Shamanism
is a set of tools and techniques used to interact with the spirit world and the
world around us. It has no specific pantheon of gods and is attached to no
particular culture. It is a way of looking at the world and at yourself. There
are no hard set rules, no hierarchy to try and work through. Shamanism
is the oldest known form of spiritual practice.
Shamanism
is a personal quest for knowledge and inner power […]. A shaman's place is
within a community, not apart from it.
Shamans
have held an important place in many different cultures throughout the world
since our beginnings. They have been mediators, ceremonialists, healers,
diviners, many different kinds of artists and much more. They learn and work
with power for both themselves and the good of those around them. They
understand the connection and need for balance amongst all things, that all
aspects of the world that we share with the rest of creation is alive, humans,
animals, plants, rocks, and even the wind. Another common title is Medicine
Woman or Man.
Another
common misconception is that shamanism is synonymous with Native American
spirituality. Native Americans were one of many groups that used shamanic
practices in their spirituality. Many other cultures did and still do, from
South America all the way to Siberia in fact. Some of the better known shamanic
paths include Native American shamanism, Celtic shamanism, and Siberian
shamanism.
- Source: Wicca
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