Earthen Spirit

I am so honored and excited to have won as Finalist today in the International Excellence Body, Mind and Spirit Book Awards (Shamanism Category) with my latest book "The Cosmic Template; A Shamanic Month Minder for the Evolving Soul".

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From their website: Beverly Hills, Ca. ­–

"The inaugural International Excellence Body,Mind, Spirit Book Awards has joined the highly respected National Indie Excellence Awards and Beverly Hills Book Awards to shine the spotlight on Excellence in Books on Body, Mind & Spirit. With categories covering everything from acupuncture to the zodiac, including fields like Chiropractic, holistic and alternative medicine, the award recognizes excellence in design, overall professionalism of presentation and promotional text in addition to writing".

Says contest founder, Ellen Reid, "With all the craziness going on in the world today, I think books on these topics are more important than ever. If I can lend the prestige of my contests to books in this field that are truly excellent, I want to do that. There are no hard and fast rules about how a contest is to designate its winners. Different contests have different designations. We have structured our contest so that only one book per category may be designated “Winner.” However, often there is more than one book in a category that truly stands out, and we believe these deserve recognition also. While it makes the job of our judges harder in some ways, we are dedicated to celebrating excellence in all published books. So we created the category of “Finalist.”

Books that are recognized as Finalists are in every way outstanding. The difference between the Winner and Finalist books are often so minute that the call might have gone either way. The bottom line is that being recognized as a Finalist is a high honor and something about which any author can and should be justifiably proud. Winners and finalists receive national media and industry exposure".

- The International Excellence Body, Mind, Spirit Book Awards contest was founded by Ellen Reid. For over 15 years she has championed excellence in indie, self- and mainstream publishing.

Divine Arrows; Weaving a Path of Spiritual Guidance

Self-published in May of 2012

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Dedicated to my brother L/Cpl David James Pugh, aka "Bif", who was killed in action in Vietnam 15Mar69 -- and to all who serve ... Semper Fi You are not forgotten!

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There is a kindred, soft spot in my heart for all returning veterans, but especially those who returned home from the Vietnam War. I've always thought that we've walked the same walk; different sides of the street perhaps, but the same walk nonetheless. Writing this book has allowed me a release of so many deep seated feelings - some that I was not even consciously aware of. It is my deepest and most sincere hope that those kindred souls who read this book may also find some relief from the anguish and pain they may have suffered over the years. If we keep offering these reflections of healing back and forth to each other, we may just find that sense of deep inner peace one day - as it was meant to be - peace and balance in our collective mind/body/spirit.

So be it.

Aho~!

Someone once asked me, who might be interested in this book?

I would say everyone and anyone; but especially those who have a connection to the Vietnam War, or those who are interested in Reiki, Shamanism and/or Energy Healing medicine.

This book offers many reflections for self- healing along with passages of thought provoking poetry. An intimate sharing from my heart, soul dream-time with the hopes of illuminating a path that others can easily follow.

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A few reviews -

"Grace's book is a riveting, thoughtful, poetic and illuminating narrative that begins in family tragedy when her brother is killed in Vietnam and becomes a sweet and rewarding enlightenment that continues to unfold, page after page. Poetry interspersed with memoir and observations, Divine Arrows is an inspiring journey that gives the reader frequent pause. As the author states, "There are no coincidences in life, only synchronicities - or what I like to call 'divine arrows'". I believe those who pick up this book are likely to be smitten, gratefully, again and again".

Jim Ewing, author of "Reiki Shamanism: A Guide to Out-of-Body Healing" www.blueskywaters.com

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"Divine Arrows" by Grace Walsh is a thoughtful journal of her spiritual evolution, almost like reading her private diary, as she shares her inner guidance, experiences and poetry with the intention of illuminating a path that others may travel".

Carol Bridges, author of "The Medicine Woman Tarot" www.sacredarts.info

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"Divine Arrows is a very personal odyssey that wraps the reader in a tight cocoon of love and longing, things found, and discovered, poetic imaginings, and strange synchronicities! It's not one of those books you can pick and up and read straight through, without losing the meanings. Rather, it's a wonderful book to read a bit, stop and ponder a bit, perhaps set down and pick up again later for more insights. It's a diary of sorts from a Reiki master and shamanic practitioner that delves into some interesting areas off the beaten track, but because she has such a clear and consistent voice, the reader is never left dangling as if abandoned in some foreign land. Indeed, she acts as a constant guide, urging us to go a little further inward, shift outward a tad, see how this fits, or that. We are enticed, cajoled and gently nudged to find new insights slumbering in ourselves. An intensely personal vision, Grace's journey that we are allowed to share includes the loss of her brother in the Vietnam War, a tragic moment in her life that has led her to meet new people and try new activities, and thereby allowed us to see a bit more deeply into how living with loss can transform into many healing ways. The Divine Arrows are at times sharp, other times gentle, but always on point".

-(excerpted in part from reader review at Amazon.com)

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... And my own review!

Each and every day life delivers little messages to us that affirm our spirit is on track. They are what I like to call “divine arrows”. They are those unexplainable moments in time when guidance appears in a form other than a physical word … be it a deja vu phone call or chance meeting; a soft wind blowing at your back helping to move you forward; a certain bird flying close overhead imparting it's metaphysical guidance and wisdom. It may be a subtle message passing you by from a highway billboard or a bumper sticker on the car in front of you that brings a smile of recognition to your face, as if to say, that thought or current situation you were just pondering has been given a thumbs up. It is an undeniable message of spiritual affirmation showing us the way and shining a light back on our face.

While watching TV the other night, I was pondering how to describe this book. The program started and the young voice speaking in the opening segment seemed to personally answer my question. He was talking about how nature always finds a way; that when two points are destined to touch and physical contact is impossible, the universe will make the connection happen. Certain ties cannot be broken, he said, they define who we are and who we can become. Across time and space, along paths we cannot predict, nature will always finds a way to make contact. (thank you for that affirmation!) "Divine Arrows" is about this kind of contact. When we recognize and follow these arrows, a weaving of sort begins and a path of spiritual guidance starts to unfold. Think of your life as a great tapestry and by weaving your spirit in this way, it helps to bring into view a tangible form of your higher reflection – a reflection just waiting to unveil itself to you.

When we truly know there are no coincidences in life, rather synchronicities, those divine arrows will appear. Following these arrows commences your own divine weaving to begin.

If you are reading these words, consider the divine arrow that sits before you now. Go ahead, turn down the TV or radio or better yet, turn it off! Find a quiet spot and settle into my words. You may wish to grab a pen and paper to journal your own thoughts as you progress through the pages of this book. Ponder the reflections or messages that may speak to you - you may be slightly surprised at what lies before you – all you need do is close your eyes and be willing to see …

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Signed books are available by using the Store link to the left.   Please be sure to indicate if you would like a signed or personalized copy (note, the "Instructions from Buyer" box).

Books and Kindle versions are also available at Amazon.com

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Thanks so much for looking and may the Arrows continue to Illuminate your path!

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