On Foreign Ground, A true Story of a Wild Soul charts a journey over time and world geography after the author, Ingeborg van Zanten Hayes born in the Netherlands, has a mental breakdown. Her search for personal and cultural identity in order to build a new foundation begins with a review of her childhood and generational trauma in her family. After living across the world and with a deep awareness of the unseen world, she lands with indigenous medicine people and receives life lessons.
This book is about a vulnerable identity quest and takes the reader to Asia, Central America - and the desert of the Middle East in order to render strong psychological, spiritual and cultural insight. “On Foreign Ground” touches on themes of the persona and shadow in dealing with other cultures. It functions as a mirror for those who wish to broaden their international perspective and gain a greater understanding of themselves and the courage to embrace an adventurous spirit.
The author's growth towards the awareness of Oneness will help contemporary readers better navigate today's cultural waters. It reveals a journey not only across time and geography, but more importantly, into the realms of spirituality and awareness. It includes experiential teachings the author received from four Indigenous Medicine people, life lessons learned while exploring Asian culture, and many other initiations into increasing global and inner awareness.
This book is about a vulnerable identity quest and takes the reader to Asia, Central America - and the desert of the Middle East in order to render strong psychological, spiritual and cultural insight. “On Foreign Ground” touches on themes of the persona and shadow in dealing with other cultures. It functions as a mirror for those who wish to broaden their international perspective and gain a greater understanding of themselves and the courage to embrace an adventurous spirit.
The author's growth towards the awareness of Oneness will help contemporary readers better navigate today's cultural waters. It reveals a journey not only across time and geography, but more importantly, into the realms of spirituality and awareness. It includes experiential teachings the author received from four Indigenous Medicine people, life lessons learned while exploring Asian culture, and many other initiations into increasing global and inner awareness.