My Spiritual Journey
I have always inquired “what makes us work?”, “who am I”. At first, genetics made sense. Then I learned about Dr. Weston A. Price's work and I studied nutrition (species appropriate diets). Lastly, my journey is pointing to ultimately, God. My intuition has always led me to believe in a melding theory of God and evolution. I have always felt God as inclusive in all that I am and do, although there has been plenty of self doubt along the way. I have transformed my understanding and relationship to this Universal Oneness from a small child. Then, it was a feeling outside of me, a Father that helped me through life and kept me safe. I learned about the Bible stories and miracles of Christ. I became devoted to Christ Jesus through college. In my late 20's I had a massive transformation through a seminar series called Landmark Education Corporation. My best friend, Becky had completed the first weekend seminar and was so inspired she said to me one day, “If you want to be unstoppable, do this seminar” - so I did, just before entering vet school. The timing was perfect. I had just been accepted to vet school, I was financially stable and had a good marriage. I was still on my searching path, I had completed A Course In Miracles self study, read Marianne Williamson, Tich Nhat Hanh and others. Through this course, I felt I finally had answers to my initial questions. I am the I am that I am. The Landmark course had such a profound effect on me, it would be impossible to explain in words. I felt I had achieved what others have referred to as enlightenment. Small miracles occurred everyday, I was blown away. I had pulled off so many layers, my new thought was so directly opposite to who I thought I was when I started that weekend, that I continued classes and personal training with them for almost 5 years through vet school and into my new career. It was difficult to understand the conventional aspects of veterinary medicine through school, but I never stopped asking questions. How did Christ heal? Who was he exactly? And how do we access those capabilities, is it even possible?
Once I graduated, I did work hard to understand conventional veterinary medicine. Despite my life-long spiritual journey and transformation during vet school, I still had very little understanding that there was something else available through health care. The health care I was learning was such a dichotomy to Spirit. I took a “break” from the transformational work and focused on my personal life. I felt I had the building blocks to raise a family. I met my kids' dad and did just that. Fortunately for my work around personal growth, I was able to navigate the perils of addiction, loss and a child with special needs. Through this navigation, I was faced with having to understand alternatives.
My personal life led me to strongly consider the ways I had been taught. What felt like being forced into facing alternatives, was actually a calling that I had asked for in many ways throughout my life. I quit my job, began understanding nutrition as it relates to wellness and ultimately as using food as medicine. Then I went even further – how did Christ heal? At the risk of sounding cliché, He used a bit of clay and spit for one person, a herd of pigs for another and he had much to say about faith, belief, knowing only one power (within) and not two (Love and disease). I have learned so much through reading, studying, inquiring with others, and especially by listening to the 'still small voice within.'
I continue on my path now in my own practice. My job is gratifying in so many ways. It is always an honor to meet each and every one of my clients and their pets. So many of them (you) have contributed to what I know and how I think about life, and my will to keep going. I feel I have the perfect job. Thank you to each and everyone of you that have contributed to my life through your pet!
Once I graduated, I did work hard to understand conventional veterinary medicine. Despite my life-long spiritual journey and transformation during vet school, I still had very little understanding that there was something else available through health care. The health care I was learning was such a dichotomy to Spirit. I took a “break” from the transformational work and focused on my personal life. I felt I had the building blocks to raise a family. I met my kids' dad and did just that. Fortunately for my work around personal growth, I was able to navigate the perils of addiction, loss and a child with special needs. Through this navigation, I was faced with having to understand alternatives.
My personal life led me to strongly consider the ways I had been taught. What felt like being forced into facing alternatives, was actually a calling that I had asked for in many ways throughout my life. I quit my job, began understanding nutrition as it relates to wellness and ultimately as using food as medicine. Then I went even further – how did Christ heal? At the risk of sounding cliché, He used a bit of clay and spit for one person, a herd of pigs for another and he had much to say about faith, belief, knowing only one power (within) and not two (Love and disease). I have learned so much through reading, studying, inquiring with others, and especially by listening to the 'still small voice within.'
I continue on my path now in my own practice. My job is gratifying in so many ways. It is always an honor to meet each and every one of my clients and their pets. So many of them (you) have contributed to what I know and how I think about life, and my will to keep going. I feel I have the perfect job. Thank you to each and everyone of you that have contributed to my life through your pet!