E Naaka O refers to departure from the known, from routine, from the old, the seen, the everyday, from all you know and impart to others. E Naaka O—it is the wisdom of the Soft Wind blowing, cleansing, purifying, renewing, testing, changing, transforming.

Julie is currently working on two writing projects.

The first is a book and guidance card set, Pacific Wisdom Rising: The Awakening of Being, Guidance from the Spiritual Elders of the Central Pacific Islands, which she developed for her clients who repeatedly asked for a tool and guide they could use during her long absences. Part One of the book lays down the basic tenets of this ancient wisdom tradition, which she brings to life with stories from her personal journey with the Elders. Part Two consists of the reference material—the lesson, the gift and challenge—for each of the 48 teaching cards that accompany the book, which are stunningly illustrated with photographic images taken on site in Micronesia.

The second writing project is Julie’s memoir, The Soft Wind: Journeys in the Wake of Whale, a collection of stories from her extraordinary journey into the consciousness of indigenous island culture.

Julie hopes to have her first book published soon!