THE ROOTS OF INQUIRY

My journey began on the cusp of adolescence with a single, compelling dream. That experience sparked a lifelong search into the nature of consciousness and multidimensional reality. In my early teens, I found my first companion-guides in Jungian thought and the I Ching (the Book of Changes)—a text that, forty-five years later, remains central to my daily practice.

Since those early years, I have been a devotee of Nature, a lifetime student of Jungian ideas, and informed by studies of Aikido, Daoist philosophy, Neo-Confucian self-cultivation, Shinto, and Zen.

THE WAYFARING PATH

a Wayfaring man

the name I would be

called by —

first winter drizzle

- Matsuo Basho (1644-1694)

I avoid formal religious labels, following the lead of my late teacher. However, in keeping with the "circuit of practice" shared with me, I call myself a Wayfarer and think of my spiritual path as Wayfaring: a lifestyle oriented toward reverence for Nature, rustic simplicity, and contemplative practice.

For a decade, I studied the Wayfaring Path under the tutelage of Darion Kuma Gracen (1949–2007)—a wilderness guide and mentor whose unique approach to "holding space for others" and the process of individuation continues to shape my work today. While this is my personal footing, my academic study of comparative religions has left me with a profound interfaith respect for the unique path each individual walks.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION

Complementing my spiritual studies, I hold a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University, with a deep focus on Jungian Psychology. My post-graduate training includes:

• Dreambody Work (Process-Oriented Psychology)

• Spiritual Direction

• Spiritually-Integrated Psychotherapy (SIP) through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

DWELLING IN THE SPIRIT OF PLACE

Today, I live within the Appalachian Piedmont of north-central Georgia, on the ancestral lands of the Cherokee, Muskogee, and Yuchi peoples.

When I am not in dialogue with fellow travelers, I am an apprentice to the seasonal cycles—tending to an organic garden or hillwalking through the local landscape. As a Wayfarer, my solitary spiritual path is comprised of contemplative practice, connecting with Nature, and creative expression (which occasionally takes shape at my Substack called The Luminous Procession). The voices of other Wayfaring poets and spiritual ancestors of The Way are always in my vest pocket.

Frank Inzan Owen, M.A.

These diverse streams of clinical training and spiritual apprenticeship converge in the practice of Soulfaring.

Academic Foundation

• M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, Naropa University (1996)

• B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Jungian Psychology & Anthropology), Naropa University (1993)

• Humanistic Psychology & Japanese Religions, Northland College (1988–1991)

Clinical & Specialized Training

• Year-long ACPE SIP Program (Spiritually-Integrated Psychotherapy), 2021

• 850-hour Supervised Graduate Clinical Internship in Counseling Psychology

• Life Path Exploration Facilitator Training I, II, III with Darion Kuma Gracen (1996–1998)

FORMAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

The following specialized studies represent the deeper currents of my practice—disciplines I continue to draw upon to navigate the complexities of the human process.

Depth Psychology & Advanced Dreamwork

• Post-Graduate Jungian Studies with Clyde Reid, Ph.D.

• Process-Oriented Psychology & Dreambody Training with Max Schupbach and Jytte Vikkelsoe (senior students of the late Arnold Mindell).

Cultural & Social Awareness

• Diversity Awareness with Victor Lewis.

FURTHER STUDIES

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DISCLAIMER

Soulfaring is a practice of spiritual companioning, intuitive inquiry, and life-path exploration. Our work is held in strict confidentiality.

While my background includes a Master’s degree in counseling psychology and advanced training in psychotherapy, this work is not reparative psychotherapy or therapeutic in focus. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for mental health counseling, psychiatric treatment, addiction/trauma recovery, or other medical care.

If, in the process of our co-walking, themes or issues arise that necessitate traditional clinical services or psychiatric care, every effort will be made to assist you in connecting with those specialized resources.