MY SHAMANIC PATH
Throughout my upbringing, life presented its hurdles, often driving me to seek solace in nature. Simple moments — gathering locust shells, watching rollie pollies beneath our trailer, and admiring the soft glow of lightning bugs at night — became precious treasures, tucked away in my heart. Folklore magick has always held special significance for me, blossoming into a realm of cherished memories and early spirit connections. My guides appeared through names, drawings, visions, and the deep stirrings of my soul. I’ve even felt their wings brush against me during meditative dream states.
At the center of my journey is Jesus Christ — my Savior, my eternal guide. It was Christ who met me on an Easter morning while the choir sang — bowing to me, taking my hand, and looking into my eyes with a love that dissolved all barriers. His grace pulled me from sorrow and set my feet upon the sacred path I walk today. Though I do not align with religious dogma, I am devoted to the living Christ Light, the mystical current breathing through all of Creation.
Christ led me to many teachers who shaped my journey. Through the Summit Lighthouse and Elizabeth Clare Prophet, I studied the Seven Rays, the Archangels, and the Ascended Masters. I explored the mysteries of soul and spirit through the writings of Edgar Cayce and the traditions of spiritualism and esoteric philosophy. I sat with shamans who traveled from the Amazon, including Tiata Nelson of the Cofán people, and Malieokalani Urrutia, a soul sister who continues to walk beside me today. I became the final student of Gary Langston, Red Bear Who Sees All Worlds, whose wisdom opened my dialogue with nature and the stars.
Each of these teachings lives in me not as borrowed knowledge, but as sacred memory and living truth. I am a forever student and a devoted guide, a living altar rooted in the Earth, crowned by the Stars, and held in the eternal embrace of Christ.
My purpose on Earth is to embody forgiveness, compassion, and unconditional love. I’ve learned that it begins with offering these energies first to myself, allowing them to radiate outward to everyone I encounter. According to Andean mysticism, we each carry the seed of an Inka — the potential for the highest spiritual elevation. This reminds me daily that we are infinite beings, weaving our light into this finite world.
Above all, my heart is devoted to my family. My husband and I have shared ten beautiful years together, building a bond rooted in love, parenthood, and faith. Together, we walk a path guided not by fear, but by trust — ever anchored in the sacred journey we are here to live.
Tiata Nelson Diaz Quenta - COLUMBIA
Beginning in 2014, I set in Ceremony with Tiata Nelson, Medicine man of the Cofán people from the Putumayo region of the Amazon. He was a very firm teacher, exactly what I needed.
The Cofán are among the oldest surviving indigenous cultures in the Amazon. They have lived for centuries in the forests where the Amazon Basin stretches toward the sky on the slopes of the Andes and its volcanoes. Cofán lands are home to primary forest, wild and pristine rivers, forbidding swamplands, and several thousand species of plants and animals, some found only there.
Under the guidance of Tiata Nelson’s teachings and the exploration of Ayahuasca, I experienced a profound sense of restoration. The plant medicine delved into the core of my DNA, mending the long-standing wounds of trauma I have carried.
The seasonal rendezvous with Tiata Nelson extended over a three-year span in my personal journey. It was at these Ceremonies where I would meet my next teacher Malieokalani Urrutia, Priestess Guardian of the Munay Ki. Munay Ki translates to “Pure Love”.
Malieokalani Urrutia - COLUMBIA
During the Ayahuasca Ceremonies held by Tiata Nelson, I met a woman named Malieokalani Urrutia. She is a community leader at Sacred Women School, who has been initiated in the healing traditions of the Amazon and the Andes. She was born in Chile and raised in Miami.
She mentors women and leads spiritual expeditions throughout the Americas. Malieokalani, has received shamanic training in the Andean Medicine Wheel at the Four Winds Healing the Light Body School.
She is an incredibly gifted medicine woman that heals with the elements, guardians of the earth, her guides, and angels. Through her teachings I became accustomed to The Tapestry of a Woman, and began to understand medicine practices of the Divine Feminine, and the Legacy of the Rose.
In 2016, Malieokalani initiated me in the Lineage of Munay Ki. The words ‘Munay Ki’ come from the Quechua language of the high Andes, and translates to ‘Pure Love’, Divine Love in action.
Dr. Gary Langston - Cherokee Medicine
At the commemoration of Dr. Gary Langston, known as Red Bear Who Sees All Worlds, our community gathered to honor his memory. Each of us received a vial of his ashes, distinguished by a green hue, displayed alongside the citrine crystal skull, Metatron.
To me, Red Bear was more than a teacher—he was a friend and father figure. His nature-driven philosophies and role as a modern Medicine Man left a lasting impact. His deep love and connection to animals made him truly unique.
As a sanctioned teacher of the PachaKuti Mesa Tradition (PMT), Red Bear shared Earth-based healing arts rooted in the unbroken 3,000-year lineages taught by don Oscar Miro-Quesada.
Wisdom of My Journey
Through my shamanic journey, I continue to learn, make mistakes, and grow. The challenges I face are met with grace because I am supported by the profound wisdom of my mentors and Spirit Team. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I remain open to the lessons that unfold along the way.
With deepest reverence, I honor the boundlessly loving God and Goddess, the Most High Source Creator, who offers unconditional love and sends the Holy Spirit as a guide.
This journey is a continuous unfolding, and I am grateful for the support I receive as I navigate this path with humility and trust.
– Priestess Erica –
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