Journey into Your Inner Magical Forest
The Hero-Heroine's Journey for Personal Transformation
The Hero-Heroine's Journey for Personal Transformation
And suddenly you just know it’s time to start something new
and trust in the magic of new beginnings.
Meister Eckhart
and trust in the magic of new beginnings.
Meister Eckhart
Using the paradigm of the inner magical forest, the hero-heroine (that’s us😊) embarks on a quest for transformation that’s fun, endearing and often leaves us awe-struck. The journey involves, among other things, finding our heart’s song, claiming our superpower, doing battle with our dragons (those pesky core issues), aligning with our true north and, on our return, to emerge with the treasures we’ve discovered and received.
Personal journeys for transformation include, in part, exploring your inner garden, discovering your own personal place of healing, seeing through the eyes of Spirit, and dreaming something into manifestation. Join me on this mythical hero-heroine's journey, a new expression of the 3 Feathers Trilogy of Love, using sound, movement and inner journeys to excavate and explore your own myth using the wisdom quotes of Rumi as our guide. Each week, you'll be given writing prompts and exercises to explore each stage of the journey revealing ever more deeply the mythical magic of your life.
The outcome of this 8-week journey will be your unique expression of the story(s) of your life at this point in time. You may find them emerging and settling in stories, poems, pictures, drawings, songs—or simply in some quiet corner of your heart.
I've run this class a couple of times on Zoom in my community to wonderful reviews. If you'd like for me to offer it to your community, on Zoom or in person if you're in our vicinity (Amherst, NH) kindly send me a message on the "Contact" page.
Personal journeys for transformation include, in part, exploring your inner garden, discovering your own personal place of healing, seeing through the eyes of Spirit, and dreaming something into manifestation. Join me on this mythical hero-heroine's journey, a new expression of the 3 Feathers Trilogy of Love, using sound, movement and inner journeys to excavate and explore your own myth using the wisdom quotes of Rumi as our guide. Each week, you'll be given writing prompts and exercises to explore each stage of the journey revealing ever more deeply the mythical magic of your life.
The outcome of this 8-week journey will be your unique expression of the story(s) of your life at this point in time. You may find them emerging and settling in stories, poems, pictures, drawings, songs—or simply in some quiet corner of your heart.
I've run this class a couple of times on Zoom in my community to wonderful reviews. If you'd like for me to offer it to your community, on Zoom or in person if you're in our vicinity (Amherst, NH) kindly send me a message on the "Contact" page.
What is 3 Feathers Trilogy of Love?
The Trilogy of Love is a paradigm whereby we as Lovers enter into the Love, various forms of spiritual practice, to merge with our Beloved and create the conditions to experience mystical unity with the One. It began as the Sonic Trilogy of Love, created as part of my doctoral dissertation in 2017. Here, we as Lovers enter into the Love, sacred sound, to merge with our Beloved and create those conditions for mystical unity. In recent years, I've been envisioning how the Love could also be dance-movement, creating a Somatic Trilogy of Love, and/or spirit journeys, a Spirit Trilogy of Love, or any combination of the three.
I'm particularly interested in how we may use these forms of practice to explore what in Shamanism cosmology is known as the Middle World . . . the spirit side of this creation . . . to discover what George Washington Carver knew: how to talk to the Infinite through the flowers, stones, dragonflies . . . and to hear that still small voice that calls up the fairies. I'm so excited and grateful to be exploring this new body of knowledge and work with you!!
We stand on the shoulders of our teachers, so I'd like to gratefully acknowledge my Shamanism teacher, Sandra Ingerman. Sandra first mentioned George Washington Carver in one of her books, and then later offered a beautiful course, Shamanic Journeying with the Spirits of Nature, which ignited my desire to explore the Middle World further with Carver as my guide. Thank you, Sandra!
I'm particularly interested in how we may use these forms of practice to explore what in Shamanism cosmology is known as the Middle World . . . the spirit side of this creation . . . to discover what George Washington Carver knew: how to talk to the Infinite through the flowers, stones, dragonflies . . . and to hear that still small voice that calls up the fairies. I'm so excited and grateful to be exploring this new body of knowledge and work with you!!
We stand on the shoulders of our teachers, so I'd like to gratefully acknowledge my Shamanism teacher, Sandra Ingerman. Sandra first mentioned George Washington Carver in one of her books, and then later offered a beautiful course, Shamanic Journeying with the Spirits of Nature, which ignited my desire to explore the Middle World further with Carver as my guide. Thank you, Sandra!
What participants are saying . . .
I cannot express enough how much I love Stephanie’s classes, and how she creates a space where I have experienced such deep inner joy, peace, and healing. I have eternal gratitude for Stephanie’s presence on this planet and for all the gifts that she offers in her classes. Through various classes I’ve taken with Stephanie, I have learned so much about understanding both myself and others, in addition to learning the incredibly valuable skill of how to receive people in my heart even though I may not agree with them, which I find especially useful with loved ones.
This particular class of mantra prayer, ecstatic dance, and spirit journeys brought me such a profound sense of joy and playfulness. I simply adored every moment of all of it, including sitting in a virtual circle over Zoom with Stephanie and the other participants and sharing the truth of our own experiences and feeling so seen and heard and loved by Stephanie and all in the circle. Stephanie is a master of the mystical, and of creating such a safe and loving space where we all may enjoy our own mystical and sacred experiences, and then talk about our experiences with others and feel seen, heard, held, and loved. I have endless gratitude for all that Stephanie offers!
- Camilla Sanderson
There is an unusual catch to journeying to the Middle World; that is its down-to-earth application. If one is prone to delve into the edges beyond the evidential, rational mind, then traveling to the Upper and Lower worlds seems a bit more feasible; there one travels to have conversations already in the ethers of the fantastic. But the Middle World allows us to commune with what actually exists and is known in our very own environment.
While insights gained alongside spirits and guides above or below the realm of our reality heighten our awareness of consciousness, entering into conversation with the Middle World enlivens and informs the whole of our walking and waking reality. Here we are reminded that the whole of the earth is One as Spirits of our Relations. Each rock, tree, element, animal, human has its own energetic spirit waiting to be respected by us and willing to be in relation with us in any moment. By honoring the Spirits of the Middle World we return to what our ancestors knew and have taught for a millennium; we are always in communion with Mother Earth.
Traveling to any realm, Rev Dr. Stephanie creates and holds a safe and sacred space for our journeys; our physical bodies move into readiness, our minds quiet into stillness and our unique sparks open to guidance beyond anything previously expected.
- Jan (Ahjan) Grossman
I love Reverend Doctor Stephanie’s 3 Feathers Sacred Dance Troupe. Stephanie sends out an agenda prior to class that also includes the titles of the Mantra Music. “Kal Akal” has been in my mind since the first class. No dance experience necessary. Stephanie cues with clear easy to follow instructions. There is something about sacred circle dancing that makes me feel spiritually connected to my fellow dancers. Stephanie is always careful to set a judgement free, safe, environment where we feel truly able to be who we are. I leave each class with a feeling of warmth and love.
- Laurie Heskett
I have been blessed to experience Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt’s spiritual teachings over the course of 26 years. These teachings parallel Rev. Rutt’s personal spiritual journey, where she always seeks to expand her consciousness of the Divine, and then share it with her students. Most recently, I have participated in Rev. Rutt’s Trilogy of Love series, using dance, mantra and journeys to explore the Middle World. Through the experience of integrating these three spiritual practices, I was able to further cultivate creating the conditions for mystical unity. To attune attention, align body, and go inward. Rev. Rutt has devoted herself to all of these practices throughout most of her life and has brought them together in a powerful and meaningful way. I am grateful to be a beneficiary of her devotion and generosity.
- Barbara Landry
I have had the pleasure of taking a few of Rev. Stephanie's classes over the last couple of years and recently completed an 8-week session called "The Path of Direct Revelation: Journeys to the Soul of the World." It was a beautiful and unique exploration of Shamanic "journeying" which was new to me. I felt very safe and comfortable sharing my experiences with the Zoom group, thanks to Stephanie's unique loving guidance and knowledge of the materials. I would highly recommend taking any of Rev. Stephanie's courses.
-N. Newell
Shamanic practice is as Rev. Dr. Rutt calls it "the direct path to revelation." I benefit so much from these rich journeys to the upper, middle and lower worlds where I can call on animal spirit guides and spirit teachers. Rev. Dr. Stephanie is a trusted guide who facilitates these experiences with safety and care. The love for me in the invisible worlds touches me with healing and joy. Shamanic journeying is an ancient practice that connects me to myself, to God and to the earth. It is an essential prayer at this time in our planetary history.
-Carol LaChance
I joined the class with limited understanding of what a Shamanic Practice was, or how it might offer insight. In truth, I entered with some skepticism -- for while I've done many spiritual workshops and classes, I had yet to wander in this particular direction. I am so very glad that I did! With love, wisdom and gentle guidance, I found myself meeting myself, my soul, and my world in whole new ways. What a surprise, to find myself having a conversation with a tree, to walk through the garden of my own sacred soul, to unearth new insight from the very air! What a surprise, to learn a new language at 63 years old -- for all of nature met me on each Shamanic journey, showering me with the unexpected; while I in turn, learned to lean in, look closer, and meet every seed, each squirrel, all the sunflowers and stones and sands, with reciprocal respect and love. Shamanic Practice has helped me understand and strengthen the relationship I have with my heart, mind, spirit and the world around me. By offering these guided journeys, a safe community, a place for journaling, and gentle and loving feedback and reflection, Stephanie has unlocked a door I had yet to explore -- and a benevolent universe I can return to again and again, deepening my spiritual connection with nature, others, and the divine. Leave all skepticism at the door and walk with us across new thresholds; you'll be very glad you did!
-Pamela Wallace
Stephanie is a bright ray of light who leads us in opportunities to meet ourselves through shamanic journeying. Her deep experience, and great joy provide a safe and exciting container in which to do this work. Being with her is a blessing not to be missed.
-Catherine Coats
I have Just finished my second twelve-week Shamanic Journeys class with Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt. Before this I had no exposure to, or experience of, Shamanic practices.
I found Shamanic Journeying to be a profound encounter with the Divine. I loved meeting spirit animals and helpers. Most of all I loved meeting the fairies, because I was entirely skeptical about the existence of the fairies, and yet I now wholeheartedly embrace their presence.
Shamanic journeying is a means of direct revelation from the Divine. You will not be the same once you engage with this practice. The body, mind, soul and spirit are touched by the Divine hand. You begin to see with the eyes of the heart. This practice expands one’s understanding in an almost miraculous way.
Rev. Dr. Stephanie is a very safe pair of hands. With decades of experience as a therapist, professor, Interfaith minister, author, and visionary, Stephanie holds the sacred circle with grace, insight and love. You are seen, you are held, you are protected, you are safe.
The journeys I have experienced in this class confirmed in a very intimate way that God is love that I am precious in their sight, that I have a calling, a job to do and I am equipped to do it.
I learned that I have access to the hosts of heaven and all the wisdom contained there. I just need to ask. “Ask and it will be given unto you, seek and you will find” Hebrew bible, Matthew 7:7. “If anyone lacks wisdom let him ask of God” Hebrew bible, James 1:5.
If you are ready and seeking a deeper more profound encounter with LOVE this class is for you. If you want greater insight into your own heart, this is the class for you. If you want to serve and answer your sacred call, this is the class for you.
-Rev. Dr. Carolyn Tobin
This particular class of mantra prayer, ecstatic dance, and spirit journeys brought me such a profound sense of joy and playfulness. I simply adored every moment of all of it, including sitting in a virtual circle over Zoom with Stephanie and the other participants and sharing the truth of our own experiences and feeling so seen and heard and loved by Stephanie and all in the circle. Stephanie is a master of the mystical, and of creating such a safe and loving space where we all may enjoy our own mystical and sacred experiences, and then talk about our experiences with others and feel seen, heard, held, and loved. I have endless gratitude for all that Stephanie offers!
- Camilla Sanderson
There is an unusual catch to journeying to the Middle World; that is its down-to-earth application. If one is prone to delve into the edges beyond the evidential, rational mind, then traveling to the Upper and Lower worlds seems a bit more feasible; there one travels to have conversations already in the ethers of the fantastic. But the Middle World allows us to commune with what actually exists and is known in our very own environment.
While insights gained alongside spirits and guides above or below the realm of our reality heighten our awareness of consciousness, entering into conversation with the Middle World enlivens and informs the whole of our walking and waking reality. Here we are reminded that the whole of the earth is One as Spirits of our Relations. Each rock, tree, element, animal, human has its own energetic spirit waiting to be respected by us and willing to be in relation with us in any moment. By honoring the Spirits of the Middle World we return to what our ancestors knew and have taught for a millennium; we are always in communion with Mother Earth.
Traveling to any realm, Rev Dr. Stephanie creates and holds a safe and sacred space for our journeys; our physical bodies move into readiness, our minds quiet into stillness and our unique sparks open to guidance beyond anything previously expected.
- Jan (Ahjan) Grossman
I love Reverend Doctor Stephanie’s 3 Feathers Sacred Dance Troupe. Stephanie sends out an agenda prior to class that also includes the titles of the Mantra Music. “Kal Akal” has been in my mind since the first class. No dance experience necessary. Stephanie cues with clear easy to follow instructions. There is something about sacred circle dancing that makes me feel spiritually connected to my fellow dancers. Stephanie is always careful to set a judgement free, safe, environment where we feel truly able to be who we are. I leave each class with a feeling of warmth and love.
- Laurie Heskett
I have been blessed to experience Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt’s spiritual teachings over the course of 26 years. These teachings parallel Rev. Rutt’s personal spiritual journey, where she always seeks to expand her consciousness of the Divine, and then share it with her students. Most recently, I have participated in Rev. Rutt’s Trilogy of Love series, using dance, mantra and journeys to explore the Middle World. Through the experience of integrating these three spiritual practices, I was able to further cultivate creating the conditions for mystical unity. To attune attention, align body, and go inward. Rev. Rutt has devoted herself to all of these practices throughout most of her life and has brought them together in a powerful and meaningful way. I am grateful to be a beneficiary of her devotion and generosity.
- Barbara Landry
I have had the pleasure of taking a few of Rev. Stephanie's classes over the last couple of years and recently completed an 8-week session called "The Path of Direct Revelation: Journeys to the Soul of the World." It was a beautiful and unique exploration of Shamanic "journeying" which was new to me. I felt very safe and comfortable sharing my experiences with the Zoom group, thanks to Stephanie's unique loving guidance and knowledge of the materials. I would highly recommend taking any of Rev. Stephanie's courses.
-N. Newell
Shamanic practice is as Rev. Dr. Rutt calls it "the direct path to revelation." I benefit so much from these rich journeys to the upper, middle and lower worlds where I can call on animal spirit guides and spirit teachers. Rev. Dr. Stephanie is a trusted guide who facilitates these experiences with safety and care. The love for me in the invisible worlds touches me with healing and joy. Shamanic journeying is an ancient practice that connects me to myself, to God and to the earth. It is an essential prayer at this time in our planetary history.
-Carol LaChance
I joined the class with limited understanding of what a Shamanic Practice was, or how it might offer insight. In truth, I entered with some skepticism -- for while I've done many spiritual workshops and classes, I had yet to wander in this particular direction. I am so very glad that I did! With love, wisdom and gentle guidance, I found myself meeting myself, my soul, and my world in whole new ways. What a surprise, to find myself having a conversation with a tree, to walk through the garden of my own sacred soul, to unearth new insight from the very air! What a surprise, to learn a new language at 63 years old -- for all of nature met me on each Shamanic journey, showering me with the unexpected; while I in turn, learned to lean in, look closer, and meet every seed, each squirrel, all the sunflowers and stones and sands, with reciprocal respect and love. Shamanic Practice has helped me understand and strengthen the relationship I have with my heart, mind, spirit and the world around me. By offering these guided journeys, a safe community, a place for journaling, and gentle and loving feedback and reflection, Stephanie has unlocked a door I had yet to explore -- and a benevolent universe I can return to again and again, deepening my spiritual connection with nature, others, and the divine. Leave all skepticism at the door and walk with us across new thresholds; you'll be very glad you did!
-Pamela Wallace
Stephanie is a bright ray of light who leads us in opportunities to meet ourselves through shamanic journeying. Her deep experience, and great joy provide a safe and exciting container in which to do this work. Being with her is a blessing not to be missed.
-Catherine Coats
I have Just finished my second twelve-week Shamanic Journeys class with Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt. Before this I had no exposure to, or experience of, Shamanic practices.
I found Shamanic Journeying to be a profound encounter with the Divine. I loved meeting spirit animals and helpers. Most of all I loved meeting the fairies, because I was entirely skeptical about the existence of the fairies, and yet I now wholeheartedly embrace their presence.
Shamanic journeying is a means of direct revelation from the Divine. You will not be the same once you engage with this practice. The body, mind, soul and spirit are touched by the Divine hand. You begin to see with the eyes of the heart. This practice expands one’s understanding in an almost miraculous way.
Rev. Dr. Stephanie is a very safe pair of hands. With decades of experience as a therapist, professor, Interfaith minister, author, and visionary, Stephanie holds the sacred circle with grace, insight and love. You are seen, you are held, you are protected, you are safe.
The journeys I have experienced in this class confirmed in a very intimate way that God is love that I am precious in their sight, that I have a calling, a job to do and I am equipped to do it.
I learned that I have access to the hosts of heaven and all the wisdom contained there. I just need to ask. “Ask and it will be given unto you, seek and you will find” Hebrew bible, Matthew 7:7. “If anyone lacks wisdom let him ask of God” Hebrew bible, James 1:5.
If you are ready and seeking a deeper more profound encounter with LOVE this class is for you. If you want greater insight into your own heart, this is the class for you. If you want to serve and answer your sacred call, this is the class for you.
-Rev. Dr. Carolyn Tobin