Last thing first, I'm now in physio to strengthen my arm again and I'm still terminally ill. That will change when I stop posting altogether. As to the...
... Absolutely Steve, that is also my understanding . As to the understanding of this and our interaction with spirits, from people who call themselves...
... Absolutely not. As has already been pointed out, Wicca is a religion that was created in modern times by putting together disparate elements from several...
... Personally I do not view so-called "New Age Shamanism" as Shamanism at all. However, whether one does or not, no form of Shamanism, whether as defined by...
... I *never said* that "all spirits are one". I said that All IS One. That is, everything that is, is part of the whole---not divided into two sets of...
The fact the Wicca is a religion in itself makes it different from Shamanism. Shamanism is a belief system but does not have the components generally...
Hello, ... Siberian shamans would disagree with this. Their beliefs make up more than just a system of techniques. This is the main difference between...
... I think that's a great explanation, Steve. One of the more enlightening ways of describing traditional vs. new age. Blessings, Aaron [Non-text portions...
... Dear Steve, yes indeed you seem to hit the 'nail on head' once again. With the amazing variety of teachings, inspiring words from long ago people, to book...
... Hi FM, For some there is no difference between Shaman and shamanism, for others there is a fine line, for some a blurry line, for me they are worlds apart...
*IMHO shamanism is not a techniques it is a system of beliefs to some shamanism is all about journeying imho thats only a small part of it a tool .... having...
... The first thing that was ever called "Shamanism" was the religion of the Siberian tribes from whom the term "shaman" was 'appropriated' and among whom that...
... Actually, inviting a spirit into oneself is done far more than spirit journeys, and in fact spirit journeys are never done without first inviting a spirit...
Actually, FM, I think Shelonewolf was agreeing with you. She said that journeying is only one tool that a shaman has and it is not all that they do. So you...
Greetings All, I am relatively new to the group and have a few questions that need some insight..first there was some mention that shamans were chosen or...
As I know it, if the ancestors have chosen you to become shaman, they will bring you and a teacher together. They can even be pretty persistent :-) Blessings, ...
... Here is an online presence of actual Siberian tribal shamans (from the culture and religion that the term 'shaman' comes from) that you can contact: ...
Welcome to the list. There are some Heathens on the list that you can talk about seidhr with. Yngona Desmond used to be on the list, she is finishing up a...
... Generally yes, but there are true-spirit trained healers (*note, I did not use the term Shaman, or medicine man, etc, etc .. - so I am being general, no...
I just got through reading a great article regarding the oft-discussed topic, in this group, of the precise definitions of shamanism. Hutton does a great...
Susan, do you have a link? Maybe that would be quicker than Googling around. Thanks. Blessings, ~Nick ... For shamanic stories, articles and questions &...
Dear Nick http://muse.jhu.edu/search is the link to the MUSE search engine. In the search blank provided cut and paste: Shamanism: Mapping the Boundaries...
Thank you much Susan. Now all I need is a few minutes to read it :-) Blessings, ~Nick ... For shamanic stories, articles and questions & answers, visit: ...
... Ron's work always gives food for thought, he is so animated when he's talking, he keeps us fascinated for hours when he decides something needs clarifying...
I apologize regarding this link. MUSE offers free online access to libraries and not individuals. I can send a PDF copy to anyone interested in reading it....
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