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6.20.25
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Embody
your Animal 
"Animals share with us the privilege of having a soul." - Pythagoras

Living Your Animal Wilderness Quest Kit

Come embody soul in right relationship with your wild nature in Nature. It is time to remember skills and tools that honor the wisdom of our soul in relationship with the world soul who teaches us about resilience, community, and the freedom to roam our own wild landscapes, inside and out. While we follow in the archetypal footsteps of our ancestors, human and nonhuman, we diverge and go off trail in pursuit of the animal guides unique to ourselves and lives.
“They [the dead] forgot only one thing they did not live their animal.”  (Also the one sin of Christ and daemons.)
C. G. Jung

Begin your pilgrimage!

Who is this for?

🌿Living your animal is different for everyone, a chance to embody your soul's nature as a unique relationship, but it offers something similar & archetypal to all: a chance to unite our nature & Nature, our creation & Creation, our soul & the World Soul to be healed and whole, bridging heaven and earth in us.

1️⃣ Elder Wisdom Seekers

Those in the later seasons of life or anyone who seeks to honor the wisdom of ancient trees, stones, & waves that teach us the whispers of the "old ones" around us.

 2️⃣ Seekers of Wild Wisdom

Anyone longing to reclaim their instinctual knowing, reconnect with nature, & embody their soul’s guidance through animal allies and ancestral remembrance.

3️⃣ Artists, Creatives, & Visionaries

Those who use want to use art, movement, & creative expression as a path of self-discovery and wish to integrate animal and nature wisdom into their work.

4️⃣ Healing Practitioners, Coaches, & Guides

Those who support others—therapists, teachers, facilitators—seeking tools to deepen their journey with animal-inspired practices to their communities.

Embodied Soul

As you embark on this journey, connecting your nature to nature, you are reentering and dedicating your body as a sacred temple of not only your soul but the world soul. 
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Following Wild Soul to Remember

This kit includes:
1. Guided Meditations: Audio recordings that blend the wisdom of elderhood with the spirit of the wolf, inviting you to explore your inner wilderness.
2. Reflective Journaling Prompts: Designed to help you delve into your life experiences, drawing lessons and insights in the light of the wolf's teachings.

Sense Perception & Expression

3. Artistic Expression Activities: Engage in creative processes that reflect your journey, using materials and themes that resonate with the energy of your inner nature.
4. Nature Walks & Observations: Exercises to connect you with the natural world, encouraging a deeper understanding of the wolf's habitat and behavior.

Roots of Connection

5. Community Circles: Virtual gatherings to share experiences, wisdom, and insights, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.
6. Resource Guide: A curated collection of readings, art, and music that celebrate the journey of aging and the spirit of the wolf.
7. Animal Deck Guidance: Information to guide you in seeking meaning and creating your own animal spirit deck.

Mutual Benefits For: Nature & Our Nature

🌿 Key Takeaways
🔑 You are an animal, a soul in a body—part of the earth’s living web.
🔑 Your animal guide offers a mirror, a teacher, and a bridge to your own wild knowing.
🔑 By connecting with nature, ancestors, and animal spirits, you can heal old wounds, awaken hidden gifts, and step into your full, embodied presence.
🔑 This journey is not about taming your wildness but learning to trust it—to listen, to follow, to belong.
🔑 You are not separate. You are already home.
  • ✨ Deepened Connection to Nature – Reawaken your sense of belonging to the earth, guided by the teachings of animal kin.
  • ✨ Increased Self-Awareness – Explore your life stories, patterns, and gifts through reflection and the lens of your animal guide.
  • ✨ Renewed Creative Vitality – Channel animal wisdom into artistic practices, breathing new life into your self-expression.
  • ✨ Soulful Grounding & Resilience – Cultivate practices that root you in your body and support nervous system balance.
  • ✨ Community & Belonging – Engage with others in shared reflection, weaving a collective field of wisdom and support.
  • ✨ Integration of Ancestral & Spiritual Wisdom – Connect with the deeper threads of your lineage, your soul’s journey, and the anima mundi—the soul of the world.
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." (It's time to wake up!)
Anatole France

Rewilding benefits all . . .

Deepen your connection with nature to:
  • Rediscover Your Innate Connection & Wisdom
  • Experience Nature-Based Healing & Growth
  • Foster Personal & Relational Transformation
  • Enhance Embodied Environmental Awareness
  • Connect with Like-Minded Community
  • Embrace Eco-Mindfulness & Stress Reduction
  • Contribute to Collective Ecological Recovery

What people are saying . . . 

Rites of passage lead to a life of greater authenticity, integrity, and intimacy. They offer a path of healing and transformation that is characterized by a greater love for life embodied in the image of the sunrise that marks the end of the passage on the third day with hope. Yet what you get from your passage will be unique to you. In a fundamental way, you get a new relationship with yourself and start to your life.
Our family healing rite of passage has been profound for me, facing the pain I caused, regaining harmony, feeling the love we all have for each other and our life, remembering and laughing together, all this has been a joyful transformation.
.I learned things about myself and from that made forward movement in healing which is great, huge and appreciated! 
ROP Participant
Dr. Taylor was able to walk us through a group dynamic with remarkable ease. I was concerned that it would be emotional and resurrect our historical conflict. We were able to move through obstacles and reunite as a family. It was a truly transformative process. 
My rite of passage opened me to a new perspective and a new love of life. 
ROP Participant
The family right of passage led by Dr. Heather Taylor-Zimmerman brought our family not simply closure on the past but a future. We were able to process old wounds and see each other in a new way. We have transformed our relationships to emerge with a deeper understanding, compassion and love for each other.
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The experience was transformative. My parents had not talked for decades and we had years of emotional trauma. I was hoping to simply be able to communicate with each other. What occurred far exceeded my expectations. We are not only able to communicate but my parents have become good friends. We were able to reclaim our family. 
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Deep need for eco-healing NOW

On rites of passage death is a meaningful metaphor that calls us to be healed and whole, reborn in a new image. There is something magic about confronting death that brings you closer to life. Confronting death and fear, makes us more alive and more in love with life. 

Nature is the real instructor.

You are exploring the deep knowledge & wisdom of the land of your being to help you transform, healing to become whole. When you are in nature you are natural: yourself. You realize that you are not who you should be but who you were born to be & are. Nature helps you let go of limiting beliefs, patterns & expectations to claim the power, passion & purpose of who you really are. In this process of self-realization you are the instructor. As the saying goes: it's between you & You (your ensouled nature). So, find a natural place that calls to you.

A Psychological Lens of Soul

Our orientation reflects the archetypal nature of rites of passage that has remained consistent throughout human history. Reflecting the collective wisdom of traditions from Jungian to indigenous, they help you create your own tradition and your own rite of passage to encircle you.

Return & Rewild in your own Way

 Guided by the wisdom of the seasons, we'll learn to forage insights from the earth, plant the seeds of ancient knowledge, and watch as our own growth mirrors the unfolding of the natural world. As we circle through this adventure, we'll uncover the untamed aspects of our souls, fostering a harmonious dance between the wild within and the wild without. Journey in your own time and nature to your wild soul.

Creating structure: You are held in CIRCLE

Just as the earth orbits the sun in a circle in the heavens, the movements of heaven & earth move in circles.

Circles Hold Soul Space

Rewilding is a circular return to our nature.

It's truly enchanting how gathering in a circle amid nature can ignite a profound sense of connection and purpose. Just as the roots of ancient trees intertwine beneath the forest floor, these circles mirror our innate interconnectedness. When we come together with intention, the circle becomes a sacred space where stories are woven like leaves rustling in the wind. It's a dance of energies, where each individual is a thread, and the collective wisdom emerges as a tapestry of shared experiences. In the heart of nature's embrace, we are humbled by the cyclical rhythms that mirror our own journey of growth, death, and rebirth. The circle becomes a sanctuary where we listen to the whispers of the breeze and the wisdom of our souls, unraveling the knots of modern life to rediscover the ancient ties that bind us to one another and to the Earth.


Circles Move in Natural Time

Rewilding is a return to natural living.

As we step onto sacred ground, we step into a sacred choreography, where the dance of our souls meets the rhythm of the cosmos. Just as constellations paint stories across the night sky, these circles paint stories across our hearts. The purpose is woven with threads of healing and transformation, as we bring our vulnerabilities and strengths to the circle's center. In this embrace, nature becomes both mirror and guide, teaching us the art of being present and attuned. The circle's edge dissolves as barriers crumble, and we find ourselves face to face, heart to heart. It's a return to the primordial, a dance with the fire of our ancestors and the cool waters of forgotten springs. So, let us gather in this circle with the forest as witness, the mountains as sentinels, and the earth as cradle, as we seek to heal, learn, and unfold the symphony of our interconnected souls.

A circle of ONE

You are alone on the land

On the land & throughout this process you are fundamentally alone, reflecting on yourself & your life: between you & You.

A power PARTNER

You check in with a partner

As you rewild, you are held by a human partner as well as a non-human partner, whether a tree, stone, cat, deer or . . ?

A group CIRCLE

You are held within a circle

From beginning to end, you are held within the circle of the group to mirror & provide a container for your passage.

This does NOT have to be hard.

While rites of passage and wilderness quests are traditionally rigorous, this does not have to be hard. What is more important is that your experience is meaningful and suited to you. This can mean staying in a cabin or a tent if your go out onto the land. Go within to follow your intuition and heart about where your rite of passage should take place and how long it should be. Each of these details is yours to decide. This is a reflection of you.