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The answers come to him in a vision, a dream or through interactions with nature. He will move on into his adult role armed with the confidence of his purpose in life. He will discuss the events of his quest with an Elder for further clarification of the answers. As the fire is extinguished the boy announces to all invited spirits and to all of nature, “Thank you, I am honored that you came and helped. As I end my ceremony, I send you on your way with great gratitude and honor.” It is paramount that all ceremony is brought to an end properly. With this very personal, Spirit based experience, he will be fulfilled as a contributing adult throughout life. VISION QUEST © Charles Frizzal I can imagine a world where people are expressing their true self. It is wonderfully diverse, peaceful, healthy and filled with magnificent manifestations. Jim is the author of the books, “The Way of the Sacred Pipe” and the 3 part series, “Job descriptions in the New Era a practical manual for success and fulfillment in the new era of the fourth world.” (Release date February 2014) He is a spiritual adviser for a federally recognized Inter-tribal Native American church; Jim is also is a teacher of Natural Spirituality. Jim serves on the board of advisers for many organizations dealing with Native and Youth issues. He gives presentations on Nature based spirituality to Universities around the world and for 2 years in a row he presented at the NARBA symposium for Northern Arizona Tribal Educators on the rites of passage as a way to combat suicide among Native youth. Jim has the responsibility and honor of being the caretaker of the United Nations Turtle Pipe, the Sacred Pipe presented to the UN Headquarters in New York in the 1980’s. This Pipe has taken Jim around the world to conduct ceremonies for world peace and restoration of the sacred circle of life, including ceremonies between representatives of Israel and the Palestinian Peoples. To view a list of videos and articles click here. Jim is scheduled to teach and conduct ceremony in 2014 in Australia, several countries in Europe, Peru and many locations throughout the USA and Canada. For a schedule of events send your e-mail address to [email protected] and mention this e-magazine. As a spiritual advisor, Jim offers private consultations via Skype, Phone or e-mail. To make an appointment for a session, e-mail Jim at [email protected]. Sessions are on a donation basis via PayPal. 37