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Backyard Shamanism Ceremony
I’ve been working with the concept of backyard shamanism in many ways for a long time. Technically, “backyard” isn’t really a necessary qualifier, as all shamanism really does have this local focus, but it emphasizes where our attention is. We are reminded of the need for this paradoxical inward shift to spark outward change over
The Ripples of Ritual
The effects of ritual ripple out. We perform rituals every day, sometimes intentionally, sometimes unintentionally. We generate specific vibrations with the things we do, the thoughts we have, and the power we carry into the world. For example, if every morning you get up read the news and visualize in great detail the horrible state
The Quest for Closure. When Should Grieving End?
My friend and fellow shamanic practitioner Julie Groth wrote this insightful piece about grief. For people who have not experienced significant losses, it can sometimes be hard to understand why a person doesn’t just “get over it” at some point and move on. For those who have been forever changed by grief, it can feel
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