LightandDark

Robin Eaton was my Soul Retrieval; I was unhappy with life and going to therapy when it just wasn’t working, so I had heard about this lady who was a Shaman. I was instantly interested and looked up ways to be able to see her and find out more about myself. Robin was the first person I went to where I instantly did little work externally and internally and felt like I went to a “medicine” woman.

I remember feeling funny without giving it all away; I thought, what is this “voodoo”? At one point, I was laughing and crying. I also remember that I felt stuck, but somehow she pulled me out of being stuck. At the end, I was blown away by all the info and feelings I received. I have seen her twice within 6 months, and some of it is a blur; however, the transformation and work she did to help me was significant. One thing I remember is I needed to do research or homework on the info she gave me, and I said, yep, sure, I will do it. Two months go by, and I barely remember looking at anything or researching it.

The second visit was the one that truly amazed me and was the most eye-opening experience I had ever encountered prior. My task was to explore her office and house, selecting anything that “spoke” to me. I remember discovering about a dozen items before concluding my search. One significant find was a book titled Grandmother’s Wisdom, which highlights the narratives and teachings of Indigenous grandmothers from various tribes, showcasing their vital role in preserving cultural heritage and empowering their communities. I laughed and at the time had no idea why or how important this book was to me. Fast forward to Feb. 2025, and wow, it speaks volumes to me and my spiritual journey.

I created a map of my life with notes explaining what each part means.

Water bottle – At that time, drinking water was all that mattered. Now, I see that I need water to navigate life’s ups and downs.

Crystals/Rocks – Grief comes with pain and heartache, especially after losing family. I took the grief rock home, and I sage it weekly. One of the crystals represents my career, which is uncertain but challenging. Without looking at notes, I recall that the amethyst symbolizes my sister, who supports me through everything with love. There’s also a smoky quartz tower and essential oils.

Angels – One is me with the “cat” (dog). My mother is standing on my grandmother, and she is holding the heart.

Half of doing is believing you can!

One of the stones represents my husband, who was in and out of my life. After taking a picture, I decided to leave him, crying and swearing for about an hour. She advised me to go home, rest, and think before making that decision.

Other info to come, but that is the main takeaway from this course. I remember telling her I always thought I would fly; didn’t know where, but that I would fly someday. We laughed and cried, and I remember she asked me to go outside and ground with her. I was shaking so badly she wouldn’t let me go until I grounded and tried to reset my nervous system. I remember walking in the grass and trying to ground with the earth. I also remember looking at her and saying, ‘I think I need to hug that tree.’ We both hugged that tree, and I drove home singing at the top of my lungs and crying. (May 2023).