Introduction:

J AN ISTARA ACKERMAN

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I was born in ND in 1944 and have been married to the love of my life since 1965. I am a mother of three wondrous children and grandma of two phenomenal grandsons. I've had experiences as a Registered Nurse, Jr. High Special Education teaching aid, a British 'Montessori' preschool assistant, instructor of communication skills (Parent/Human Effectiveness Training), certified Massage Therapist, certified in 'Therapeutic Touch,' etc., an ordained minister and a group meditation & sacred ceremony fascinator. In 1986, I self-published a book of sacred poetic messages called, 'FANNERS OF THE FLAME'. My writer's club & I published 'ECHOES FROM THE LAKES' and 'ECHOES, STONES & WATER RINGS'.

Over the years I have been interested in holistic healing, public speaking, reading, writing, backpacking, camping, photography and painting. In 1967-1976 my husband and I traveled and lived in Europe, as Jim was a High School teacher for military dependents on US bases in Germany & England.

I continually record inspirational messages and visions 'experienced' when meditating; this began Feb 21, 1975 upon the completion reading the entire Bible. These messages are given to me by 'the still small voice within,' which I refer to as the voice of 'I AM THAT I AM' or the Higher SELF. This indwelling seed of the 'I AM' Source, my awareness of the Christ consciousness within my heart center awoke and I was given the name J AN ISTARA. May the readers of these messages be blessed with new awareness and joy.