The powerfully transformative synergy between the words of wisdom of an elder teacher who has led many on a rich nuanced spiritual path for decades and the gorgeous water color paintings of Kristen Holmberg Paradiso, rendered through intimate, artistic communications with Nature and Spirit. Images and words dance together in Medicine Path to create a radiant vision of what is possible when human beings collaborate with our Creator and the many beings, seen and unseen, who offer us their assistance and guidance. May the images and words in this book inspire you on your own Medicine Path of sacred unfolding and homecoming.

The transformative power of Medicine Path: In a Good Way is a result of the visual and verbal synergy between Kristen Holmberg Paradiso's heartfelt paintings and George Bertelsteins' soulful prose and written teachings. Kristen's gorgeously rendered paintings deliver an intimate, artistic communication with Nature and Spirit. Her images are inspired by the deep wisdom resonant in George's words. A midwife for the teachings, George's prose has been honed by decades of dedication to a rich nuanced spiritual path and a fastidious commitment as a generous spiritual elder and teacher. Images and words dance together in Medicine Path to create a radiant vision of what is possible when human beings collaborate with our Creator and the many beings, seen and unseen, who offer us their assistance and guidance. This book shows us that if we pay attention, we may discover that we are in a dynamic, fully animate world infused with Spirit. We may realize that we are held and supported by Mystery, and that our lives can become a prayer that we offer with humility and gratitude to All That Is. May the images and words in this book inspire you on your own Medicine Path of sacred unfolding and homecoming.

George Bertelstein, born and raised in the Midwest and a veteran of the American War in Vietnam, has devoted his life to the pursuit of healing, health, happiness and wholeness for himself and others. What he has discovered is his Clear and Simple Prayer. For over thirty years he has offered wise and helpful counsel to thousands of individuals, couples, families and groups of all kinds. He lives in Berkeley, California, where he offers counseling, spiritual teaching and healing ceremonies through his nonprofit organization Medicine Path. George is happily married and is helping to raise an amazing young daughter.

Kristen Holmberg Paradiso was born and raised in northern California.  She is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a major in fine art.  Kristen received her teaching credential in art from San Jose State University. She has been teaching art at Alhambra High School in Martinez, California since 2002.  Kristen's skills, passion and enthusiasm as an artist are reflected in her teaching.  The symbolism and imagery of Kristen’s artwork integrates her deep connection to the rhythms, gifts, and cycles of nature. Her artwork is a vehicle for self healing as she provides visual representations of the gifts that are freely offered to us from the living elements of the natural world. She currently lives in Pleasant Hill, California. Please visit Kristen's website innerluna.com to see more of her artwork.