What makes a prayer a soul prayer is that you acknowledge ‘I have no power here, and I need to call upon the greater grit of power to come in and intervene with a miracle’. You say these soul prayers not from a dying wounded ego that wants to keep the old system alive. You are clear now that you are not trying to re-order anything, you are in surrender ‘I am now calling on the forces of this grit … Read more about Soul Prayer
Embracing Shamanism
I AM ENOUGH
One factor of why people suffer is because they don’t believe that they are enough. If we get into our human psyche soul esteem this one truth that you are enough, from here on any mystical force becomes simply an experience for you that is real and activated. We can talk soul esteem until the cows come home but until it activates in our system at least a little, if not adequately, it remains a … Read more about I AM ENOUGH
Twobirds Travels the World
Twobirds, the principle teacher, at Embracing Shamanism has travelled extensively across the world to bring Shamanic practises to Scotland in a way that is considered and appropriate. Learn more about the offerings here. This is a photo of Twobirds climbing a mountain in Ecuador. … Read more about Twobirds Travels the World
How do I form an intention for a Shamanic Journey?
The clearer the question, the clearer the answer will be. Good questions are those that start with ‘WHAT’ or ‘HOW’ – they are asking for action. For example ‘How can I improve my relationship with my father?’ or ‘What can I do to heal my lower back pain?’ You want to avoid questions that start with ‘should’ – ‘Should I change my job?’ because this is asking for a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer. Life … Read more about How do I form an intention for a Shamanic Journey?
What are Archetypes?
Archi means ‘the first’. They are the primary or first things from which all phenomena come – they are potentials that reside in the ocean of being, the imaginal world. – Archetype, the more familiar term, combines ‘archi’ with ‘type’ – meaning ‘impression’, from the Greek to beat or strike, to mold. – Archetype is the first expression of the archi in identifiable form – though not physically. It … Read more about What are Archetypes?
General Information on the Shamanic Journey
Shamanic journeys are commonly practised with the aid of some percussion: drums, rattles, sticks, stones, body percussion such as clapping of hands etc. A monotonous rhythm supports the shaman to get to what is referred to as a ‘shamanic state of consciousness’ meaning a slightly altered state that allows the shaman/practitioner to drop into a place of peace of mind in order to journey into other … Read more about General Information on the Shamanic Journey
Soul Theft
The term ‘soul theft’ is commonly used for this area of the soul retrieval work and comes without judgement. When it comes to soul ‘stealing’, someone is quite literally has taken or is holding on to a soul part of another person. In our society this is usually an unconscious process, it is learned behaviour. Classic situations in which soul theft can for example take place in co-dependent … Read more about Soul Theft
Shamanism is not a religion.
It is a spiritual practice, a way of life, a system of healing and communion. It doesn’t matter what the spiritual background is of an individual – whether Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, or non-believer – everyone can practice these Ancient Ways. Shamanism is dynamic, it adjusts and modifies itself to what we believe as individuals to be true. It moulds to ourselves and our lives. For example for … Read more about Shamanism is not a religion.
About the Aura
From a shamanic perspective, our aura reflects our state of health at any given point in time –spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. In some areas of our lives we are in harmony, and in others we are in disharmony – we are ‘out of balance’. For example your relationship with your partner is well balanced and harmonious, you enjoy the work you are doing, however you are sitting on an … Read more about About the Aura
Shamanic Tools
Shamanic tools are wonderful aids to enhance shamanic healing work, however they don’t actually do the work as such – it is the spirits and your intention and open heart, and the ability of the client to receive that bring forth the healing. Yet shamanic tools do play a vital role within the shamanic work and greatly assist the process. Typical tools would be drums, rattles, incenses, crystals, … Read more about Shamanic Tools