Flourish Wayfinding
Carrie Maria Higgins
Those close to me and those I've worked with know that I'm a seeker of truth and understanding, an idea factory!...AND a realist, a midwife of loss to renewal as well as creative expression, an explorer of the inner world and a steward of the human heart. I laugh easily (when appropriate of course) and I also tear up just as easily. With deep listening, compassion, an open mind and heart, I provide multiple modalities
"No mud, no lotus" - Thich Nhat Hanh
and tools of empowerment to support my clients in clearing the static and noise in their minds/bodies that interfere with the whisper of their inner wisdom and truth, and the song of their soul. I often incorporate Reiki and sound healing to deepen the experience and facilitate greater peace and well-being.
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My interests and my creative expressions range from singing, songwriting and recording to visual art as well as writing and gardening. Do I need to mention I love working with people who want to better or enhance their lives?
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Like my mentor, Martha Beck, I have one foot in physical science (neuroscience, psychology and physiology) - and the other foot in non physical science ( quantum and metaphysics, and spirituality ). I get really excited when the two overlap and prove each other true!
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Everything I specialize in I’ve experienced firsthand. So when you are sharing your experience with me in one or more of the areas, you know you are talking to someone who truly GETS it.
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If you're interested in my education and work history it's listed after "My Story" below.
“How strange that the nature of life is change,
yet the nature of human beings is to resist change. And how ironic that the difficult times we fear might ruin us are the very ones that can break us open and help us blossom into who we were meant to be.”
- Elizabeth Lesser, “Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow”
I've always loved art and music and juggled the two throughout my primary and secondary education. I earned my bachelors degree in illustration at CSULB California and here is my work history from then until recently: technical illustrating, graphic design, singer/guitarist of various bands, original song showcase artist in a duo, children’s music specialist in preschools, children and family concert performer at libraries and schools, recording artist, songwriter and narrator for a
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few industrial education films, guitar and vocal instructor, workshop facilitator, certified Reiki master and sound healer. In addition to these, my most important and rewarding job was being a full time mother to my son - well…mostly full time. He’s an adult now and has been and always will be the light of my eyes...sniff, sniff...hanky please.
And now…for the past few years…I’ve been a life “wayfinder”, another deeply fulfilling and rewarding life’s work.
MY STORY
Some seeds in the forest need a fire to crack them open, and the nutrients of the ashes from that fire to help them germinate. Then and only then will they take root, sprout, spiral toward the sun and grow strong and flourish. I experienced the fire of loss. Many parts of my life went up in smoke - my long term marriage, my health, my livelihood and my income. For a couple of years I lost the ability to sing or play guitar due to physical injuries. Music is one of my greatest loves and it felt like I had lost the ability to express my heart and soul. Then I lost many cherished loved ones who had passed and I almost lost my beloved son who had spiraled into darkness.
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After grieving, soul searching, creative catharsis, counseling, inner work, mindfulness, meditation and support from my dear friends and community (Yep, it took a LOT!), I came to realize that life had stripped me down to the deepest and purest seed of my existence and the fire of loss had made it “crack” AWAKE. My heart had “broken open” - WIDE open - to a vulnerability which gave me an even greater capacity for love, understanding, compassion and empathy for others. From the ashes new life and new meaning took root. I opened to greater creativity and used art, songwriting and music recording as a way to process and heal from my difficult experiences. My pain had transformed into a strong sense of purpose. I knew I was not alone in my process so I decided I wanted to support the healing and growth in others who have either gone through or are going through difficult times. My new life had been birthed. My heart healed and my health improved. My “green bough” was flourishing and my “singing bird” had come. I found a WAY to bring my vision into reality and I’m here to support you in finding YOUR WAY too…to meaning, purpose, fulfillment and joy!
