Although Shamanism in thousands of years old and has been practiced in various forms in all around the world, today many people find themselves living in an industrialized nation with only a wisp of memory of the times we lived as tribal units. Does that mean Shamanism is a dead spiritual &cultural practice? NO, for much of the world time moved on but people still live in small groups, clans or tribes. So where does that leave us that no longer have any Tribal communities or often even any cultural connections left. Is Shamanism still needed for the people? Yes, even perhaps more so and the crazy hustle and bustle of modern life can be quite disorienting to the natural ebb and flow of our being.
When we walk the Shamanic Path we learn that everything has its own spirit and that in these challenging times of turmoil and even distrust, becoming or developing shamanic awareness can be more important and useful than ever.
How do we / you see each other, not just locally in the family, neighborhood, country but globally? Do you see each other as spiritual beings, each and every one?
We are here to learn about love and unity; sharing willingly, seeing each person as a brother or sister. This is the time of chaos and challenge and it can be confusing, even a fearful time. But it helps to know that so many are awakening to a common goal – unity and peace. Global awareness of the beauty found in such diversity is truly a gift from the Creator.
It is time that we become so much more aware of the need to leave a lighter footprint on our Earth Mother. It shows Spiritual Maturity when we can honor all and walk in gratitude for how can we help others who are lost in confusion; some refer to as the shadow self? That can also be a great teaching. Respect, Service, Unity – the three sisters of Spirit.
It is an honor to walk the Shamanic Way as an Elder, Teacher and forever a Student.
Tana Hamiter – 'Blue Deer Woman'
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