Imagine standing among ancient stone circles, feeling an energy so palpable it reminds you of a Reiki treatment. Join us as Christine recounts her profound experiences visiting the sacred sites on and around the Isle of Mull, including the mesmerizing Loch Buie standing stones. You'll learn about the beauty and mystery these places hold and how they left a lasting physical and emotional impact on Christine.
We'll touch on themes of identity and the transformative power of travel, supported by concepts like encoded memory and past lives, with nods to the University of Virginia and noted psychiatrists Brian Weiss and Carl Jung. Plus, we share some compelling YA fictional book recommendations set in historical Scotland, perfect for anyone interested in getting a glimpse of the life of a traditional healer in the 14th Century. Don’t miss this episode filled with personal growth, spiritual insights, and the timeless allure of Scotland’s mystical landscapes!
Churches, abbeys and chapels, History: Iona’s timeless haven, https://thehazeltree.co.uk/2012/02/09/ionas-timeless-haven/
Voices Over the Water, a film by Guy Perotta and Jane Ferguson https://voicesoverthewater.com/
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Division of Perceptual Studies (including past lives), https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/
Juniper, Monica Furlong https://bookshop.org/p/books/juniper-monica-furlong/13010276
Wise Child, Monica Furlong https://bookshop.org/p/books/wise-child-monica-furlong/13010270?ean=9781635618136
Slavery in the West Highlands and Islands of Scotland https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Report-ANNEX-2020-Plantation-slavery.pdf
Note on this episode's cover image: The Trinity Knot, an ancient Celtic symbol, used in the cover art image, represents birth, death, rebirth (the cycle of life).
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