About Mary
Her journey from practising lawyer to commercial photographer was her first major turning point. Her creativity was unleashed and her focus became more artistic, inspired in recent years by her passion for the very land on which she lives, an evolving small farm she cultivates with her husband. It is filled with rows of lavender, herbs, flowers and vegetables, all of which reflect a love and respect for the land, plants and animals sharing their space. Her images are on display there too in a gallery attached at the house. (see www.marydixon.com and www.thirdeyegallery.ca)
Driving this creative impulse is a life-long fascination with human nature, questioning why we are the way we are, what makes us happy (or not), what gives us meaning. Fascinating insights have come from studying mind-body healing, the connections between mind, emotions, energy and how they affect the wellness of our bodies and the path of our lives. After experiencing her personal sense of connection to Source energy and to one another, particularly through the use of the shamanic journey process, Mary made the decision to offer assistance to others searching for a sense of peace, connection and inner knowing.
Inspired by the works of internationally-published author, teacher and healer, Denise Linn, Mary received certification in Soul Coaching® and Past Life Coaching, trained personally by Denise on her ranch in central California in 2008. This was followed by advanced training in Usui Reiki by master teacher Edward Howell, and certification as a Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) from Life Potential Developments in Halifax. Mary's intuitive skills have been honed in part by studies in Psychic Development through Angel Hall Spiritual Fellowship, further enhancing her awareness.
In moving from childhood to adulthood there is a tendency to bring along our family's and our culture's set of expectations and beliefs, all reinforced by schooling and socialization. So, we may have no idea what is "out there", until becoming exposed to new ideas we gain more knowledge, more experience, and greater wisdom.
Along the way, there is that little voice inside that knows and keeps nudging us, prompting us to keep searching until we find something that resonates on a soul level with our own unique talents and longings. Although our lives may not take us in an obviously straight line, when we remain open to the whispers along the way, tuning into our Higher Self, a wonder-filled life unfolds! Mary's personal sense of mission is to help others hear those whispers, recognize those nudges, and trust that Higher Guidance, which is found by going within.