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Shamanism and the Spirits of Nature

Previously

October 2009

In this issue

From The Editor
Business Predictions
Personal Predictions
Shamanism and the spirits of nature by Anna Smith
Moons and Affirmations

From The Editor

Hi All,

This is the most important information I have written in a long time as it is so empowering to realise we have come so far. Take a moment to read this a few times and acknowledge what comes up for you as you do.

This may be what you need to let go of and be ready and open to what is coming as it feels fantastic.

Again we have been reminded the changes that we have been through in the last year are real and you and the planet will never be the same. A door has been closed. Whatever has come up for you in the last few weeks does require your attention as the past is done! If you are still in the same place then you will have been reminded: what it is you need to let go of, as spirit has been asking you why are you here still here? And what will it take for you to be done?

Many people seem restless and uncertain of why the feelings in them feel so strong and definitely not knowing what to let go of or what to embrace. There have been some big emotional reactions in the last two weeks as many people work through strong head stuff as the old energy feels hard to ignore.

There has been a great miss-match and severe lack of alignment, and this creates unpleasantness. The old energies are far too heavy. This unpleasantness can show up within us as anger, frustration, defensiveness, fear, tension, and of course, intolerance, and even aggression. We may wonder how in the world we are moving up on the spiritual evolutionary ladder when we are having such low vibrating feelings and expressions! And the higher we vibrate, the worse it actually becomes, when we interact with these lower vibrating and denser energies, until we are completely free of them and only visiting them voluntarily.

As we become more aware, as we evolve and expand, we have absolutely no choice but to move onward and upward into new and more highly vibrating realities and experiences. We are greatly "encouraged" to move out of the old reality by the simple fact that the old energies are highly intolerable, dark, unnerving, and basically unpleasant to be around. You may feel disconnected from some as they are so negative and seem to be fighting all the way to hang on to the old energies and ways of doing things. Many relationships and business's will face crisis over the coming months as they realize what they have always done no longer works and they try to hang on as the fear of change is so great. The difficult part is that it may not be entirely clear, where to from here and it may take some looking to feel your way through.

These lower vibrating energies and unpleasant experiences are very succinctly telling us to get out, as we no longer belong in that old reality. If we are not literally kicked out through rude and unpleasant behavior from others, through a strong lack of respect or reverence from others, by feeling invisible or unnoticed by others, or simply experiencing one closed door after another, then we have the opportunity to leave on our own accord.

We may come to realize that we have no desire to live in this very unpleasant world. It feels like hell and we simply cannot be there for one more minute. When we finally decide to leave it all behind, it is then that we must surrender, let go, trust and trust some more.

Some may need to blindly trust themselves to make the right choices as when you start to look for an out, a doorway will appear. It is time to trust yourself. October will offer more open communication and this will assist in you processing and knowing. We live in exciting times.

New opportunities, new friendships and relationships will open up, so why would you not want to be a part of this as it is a great alternative to what we have left behind.

Enjoy

Business

All we keep hearing how the recession is over, which is great but the reality of what we have all been through in the last year has left its mark on many. Last month was hard and what felt like pushing through the eye of a storm and to even consider another year of the same seems too much to bear. Rest assured you don’t have to repeat the last year as business has changed forever. What does this mean?

What you need to consider is where to from here and what do you really want. I have given this a great deal of thought through September and feel empowered to know what my path is, so I encourage you to do the same.

Business is hard, it requires so much effort, energy and resources and most times can drain and leave you questioning the very core of yourself. Business will always require effort and only those in business will understand this as it is relentless. Now is the time for you to be considered and honest with yourself.

In the coming years we will see many business’s come on the market as the baby boomers move into a quieter life, the next generation manage business differently, they don’t seem to give their soul. I feel the next 5 – 10 years will be very exciting and we will see the shape of the new world forming. Those of you that are spiritually aware will understand what I am saying as we have closed the door on the old energies recently… so where to from here, I am excited and apprehensive of the possibilities.

Communication is the key to October as the energy will move in waves bringing times of productivity and times of deep rest. Allow yourself to easily move through both, listen to your gut and acknowledge good works.

Personal

Aim high this month and when the full moon occurs on the 4th this will give you two weeks till the new moon, to release any unwanted emotions and feeling that seem to be hanging on or holding you back. The physical is always the last to release and you may feel out of sorts or slightly unwell, like you have something heavy around you. I recommend a massage to help let go of these old energies that seem stubborn and hard to release.

I also advise a ritual to release these unwanted energies. If you have gone through sickness, trauma or stress of any sort, then take this time to acknowledge your strength and release these events and energies once and for all.

A small ritual that you can do on the 1st of this month to be released on the 4th
Write down everything you want to release that is no longer needed or you are ready to let go of
Then place salt (any amount you feel) in the middle of the page and fold into a small package, and place somewhere safe.

Hold the package each day on your hands, meditating on what you are ready to let go of
On the full moon and in the first hour of darkness

Open the paper and pour the salt into your left hand and say “I call the elements of life, fire, earth, air and water and I ask that my path to success be gently cleared”
“I allow myself to be open this process with trust and faith”
Take a few moments to acknowledge this energy then go outside and blow this into the wind and say
I thank the universal mother for all the lessons and blessings
Now I claim freedom
So be it
And so it is (stamp your right foot 3 x)

Make the most of the month and go deep and find your strengths and truth. Be all you are meant to be.

Have a wonderful month.

Shamanism and the spirits of nature by Anna Smith

Several years ago I had the opportunity to attend a workshop on shamanism in Canada. I had read about the way this movement had become popular among western people wanting to reconnect with nature and I wondered how a traditional belief might work in the twenty-first century.

I wondered too if it was just a head-trip; a hobby that you could have grand ideas about without ever doing much. And I thought how cultures who still used shamanic practices in their daily lives might resent westerners wanting to learn shamanism for themselves.
Over time I found out that while some native people were unhappy about ‘teaching' shamanism to those outside their culture, others welcomed the way Nature was receiving more respect everywhere.

The universal prerequisite seems to be an open heart and a willingness to accord respect to the earth as a living, breathing, spirit-filled place.

Shamanism is definitely a process. It has to be learnt in a ‘hands on' manner. No matter how many books and articles you study, until you go outside, the process remains a mystery.
And yet, the more time you spend reconnecting with the rhythms and energies of the natural world, the closer you approach this ancient form of wisdom. Put simply, shamanism today is an attempt to draw on the wisdom of the natural world, both practically and spiritually. Retreats and teaching sessions are held in places as close to ‘wilderness' as possible. Participants are encouraged to get in ‘touch' with local animals and objects such as stones, trees, streams. Vision quests are introduced. Sometimes people spend twenty-four hours alone in the outdoors, seeking answers to a whole range of questions, but drawing always on the world outside for inspiration.

However, to participate in a workshop on shamanism can be very expensive. It is amazing to hear and meet people trained in this art, but it isn't really essential. Anyone can ‘connect' with nature, and in any number of different ways. No one practice or wisdom tradition owns the right to decide who can go on a vision quest, for instance. You might not have the benefit of a native tradition behind you, but everyone can deepen their encounter with the natural world, can learn to ‘dwell' with stones and trees and streams and so deepen their experience of and respect for the earth.

I take my dog for a walk every day and when I can, I allow that busy always-thinking part of my mind to be still. When that happens, you can find yourself in a meditative space that opens your inner world to the grace and healing power of the outer world. This is the beginning of shamanism - and it's free!

Full Moon 4th
New Moon 18th

Affirmations
I embrace the new energy and all new opportunities
I release the past and embrace my future

Crystallize your goals. Make a plan for achieving them and set yourself a deadline. Then with supreme confidence and determination and disregard for obstacles and other peoples criticism carry out your plan. - Paul Meyer

Remember the 100 Day Challenge?

We've had some exciting responses already but the challenge is far from over - and the best thing about it is that it's never too late to start!

If you haven't begun, read September's article which is full of goal setting ideas and write to us with your plan and be in to win!