Reflections
The gratitude I have received over the years simply overwhelms my heart. I hope these reflections from my clients will inspire you to "do the work" in BECOMING the person you were created to BE! When people are "willing", God's grace flows abundantly...
May you be inspired...
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- "Through Tawny's love and intuitive wisdom, she has taught me how to stretch and grow beyond measure. It feels trivial to try and summarize the profound impact she's had on my life, in one paragraph, but here goes: She's one of my most treasured gifts: I met Tawny on my birthday in 2012, and she's been holding my hand, navigating me through a deeply personal journey of self-discovery ever since. Tawny's uncanny ability to see, feel and connect soulfully with me and others, allows her to create a safe haven for exploration and vulnerability, nestled ever so softly in a cocoon of trust. She's brave enough to act as my mirror at times, showing me my truth, so that I can remove my blind spots and truly transform. Like a devoted mother to her child, Tawny has supported me through all of milestones since we met: She was my inspiration and catalyst for becoming a coach and creating a new business; she flew to my home town to teach me first-hand how to lead Enneagram workshops from my living room and received much applause for her heart-felt work; she guided me through my quest in finding my life partner, and then led a gorgeous Heart-Opening Ceremony at our wedding, bringing the guests to tears; she hosted a retreat at her home in New Mexico that gave me the courage to fulfill my life-long dream of becoming a mother, and then supported me throughout my pregnancy before we welcomed my baby boy. Without Tawny's involvement in my life, I'm not sure any of these milestones would have taken place. There's no hyperbole in my statement, that she has most certainly been one of the most important blessings in my entire life. "
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- "Tawny presided over our 10-year anniversary vow renewal this past August. There would be no one else we would have asked, see as Tawny has been a wonderful guide for us independently and as a couple. She saw our children born years ago. Our second boy smiled as she picked him up as a newborn! Tawny has a gift of many talents, one to teach human relations in many forms. She always listens and finds common ground for a path forward. I trust her with my vulnerable moments like no other, and it was a perfect fit to have her be with us with our boys in our renewing of our vows! Thank you Tawny for always blessing us with your gifts!"
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- "Wisdom School was one of the most profound experiences of my life. Words cannot describe the deep healing that has happened within me. At the beginning of the year I was completely detached from myself. I felt hopeless and lost. I was a victim, drowning in a puddle of deep suffering. The work, the tools and the gift that is Tawny transformed my life in the most beautiful ways. I left the year a vibrant, confident, thriving woman. The wisdom I carry with me today is POWERFUL. I thank my greatest teacher Tawny Avonne and my experience at Wisdom School for that. I am eternally grateful. "
- "The sudden death of my husband, along with a cascade of devastating family and business events, caused me great emotional distress before being introduced to Tawny Avonne through a friend. Although I had loving family support, I felt so alone and overwhelmed by the daily realization of the magnitude of losing my life partner of 23 years, and of the completely altered existence now facing me. Tawny's counseling has provided me with vital support and the level of care needed for healing and coping with the various issues of such a life-changing crisis. I owe her a great debt of gratitude for all the ways she has assisted me through the grieving process and would strongly recommend her to anyone suffering from the loss of a loved one or major life crisis. She has been a blessing and a Godsend to my life that has forever changed its course for the better, and I consider her not only a grief counselor, but a trusted friend, confidant, mentor, spiritual healer, and life coach. Although words seem insufficient to express my appreciation - thank you, Tawny, from the bottom of my heart."
- "Before I knew and trusted God, before I knew and trusted myself, before I knew and trusted the tangible reality I lived in, I always gnew I came here to the planet to help restore the balance between humanity and the sacred. I worked many years in sustainability to fulfill that sacred duty. I often found myself crumbling under the oppression I felt as obstacles in my way. I applied to Wisdom School seeking the help and guidance I needed. Through the process of Wisdom School, my macro Cosmic focus turned its reflection, opening the mirror where I saw my own inner un-sustainability. It was grueling at times; I had to rip apart through the metamorphosis of my own self to come into my higher being. I found my inner wisdom, my inner guides and gathered the tools to build a foundation of true sustainability. My advice would be to go all in, leave nothing behind and put everything on the table. You cannot lose what you truly have, but you will most likely lose everything you thought you had that was not really yours. You may be stripped down, finding yourself naked in the storm that can be bitter and cold. But I bear witness, as an example of one who traveled through that journey, you will come out on the other side with an armor that is indestructible. I pray all should have such peace, for the first time in my life I live and breathe with true freedom."
- "I have been working with Tawny since August of 2009. In the time that I have worked with her I have gained greater insight about myself and other people. The work that I do with Tawny is the most valuable work that I have ever done, and it has impacted me in all areas of my life. With Tawny's loving, caring, and unfailingly honest guidance, I have been able to begin my path to self-understanding and a greater sense of inner peace. I recommend work with Tawny to anyone - she has literally changed my life, and helped me to 'rise and shine.'"
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- "I have had the delightful experience of being a part of Tawny's Wisdom School. I have been working with Tawny since 2007, and as she has changed my life through individual sessions and group workshops, Wisdom School took her teachings to another level. Wisdom school is a safe place to shed all layers and expose the vulnerability that we all try to hide. Tawny is right alongside with you, being the mother she is to all. I have discovered myself all over again and will be forever grateful for the guidance, teachings and friendships created in my year of Wisdom School."
- "The first time I met Tawny, I was a little skeptical, as is my nature. But talking to her was like talking to someone who has known me for decades, and had insights of a wise old friend. It's cliche, I know, but with her it was real. Now, as we are about to bring a baby into the world, doing a ceremony with Tawny was a powerfully centering experience. It's so easy to push through the busy times in life and overlook acknowledging the sacred, the irreplaceable, things happening in our midst. This is a time of deep intention, and Tawny brought clarity to that. The breadth of the traditions she draws from, the personal delivery of the message she brings, (which is partly hers, partly from beyond) is at once mystical, and concrete as breaking bread. Her fluent transitions between lines of wisdom and spiritual traditions carry a through line that is straight and true, like an arrow of good medicine. She reaches into the cosmic river and pulls out compounded insights from many generations and iterations of culture, and pours it on you like a kid getting a bucket bath on the dusty road to open-heartedness. This is real, and the awareness brought us in touch with who we are about to meet: our new son, and our new selves."
- "We had the blessing of being married by Tawny and her partner in Hana. What a magical day indeed! They went to great lengths to prepare and personalize our ceremony, as well as prepare us in the days leading up to our wedding. If I'm to be honest, they both worked with me for years to get me 'ready' for marriage. Such an amazing thing to be married by my 'spirit parents.'"
- "Tawny is a blessing in my life. Over the course of the last four years, she has been a catalyst in guiding me to discover what it means to truly be ME. This year I had the privilege to be a student through her Wisdom School program. Tawny has taken the concept of personal growth to the next level. She masterfully guided me through the depths of the obstacles that hold me back from being authentic to my true God given potential. As the layers were peeled away, Tawny introduced the appropriate tools to help support growth, balance and internal harmony. For the first time in my journey through personal growth, I feel like I have a foundation built on rock. For that, I am forever grateful for the servant leadership of Tawny!"
- "If you have found this website, if someone has shared with you Tawny's name - then just know that there are no accidents. Your soul has found what it is longing for. When I first met Tawny, little did I know how hungry my soul was for truth.... for true spiritual nourishment. Through personal sessions and experiential workshops, Tawny has challenged me to grow and stretch, held me accountable for the choices I make in my life, and held me with love every step of the way. In the six years that I have worked with Tawny Avonne, I am living a much more authentic life, aware of the richness and fullness Spirit brings me each and every day. I am so deeply and profoundly grateful for her guidance. "
- "More than anyone I have ever met, Tawny's stance is one of absolute raw, real integrity. She is undeniably reliable. Her wisdom, support and guidance is delivered with grace and high esteem for all she touches. She is the perfect mix of sugar, salt and spice. She reminds me of all that is and the power that we each have. Tawny glows with goodness and hope, regardless of how 'tough' a situation may be - regardless of the pain it may invoke - regardless of the darkness. She holds you up and she lifts your spirit effortlessly helping you move through and forward on your path with grace and determination. She has a smile that lights up the room and I refer to my experiences with her as getting "Tawny-fied." I have been fortunate to attend several workshops and to work with Tawny one on one. Without a doubt, she has improved my life and has brought great clarity to my life path and purpose. I am blessed, just by knowing her and I truly feel like she has a gift of holding a place for me in her heart, along with all beings she touches. I look forward to many more experiences with Tawny, a magical master of healing. If you are lucky enough to get an opportunity to work with her, you are already blessed. "
- "My personal experience of Tawny's Wisdom School was a priceless journey that I will be ever so thankful for. Tawny is nothing short from a gift of God to light the pathway of being a whole & healthy person - mind, body, soul and spirit. Prior to Wisdom School I was aware I wanted to be a better woman, wife & mother. I wanted to make better decisions that affected me and the people I cared about. I had NO idea what was ahead. I trusted Tawny. I chose to be open, authentic, committed to the challenges and believed that God would work within me as I did my best in what I was faced with. The toolbox I have walked away with is so much more than what I initially wanted. In a nutshell - today I purposely try wholeheartedly to live life with intension, wisdom, compassion, thankfulness, humbleness, forgiveness, responsibility and ownership. I can demonstrate giving and receiving love free of guilt, obligation or ulterior motive. I have learned the practice of listening to people and Holy Spirit. Paying attention, being still and quiet, hearing with understanding, discernment, and gaining wisdom. I am living in the bright light of truth with myself, God and others to make decisions and choices with assurance of integrity. I am a difference maker in my family and consciously show up in the world to be a blessing. I choose to get back up when I fall, make mistakes. Persevere through spiritual and emotional seasons of drought. I aspire to exercise, grow and develop all the gifts Tawny has so generously offered. Life is difficult. I desire to be the person God created me to be. Because of Tawny I have clarity to do so. Eternally grateful!!! "
- "I adore Tawny. I would be remiss if I didn't mention I worked with her, she as my spiritual life coach, before she married Nick and I. She is the person who encouraged me to open my heart to love again and really held my hand through that. My marriage to my husband has rewritten my 'cellular memory' in terms of love and marriage. I had some really bad experiences in the past and now I know that good men are out there and I am capable of having a healthy, happy marriage! Tawny lets you do your marriage ceremony the way you want to, but is there to help in every way and has a lot of ideas to contribute. We wrote our own vows and feel like we had a very unique ceremony. I highly recommend getting coaching with Tawny and have her bless your marriage as an officiant!"
- "The Carrie that WAS prior to Wisdom School and the Carrie that IS post Wisdom School are two different women. I have clarity, confidence and purpose... All of which I had, but were buried inside of me. There is NO experience like the experience of Wisdom School."
- "Tawny is one of the most gifted and intuitive people I have ever met. Her advice is clear, effective and practical. Her no nonsense approach has challenged me to combat my negative belief structures to live my highest good. She truly is a gift to my soul and to the collective good of all."
- "Wisdom school helped me find the missing pieces I needed to move forward in creating my non-profit. I've turned my pain into purpose! Thank you Tawny for helping me realize my gift to the world!"
- "Tawny's approach to counseling is like nothing I have ever seen. The compassion and effort she puts into her work is evident and she truly wants to help transform you from the inside out."
- "My spiritual direction work with Tawny has been a deeply personal adventure into my relationship with God. I have learned so much more about myself and the love of God through this process and would encourage anyone who wants to move forward on their life path to have the courage to commit and "do the work". You will be so glad you did."
- "It can be really difficult for me to center myself, slow life down and be able to focus on self-exploration. Wisdom School gave me the opportunity to go places on a spiritual and emotional basis I've never been able to go before, with like-minded people having the same goals. Through Tawny's different applications and group workshops, I came away with a better understanding of myself and was able to push through personal blockages that have been holding me hostage my entire life. I highly recommend anything 'Tawny Avonne.'"
- "Tawny is a gift from God! I have been seeing her for a year and a half and she has helped me get through the worst trauma of my life. Not only is she authentic, loving, caring, insightful, but she always meets you where you are and NEVER judges but calls a spade a spade. I love and respect her for that! It actually has helped move me along the path to recovery too! Not only have I benefited from her healing guidance, but I have made a friend for life. She is one blessing that has come out of my trauma! "
- "Tawny is the real deal. Every time I have attended one of her workshops, I have come away with new insights into the nature of who I am and how I can best relate to the world. Her workshops are suitable for anyone out there who is seeking higher wisdom from the mystery of life. "
- "Wisdom School participation transformed my life in ways I wasn't even aware - and continues to years later. Tawny's incredible ability to teach this unique information and facilitate group participation is extraordinary - meeting people right where they are, understanding at deep, clear levels and being so present in the moment. It was unlike anything I've experienced in any course or class prior. She taught on and provided tools for life change that resulted in radical personal growth: finally, and intimately, knowing myself and my truth, creating deep awareness and 'tightening' of my personality, and inspired me to become more conscious, curious and present of people and the world all around us. Working through her Wisdom School also changed my heart: to understand and see another way, live extending gratitude, compassion and grace, and seeking a higher purpose - all with a new understanding of living out integrity. There truly has never been a better investment of my time into myself. She is my angel on earth."
- "My life is dramatically better because of Tawny. She helped me to understand and seek the best qualities in myself that have helped me to live an authentic life that is rich in faith and hope. There are truly no words that can describe my gratitude for her gentle, but powerful spiritual guidance. She will forever be part of my heart and soul!"
- "I entered Wisdom School with seven others not knowing what to expect. Twelve months later I have picked up several tools to stay engaged with Spirit, others and the present moment of my own life, along with forging seven lifelong friendships. I'm eternally grateful for getting to experience Wisdom School and would encourage anyone considering it to say, 'Yes!' Thank you Tawny for being our friend, teacher and guide on this crazy/beautiful journey!"
- "Thank God for Tawny! She has helped me transform my life. Introducing me to the Enneagram and laying out a plan using my spiritual pathway, she has helped me heal my past and move toward a life of new possibilities. She gave me homework and much of it was not fun, but I stuck with it and as a result, I am a freer person. In the year and a half since I started working with her, I found the courage to sell a small business my heart was not into and start a new one using my gifts and passion to help others.Today I know my life's purpose and I am living it. I highly recommend Tawny to anyone wanting to live an intentional life, one centered in integrity and rich with meaning."
- "I found Tawny during a time when everything in my life was going well except for my love life. As a woman in her 30's, I was discouraged with dealing with one broken heart after another. I met with Tawny to discuss changes I could make in my life as well as tools I could use to manifest my ideal partner. Three months later I met my husband. If it had not been for Tawny's humbling advice and gentle urging, I would have passed him right up. He was open (if not excited) to meet Tawny early in our relationship and we took advantage of couples counseling to strengthen our communication and connection. We felt so strongly about the positive influence Tawny has had in our lives and relationship that we asked that she bless us with a reading at our wedding. We continue to take workshops and meet with Tawny and look forward to many more years of incorporating her wisdom into the building of a strong and healthy family."
- "Tawny Avonne is a gift from God!!! She exudes Unconditional Love with every inch of her being. A dear friend of mine took me to one of Tawny's workshops in 2010. That day marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life. I have continued to see Tawny one on one and attend the various workshops she offers. I refer to Tawny as my 'Sunshine Angel.' She embodies Light and Hope even in the darkest of times. Upon meeting Tawny you too, will experience the many gifts she has been blessed to share."
- "After struggling for two years to heal some very deep wounds with traditional therapy I was frustrated and felt stuck. From my first session with Tawny, I felt that a heavy burden was lifted from my shoulders and I was going to be able to find the light at the end of a dark tunnel. Tawny's wisdom, insight and spirituality are a great comfort as well as my inspiration to read, study and do the work necessary to heal myself and my relationships. Having Tawny in my life is a blessing beyond words that I am truly grateful for."
- "I came to Tawny sad, confused and unsure. I came to her without really understanding the depth of her love and it’s ability to transform. I would often hear the phrase 'hold space' and I honestly did not know what it meant at the time. Now I understand, because what Tawny did for me was hold space and love me when I didn’t love myself. Tawny has the capacity to walk with others through their shadows while she shines the light that leads the way to freedom. Freedom from the hate we give ourselves and the untrue stories we hold onto. Tawny showed me how to leave what’s heavy behind. Thank you, Tawny, for holding space for me while I found me and forgave me."
- "Tawny is a true gift! She has been a spiritual midwife to so many, helping us recognize the small spaces within ourselves that require more love, more light, more healing. Her ability to intuitively connect and know just what requires our immediate attention in the moment is uncanny. I highly recommend Tawny to anyone who wishes to push through their story and into a brighter, more conscious life!"
- "I have been seeing Tawny since April of 2012. Since then she has CHANGED my life in such a positive way. Tawny has taught me so much about myself and my family members that helps me understand them so much better and how to deal with certain situations. Tawny makes you be truthful about yourself and your feelings. In a way it is almost hard to put in words how awesome she is! Tawny is doing EMDR with me to help me deal with a past traumatic situation and it has helped me so much. I almost crave my Tawny time now. I so look forward to seeing her because when I leave she has brought so much light and wisdom into my world in just one session and I am able to pass that to my husband and kids at home."
- "The benefits of attending the Wisdom School with Tawny were many. Underlying all of them is the opportunity to allow oneself time and space to explore inner gifts. In the fast-paced world we live in today, meeting up with other seekers four times a year for a whole weekend was all by itself something to cherish. How many of us actually set aside time to retreat inward? Tawny guides participants through contemplative explorations to help unpack our shame, blame, guilt and fear that allows space to deepen our love, faith, spiritual practice and values. I particularly enjoyed the challenging rituals we practiced on the beach!"
- "Tawny invests her heart and soul into her work. She focuses her attention on promoting the good in everything. She takes time to study you and customizes her approach to fit your personality and your needs. Her innate ability to understand and empathize allows her healing work to resonate with the individual and ultimately promote growth and change. Tawny saved my life and became a mentor and a motherly figure to me. She exudes love and teaches you to love yourself more than she loves you."
- "With Tawny mirroring my mind, I was able to conquer my fears and follow my soul down it's jovial, wandering path. Her love and insight, did, and does, still astound me. I love her deeply, and would recommend her to any person."
- "Yesterday I was a selfish coward. Today I am a strong, selfless, ACCOUNTABLE being of Truth. I am reclaiming my life and light. I am righting my wrongs. I refuse to disrupt the harmony of my life and of the lives of the people around me any longer. Thank you for bringing me to my knees yesterday and kicking my ass! Much love and gratitude to you for your service and compassion. I am forever thankful to you."