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  A nurse dressed in a white uniform gazes kindly upon me and says, "There was quite a commotion during your surgery—an earthquake rocked the hospital and damaged some of our equipment. You have been in and out of a coma for the past two weeks. Now, however, you are fine. Let me get the surgeon for you."

  As she turns to leave, I become aware of my body. It feels stiff and bruised. I am in pain, but mostly I am groggy. Little by little, memories surface and push away the fog. Then fear and excitement bubble up as I remember my mission in life.

  The door swings open and in walks the doctor, reading my chart. He peers at me over the top of his glasses, then clears his throat.

  "I have some good news for you. When we opened you up, there was no tumor to be found. This sometimes happens, though I cannot explain why. Just feel lucky."

  Embracing the love and compassion of all the beings I have left behind, I say, "I do. I feel most blessed. I give thanks for my life."

  Taken aback by my words, he wishes me luck and turns to leave. As he opens the door, I see Etienne standing on the other side of it.

  A new adventure awaits.

  Dear Reader,

  While writing this book, I have been a most fortunate recipient of the kindness, wisdom, and love of the spirits guiding me. The technique I used to access them is referred to as shamanic journeying, an ancient visionary method utilized to explore the hidden universe otherwise known primarily through myth and dream. The shamanic journey is used to access spiritual information as well as healing knowledge.

  With each push of the pen, I was following my mission to teach through stories based in fiction.

  With best wishes,

  Sandra Ingerman

  About the Author

  Sandra Ingerman, MA, is a world-renowned teacher of shamanism. She is recognized for bridging ancient cross- cultural healing methods into our modern culture, addressing the needs of our times.

  A licensed therapist, she is the author of Soul Retrieval, Welcome Home, A Fall to Grace, Medicine for the Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins, Shamanic Journeying: A Beginner's Guide, How to Heal Toxic Thoughts: Simple Tools for Personal Transformation, How to Thrive in Changing Times: Simple Tools to Create True Health, Wealth, Peace and Joy for Yourself and the Earth, and Awakening to the Spirit World: The Shamanic Path of Direct Revelation (with Hank Wesselman). Sandra is also the author of "The Beginner's Guide to Shamanic Journeying," "The Soul Retrieval Journey," "Miracles for the Earth," "Shamanic Meditations," and "Soul Journeys" lecture programs produced by Sounds True.

  Visit www.shamanicvisions.com/ingerman.html to read her monthly column The Transmutation News and to read her training schedule.

  Visit www.sandraingerman.com to read articles written by Sandra and to see her Training schedule.

  Visit www.shamanicteachers.com to find a local teacher or practitioner.