Awakening to the Spirit World: The Shamanic Path of Direct Revelation

Boulder, Colorado: Sounds True, 2010. Third Printing . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 6" x 9. 329 Pages Indexed. New book with no defects and includes unopened CD. The word shaman means the one who sees in the dark. To practice shamanism is to open your vision to a world that is hidden from normal view and to enter the deeper reality of the unseen universe. This book brings together a circle of renowned Western shamanic elders to present a comprehensive manual on the oldest and most reliable human technology for accessing the realms of spirit. The core of shamanism is the experience of direct revelation, to communicate firsthand with your spiritual allies, and discover your own power. This book takes you through each step of developing a personal connection with your helping spirits to receive wisdom, insight, and healing energy. From an overview of shamanism, to your first journeys and encounters with your power animals, to expanding your skills and insight through long- term practice, here is an in-depth resource for the shamanic arts that includes: Creating rituals and ceremonies for healing and transformation. Reconnecting with nature to heal ourselves and the planet. Working with your dreams, songs, and artistic vision to strengthen your practice. Contents in 15 Chapters: What is Shamanism, The Shamanic Journey, Reconnecting with Nature, Visionary Work with Weather and Environmental Changes, The Power of Ceremony and Ritual, Dreams, Creative Art as a Bridge, Working with Sound and Light, Death As a Rite of Passage, Experiential Work with Death and Dying, All Changes Involve Death, Our Children Are Our Future, Working in Community, The Transformational Community, and The Return of the Shaman. Plus About the Contributors. The 62 minute CD includes drums and other instruments to facilitate your shamanic journey.