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THE COCA LEAF READING

9/15/2013

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On May 10th I arrived in Peru for the fourth time. I had a coca leaf reading my first day there. Shamans use coca leaves for divination the way one might use tarot cards or tea leaves. The coca leaves are prayed into and then thrown onto a sacred cloth.

“Did you write a book?” asked Don Andreas. I should not have been shocked but with wide-eyed awe I said, “Yes” while thinking “Oh no, here we go again with the book.”
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“Well you have to make it bigger. You have to include more of what you have learned on your journeys here in Peru. You are like a farmer planting seeds that others in the future may harvest. This wisdom is not your own. It must be shared.”

This message seemed to reverberate louder than ever during my last journeys to Peru. Share. Teach. Remove all doubt. Go forth with confidence.

I do not know how, and I do not know when, but the leaves have been thrown and it is time to grow bigger. I have been assured that the Apus will help me. With this entry I make myself accountable. A request to Spirit for guidance. To remember it is not about “me”. There is nothing that is “mine”. This remembering helps me to get out of my own way. Remove the self-inflicted obstacles created by doubt as another sacred birth is about to begin.​
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    Karen Chrappa is a healer, physical therapist, and author of "Beyond Fear: A Woman’s Path to Enlightenment". With over 30 years of experience, her work blends modern therapy with ancient wisdom from the shamans of the Andes. Now based in Abiquiu, New Mexico, Karen is dedicated to helping others heal and grow through her writing, yoga, and spiritual practices

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Karen Chrappa is a healer, author, and physical therapist with over 30 years of experience, dedicated to helping others on their path to wellness. After a transformative life in New York City, she moved to the serene landscapes of Abiquiu, New Mexico, where she works with rural communities and continues her personal healing journey. A mother and grandmother, Karen’s life is rooted in love, spiritual growth, and a commitment to leaving behind a legacy of beauty and healing. Her work blends modern therapeutic practices with ancient shamanic wisdom, focusing on personal transformation and the Divine Feminine. Her memoir, Beyond Fear, explores the power of ceremony, overcoming fear, and the awakening of women’s spirituality.

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