PILGRIM
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OVERVIEW/FOREWORD If God were to call, would you be listening? The key to this question however is not to listen with your ears, but to hear with your heart. The following pages in their simplest form, when read individually, are thoughts of inspiration and of hope, but when read from the beginning to the end, are the journey of the Pilgrim, that person on a spiritual quest. It is both my journey and your journey. It is the journey of the self that reflects our commitment; to each other, to all life, to love, to truth, to unity and to the supreme, ultimate Divine, as well as to Mother Earth (Gaia). It is a very humble guide to assist each person along their own, unique path. As a Medical Reiki Master and an Angelic Reiki, master healer, teacher, I have infused each of the pages with healing and blessings of love, light, peace, joy, unity, health, wisdom, true understanding, and compassion, for the greatest and highest good for all. The seven points contained within, refer to the seven-pointed star, a symbol of enlightenment, of unconditional love and of peace. It is proposed that each of the seven points of the star are also connected to a gateway. The gateways are the personal challenges and obstacles which we may be given, relating to each point of the star, and when successfully overcome and the lessons learnt, whilst staying true to the points of the star, the gateways will be opened, and we are then allowed to pass through and progress along our path. The gateways are ultimately gateways to the higher self and ultimately to the Divine. Each point of the star also has a gift attributed to it, which we may receive once we have, successfully, moved through the gateway. The seven verities mentioned are the seven sacred verities to contemplate/meditate and to keep in mind whilst you progress along your path, your pilgrimage towards enlightenment. I offer these pages as rays of hope and of encouragement, that everyone can achieve this, and all are stronger than you think you are. The Divine does not give us anything that we cannot cope with and yes, at times life may be completely overwhelming, but remember there are always others who may be far worse off than yourself and who are facing far more difficult challenges, but in my own personal experience, I have found that if could understand why these circumstances are being presented to me, asking myself what challenge do I need to overcome and what lesson do I need to learn, then each time it helped make the journey a little easier to accept and to ultimately work my way through each difficulty. I also found that where I did not learn that lesson or overcome that challenge, then that lesson and that challenge would keep presenting itself to me in different ways until I worked it out. So, if there is something that keeps presenting itself to you, albeit in different circumstances or in different settings, but may be similar to what happened before, then the lesson may not yet be learnt, or the challenge may not yet be overcome, or it may simply be a test to see whether you recognise your challenge and can overcome this quickly. As mentioned previously, everyone’s journey is unique to them, as will be the challenges faced and how and when the individual chooses to overcome these and proceed forward on their journey. The Seven Points of the Star and the ‘gateways contained within’ may take many lifetimes to achieve, so remember to be kind to yourself, be kind to the Animal & Plant Kingdoms, and be kind to all of creation. All life is sacred. If you are able to achieve this, even on a very small level, then your foundations will stand firm as you progress, and you should not find yourself back at the beginning once again. Pilgrim provides the reader with access to their own innate wisdom and intuition, highlighting the internal guidance available along ones chosen path. The photographs help the reader to visualize and understand each page, going beyond the consciousness, recognizing, and then entering the gateways on our path. The black and white of the photographs and of Pilgrim itself, represents the vastness of spirit, transcending religion and culture, whilst reminding the world of a unified perspective, and of a ‘way’ possibly forgotten. In today’s world, we have the opportunity of transferring knowledge into wisdom whilst resonating with the animal kingdom, nature and the spiritual dimensions that will ultimately provide a balance and inspire us to create more compassionate, organic, holistic forms of education, agriculture, farming and a unified, universal governance, a oneness between all beings and a recognition of the sanctity of all life. A move towards heaven on earth…as above so below. I wish you peace, love, enlightenment, and many blessings on your journey. - Dawn Burns Wales, United Kingdom November 2023
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As a Medical and Angelic Reiki, master healer, teacher, Dawn has infused each of the pages of Pilgrim with Reiki healing and blessings of love, light, peace, joy, unity, health, wisdom, true understanding, and compassion, for the greatest and highest good for all. Pilgrim is designed to help cleanse, heal, purify, and awaken those who come into contact with the book, in preparation for their own sacred, inner journey of spiritual ascension and enlightenment. Pilgrim provides the reader with reflection and insight into their own personal life journey as well as help in identifying and then overcoming the obstacles and challenges presented throughout one’s unique path, that may hinder their personal growth and potential spiritual awakening. Pilgrim provides a pathway, highlighting the seven points of the star, that may help to unlock the gateways, allowing the reader to move forward in a deeper, more meaningful, sacred, and unified way. Pilgrim, in its simplest form, when the pages are read individually, are thoughts of inspiration and of hope, but when read from the beginning to the end, are the journey of the Pilgrim, that person on a spiritual quest. Pilgrim provides the reader with access to their own innate wisdom and intuition, highlighting the internal guidance available along ones chosen path, whilst reminding readers of the spiritual sanctity of all life. The photographs contained within, help the reader to visualize and understand each page, going beyond the consciousness, recognizing, and then entering the gateways on our path. The black and white of the photographs and of Pilgrim itself, represents the vastness of spirit, transcending religious beliefs, spirituality, and culture, whilst reminding the world of a unified and collective perspective, and of a ‘Way’ possibly forgotten.
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Pilgrim’s divine energy flows the moment the reader opens the book, honouring, with authenticity, the fact that we are all pilgrims on a sacred journey. Pilgrim is exactly what the world, in its present state, needs to feel and read. It is a humble, insightful, and poignant account of one’s inner and outer journey, that provides an internal peace and balance, as well as movement, into wholeness, whilst helping to reveal the once forgotten, ‘Way.’ - Francoise Sinclaire, CEO & Founder of the F-effect, UK DAWN BURNS MSc has a master’s degree in Intuition from the University of South Wales, UK. Dawn is an International Medical and Angelic Reiki Practitioner, an Ordained Minister, a Sacred Celebrant of Avalon, as well as a Naturopath and Transcendental Meditation Practitioner. Dawn is the creator/founder of the ‘Mexican Wave,’ which took place at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 at the Italy vs Brazil soccer game. Dawn is an active participant of the rhythmic vigil for the UN International Day of Peace as well as an active Companion of Chalice Well Trust – a living sanctuary and World Peace Garden in Glastonbury, UK. Dawn has followed her own Celtic, multi-faith, nature based, spiritual journey; embracing the Animal and Plant Kingdoms along her path, as well as following the natural flow of the changing seasons. Dawn now divides her time between the sacred sites in Glastonbury and the South Wales, Triassic coastline; enjoying pilgrimages up the Tor, meditating in Chalice Well, the White Spring, St Margaret’s Chapel and Glastonbury Abbey, as well as walking the beaches of Penarth, Sully, Lavernock and Barry Island, South Wales. Dawn has undertaken three pilgrimages from South Wales to St David’s Cathedral in West Wales, (declared by the Pope, in 1123, to be the equivalent of one pilgrimage to Jerusalem). Born in Wisconsin, USA, Dawn served in the US military but now lives with her two dogs, as well as ‘a few’ cats, in South Wales, UK. Dawn has actively rescued many animals throughout her lifetime and is committed to continuing with her walk of service.