Q: How do you “journey” or connect with Spirit? A: We’re born connected with Spirit. But over time, we’re shaped by what Toltec shamans call “The Dream” - the learned reality of ideas, beliefs, and patterns passed on through family, education, religion, and the media. Step by step, we adapt to this reality, forgetting who … Continue reading Exploring Shamanism: A Conversation With Eirini (Part 2)
When I first began offering this work publicly, I sometimes referred to it as a drum meditation. It made sense at the time - the rhythm of the drum, the slowing of the breath, the inner stillness people felt. Later, I began calling it a shamanic journey, which more accurately reflected the deep spiritual process … Continue reading From Drum Meditation to Shamanic Ceremony: Finding the Right Words for Sacred Work