Be Rooted

Landing at Cusco at 3500 height asks quite the adjustment. Physically, mentally, emotionally. I am in a different world altogether. Modern society so far away and even though I have no worldly, familiar road signs to lead the way, there are so many touch points from our spiritual preparations together to guide our steps. All the way up the mountains.

The teachings of the Q’ero Indians of Peru available here to us, make me humble and grateful- these words accompany me on these treks into the mountains. Grateful for being invited-in by Chandra for this opportunity and for , & Wouter back home, making it possible. Without them, I would not be here.

The Q’ero are the direct descendants of the shamanic healers and teachers of the Inca Empire. The Inca Empire was the world’s most advanced shamanic civilization and the Q’ero have preserved its knowledge. It is only since the 1970’s that they have established contact with the rest of us. Since then they have been bringing their original teachings untainted by the modern world to us. The high point of a civilization based upon shamanic principles, Q’ero teachings bring a deep and ancient wisdom to our modern problems.

From the Q’ero elders, we receive key initiations which produce powerful energy shifts and awaken new forms of awareness. Words that years ago would have resonated with me for ‘others’ and yet here I am - ready- to take it all in. To learn. With an open heart and mind. To bring it back home and - at the right time- combine it with the corporate leadership work.

It’s a magical experience. Foundational work, with focus, purpose and most importantly Ayni- the Andean notion of reciprocity. ‘Today for you, tomorrow for me’. Following on this magical path of the heart. 🦅 ♥️

Moon & Mist in the wee hours here in München. Nature quietly awakening, as am I. Walking off the beaten track finding mushies and listening to the birds singing their tune. Not worried what anyone thinks of their song- just singing.

And so should we. Morning music and hidden gems are the best way to kick off another day. There’s no one around and in the silence you can listen to your heart beat. To how it is, how it feels and how it wants this day to go. Intending for participants to enjoy another day of learning, foraging, drumming to their own leadership beat.

I will hold space. As I do.