My name is Raven. Yes that is my real name, but no it is not what my parents named me when I was born. In many cultures around the world a person may have several names throughout their life time. Each one signifies who they are at that stage in their life. As a middle aged adult, this is who I am at the moment.

I am a Warrior. I teach Martial Arts, I was in the military and served as a law enforcement officer. I stand up for the truth and speak out when I feel it is necessary. I try to live with discipline, integrity, honesty and humility.

I am a Shaman. I work in the realms of Spirit. I create sacred space for healing and growth and assist others when asked. I work in our community and attempt to make it a better place for everyone. I am of service.

I am a Sage. I teach young people how to care for themselves, to develop discipline and self confidence. I teach people how to care for their bodies through nutrition and exercise and to be happy, healthy and whole.

I am a Mystic. I work with Spirit to help make our world a better place. I listen to my inner voice and pay attention when my spirit helpers talk to me.

Before you go getting all judgmental about, who does this guy think he is calling himself a Shaman, a Mystic and all; these words are used only because this is my personal path and these are the words I have been given to explain my path in this life. They are archetypes for me to follow and hopefully live up to, although that is sometimes hard to do. I do not claim to be any of these things, but I needed words because I am using English. These are the words I have been given.

Having said all of that, I live life as fully as I can trying not to harm Mother Earth or the beings that share this wonderful place with me. I find great joy in helping others and love my time alone in nature. To me, true wisdom comes from the natural world and our personal experiences that we have in everyday life. I do not claim to know everything nor am I a Guru or any such thing. I am simply a resource of sorts. I have a collection of life experiences and a connection with Spirit that allow me to see things in a different light at times. From this perspective I can bring new insight and ideas that may assist others in solving their problems and resolving personal issues that interfere with them living their lives as fully and enjoyably as they would like.