August 14, 2006

Reverend Robin Tekwelus Youngblood, The Dreaming Shaman- Path of the White Wolf.


By: Cathy Smith-Wenska M.S., LCPC, NCC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, McHenry, Illinois


I first met Reverend Robin Youngblood in early spring of 2006 as I searched the internet for a Shaman while living in Hawaii. Coming across her website, The Dreaming Shaman was one of the greatest blessings I have ever received. At the time of my search, I was going through a major spiritual and emotional growth spurt while addressing some serious professional and personal challenges. Due to the nature of the issues, I was in dire need of spiritual guidance. Guidance that I knew could not be fulfilled from within the professional community of social services.

I cannot tell you how happy I am that I followed my inner desires. Robin's warm loving nature has been a source of inspiration and encouragement from the very beginning of our interactions together. Since our initial contact, I participated in the WorldWeavers Workshop, which included the cleansing and healing ceremonies from the SweatLodge, the Medicine Wheel Dance and Shamanic Journeys. After the workshop, I attended another SweatLodge, and experienced the process of Soul Retrieval. Each and every time I participated in these healing methods, I was left feeling utter joy and inner peace. An experience, I never thought imaginable. I truly feel that I have found my "Self" during these sacred ceremonies. As a result, many of my fears have been transformed into an incredible amount of love- a deep love that I have been able to honestly and openly express to family members and friends since entering into this work. Many torn relationships have been mended. The passion of my personal life mission and knowing that I have the capability of achieving my goals intensified tremendously.

With my renewed sense of living and deeper commitment to serving our Creator: God, I decided to extend my spiritual growth by participating in Rev. Youngblood's apprenticeship program, The Path of the White Wolf. As her student, I look forward to each and every interaction we have, whether it is via phone call, email or face-to-face contact. Rev. Youngblood's methods of teaching are with genuine kindness as she gently assists you down the path of spiritual enlightenment. My goal is to take the lessons as I am learning them and living them in my daily life- to further assist my clients in their own healing process as their therapist.

I am deeply grateful to Rev. Youngblood for her love, for her commitment to serve humanity and for her tremendous amount of wisdom that she shares. My life has been truly blessed. My only hope is that I can give back to her and to humanity in some positive manner as a way to express my deep sense of gratitude for my own healing.

With much love,

Cathy Smith-Wenska