Karen came across the understanding over 9 years ago. She is from Alaska and grew up in a remote village living close to nature. As a child, nature nurtured the seed of spirit and awareness putting the power of thought on the back burner until school and other outside influences created an illusional gap between her home inside and the world around her. The 3 principles understanding brought her home to what she sensed as a child. Since then, the understanding has deeply strengthened her passion for ancient wisdom and bridging cultures. She has broadened her world view, nurtured by a vision of universal possibilities, thereby enhancing: a yearly teen leadership camp; collaborative projects between cultures; climate change and regional interpretive and educational programs.