Shamanism is a set of tools and techniques used to interact with the spirit world and the world around us. It is not a religion; it is a “Way of Life”. It is considered the oldest way of healing known to man. Shamanism differs from culture to culture, you will find shaman practitioners in every faith and many religions

The way of the shaman is to live life in harmony with all of nature. Living the shamanic life is about honouring nature and using the wisdom and powers of nature to the benefit of all beings. Nature, seen through a shaman’s eyes, not only refers to the world of plants and animals, but to ALL of creation, including the unseen world of spirit.

One of the most basic beliefs of shamanism is the belief that everything in creation is alive, the animals, the birds, the fish, the plant life, the elements and the minerals and that all things are related and interconnected in the web of life. It is this web of power that brings sense to the world. The web has an unlimited amount of potential and power to send to the physical world. Understanding this web of power, this spirit world, is necessary to understanding shamanism.

© 2007 Spiritual Jems written by Jim Lyons

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