My name is Fiona Stolze and I’d like to thank you for visiting my site today. You’re probably curious to know a bit more about me and the work I do, so here’s a bit of background just to fill in the picture for you.
I spent 18 years of my adult life in Germany after my teaching degree in Edinburgh. I got married and had my 3 children amidst a roller coaster of life experiences that stretched me beyond belief: these included several car crashes and major illnesses which brought me back down to earth with a bump, tuning in to what was really important in life. It was just after my father died of cancer that I packed up and moved to Glastonbury to start on a spiritual quest which I continue to this day.
I realised really early on that my heart and calling lay well beyond conventional teaching and so I began to focus more on working closely with other people. I took several courses that gave me the skills to coach others, facilitate self development workshop as well as training in alternative therapies and hands on healing. Meditation had become a daily practice, one I hugely valued due to the clarity and inner guidance it gave me. I loved the depths to which my guidance sessions with other women were taking me and felt very blessed to be able to do this kind of work.
But the huge turning point came for me when I became very ill for a long period in Ireland and was given what I like to call ‘a second chance’. My weight plummeted, I had terrifying panic attacks and body pains and I lost the will to live. And yet when I hit the floor, there was nowhere else to go and nothing else to do but surrender.  Sometimes it takes those dark nights of the soul to really waken us up to see and appreciate why we are here.
An amazing experience during this time brought me back with a jolt and gave me the chance to affirm that I did indeed love my life, that I had a mission to fulfil and there was work to be done.
Looking back I am so grateful to know that I was able to go to the depths of my terror and return again with renewed strength. It has given me so much more trust and certainty that there is nothing in this life that we cannot overcome. For the truth of the matter is that your destiny lies completely within your own hands. When you come to realise that it is alone your choices that determine what turn your life takes, things begin to take on a totally new meaning and you start to discover the amazing power you have within you.
Today I do individual sessions with people who come to me for spiritual guidance, sharing on heart level. I do readings for them them and intuitively ask questions that open up areas they feel trapped in. It’s so easy to get caught up in the ‘lies’ we weave around ourselves and reflecting on that with another helps to turn the light on again.
If you’d like to book a session, please contact me and let’s do some work together. It’s time to let your light shine again.
To book an individual session with me by phone, Skype or in person, please contact me on: info@fionastolze.com. I look forward to meeting you.
For silk mandala commissions and other artwork, please see: http://www.silkandart.com
Hello Fiona,
Lovely website you have. I had to contact you when i read your opening page, you sure had hard times and i admire your strength and tenacity to overcome all them obstacles you faced over the years.
I like you had/still have some panic attacks a long with insomnia. I had a ‘calling’ or very strong though, a revelation if you like appeared out of the blue: meditation! I just had enough and some one said to me – ‘just let it go’. I tried to do this: ‘let it go’ when i was nervous ‘trying to sleep’…never works. In a nut shell I’m practising meditation awareness now for the past week and a half – I’m astonished at the changes Fiona, really. I still think I’m DREAMING, or it’s an illusion….and don’t tempt faith, it might kick you up the a**e telling everyone… I’m sleeping a good bit better. Mind you, love a bit more. But from where i was before – a very dark and lonely place – it’s so much better since i found this ‘GIFT’ from God.
Hope to hear back
Thanks Nick for stopping by and leaving your comments. I’m glad you resonate with what I share here. These spiritual gifts are key in helping us to work through the dark space and emerge again in the light. I’m glad things are improving for you and hope they continue to do so.
I lived for 3 years in Malahide, just outside Dublin, so recognise the places you paint. Wishing you well Nick and hope you keep connected.
Fiona, Your story really touched me; I am very moved by your resiliency and strength. Please know that your honesty and openness about your journey is appreciated and valued.
Trish
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I simply love your work, your mandalas and the other silk art.. I work as an occupational therapist in a cancer clinic and meet so many wonderful people there.
You are really an inspiration for people being close to give up – THANKS so much.
Blessings to you Ines. Thanks for sharing and it’s a real pleasure to have you here. x
Thank you for your beautiful reading on Blog Talk Radio! You are fantastic!
Thank you Brandi and you are so welcome. It was an absolute joy to connect and share with you. – Remember, when we meet, you are meeting yourself through me. x
Fiona, hi ! Your story and work are equally engaging, touching and inspiring. I was wondering where you purchased your electric stovetop steamer. I can’t seem to locate any manufacturer or distributor anywhere! I have the stovetop steamer for gas and I now have an apt with electric and it’s a nightmare. I have a feeling nobody in the US makes such a thing. Seems if so, Dharm Trading would certainly carry it. Any ideas would be welcomed. Love your work !
Cheri
Hi Cheri – nice to hear from you. The electric steamer I have is no longer manufactered but I know that Jacquard offers one. Go to their website and have a look there.
And glad you love my work. Come and follow me on Facebook at Silkandart to keep up with my latest projects.
Thanks