Category: Shamanism
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Learning from the Amazon
Yesterday, Susan Grimaldi visited the class I am teaching at a local college. The course is entitled “Shamanisms”, and surveys the immense variety of shamanic practices alive in the world, historically, and today. Susan is a profoundly gifted teacher and healer, and as always, kept the class spellbound throughout her visit. As I waited for…
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Shamans and Scientists
I’ve been following the conversation in the media about the lack of science knowledge in Congress. For some time now, lawmakers have held an almost anti-science attitude, preferring to ignore the findings of ethical scientists over political expediency. There has also developed a remarkable antagonism toward science on the part of many of the world’s…
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Joy and Sorrow
Shamans come in all sizes and shapes, and represent many religious faiths. Yet most shamans I have known share these traits: they experience joy; they are immensely creative; and they cultivate compassion. They also agree the path of the shaman is far from easy. After all, cultivating compassion requires facing suffering. A couple of Autumns…
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