A BRIEF AUTOBIOGRAPHY

MY STORY

by Maryanna Bock

I grew up on a farm in Michigan. Life was a daily adventure of delight with Nature. Its beauty, nurturance and responsiveness anchored me in love and safety amidst a family and community in turmoil. In an effort to bridge this profound Spiritual connection with the occupational realities of my life, I first trained as an artist and craftsman and later received Master Degrees in Education and Social Work.

As a child, nature taught me the creative artistic process, as the language with which Life communicates with Itself. As I shared this process with others, I discovered its power to heal the mind and empower the Heart. This prompted me to go back to school and to receive my clinical license as a therapist. Even more valuable than my clinical studies were the teaching I received from Native Elders, including the Annishinabee Elder, Hollis Littlecreek.

For many years I have responded to the “Call of the Land” for aligned relationship with humans. I have empowered people’s connection with Nature, Life and each other and their own deeper Self through counseling, Quests, Sweat Lodges and Ceremonies co-created with Nature Spirits. I have repeatedly witnessed ‘Cool, unlying life .. rush in and passion .. make our bodies taut with power’ transforming us as we go together into the woods for ceremony and to quest in a sacred manner. We regain the amazing Power in our Hearts and re-kindling our connection with the Family of Life through the Healing Powers of Breath; Earth; Fire and Water.

Now at age 66, having seen the great benefits of these Ancient Sacred Practices, I offer wilderness healing quests, sacred prayer pipe ceremonies, sweat lodge ceremonies, wisdom teaching circle, power of heart, color and creativity ceremonial workshops and now a teleclass support group for ministers, therapist and artists of life so that they may minister to the people. ----so that the Earth’s people may truly LIVE and LIVE more abundantly. This is the intention at the center of my own Spiritual evolution and the fundamental purpose of all the events I offer and the guidance I share and hold space for as i coach and counsel folks.

For a complimentary coaching session and an introduction to Guide Service for the Soul, Earth Circle Spiritual Leadership Training, Sacred Ceremonies, Wilderness Questing or Therapeutic Breathwork, call 207-443-7001, or email maryanna@lightcoach.com.

Earth Centered Spirituality | Peoples Sacred Prayer Pipe Ceremony | Spiritual Wilderness Quest