Shamanism

Spreading the Love Guided Meditation

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This is a meditation I have personally used for myself over the years. I finally decided to record it for others to use. Great for relaxing, finding peace and spreading love around the world. Blessed journeys! Shaman Elizabeth Herrera  

Schizophrenia—Gift or Illness?

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In Western medicine, schizophrenics are considered to have a mental illness with symptoms that include hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, and dysfunction. The current treatment for schizophrenia (with no cure) involves antipsychotic medications with side effects, such as tics, tremors, muscle spasms, weight gain (as much as 60 to 100 pounds in a short-time period that … Continue reading Schizophrenia—Gift or Illness?

The Difference Between Schizophrenic Shamans and Schizophrenics

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I absolutely believe that what I see in the spirit realm is real. I know that spirits can visit us in this realm, and that the physical realm can be manipulated by what occurs in the spirit realm.

The Ayahuasca Party Crasher

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Last year for the first time, I tried Ayahuasca. It was the worst night of my life! A deep contrast to many readers who commented that Aya was a godsend for them, offering insights and healing. So why was my experience so different? There were varying opinions. The most predominant comments were I should have … Continue reading The Ayahuasca Party Crasher

The Dark Side of Ayahuasca

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My personal tale of using Ayahuasca for the first time to enhance my spiritual journey, but instead experienced the worst night of my life. After a day at the beach, my husband drives me to a nearby residence where I will drink a concoction made from Ayahuasca, a vine from the Amazon jungle, combined with another plant containing DMT. … Continue reading The Dark Side of Ayahuasca

Shaman Stone Soup

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The Book that will Help You Believe in Miracles! I wrote Shaman Stone Soup after learning that some people were afraid of shamanism. This was surprising, since I had discovered through my experiences with shamanism that it offered a divine connection with enlightened beings, nature, and the loving Spirit. I have experienced many miracles in … Continue reading Shaman Stone Soup

Overview of Shamanism and Shamanic Journeying

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Excerpt from Shaman Stone Soup by Elizabeth M. Herrera Shamanism is the oldest known spiritual practice in the world and is still practiced by indigenous people on every continent today. While there are many different rituals, one commonality is that the shaman acts as a catalyst between this world and the spirit world. Sandra Ingerman … Continue reading Overview of Shamanism and Shamanic Journeying

Soul Retrieval 101

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Soul retrieval is a common healing technique in shamanism, in which part of person’s soul is believed to be lost during a trauma or series of events. The soul part is found in the spirit realm and reunited with the person’s main soul. During a shamanic healing, the trauma that led to the soul loss … Continue reading Soul Retrieval 101

Depression — A Dark Cloud on a Sunny Day

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I believe that depression is caused by a blocked connection to our Divine Spirit. The spiritual connection can never be severed, but a person can create blocks that reduce their awareness of the Divine Spirit — like black clouds that block the sun. The longer the separation, the harder it is to remember a sunny day, … Continue reading Depression — A Dark Cloud on a Sunny Day

Shaman Film Documentary

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"A Gathering of Shamans" is a documentary about the connection between consciousness and nature, as embodied in the spiritual traditions of Indigenous Peoples, whose ecological metaphors of the sacred are so relevant to the modern world.