My trip to Peru to study with the Q'ero shamans.
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Shamanism is born from this deep understanding of the interdependence between every element and every life form in every environment. The knowing that everything is a part of a living energy system. And each part of the energy system needs to be in harmony with the parts of the whole.
The Shaman of a tribe, village or community was devoted to the maintenance and care of these energy systems. Through ritual and ceremony, the Shaman developed a direct dialogue with the elements around him, seen and unseen. He helped his community remain in harmony with every plant, water way, animal, human… with every element in their environment.
In this way, the Shaman was a medicine man or woman. He or she worked to ensure the well-being, fertility and abundance of his community.
Today’s Shaman performs a similar role. Through ritual and ceremony, she attunes her awareness to the unseen elements that are at play in our lives. With clear intent, she brings forth direct knowledge from the world of spirit, creating pathways for healing on every level – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
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Shamanism has helped me live more completely. (more about my journey) To create deeper meaning from my experiences. It has been like going from living in black and white to living in full Technicolour. More is available to me. To understand, to integrate, to experience. Moments of chaos and confusion give way to clarity and insight.
My wish is to share these gifts with my fellow brothers and sisters, of all life forms. To share this light with people and their beautiful pets. To become a catalyst for transformation in the lives of those in my community.