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Journeys: An Exploration of Being
This is a poetry book about an exploration of being. It is an exploration of consciousness. It is a journey, one insight, into what it means to be a fully aware being. Journeys is truly a movement through time and space of an individual and her spectrum of consciousness, insight and growth. The author shares her most intimate journeys for those who are also willing to take the plunge into that Great Journey. All done through the elegance of poetry, of rhyme.
162 pages, Paperback
Published January 25, 2017
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About the author
Victoria A. Carella
1 book2 followersVictoria A. Carella is a Mystic, Master Shaman, master of human consciousness, Master Medicine Woman, transformational teacher, visionary, artist, author, poet, and gardener. Her working in mysticism, consciousness and shamanism took her from the American Southwest to the jungles of Mexico, to Europe, to Mongolia, to Egypt, Greece and Tunisia, and to Peru and the Peruvian Amazon. Victoria apprenticed with a Maestro in the Peruvian Amazon in the eminent and legendary lineage of Don Julio Llerana Pinedo and Don Alberto Torres Davila. She focuses her work on authentic disciplines of shamanism. As a Master Shaman, she guides people into shamanic states of consciousness to connect to their true selves as she takes them on the journey of healing and transformation.
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October 8, 2020
Journeys: An Exploration of Being by Victoria A. Carella is a collection of traditional poetry. Carella is a Mystic, Master Shaman, master of human consciousness, Master Medicine Woman, transformational teacher, visionary, artist, author, poet, and gardener.
In the modern era of Instagram poets and platitudes as poetry, it is refreshing to see that traditional poetry is still being written. Carella relies heavily on end rhymes in either an aabb or abab format. Not only are her poems longer than a few lines, but they can stretch for pages. The combination of rhyme schemes and her narrative storytelling creates a new age Byronesque style of poetry:
A chill wind blows across the land
Night descends with heavy hand
Tempestuous energies within
Hands over the ears to shut out the din
"Mainstay"
The poem, "Mainstay," continues with a morphing, talking cat which becomes a clown and an angel which reminded me a bit of Dante. Rather than purely divinely inspiration, the poet does mention mushrooms and the doors of perception in another poem. Either way, the story flows and the rhyme adds to the movement of the story. One must read the lines and not overemphasize the rhymes when reading. However, emphasizing or forcing the rhyme in reading tends to be distracting. Read naturally and allow the words to form the patterns.
A later poem, perhaps autobiographical, tells the story of a girl becoming a woman and searching for her own path. As with many young adults drugs do come into play. Although the poet does not come out and say it directly, Patti Smith once said that she did not have a problem with drugs because she used drugs (marijuana) to create, not hide or turn off. Regardless, the woman in the poem becomes a little too dependent on drugs. She does turn things around and finds that the modern world was still filled with problems and threats even for an educated and conforming woman. She isolates herself and returns to the path she started on before drugs and worldly complications and becomes a master shaman.
The collection ends with shorts bits of wisdom one would expect from a spiritual person. Throughout her work is a connection with the metaphysical. This is represented in mentions of Buddhism, God, and medicine meant in a sense of spiritual healing or the healing by a shaman. There is also a recurring theme evolving and growing. The poem "Butterfly" is also about transformation and discovery of what we are really capable of becoming:
Off they fly somewhere
Their destiny for a time they share
Yet being butterflies they are totally free
The way most of us yearn to be
Carella accomplishes two things in this collection. First, she writes poetry that works in a traditional sense. Secondly, she writes a spiritual book which isn't heavy-handed or filled with dogma. Both her poetry and narrative work well together. Neither one forces itself on the reader, but instead, seem to join and compliment each other to create a natural feeling and experience for the reader.
In the modern era of Instagram poets and platitudes as poetry, it is refreshing to see that traditional poetry is still being written. Carella relies heavily on end rhymes in either an aabb or abab format. Not only are her poems longer than a few lines, but they can stretch for pages. The combination of rhyme schemes and her narrative storytelling creates a new age Byronesque style of poetry:
A chill wind blows across the land
Night descends with heavy hand
Tempestuous energies within
Hands over the ears to shut out the din
"Mainstay"
The poem, "Mainstay," continues with a morphing, talking cat which becomes a clown and an angel which reminded me a bit of Dante. Rather than purely divinely inspiration, the poet does mention mushrooms and the doors of perception in another poem. Either way, the story flows and the rhyme adds to the movement of the story. One must read the lines and not overemphasize the rhymes when reading. However, emphasizing or forcing the rhyme in reading tends to be distracting. Read naturally and allow the words to form the patterns.
A later poem, perhaps autobiographical, tells the story of a girl becoming a woman and searching for her own path. As with many young adults drugs do come into play. Although the poet does not come out and say it directly, Patti Smith once said that she did not have a problem with drugs because she used drugs (marijuana) to create, not hide or turn off. Regardless, the woman in the poem becomes a little too dependent on drugs. She does turn things around and finds that the modern world was still filled with problems and threats even for an educated and conforming woman. She isolates herself and returns to the path she started on before drugs and worldly complications and becomes a master shaman.
The collection ends with shorts bits of wisdom one would expect from a spiritual person. Throughout her work is a connection with the metaphysical. This is represented in mentions of Buddhism, God, and medicine meant in a sense of spiritual healing or the healing by a shaman. There is also a recurring theme evolving and growing. The poem "Butterfly" is also about transformation and discovery of what we are really capable of becoming:
Off they fly somewhere
Their destiny for a time they share
Yet being butterflies they are totally free
The way most of us yearn to be
Carella accomplishes two things in this collection. First, she writes poetry that works in a traditional sense. Secondly, she writes a spiritual book which isn't heavy-handed or filled with dogma. Both her poetry and narrative work well together. Neither one forces itself on the reader, but instead, seem to join and compliment each other to create a natural feeling and experience for the reader.
September 22, 2025
Journeys: An Exploration of Being is a beautiful, soul stirring book that feels less like reading and more like walking alongside the author on a path of discovery. Victoria A. Carella writes with honesty, warmth, and depth, her words invite reflection while gently guiding the reader to look inward.
What I loved most is how the book resonates beyond its pages; it lingers, sparking moments of pause and self discovery. It doesn’t just share ideas, it creates space for the reader’s own journey. This is the kind of book you return to, not just to read, but to feel again.
What I loved most is how the book resonates beyond its pages; it lingers, sparking moments of pause and self discovery. It doesn’t just share ideas, it creates space for the reader’s own journey. This is the kind of book you return to, not just to read, but to feel again.
September 23, 2025
Journeys: An Exploration of Being is a profound invitation to step into the heart of existence itself. Victoria A. Carella writes with rare clarity and soulful depth, guiding readers through reflections that are at once deeply personal and universally resonant. Each page is alive with honesty, presence, and gentle wisdom, offering moments of stillness and transformation. This is not just a book to be read, but an experience to be carried within.
September 23, 2025
Journeys: An Exploration of Being is a beautifully introspective and uplifting read that gently invites you to look within and embrace the deeper layers of life. Victoria A. Carella’s words flow with authenticity and heart, offering wisdom and comfort on every page. This book feels like a companion for anyone seeking meaning, growth, or a spark of inspiration. I truly hope the author continues sharing her insights, her voice is a gift the world needs more of.
September 23, 2025
Journeys: An Exploration of Being is the kind of book that doesn’t just speak to you, it invites you inward. Victoria A. Carella has a gift for weaving insight, vulnerability, and clarity into words that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant. Each page felt like a mirror, offering gentle reminders, new perspectives, and a sense of connection I didn’t realize I was searching for. This isn’t just a read, it’s an experience that lingers, one I know I’ll return to again.
September 22, 2025
Journeys An Exploration of Being is nothing short of extraordinary. Victoria A. Carella writes with a rare depth and sincerity, her words shining like a mirror to the soul, tender, timeless, and unforgettable. This work doesn’t just engage the mind; it awakens the heart, leaving a lasting imprint that continues to resonate long after the final page is turned.
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