If you've found your way here...
You've done the work. You've read the books. You've explored different practices. But you still have the feeling that another piece is still waiting to be found. What if the problem isn't that you haven't found the right answer? What if you've simply been asking a different question?
The Dagara teachings begin with a radically different idea. Not another answer. One that tells you to become someone new. But a question…how will you remember who you came here to be?
The Teacher Who Changed My Life
That search led me to the indigenous wisdom of the Dagara people of West Africa and, ultimately, to my teacher and dear friend, Sobonfu Somé.
For nearly two decades, I had the extraordinary privilege of learning directly from Sobonfu, whose teachings transformed not only how I understood the world, but how I understood myself.
Through her guidance, I discovered that each of us arrives in this life with unique gifts to offer, and that healing happens not in isolation, but in relationship—with ourselves, with one another, with nature, and with Spirit.
Those teachings changed my life.
Bringing Ancient Wisdom Into Modern Life
Over the years, I began to realize that my work wasn't simply to learn this wisdom—it was to help translate it for modern life.
Today, I guide people who sense that something is missing, who long for a spirituality that feels authentic and grounded, and who want to live with greater purpose and connection.
Through Medicine Wheel Readings, coaching, courses, circles, workshops, retreats, and ritual, I help people discover their gifts and learn how to live from them
Ancient wisdom for moderm seekers.
For generations, the Dagara people of West Africa have shared a story that before we are born, each of us chooses the unique gifts we will bring into this life.
Once we arrive here, however, we forget.
The role of the community is to help us remember.
we feel this way in modern life so i havectrayed your community and use elements as modern framewoekThe Dagara used the Elemental energies in Ritual. Today, in my Book, coaching, and teaching, I use these same elements as my modern framework for personal growth—bringing more Fire in when courage is needed, more Water for healing, and more Earth for grounding—and as practical guides for modern life.
Whether you're seeking healing from past traumas, guidance on your spiritual path, or a deeper connection with the world around you, the Elements and this Course will help you navigate life's transitions, strengthen your relationships, understand yourself, and remember your gift—your true purpose.
Susan is the Author of Walking with Sobonfu
It's Elemental grew out of the teachings and experiences I shared in Walking with Sobonfu. While the book tells the story of my journey with Dagara elder Sobonfu Somé, this course invites you into your own. Here, the wisdom moves off the page and into everyday life.
Ancient wisdom isn't something to believe.
It's something to experience.
For generations, the Dagara people of West Africa have shared a story that before we are born, each of us chooses the unique gifts we will bring into this life.
Once we arrive here, however, we forget.
The role of the community is to help us remember.
we feel this way in modern life so i havectrayed your community and use elements as modern framewoekThe Dagara used the Elemental energies in Ritual. Today, in my Book, coaching, and teaching, I use these same elements as my modern framework for personal growth—bringing more Fire in when courage is needed, more Water for healing, and more Earth for grounding—and as practical guides for modern life.
Whether you're seeking healing from past traumas, guidance on your spiritual path, or a deeper connection with the world around you, the Elements and this Course will help you navigate life's transitions, strengthen your relationships, understand yourself, and remember your gift—your true purpose.
The Elemental Energies
How do the Elements help our growth and guide us to our deeper wisdom and purpose?
Fire
The fire element teaches you how to ignite your inner fire—your purpose—for personal and professional growth. It also connects you to your personal Ancestors and guides, who keep you connected to your purpose.
Earth
The earth element connects you to the earth's nurturing spirit. It centers in your heart, helping you nurture self-love and self-compassion. It guides you to call in and create a positive, nurturing community that supports you in being and living as your highest self.
Water
The water element encourages you to navigate your emotions with ease, breaking down the barriers that block your connection to inner peace. It also guides you in establishing healthy boundaries to maintain emotional balance.
Mineral
The mineral spirit connects you to your inner wisdom, grounded in your bones. It becomes your ally in silencing negative self-talk, guiding you to release old narratives that no longer serve you and embrace new ones that nurture your highest potential and well-being.
Nature
The Nature Element nurtures your connection to nature's ever-changing energy. It supports what you want to grow and manifest in your life and reminds you that magic, play, and creativity are essential to fostering growth and transformation.
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Applications open in August for the November Course.
