Hokahey I’m so happy to report that our July Way of The Contrary Weekend brought together one of the bravest and most brilliant crews of Higher Haven tribal members that we’ve had the pleasure of hosting. I don’t reference it that often these days, but in my former life I was a marketing guy, an advertising writer, who always hoped to employ his creativity uplifting humanity rather than trying to sell people stuff. Now I’m out to raise awareness that the Altar above, one of the healing tools of the ancient medical practice we run here, can actually cure some of the grave mental ills of the modern mind. Which is good news, because there’s a lot of psychologically unwell people running around the world today. Here, we can help still you and heal you. And we’ll teach you how to still and heal yourself.

Of course for the fortunate souls whose struggles on earth are somewhat less dark and deep, there’s always the physical, mental and spiritual uplift of Ceremony’s sweet renewal, well appreciated on life’s long road. We’ll be doing it again next month as we do every month, all through the Fall, again in 2023, onward and upward. And for now, the latter half of July is shaping up to be the perfect time to pursue a private lesson or individual overnight visit, best and easily done by e-maling: higherhaven@gmail.com. And don’t forget The Women’s Gathering of Women’s Gatherings with the Groovy Heather W. August 5th-7th, with a Satur-Day Event August 6th, and Fall’s full schedule up in the next few weeks.

Back to our great mini-tribe of July, here’s Michelle on her recent attendance in Ceremony: “I came to The Higher Haven hoping to heal from a recent breakup and past divorce. I wanted a “quick fix”, but what came out was a completely different way of looking at the past, present, and future. Paul is an unwavering spiritual leader who creates a very safe environment to share and heal. My group was amazing. My experience was amazing. The Inipi Purification Ceremony is 100% challenging both physically and emotionally. And 100% worth it. — M.H.