, we understand that the journey to loving oneself is the most important journey of a person’s life.  We support this journey through being present with people in a space that is energetically supportive, offering shamanic spiritual healings, and shamanic classes lead by Debra Morrill.

Upcoming Events at Crow Moon Healing......

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Spiritual Readings from departed Loved Ones
February 9th
Madison Medium and Associates 
Appointments made through Crow Moon Healing Facebook Page.  Look for the event posting.


Healing the Red Thread: An Ancestral Healing Workshop 
The weekend of June 22-23, 2019
Crow Moon Healing  •  6472 Breunig Road, rural Mazomanie, WI

The genetics passed down to us from our ancestors determine the color of our eyes and hair. We receive much more than just physical traits from our ancestors, though. We also receive their wounds and unfinished business. The circle will focus on gently shifting the heavy burden of inherited ancestral energy and bringing healing to the family line. The ability to journey and receive intuitive guidance during guided meditations is helpful. 

In this experiential weekend workshop, you will:

• meet your family totem and ancestor allies to connect with their guidance and wisdom for healing
• reclaim gifts from the ancestral lineage
• clear family patterns and agreements that no longer serve you
• call back ancestral soul essence and power lost to wounds in the family line

To register or for more information, please contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or debramorrill@charter.net.

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"From a Place of Love"

The bunny Booka Boo didn’t appreciate my attempts at coaxing him back to the garage.  At first, the rabbit would run up to me when he was roaming but as he got more adventurous, I started getting fearful for him.  Molly supported me.  She’d chase the bunny leaping and bounding towards the rabbit making Booka frightened. He'd scamper away. I used a broom to assist the bunny to go in direction of the garage door or corner him and pick him up, which worked in the moment but Booka became less trusting of me.  
 
Booka proved over and over that he knew how to get back into his safe place in the garage without help, slipping through William’s bedroom door.  This little bunny wasn’t afraid to hop his way around and over a 180-pound pig to enter and exit the garage. But because I had chased Booka, he didn’t trust me and if I showed up the bunny would leave the area, even his safe place in the garage, like I was a predator.  From a distance, I could observe Booka exploring the area with Greg, the cat, the chicken sisters and even nosing up to Molly, but if I showed up Booka would become wary and nervous.  
 
My intentions with Booka was to allow him to explore but keep him safe.  BUT my actions with him were driven by fear, rather than love. I meant well but allowing fear to drive my actions backfired.  An opportunity for growth had shown itself.
 
I became aware of a repeated pattern of behavior in my life.  I’ve parented in the same manor.  Not wanting my children to be unsafe, I parented from the place of fear and at times it backfired.  My adult children are forgiving.   We’ve talked through mom’s unsuccessful, fearful, parenting techniques and although they appreciate my intentions behind the behavior, it wasn’t helpful or supportive for them. 
 
I decided to open myself up to the energy of love, rather than fear with Booka.
As the days passed I trusted what Booka was showing me. Booka would explore when it felt right to him, but when it rained or snowed, he stayed in his safe place.  I discovered that Booka was forgiving. I could eventually open the top of his house and feed him without him bolting.  As I met him outside adventuring I would be calm and still and he wouldn’t hop off. Perhaps, there is something to this shifting of energy.
 
Let 2019 be the year where it is natural to act towards ourselves and others from a place of  “Love” rather than from a place of “Fear”.

Upcoming Events at Crow Moon Healing....


1) TWO-DAY BASIC SHAMANISM WORKSHOP - JANUARY 5-6, 2019

This class is a great way to develop intuitive skills and learn to journey and receive information directly from Spirit! 

Connecting with Divine Spirit through Shamanism
A two-day basic shamanism workshop
Saturday, January 5, 2019  •  9 am - 9 pm
Sunday, January 6, 2019  •  9 am - 4 pm
Crow Moon Healing  •  6472 Breunig Road, rural Mazomanie, WI

From the beginning of time, indigenous cultures on every continent shared a shamanic spiritual view. Our forebears lived close to the earth, deeply in tune with her cycles and seasons, the elements and nature. In this connection, they found their spirituality. They believed that every living being had a spirit - not just people, but also animals, trees, stones and plants. They commonly traveled into the spirit realm to communicate and interact with power animals, spirit guides and nature spirits. Through exploring the basics of shamanism, we can rekindle our connection to the divine and develop our ability to communicate directly with Spirit to receive guidance on our spiritual path. This is a foundational class for future shamanic workshops.

In this two-day experiential workshop, we will: 

• gain comfort with accessing divine wisdom through the shamanic journey and explore the shamanic realms by journeying to the Lower and Upper Worlds
• meet a power animal and a spirit teacher to serve as guides in the spirit world
• practice a method of divination with natural objects and connect with nature spirits
• participate in a fire ceremony to release and transform energy
• experiment with the shamanic sounds of drumming and rattling

Fee: $330 with early registration by December 27 -OR- $375 after December 27  Meals included in the workshop fee: snacks, lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and lunch on Sunday. Dinner on Saturday evening is potluck style before the evening fire ceremony. Basic lodging is available on-site for Saturday evening at no extra charge. There are a variety of beds, air mattresses and sofas available. Or bring a tent and camp.

To register or for more information, please contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or debramorrill@charter.net. 

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NEXT 2.5 YEAR SHAMANIC MEDICINE WHEEL/TRAINING PROGRAM BEGINS FEBRUARY 2019

The Shamanic Path: a 2.5-year shamanic medicine wheel and training 
program based on core shamanic healing techniques led by Debra Morrill
Begins February 1-3, 2019, and meets one weekend every three months
Begins Friday evening at 7 pm and runs through Sunday afternoon at 4 pm
Crow Moon Healing  •  a spiritual B&B located in rural Sauk City, WI

"The Shamanic Path" is a 2.5-year medicine wheel program combining personal healing work and training in core shamanic healing techniques. It brings about lasting growth and personal transformation. It is designed for: 

    * those who want to use shamanic techniques for their personal healing journey  
        -OR-
    * those who are drawn to shamanism to deepen their connection with Spirit
        -OR-
    * those who wish to begin a shamanic healing practice (formal or informal) or to fold shamanic healing techniques into an existing alternative health practice (such as massage or reiki)

Walking the medicine wheel is a way of shedding old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve us. When the unhealed wounds of the past are brought out into the light for healing, deep transformation results. In doing this work, we embody more of our True Self. Shamans are often referred to as "wounded healers." In combining a training program along with personal healing work, we make medicine out of our past. Healing ourselves restores harmony to our being, allows us to practice the work with integrity and compassion, and prepares us for being of service to others.

"The Shamanic Path" training program meets 10 weekends over 2.5 years - one weekend every three months. It begins February 1-3, 2019, and takes place at Crow Moon Healing Bed & Breakfast in rural Sauk City, WI. The base price of each weekend is $440 (which includes lodging and breakfast). Each weekend begins Friday evening with opening circle at 7 pm and runs through Sunday afternoon with closing circle at 4 pm. 

This training program is appropriate for intermediate experience levels. Some pre-requisites are required, such as the ability to receive information during shamanic journeys and prior attendance at a two-day basic shamanism workshop. 

There is a practicum option available for participants who wish to go into shamanic practice working directly with clients. 

For more information about "The Shamanic Path" medicine wheel/training program beginning in February 2019, please request a brochure by replying to this email with your physical mailing address. 

The registration process includes filling out an application and having a 30-minute phone interview. If you are interested in participating in the “The Shamanic Path” 2.5-year program, please let me know of your interest. To register or for more information, please contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or debramorrill@charter.net. 

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“Accept Other’s for Who They Are”
 
I have a tendency to want situations to go in a certain direction.  I admit, I like to control outcomes.  Allowing things to be what they are and not pushing, coercing, or manipulating my agenda is a new practice for me.  I’ve had lots of opportunities to accept people and situations for what they are, but I’m a slow learner. William has supported my education in this area...
 
William turned around, ignoring my calls.  It was too dam cold for a walk he grunted.  I hoped he’d change his mind.  I continued a slow meander along the wood trail with a bouncy goat climbing the fallen trees like an Olympic gymnast.  I called periodically trying to coax the pig, “Come on, Come on, Come on.”
 
Greg, the cat and the chicken sister's started to follow at first, but all abandoned the idea.  It was cold and windy.  It was just Molly Marie and me today.  The goat was ready to do something, anything really, as she becomes bored with William’s long periods of hibernation in cold weather.
 
The farther we walked away from the garage and William though, the less enthusiastic Molly became.  Her comfort is in being a herd and although Molly sees me as the lead goat, William is also an important member. Like a deer, alert, listening for danger, Molly paused, raised her head and scoped out the area craning her neck towards the path behind us.  She was apprehensive without the pig.  Her alliance was torn.
 
 
I thought about returning back to the garage and directing William to come for the walk.  That’s what you do with dogs anyways.  You have them come when you say, “Come”.  But my relationship with the pig has developed differently. 
 
William is an intelligent, sensitive animal. He taught me that forcing your will on another being causes distrust and trauma. In order to get William’s trust and cooperation, he needs to willingly participate in activities. 
 
 I learned this when William was two months old. I had attempted to put a harness on the piggy and lead him with a leash.  My agenda was to leash train William, like the pigs on the internet and then have him visit my mother in the nursing home.  This, in my mind, would make my mother happy.
With as much patience as I could muster, I cleverly got the harness on the pig a few times, using lots of treats.  Even with treats William was very hesitant with the idea.   I got the harness on and off a couple times a day for several days, then I went to adding the leash. I got away with walking him a bit with a leash when traversing the driveway until the day William wanted to go a different direction and he was halted with a tug.  That‘s the day I found that pigs can jump straight up and their screams can make your ears want to bleed. He fought and screamed for only seconds, wiggling himself out of the harness and rushing away from me quickly.  He was traumatized!  It took days for him to recover any small amount of trust in me.
 
If William could of spoke then, he would of asked, “Why?  Why would you tie me up?  Isn’t it enough that I come when I’m called and walk with you and Walter?  Now you want to tie me up and drag me?”
 
I was crushed!  
I was horrified at what I had done to William, my piggy. I was back to square one as far as trust with him went. Then, when I thought of my intention with the pig, I became disappointed that my pig would not be prancing into the nursing home on a leash, making my mother and her resident friends smile.  
It became obvious to me that when I got William, I had put expectations on him.  I had thought I’d make him into one of those cutsey facebook pigs that were all cool with acting like dogs.  He’d be a show piggy at the nursing home!
 
But that’s not the pig I got.  I had a smart and friendly pig that had autonomy the size of a Great Dane. William knew who he was and didn’t like to be pushed into doing anything cutsey. 
 
Once he got over the trauma and was ready to listen, I apologized to my piggy several times for my behavior.  As goofy as it sounds I sat next to William, feeding him his favorite treats, Charlie Bears , explaining what had caused me to do what I had done.  I shared my grand plan of him visiting the nursing home.  In hind sight, since I was going to end up talking with a pig anyways, I probably should have talked to him about it before I scared him half to death. Perhaps the whole thing would of went differently. 
 
Yep, communication is important!
 
 I remember his response clearly.
“Karen, I’m no show pony, “he said.  “Bring your mother here to meet me and I’ll be a good piggy. But don’t treat me like that ever again!”
 
It was then that I accepted William for who he was and released my projection of what having a pig, like William, would look like. I learned that William was an individual, and he had preferences.
 
When I embraced the truth William shared and decided I’d rather have a pig who feels safe, loved and respected then a show pony, no disrespect to the show pony piggies on facebook, our relationship has become deeper.  
 
 I allow William to choose what he wants to do with most things, except no going to visit the neighbor’s horses or the other neighbor’s garden. He’s pretty good about it, only pushing those limits about once or twice a year.
 
Each time I go for a walk, I invite William to come along, calling his name and then announcing what I’m doing, then allow, if he chooses to follow along, it’s wonderful!  I feel blessed. If he chooses not to, I sit with accepting his choice. 
 
 
So, for this day, William had said, “No” to the walk.  Molly and I took the side trail back around to the apple tree on the west side of the house cutting the walk short.  I called out to William letting him know we we’re returning.  Molly rushed to the yard calling out to her friend with goat bleats.  William, hearing us, peeked around the corner of the house to meet us.
 
We returned to the heated garage as a unit. The chickens followed us in.  I gave the entourage some corn for a treat. 
 
Having William in my life has turned into a practice of releasing control of outcomes and accepting others for who they are.

Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast is all about "Accepting Others."

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Upcoming Events at Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast

​1) "Connecting with Divine Spirit through Shamanism"
​A two-day basic shamanism workshop led by Debra Morrill
January 5th and 6th 2019
Saturday, January 5th from 9am-9pm
Sunday, January 6th from 9am- 4pm
From the beginning of time, indigenous cultures on every continent shared a shamanic spiritual view.  Our forebears lived close to the earth, deeply in tune with her cycles and seasons, the elements and nature.  In this connection, they found their spirituality.  They believed that every living being had a spirit- not just people, but also animals, trees, stones, and plants.  They commonly traveled into the spirit realm to communicate and interact with power animals, spirit guides and nature spirits.  Through exploring the basics of shamanism, we can rekindle our connection to the divine and develop our ability to communicate directly with Spirit to receive guidance on our spiritual path.

In this two-day experiential workshop, you will:  

• gain comfort with accessing divine wisdom through the shamanic journey and explore the shamanic realms by journeying to the Lower and Upper Worlds
• Meet a power animal and a spirit teacher to serve as guides in the spirit world
• practice a method of divination with natural objecs
• participate in a ceremony to release and transform energy experiment with shamanic sounds of drumming and rattling

​Debra Morrill, B.A., has a shamanic healing practice in Prairie du Sac, Wi.  She specializes in compassionate repossession, ancestral healing and curse unraveling.  She leads a six-month ancestral healing circle and a two-year shamanic training program.  Visit her website at debramorrill.com for more information about shamanism, spirituality and personal healing.

Cost for the two-day basic shamanism workshop:

$330 with early registration by December 28th OR- $375 after December 28.  Meals included in the workshop fee: snacks, lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and lunch on Sunday.  Healthy and delicious food is served, with gluten-free options.  Dinner on Saturday evening is potluck style before the evening fire ceremony and celebration.  Basic lodging is available at Crow Moon Healing for no extra charge. There are a variety of beds, air mattresses and sofas available.  Or bring a tent and camp.

Registration or more information:
Contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or email debramorrill@charter.net.

2) NEXT 2.5 YEAR SHAMANIC MEDICINE WHEEL/TRAINING PROGRAM BEGINS FEBRUARY 2019

The Shamanic Path: a 2.5-year shamanic medicine wheel and training 
program based on core shamanic healing techniques led by Debra Morrill
Begins February 1-3, 2019, and meets one weekend every three months
Begins Friday evening at 7 pm and runs through Sunday afternoon at 4 pm
Crow Moon Healing  •  a spiritual B&B located in rural Sauk City, WI

"The Shamanic Path" is a 2.5-year medicine wheel program combining personal healing work and training in core shamanic healing techniques. It brings about lasting growth and personal transformation. It is designed for: 

    * those who want to use shamanic techniques for their personal healing journey  
        -OR-
    * those who are drawn to shamanism to deepen their connection with Spirit
        -OR-
    * those who wish to begin a shamanic healing practice (formal or informal) or to fold shamanic healing techniques into an existing alternative health practice (such as massage or reiki)

Walking the medicine wheel is a way of shedding old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve us. When the unhealed wounds of the past are brought out into the light for healing, deep transformation results. In doing this work, we embody more of our True Self. Shamans are often referred to as "wounded healers." In combining a training program along with personal healing work, we make medicine out of our past. Healing ourselves restores harmony to our being, allows us to practice the work with integrity and compassion, and prepares us for being of service to others.

"The Shamanic Path" training program meets 10 weekends over 2.5 years - one weekend every three months. It begins February 1-3, 2019, and takes place at Crow Moon Healing Bed & Breakfast in rural Sauk City, WI. The base price of each weekend is $440 (which includes lodging and breakfast). Each weekend begins Friday evening with opening circle at 7 pm and runs through Sunday afternoon with closing circle at 4 pm. 

This training program is appropriate for intermediate experience levels. Some pre-requisites are required, such as the ability to receive information during shamanic journeys and prior attendance at a two-day basic shamanism workshop. 

There is a practicum option available for participants who wish to go into shamanic practice working directly with clients. 

For more information about "The Shamanic Path" medicine wheel/training program beginning in February 2019, please request a brochure by replying to this email with your physical mailing address. 

The registration process includes filling out an application and having a 30-minute phone interview. If you are interested in participating in the “The Shamanic Path” 2.5-year program, please let me know of your interest. To register or for more information, please contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or debramorrill@charter.net. 






 

 When I’m out of balance, I feel scattered in my thoughts, actions and energy. I’m tired, but I can’t sleep decent, I worry about things instead of being open and curious, and I tend to lack confidence in myself and others.
 
Being out of balance happens for me when I over commit my time and energy. Sometimes, a difficult event can knock me off my balancing practice, like a loss of a loved one or a life change. 
Other times, I actually think that I’m doing OK with the opportunities life is sending me, but 
slowly, I can feel my energy draining.  I start feeling out-of-sorts. I become impatient and irritable. If I ignore those symptoms and neglect to take time to “Balance” myself, a low-grade depression can set in.
 
 
Although, it’s not always convenient, when I feel  “out of balance”, I have a need to slow things down, clear the calendar a bit and do the things that fill me up.  
Everyone has their own unique way of bringing themselves back into balance, for me, it’s spending time with my furry friends. Whether I’m cleaning pens, giving William a good scratching, walking the posse in the woods and fields or lounging around, being with my animals brings me back into " A Balanced" state.
 
Discovering activities that bring a sense of peace and well-being in our lives helps us with our  "Balancing Act”.

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Upcoming Events at Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast

​1) "Connecting with Divine Spirit through Shamanism"
​A two-day basic shamanism workshop led by Debra Morrill
November 17-18 2018
Saturday, November 17 from 9am-9pm
Sunday, November 18 from 9am-4pm
From the beginning of time, indigenous cultures on every continent shared a shamanic spiritual view.  Our forebears lived close to the earth, deeply in tune with her cycles and seasons, the elements and nature.  In this connection, they found their spirituality.  They believed that every living being had a spirit- not just people, but also animals, trees, stones, and plants.  They commonly traveled into the spirit realm to communicate and interact with power animals, spirit guides and nature spirits.  Through exploring the basics of shamanism, we can rekindle our connection to the divine and develop our ability to communicate directly with Spirit to receive guidance on our spiritual path.

In this two-day experiential workshop, you will:  

• gain comfort with accessing divine wisdom through the shamanic journey and explore the shamanic realms by journeying to the Lower and Upper Worlds
• Meet a power animal and a spirit teacher to serve as guides in the spirit world
• practice a method of divination with natural objecs
• participate in a ceremony to release and transform energy experiment with shamanic sounds of drumming and rattling

​Debra Morrill, B.A., has a shamanic healing practice in Prairie du Sac, Wi.  She specializes in compassionate repossession, ancestral healing and curse unraveling.  She leads a six-month ancestral healing circle and a two-year shamanic training program.  Visit her website at debramorrill.com for more information about shamanism, spirituality and personal healing.

Cost for the two-day basic shamanism workshop:

$330 with early registration by November 8- OR- $375 after November 8.  Meals included in the workshop fee: snacks, lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and lunch on Sunday.  Healthy and delicious food is served, with gluten-free options.  Dinner on Saturday evening is potluck style before the evening fire ceremony and celebration.  Basic lodging is available at Crow Moon Healing for no extra charge. There are a variety of beds, air mattresses and sofas available.  Or bring a tent and camp.

Registration or more information:
Contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or email debramorrill@charter.net.

2) NEXT 2.5 YEAR SHAMANIC MEDICINE WHEEL/TRAINING PROGRAM BEGINS FEBRUARY 2019

The Shamanic Path: a 2.5-year shamanic medicine wheel and training 
program based on core shamanic healing techniques led by Debra Morrill
Begins February 1-3, 2019, and meets one weekend every three months
Begins Friday evening at 7 pm and runs through Sunday afternoon at 4 pm
Crow Moon Healing  •  a spiritual B&B located in rural Sauk City, WI

"The Shamanic Path" is a 2.5-year medicine wheel program combining personal healing work and training in core shamanic healing techniques. It brings about lasting growth and personal transformation. It is designed for: 

    * those who want to use shamanic techniques for their personal healing journey  
        -OR-
    * those who are drawn to shamanism to deepen their connection with Spirit
        -OR-
    * those who wish to begin a shamanic healing practice (formal or informal) or to fold shamanic healing techniques into an existing alternative health practice (such as massage or reiki)

Walking the medicine wheel is a way of shedding old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve us. When the unhealed wounds of the past are brought out into the light for healing, deep transformation results. In doing this work, we embody more of our True Self. Shamans are often referred to as "wounded healers." In combining a training program along with personal healing work, we make medicine out of our past. Healing ourselves restores harmony to our being, allows us to practice the work with integrity and compassion, and prepares us for being of service to others.

"The Shamanic Path" training program meets 10 weekends over 2.5 years - one weekend every three months. It begins February 1-3, 2019, and takes place at Crow Moon Healing Bed & Breakfast in rural Sauk City, WI. The base price of each weekend is $440 (which includes lodging and breakfast). Each weekend begins Friday evening with opening circle at 7 pm and runs through Sunday afternoon with closing circle at 4 pm. 

This training program is appropriate for intermediate experience levels. Some pre-requisites are required, such as the ability to receive information during shamanic journeys and prior attendance at a two-day basic shamanism workshop. 

There is a practicum option available for participants who wish to go into shamanic practice working directly with clients. 

For more information about "The Shamanic Path" medicine wheel/training program beginning in February 2019, please request a brochure by replying to this email with your physical mailing address. 

The registration process includes filling out an application and having a 30-minute phone interview. If you are interested in participating in the “The Shamanic Path” 2.5-year program, please let me know of your interest. To register or for more information, please contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or debramorrill@charter.net. 




 
 

Adelyn recently stayed at Crow Moon Healing with her parents. She was more than disappointed to discover that I don't share my internet service with guests.
She wasn't interested in staying up by the fire and enjoying the stars, she wanted to be on her phone.
"People come here to unplug," I offered to the sad girl.
 
The next morning Adelyn was up bright and early, bored already before the day began.  
Finally, she asked, "What does unplug mean?"

"It means to take a break from internet, telephone and TV," I explained. 

She sat in a chair across from me and sighed.  
I suggested we go see what the animals were up to and she was bored enough that she decided to come along.

The pig, goat and chickens were all in the yard foraging.  I showed my friend where the treats were and she used the treats to become acquainted with the crew.  William, whose normally a bit shy with kids, became smitten with the girl, even allowing her to put an arm around him in a gentle hug.  

 Adelyn's energy shifted as she began talking and connecting with the animals gathered around her.  
"William you're my friend," she crooned to the portly porker.

​My heart expanded as I witnessed this magical moment of a young girl unplugging and being in the moment.

I invite you to come and "unplug" with us at Crow Moon Healing!

Up Coming Events at Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast

 1) "Connecting with Divine Spirit through Shamanism"
​A two-day basic shamanism workshop led by Debra Morrill
November 17-18 2018
Saturday, November 17 from 9am-9pm
Sunday, November 18 from 9am-4pm
From the beginning of time, indigenous cultures on every continent shared a shamanic spiritual view.  Our forebears lived close to the earth, deeply in tune with her cycles and seasons, the elements and nature.  In this connection, they found their spirituality.  They believed that every living being had a spirit- not just people, but also animals, trees, stones, and plants.  They commonly traveled into the spirit realm to communicate and interact with power animals, spirit guides and nature spirits.  Through exploring the basics of shamanism, we can rekindle our connection to the divine and develop our ability to communicate directly with Spirit to receive guidance on our spiritual path.

In this two-day experiential workshop, you will:  

• gain comfort with accessing divine wisdom through the shamanic journey and explore the shamanic realms by journeying to the Lower and Upper Worlds
• Meet a power animal and a spirit teacher to serve as guides in the spirit world
• practice a method of divination with natural objecs
• participate in a ceremony to release and transform energy experiment with shamanic sounds of drumming and rattling

​Debra Morrill, B.A., has a shamanic healing practice in Prairie du Sac, Wi.  She specializes in compassionate repossession, ancestral healing and curse unraveling.  She leads a six-month ancestral healing circle and a two-year shamanic training program.  Visit her website at debramorrill.com for more information about shamanism, spirituality and personal healing.

Cost for the two-day basic shamanism workshop:

$330 with early registration by November 8- OR- $375 after November 8.  Meals included in the workshop fee: snacks, lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and lunch on Sunday.  Healthy and delicious food is served, with gluten-free options.  Dinner on Saturday evening is potluck style before the evening fire ceremony and celebration.  Basic lodging is available at Crow Moon Healing for no extra charge. There are a variety of beds, air mattresses and sofas available.  Or bring a tent and camp.

Registration or more information:
Contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or email debramorrill@charter.net.

2) NEXT 2.5 YEAR SHAMANIC MEDICINE WHEEL/TRAINING PROGRAM BEGINS FEBRUARY 2019

The Shamanic Path: a 2.5-year shamanic medicine wheel and training 
program based on core shamanic healing techniques led by Debra Morrill
Begins February 1-3, 2019, and meets one weekend every three months
Begins Friday evening at 7 pm and runs through Sunday afternoon at 4 pm
Crow Moon Healing  •  a spiritual B&B located in rural Sauk City, WI

"The Shamanic Path" is a 2.5-year medicine wheel program combining personal healing work and training in core shamanic healing techniques. It brings about lasting growth and personal transformation. It is designed for: 

    * those who want to use shamanic techniques for their personal healing journey  
        -OR-
    * those who are drawn to shamanism to deepen their connection with Spirit
        -OR-
    * those who wish to begin a shamanic healing practice (formal or informal) or to fold shamanic healing techniques into an existing alternative health practice (such as massage or reiki)

Walking the medicine wheel is a way of shedding old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve us. When the unhealed wounds of the past are brought out into the light for healing, deep transformation results. In doing this work, we embody more of our True Self. Shamans are often referred to as "wounded healers." In combining a training program along with personal healing work, we make medicine out of our past. Healing ourselves restores harmony to our being, allows us to practice the work with integrity and compassion, and prepares us for being of service to others.

"The Shamanic Path" training program meets 10 weekends over 2.5 years - one weekend every three months. It begins February 1-3, 2019, and takes place at Crow Moon Healing Bed & Breakfast in rural Sauk City, WI. The base price of each weekend is $440 (which includes lodging and breakfast). Each weekend begins Friday evening with opening circle at 7 pm and runs through Sunday afternoon with closing circle at 4 pm. 

This training program is appropriate for intermediate experience levels. Some pre-requisites are required, such as the ability to receive information during shamanic journeys and prior attendance at a two-day basic shamanism workshop. 

There is a practicum option available for participants who wish to go into shamanic practice working directly with clients. 

For more information about "The Shamanic Path" medicine wheel/training program beginning in February 2019, please request a brochure by replying to this email with your physical mailing address. 

The registration process includes filling out an application and having a 30-minute phone interview. If you are interested in participating in the “The Shamanic Path” 2.5-year program, please let me know of your interest. To register or for more information, please contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or debramorrill@charter.net. 







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 "All Will Be Well"
 
 
The weekend is over, the guests have gone, the house is in order, the garbage is taken out, the laundry and dishes are done, the animals are fed, their pens clean and the wind blows the chime that sounds like church bells representing my mother, Lyla.
 I take a moment to just “Be” with the reality of losing my mother.
To master embracing change whether unexpected or anticipated takes trust in a power that is beyond my human understanding. I’ve had many opportunities to open my heart and practice trusting in the divine but I have not always fully embraced the opportunity. Here is yet another opportunity. 

I stop the attempts of distracting myself from my feelings through binge watching all the episodes of the Tudors.  
I do my best to stop the movement of my body and mind. I sit, close my eyes, focus my attention within and hold myself energetically in a space of love,  I allow the tears to come, the sadness arises and I breath.
 
In this moment, I hear mother’s chime outside the patio door, it’s accompanied by Walter’s.
 I’m thankful for the wind today, for my mother’s voice is calling through the chime, “This too shall pass”
 
I open the patio door, even though it’s humid, and rainy.  I allow the flies to come buzzing in so I can hear my mother’s song.  The resonance is beautiful!  Walter’s chime harmonizes with mom’s and the tears flow.  It sounds like hope.  It sounds like mom’s promise “There’ll be better days ahead Karen”.
 
This is where I open to trust.  I trust and put in the divine’s hand the “days ahead”.  I trust that there will be “better days ahead”.  There will be joy again. 
 
The ebb and flow of life is filled with loss and joy.  You can’t have one without knowing the other.  A well-lived life is full of these moments.
 
The chickens begin clucking, the pig is grunting the goat bleating.  I go out to investigate. No emergency just conversations flowing amongst the crew. I coo to the chickens, pet the goat and gently hug the piggy.  But it’s just not the same without Walter’s presence.
 More tears.
 I come back in the house attempting to journal in hopes of easing my pain.
I get uncomfortable. I move. I grab something to eat. I do a small chore like putting the kitchen waste basket in the shower filling it with bleach water to remove the odor I think I smell.
 
I retreat from grieving. I can only dip my toe in the water of pain today.  I will test the emotional waters again, perhaps tomorrow as I’ll have watched all four seasons of the Tudors by then.
 
 I have no doubt that my body will wrap this grief up and store it. I’ll have no choice but to take it out again or suffer the consequences of the emotional pain morphing into physical pain if I neglect it too long. This is the deep inner work of the soul my teacher Debra Morrill talks about in class.  I will come back to it.  I will acknowledge and embrace the change.
 
 
The chime’s deep, beautiful tones softly ring out my mother’s loving and supporting words, “All will be well.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I had a vision of having a chicken or two.  A synchronistic phone call lead me to a gal who rescues roosters.  Although, I sat with getting a rooster, the M&M sisters, Mildred, Myrtle, and Marriane were in need of a home too and they matched the vision I had.  I thought the hard part would be getting their home ready. Fred, carpenter by trade, used his skills to create the girls nesting boxes, then a ladder and finished it off with a predator proof door.  I had this idea that William and Molly's pen would be a bunk room, with the chickens above and the pig and goat below.  I had no idea that a change like this would be hard on them.

Attaching the chicken houses to William's pen created a loud noise and  adding the door changed the look of his area.  It was just too much for the sensitive porker.  He couldn't get himself motivated to be curious and check out the space, not even with corn as an incentive.  He slept outside on the porch for two nights.

He came back to his pen on the third night but when we got the M&M sister's, with their squawking and different smells, William  was traumatized!

I hadn't really thought about William's possible struggle with transitioning to new roommates.  Farms have chickens, pigs, goats, horses, and cows intermingling all the time.  Did they have trouble adjusting to change? 

William was acting like he got kicked out of his home, fussing and whining at bedtime like an exhausted child but not feeling comfortable to go in his bed, he wandered around in the shadowed evening, looking for a safe place to lay.  Oh! My poor piggy!  I coaxed him on a dog bed in the garage petting and crooning to him til he drifted to sleep.

Then I had to deal with Molly, who displays her transition troubles differently.  Molly was  energetic, skipping and prancing from the gas tank to the rock wall like a Mexican jumping bean.  She had been all to helpful setting up the area for the chickens as Fred's irritating assistant, grabbing screws out of his nail pouch with her nimble lips.  She'd investigated everything in the pen with her mouth and hooves. She had walked in and out of the pen for days before the new arrivals came.  And when the three chickens came, unlike William who withdrew, she walked right in their segregated section and introduced herself, ignoring appropriate personal space boundaries and getting the girls catawallering.

I didn't think the change was going to bother Molly, but it did.  

William and Molly sleep together or at least near each other and the fact that William had been fussing and unable to relax made Molly uneasy.  It didn't help that I got William to sleep in the garage, their normal routine was to sleep together in their house and William wasn't going in their pen and she wasn't going in their at night alone!  Although Molly had reacted with more curiosity than William's cautious reserve, she was upset at the change too!

I thought Molly would eventually settle down next to William in the garage but I could still hear her bell tinkling at 3am.  She was on high alert!  I shuffled out to Molly, grabbed her by her collar and pretty much forced her in the pen.  She went into the house and rammed the sides with her tennis ball covered horns and stamped her hooves in the wood chip bedding. This was a dramatic outbursts not too unlike a two year old tantrum.

Here we are, four days later and we still have bedtime issues.  William's still sleeping outside and Molly has to be escorted and locked in the pen so she settles for sleep otherwise she acts like a guard dog parading around the front of the house, knocking on our windows and jingling like gypsy girl.

The chickens themselves are great!  They love it here!  They strut around like a cliche around the yard, talking amongst themselves.  They are neither aggressive nor afraid of the crew, much to Greg's disappointment as he's been attempting to stalk them.  The girls even went for a walk with us in the woods today! 

The days are great, it's the bedtime routine that's messed up!
As I navigate this transition I remember what my mother use to say,  "This too shall pass."
I find myself repeating her phrase to William as I stroke his belly before bed.

All will be well, eventually.

Peace!
Karen

Up Coming Events at Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast

"Connecting with Divine Spirit through Shamanism"
​A two-day basic shamanism workshop led by Debra Morrill
August 18-19, 2018
Saturday, August 18 from 9am-9pm
Sunday, August 19 from 9am-4pm
From the beginning of time, indigenous cultures on every continent shared a shamanic spiritual view.  Our forebears lived close to the earth, deeply in tune with her cycles and seasons, the elements and nature.  In this connection, they found their spirituality.  They believed that every living being had a spirit- not just people, but also animals, trees, stones, and plants.  They commonly traveled into the spirit realm to communicate and interact with power animals, spirit guides and nature spirits.  Through exploring the basics of shamanism, we can rekindle our connection to the divine and develop our ability to communicate directly with Spirit to receive guidance on our spiritual path.

In this two-day experiential workshop, you will:  

• gain comfort with accessing divine wisdom through the shamanic journey and explore the shamanic realms by journeying to the Lower and Upper Worlds
• Meet a power animal and a spirit teacher to serve as guides in the spirit world
• practice a method of divination with natural objecs
• participate in a ceremony to release and transform energy experiment with shamanic sounds of drumming and rattling

​Debra Morrill, B.A., has a shamanic healing practice in Prairie du Sac, Wi.  She specializes in compassionate repossession, ancestral healing and curse unraveling.  She leads a six-month ancestral healing circle and a two-year shamanic training program.  Visit her website at debramorrill.com for more information about shamanism, spirituality and personal healing.

Cost for the two-day basic shamanism workshop:

$330 with early registration by August 9- OR- $375 after August 9.  Meals included in the workshop fee: snacks, lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and lunch on Sunday.  Healthy and delicious food is served, with gluten-free options.  Dinner on Saturday evening is potluck style before the evening fire ceremony and celebration.  Basic lodging is available at Crow Moon Healing for no extra charge. There are a variety of beds, air mattresses and sofas available.  Or bring a tent and camp.

Registration or more information:
Contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or email debramorrill@charter.net.
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July 2018 Newsletter
 “Holding Space” 

One of the most important things I’ve learned on my spiritual journey is how to “Hold Space”. 
 
Many years ago my son asked me this question, “When someone is talking to you, do you listen to what they are saying? Or is your mind busy thinking of how you’re going to respond?”
 
 I had to sit with that question for a bit because I thought that my college kid was handing me a trick question.  My ego was feeling threatened.  I had been an engaged parent. I had helped my kids, especially my son, through some rough patches. I was always problem solving with and for them, so yeah when they would share their pain story, my brain was going to judgement of the situation and solutions.  
 
“I don’t know?” I confessed. “I think I do both, maybe?”
 
“Mom, when your fully present with someone your mind is with the person, in that moment, hearing their story, not judging, not trying to contemplate your response, not trying to fix, just being in that moment and allowing,” Bryan responded.
 
“Oh, I guess I don’t,” I replied sheepishly.
 
At this point in my son’s life, he was on his healing journey from an illness that had threatened to take his life, so even though his question made me feel small I knew Bryan wasn’t trying to hurt me.  He was sharing a pearl of wisdom he had gained from his experience.
 
Bryan had many insights he’d share with me and it made me hungry to be in the world differently.  It took several years for me to digest, study, process, and put into practice what my son expressed.  I call this type of deep presence with another human being, “Holding Space” and it can be the most beautiful gift you can give.
 
To “Hold Space” for another person doesn’t require words, solutions or similar shared experience. It only requires that you be present. FULLY present with your mind and heart open.  

 "Holding Space" is part of the experience at Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast.

Up Coming Events at Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast

"Connecting with Divine Spirit through Shamanism"
​A two-day basic shamanism workshop led by Debra Morrill
August 18-19, 2018
Saturday, August 18 from 9am-9pm
Sunday, August 19 from 9am-4pm
From the beginning of time, indigenous cultures on every continent shared a shamanic spiritual view.  Our forebears lived close to the earth, deeply in tune with her cycles and seasons, the elements and nature.  In this connection, they found their spirituality.  They believed that every living being had a spirit- not just people, but also animals, trees, stones, and plants.  They commonly traveled into the spirit realm to communicate and interact with power animals, spirit guides and nature spirits.  Through exploring the basics of shamanism, we can rekindle our connection to the divine and develop our ability to communicate directly with Spirit to receive guidance on our spiritual path.

In this two-day experiential workshop, you will:  

• gain comfort with accessing divine wisdom through the shamanic journey and explore the shamanic realms by journeying to the Lower and Upper Worlds
• Meet a power animal and a spirit teacher to serve as guides in the spirit world
• practice a method of divination with natural objecs
• participate in a ceremony to release and transform energy experiment with shamanic sounds of drumming and rattling

​Debra Morrill, B.A., has a shamanic healing practice in Prairie du Sac, Wi.  She specializes in compassionate repossession, ancestral healing and curse unraveling.  She leads a six-month ancestral healing circle and a two-year shamanic training program.  Visit her website at debramorrill.com for more information about shamanism, spirituality and personal healing.

Cost for the two-day basic shamanism workshop:

$330 with early registration by August 9- OR- $375 after August 9.  Meals included in the workshop fee: snacks, lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and lunch on Sunday.  Healthy and delicious food is served, with gluten-free options.  Dinner on Saturday evening is potluck style before the evening fire ceremony and celebration.  Basic lodging is available at Crow Moon Healing for no extra charge. There are a variety of beds, air mattresses and sofas available.  Or bring a tent and camp.

Registration or more information:
Contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or email debramorrill@charter.net.
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​“The Joy of Birding”
 
Many of the guests this spring have been treated to a spectacular bird show!  Migrating as well as summer residents are congregating at the feeders.  It’s the main topic at the dining table as guests enjoy breakfast with a show of color on the deck.  What joy it brings as the guests excitedly try to name all the different species. The surprise bird is the scarlet tanager; a fire-engine red bird with black wings.  In the past I’ve only gotten a glimpse of this gorgeous bird at the waterfall in mid-summer, but this year three males showed up for oranges on the deck bringing their girlfriends along, which really stumped me as I’ve never seen a greenish bird like her before. 
 I love hearing the unmistakable songs of the red-breasted grosbeak and the oriole. I smile as the wren scolds and shake my head when the Catbird calls my name “Karrreeen, Karrreeen,”.  I love seeing the finches, indigo buntings, chickadees, titmouse and nuthatches bounce and flutter. I love these feathered friends and now I delight in sharing them with guests who may have never had an opportunity to see songs birds up close.
 
At Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast guests can enjoy the joy of birding on the deck, at the dining table, or while relaxing outside, perhaps on the hammock.

​Up Coming Events at Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast

"Connecting with Divine Spirit through Shamanism"
​A two-day basic shamanism workshop led by Debra Morrill
August 18-19, 2018
Saturday, August 18 from 9am-9pm
Sunday, August 19 from 9am-4pm
From the beginning of time, indigenous cultures on every continent shared a shamanic spiritual view.  Our forebears lived close to the earth, deeply in tune with her cycles and seasons, the elements and nature.  In this connection, they found their spirituality.  They believed that every living being had a spirit- not just people, but also animals, trees, stones, and plants.  They commonly traveled into the spirit realm to communicate and interact with power animals, spirit guides and nature spirits.  Through exploring the basics of shamanism, we can rekindle our connection to the divine and develop our ability to communicate directly with Spirit to receive guidance on our spiritual path.

In this two-day experiential workshop, you will:  

• gain comfort with accessing divine wisdom through the shamanic journey and explore the shamanic realms by journeying to the Lower and Upper Worlds
• Meet a power animal and a spirit teacher to serve as guides in the spirit world
• practice a method of divination with natural objecs
• participate in a ceremony to release and transform energy experiment with shamanic sounds of drumming and rattling

​Debra Morrill, B.A., has a shamanic healing practice in Prairie du Sac, Wi.  She specializes in compassionate repossession, ancestral healing and curse unraveling.  She leads a six-month ancestral healing circle and a two-year shamanic training program.  Visit her website at debramorrill.com for more information about shamanism, spirituality and personal healing.

Cost for the two-day basic shamanism workshop:

$330 with early registration by August 9- OR- $375 after August 9.  Meals included in the workshop fee: snacks, lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and lunch on Sunday.  Healthy and delicious food is served, with gluten-free options.  Dinner on Saturday evening is potluck style before the evening fire ceremony and celebration.  Basic lodging is available at Crow Moon Healing for no extra charge. There are a variety of beds, air mattresses and sofas available.  Or bring a tent and camp.

Registration or more information:
Contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or email debramorrill@charter.net.

photography by Jacob Harter jbharter98@gmail.com

The furry staff are very healing to be around.  I can feel my heart rate slow as I rub William's belly.  I feel connected to something spiritually magical as I walk the entourage down the road.  I feel content with myself and my place in the world when I allow myself to just "BE" in the moment with them. All their antics, from William's grumblings about the April snow storm, to Molly's exuberance over morning walks, Greg's playfulness and bantering and Walter's constant fussing over daily activities brings a smile to my heart as I witness that animals, like people, are unique and quirky.

I invite you to come and "BE" at Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast.  We offer, Reiki, Shamanic Healings, small group healings, personalized retreats and respite as well as standard bed and breakfast services.  
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Upcoming events and classes being held at  Crow Moon Healing Bed and Breakfast


"Spa Day"
Sunday May 20th, 2018
 Reflexology (50 minute extensive foot massage) Openings at 1pm and 3pm with Heidi Fromi, a relaxation specialist for 20 years. 

Mayo fascial release opening at 11am with Corey Schultz.

Reiki opening at 10:00 am with Reiki Master Nancy Malmberg.

Contact Karen at 608-393-3196

"Herb Walk"
Sunday May 20th, 2018
1pm - 2:30pm
Led by Jennifer Helmer (Herbalist)
Cost $20
Come to Crow Moon Healing and walk around the yard and wooded area with Jennifer as she points out the different plants and herbs that grow naturally around us and explains their  uses, medicinal and otherwise. Meet William the pig, Molly the goat, Greg the cat and Walter the old schnauzer as they tag along for the walk. To register or ask questions, contact Karen McIntosh at crowmoonhealing@gmail.com or call 608-393-3196.

​"Connecting with Divine Spirit through Shamanism"
​A two-day basic shamanism workshop led by Debra Morrill
August 18-19, 2018
Saturday, August 18 from 9am-9pm
Sunday, August 19 from 9am-4pm
From the beginning of time, indigenous cultures on every continent shared a shamanic spiritual view.  Our forebears lived close to the earth, deeply in tune with her cycles and seasons, the elements and nature.  In this connection, they found their spirituality.  They believed that every living being had a spirit- not just people, but also animals, trees, stones, and plants.  They commonly traveled into the spirit realm to communicate and interact with power animals, spirit guides and nature spirits.  Through exploring the basics of shamanism, we can rekindle our connection to the divine and develop our ability to communicate directly with Spirit to receive guidance on our spiritual path.

In this two-day experiential workshop, you will:  

• gain comfort with accessing divine wisdom through the shamanic journey and explore the shamanic realms by journeying to the Lower and Upper Worlds
• Meet a power animal and a spirit teacher to serve as guides in the spirit world
• practice a method of divination with natural objecs
• participate in a ceremony to release and transform energy experiment with shamanic sounds of drumming and rattling

​Debra Morrill, B.A., has a shamanic healing practice in Prairie du Sac, Wi.  She specializes in compassionate repossession, ancestral healing and curse unraveling.  She leads a six-month ancestral healing circle and a two-year shamanic training program.  Visit her website at debramorrill.com for more information about shamanism, spirituality and personal healing.

Cost for the two-day basic shamanism workshop:

$330 with early registration by August 9- OR- $375 after August 9.  Meals included in the workshop fee: snacks, lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and lunch on Sunday.  Healthy and delicious food is served, with gluten-free options.  Dinner on Saturday evening is potluck style before the evening fire ceremony and celebration.  Basic lodging is available at Crow Moon Healing for no extra charge. There are a variety of beds, air mattresses and sofas available.  Or bring a tent and camp.

Registration or more information:
Contact Debra Morrill at 608-279-4319 or email debramorrill@charter.net.