Focus on: Shamanism

Shamanism is a catch-all term used to describe the practice of contacting other realms, whether of deity, animal, or ancestral spirit, to effect healing, gain knowledge, and ensure a successful endeavor such as a hunt or voyage.  The term is Siberian, but traditional cultures around the world have used similar systems of influence and education for centuries.

As we recognize the need to get back in contact with capital "N" Nature, modern humans are called to this path.  Wicca, Native American, African, Norse, and Siberian peoples each have persons in their societies who fill the role of shaman.  You can learn to do so, also.

Since most of our hunting these days involves finding a parking spot at the supermarket or superstore, that aspect of the shaman's job is not so relevant to us.  Nowadays most shamanic endeavors are physical healing and soul retrieval.  

When we suffer a traumatic situation, such as injury, car accident, illness, or any shock to the system, including bodily or energetic assault, we often leave a part of ourselves trapped in the moment.  This can cause physical sickness, depression, lack of direction, and maladaptive behaviors such as hoarding, compulsive eating, and substance abuse.  While soul retrieval isn't a guaranteed way to fix what ails you, it can help. 

Shamanic workers can also journey to the nonphysical realms to seek the root cause of illness.  The body tells the tale as our emotional, psychological, and psychic issues present as aches, pains, and measurable bodily malfunctions.

You can learn the basics of shamanism from a book, although apprenticeship is the gold standard.  But until the teacher comes, get ahead of the curve with self-study.

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