quick note on charging fees:

traditionally- a village supported its healer. much the same way the old
fashioned doctor might often be paid in chickens/eggs/ produce etc.

we live in a modern world where there are logistics. like rent, groceries
etc.

however- as Juan nunez taught- for some people, 10.00 IS a lot of money.
is it necessary to charge 400.00/hr-session? probably not.. maybe ask
yourself what you need realistically and fairly ( noting that often,
undercharging makes people think it isn't as good or worth it- strange
society). and be flexible- be willing to work an occasional barter or a
low fee. something- some exchange, ayni is always generally good.. it is
the investment of the client in their healing and work. a good rule of
thumb is- is this work for my hands.. if so.. then a solution presents, if
not- then say thank you for this offer- let me give you some names that
might be able to assist you better.

even in the mountains of peru- they charge to teach. ex- I have read
several accounts of people who chose the pampamasoyeq route because it was
within the range of what they could afford. these healers and amazing
people, but please let us not over-romanticize them, either.

be well

Teri



At 08:04 AM 2/11/2008, you wrote:


Hello Robert and everyone,
Thank you for your good thought and wishes. I also hope to travel to Peru
soon, I am definitively due. Wayqe is not my spirit name, that was the
name of a dog I had. I called him Wayqe Munay Q'osq'oruna
and every time I said that he would understand it better that I did and
wiggle his tail and smile and would come happy to lick my face and hands.
He was such an smart fellow. I don't know Quecha either just a few little
words. Well my friend, I wish you all good, and blessing of God clear your
path.

P.S.
By the way. There is something I forgot to mention in my last email. For
the people that have learned about Peruvian Shamanism and are charging $
to teach. I don't mean to interfere with your free will, but it is my duty
to say that it is not necessary to charge $ to teach it. Maybe it is not
necessary to charge $ fee to heal either. I understand that things cost
money, and we all need money to cover certain costs such as renting a
place where it can fit lots of people, or food and lodge for them I guess.
But also it would be a good thing to help people and welcome them if that
can't afford the fees.