About andrew & peaceful arrow
ANDREW ASKARIPOUR-WENDT
Andrew is a ceremonialist, compassionate guide, and multidisciplinary artist from New York. For well over a decade Andrew has traveled the world passionately studying, learning from, and working directly with master plant teachers, ceremonial traditions, and the practice of holistic body-mind healing through herbalism, psycho-emotional well-being, and spiritual teachings.
Born of Jamaican and Iranian descent, Andrew humbly walks a path of service in order to honor and give thanks to Creator, and his ancestors & elders for helping guide him towards rediscovering the ancient and universal forms in which all communities gather, heal, and grow together. Apprenticing for many years with initiated teachers and elders of several wisdom traditions has provided Andrew with an immense respect and understanding of the responsibility of what it is to carry sacred teachings and support others with the utmost reverence and integrity.
Andrew is the founder of PEACEFUL ARROW, a resource for those seeking pillars of support towards living a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Always working from a place of love, safety, humor, and gentleness, Andrew leads a life of prayer with the intention of leaving a positive and lasting impact on all those he serves and supports through his offerings.
My Approach & The philosophy behind peaceful arrow
Gentle. Loving. Humorous. Relatable.
I approach every conversation with each one of my clients as an opportunity for both of us to learn and grow together. Whether on a counseling call, a psychedelic preparation/integration session, or a sacred ceremony, I believe that a venerated respect for one another and a shared understanding of our mutual humanity is essential for our work together to be successful. The Andean principle of Ayni, the sacred reciprocity between all beings, serves as a foundational teaching within all of my work. And if we intend to improve the well-being of this world and ourselves in a meaningful way, we must first begin by connecting with our own heart and the heart of others who walk beside us.
My presence on your path is to compassionately support, gently encourage, provide redirection when needed, and allow your own intuition to guide you towards a state of improved peace, balance, and clarity.
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My spiritual elders teach that our prayers and intentions in life are like arrows cast forth into the heart of creation.
may we always aim our arrows for peace, so that all of life benefits from our actions…
The likelihood of these Peaceful Arrows landing where they are destined to land relies on our ability to properly steady ourselves, become clear on our goals, take conscious action forward, and intentionally integrate the lessons of our personal journeys. With the help of an experienced guide, all of this and more is possible.
Continuing the analogy of the sacred arrow, this four step process (explained in more detail below) serves as the foundational framework of the therapeutic approach taken with each client and community member of Peaceful Arrow.
First: draw your bow
This is the stage of Preparation and Reflection
To adequately prepare ourself for any new endeavor, we must first honestly reflect on our journey so far, vulnerably explore our current state of being, and regulate/calm our systems before we can begin to take any meaningful action. This centering of oneself is essential. And can often be achieved by receiving adequate guidance from a trusted resource.
Fourth: land with clarity
This is the stage of Embodiment and Integration.
As our arrows meet their marks, we must now assess our efforts, explore, and allow the gifts of our insights to land within ourselves so that lasting change can truly be achieved. The integration of the lessons learned on our journeys lead to a life of embodying our inner wisdom, walking an authentic path, and being able to better offer our unique gifts and services to the world around us.
Third: releasing our arrow
This is the stage of Surrender and Action
It takes immense courage to take tangible action towards actualizing our goals. With proper preparation, newfound clarity, and a supporting hand, we now find the strength to release our arrows forward. And at the same time humbly surrender our heart’s calling to the supportive winds of a higher power that carries our dreams to the heart of creation.
Second: Aim with intention
This is the stage of Clarity and Vision
To eventually meet our mark, we need to identify and focus on what we actually want to achieve in our lives. We must visualize the reality we wish to co-create for ourselves, and take the time to look within and remove any obstacles and mental patterns that may be blinding our view. After achieving such clarity, this is the time to create a solid plan of action.
Start your journey with Peaceful Arrow today by sending us an inquiry into how you think we may be able to support you on your path towards clarity and wellness. It all starts with a conversation, and we are happy to explore your intentions with an open mind and loving heart.