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I’m Kelley Harrell, and I believe we can do better.

I believe we all share the calling to be fit, embodied elders, who upon death become wise, capable Ancestors. To fulfill that calling, we must respond at a soul level. Through deep animistic connection, I teach others to find their unique spiritual paths in support of their quiet dead, healed ancestors, fellow humans, and peaceful coexistence with the spirits of the land they live on.

I’m an author, animist, and deathwalker, living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Through Soul Intent Arts, I’ve worked with a local and international client base since 2000. I hold a Masters in Religious Studies, and am an ordained interfaith minister. My work is Nature-based, and focuses Soul Tending through ...more

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	Gift of the Dreamtime - Awakening to the Divinity of Trauma by S. Kelley Harrell, M. Div. (Goodreads Author), Christina Pratt (Foreward), Peggy Payne (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.59 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2004 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Runic Book of Days: A Guide to Living the Annual Cycle of Rune Magick by S. Kelley Harrell, M. Div. (Goodreads Author), Nigel Pennick (Foreword) 4.34 avg rating — 29 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Engaging the Spirit World by Lupa (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Dawn M. Allenbach (Contributor), Kali Black (Contributor) 4.06 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Spirit of a Woman: Stories to Empower and Inspire by Terry Laszlo-Gopadze, Angeles Arrien, Bobbi Gibb (contributor) 3.82 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2010 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Teen Spirit Guide to Modern Shamanism by S. Kelley Harrell, M. Div. (Goodreads Author), Hillary S. Webb (Goodreads Author) (Foreward) 4.23 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Real Wyrd : A Modern Shaman's Roots in the Middle World 4.42 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gift of the Dreamtime - Reader's Companion 4.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nature's Gifts Anthology by Smoky Zeidel (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Robert Hays (Goodreads Author) (contributor), Donna Henes (Goodreads Author) (contributor) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life Betwixt: Essays on Allies in the Everyday and Shamanism Among (Intentional Insights Blog-to-Book Series 2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Berkana (wrought iron tile) is the half-month rune through 30 March. Dagaz (rosemary polymer clay tile) is the intuitive rune, and Kenaz reversed (polished amethyst–I forgot to reverse it in the photo) indicates [sort of] Clarity’s message to us. The spirits of place anchoring the runes this week are Barred Owl and element Ether in Summer, in the direction of Left (west/Vestri). Read right to left

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“We don't heal in isolation, but in community.”
― S. Kelley Harrell, Gift of the Dreamtime - Reader's Companion

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“Often it isn’t the initiating trauma that creates seemingly insurmountable pain, but the lack of support after.”
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“Miraculously recover or die. That's the extent of our cultural bandwidth for chronic illness.”
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“Sacred space” is another way of saying “with intention.”
― S. Kelley Harrell, Teen Spirit Guide to Modern Shamanism

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“Being a medium who can communicate with souls isn't the same as one who can interact with them. It's the difference between listening in on a conversation and changing the subject.”
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“Learning shamanism isn’t just about acquiring techniques in how to do it, but also how to incorporate and deal with the
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“Despite its prominence now, you don’t stumble onto the path of shamanism. That odd trail blazes itself to you.”
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“A good editor doesn't rewrite words, she rewires synapses.”
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