my muse’s & sources
the vessel was born from years of soulful study, lived experience, and the inspiration of many teachers, writers, practitioners, traditions and the loving support of my family & friends. this page honors my muses—those who sparked new questions, offered wisdom, and helped me weave together the practices and philosophies shaping vessel’s offerings. below, you’ll find a constellation of studies, literature, creative influences, and collaborators infusing this sanctuary.
key muses
the archetypes, creators, and practice
traditions that guide my approach
archetype wheel: inspired by jungian psychology, kim krans’ the wild unknown – archetypes, and symbolic mapping traditions. the practice of meeting your “sphere of influencers” draws on myth, storytelling, and self-inquiry.
shadow work: shaped by carl jung, shannon knight phd (tarot diagnosis), and trauma-informed approaches; a process inviting deep integration of hidden patterns, grief, and old wounds.
human design: weaving astrology, the iching, kabbalah, and chakras — guided by ra uru hu, karen curry parker, and human design master christie inge.
transformational coaching: with barbara garland—offering tools for channeling, creative visualization, soul clearing, and somatic integration, all illuminated by her in-depth spiritual legacy and grounded in the teachings of christ consciousness, calling us back to our divinity, authenticity, and flow.
holisticism: ceo michelle pellizzon fosters intuitive business owners bridging mystic and realist, supporting grounded spirituality and practical empowerment.
astrologists, artists, and influential sources
this sanctuary also honors:
jill englund (empowered evolution)—spiritual gangster & cosmos extraordinaire
chani nicholas (chani.com)—accessible guidance from the stars
sean white (chasing chiron)—sage and psychic transmuting wounds into wisdom
naomi vona—italian artist exploring feminism, anti-capitalism, and dark humor
influential literature & studies
the vessel is nourished by profound works and thinkers that illuminate this journey: how to do the work — dr. nicole lepera; attachment theory — annie chen, lmft; meeting the shadow — jeremiah abrams & connie zweig; deep knowing — kim hermanson, ph.d.; existential kink — carolyn elliott, ph.d.; the body keeps the score — bessel van der kolk, m.d.; women who run with the wolves — clarissa pinkola estés, ph.d.; the year of the hermit — shannon knight, r.p.; the wild unknown archetypes — kim krans; the art of uncertainty — dennis merritt jones; the book of letters & human design: the science of differentiation — ra uru hu; the art of loving — erich fromm; the archetypes and the collective unconscious — c.g. jung; ceremony — brianna wiest; the way of the spiritual entrepreneur — pauline nguyen; and sabian symbols — james burgess of sacred 7 academy.
this evolving library is further enriched by the insights of contemporary guides such as michelle pellizzon-lipsitz, founder & ceo of holisticism hwic, and the studies of psychotherapists and trauma specialists matthias j. barker and dr. frank anderson. these works and voices collectively inform the compassionate, integrative container that the vessel holds.
soulful influences & inspiration
the everyday and the poetic that enrich this work:
the Japanese art of kintsugi — the beauty of mending fragments in gold into luminous seams that trace our renewal
personal lived experience — moments in the “in-between,” life transitions, and self-discovery
spiritual and mindfulness meditation practice, intuitive journaling, and divination
meditative mind healing vibes for aura self care
archetypal studies & sessions for practical guidance and transitional insight
collected wisdom from clients, friends, and community who continue to teach and inspire me
collaborations & creative community including workshops, guest sessions, and partnerships with local healers, energy practitioners, trauma-informed guides, and group facilitators
every muse and source strengthens the vessel’s commitment to holding space for unearthing shadow, fostering creative surrender, and nurturing soulful emergence.