Meet Sara 

Growing up in a Chicago suburb during the turbulent '60s, I witnessed the world shifting beneath my feet. Civil rights protests, the Vietnam War, assassinations, counterculture movements—change was everywhere. My family, like so many others, struggled to find footing in the chaos. While my parents sought stability, my older sisters forged their own paths—one immersing herself in Kriya Yoga, the other aiding young men escaping the draft. The search for meaning and transformation was alive in my household, and that search became the foundation of my life.

My mother, deeply drawn to self-actualization, introduced me to the works of Carl Jung, Fritz Perls, and the power of intuition. She later became a therapist, shaping my early understanding of psychology and personal transformation. Those seeds of awareness took root in me, though I didn’t yet realize how they would shape my journey.

Between 1978 and 1981, I moved between the East Coast, West Coast, and Europe, eventually landing in Minneapolis. At the time, I thought it was just another layover—50 years later, it has been home. It was in these early years that I immersed myself in the teachings of Seth, channeled by Jane Roberts. The exploration of multidimensional existence and self-created reality became an exhilarating revelation. My world expanded through the psychic community, with mentors like Arden and the unforgettable psychic opera singer Carlos.

In 1985, my world was shattered when my father passed away after a long battle with cancer. At 25, I was unmoored, lost in grief. A trip to Seattle led me to the book Who Dies? by Stephen Levine, a work that became my lifeline, offering comfort and a new lens through which to view death and loss. Levine’s teachings remain a foundational influence in my life.

Shortly after, another life-altering event occurred—I was hit by a car while riding my bike. Though my injuries weren’t life-threatening, I was bedridden for three months. In that stillness, I sensed something profound shifting within me. I didn’t yet understand what was unfolding, but I knew I was being reorganized at a soul level.

As I recovered, still uncertain of my direction, a friend invited me to Florida for my birthday. We visited Cassadaga, a town known for its spiritual seekers. During a reading, I was told, He is coming. He is very different, but he is very close. I didn’t fully grasp its meaning—until a month later when I met Joe Geshick.

Joe, a gifted healer and artist, had transformed his own life and grounded all those in his presence. Our connection was instant, and within weeks we were living together. Through Joe, my life opened in unexpected ways as we traveled and encountered people from all walks of life. A journey to Taos, New Mexico, led us to the Neem Karoli Ashram and Hanuman Temple—where I discovered yet another full-circle moment: Stephen Levine was deeply connected to this place.

Around this time, I worked for Llewellyn Publications, a New Age publisher. While the exposure to spiritual literature was invaluable, I also experienced the challenges of lacking psychic boundaries. That lesson was one of the most difficult but important ones of my life.

At 33, I faced another devastating loss—my mother suffered a stroke and passed away. Her sudden departure sent me into profound grief, derailing my life for years. Yet, through that pain, I slowly resurfaced. I reconnected with a French man, Jean Rochard.  We shared a strong connection to  Native communities, struggles and ceremonies, and together we had a child. My life expanded through music, culture, and the experience of being an outsider, a perspective I had felt since childhood. It deepened my understanding of identity and belonging.

For years, my siblings and I co-owned the Black Dog Café in Lowertown, St. Paul, a place that became a hub for community, creativity, and connection. I raised my son in St. Paul, and when he was five, I discovered the work of John Friedlander and Gloria Hemsher, founders of Psychic Psychology. They have been my mentors for over 20 years, guiding me in refining my spiritual and intuitive work.

One of life’s greatest synchronicities was learning that John had been a student of Jane Roberts and Seth in the ’70s. The spiritual foundation I had encountered decades earlier had returned, reaffirming the path I had been walking all along.

Life’s journey is a spiral, ever returning us to our deepest truths in new ways. My story is one of seeking, loss, transformation, and rediscovery—a testament to the power of inner guidance and the interconnectedness of all things. For those on their own spiritual path, I invite you to embrace the unfolding mystery, to trust that every moment, even the painful ones, are shaping you for something greater.

Wherever you are on your journey, know that the signs are always there—you just have to be willing to see them.