Shaman Death and Rebirth

Shamanic Ceremonies
by Jade Wah'oo Grigori

The time of secrets is over.

Shamanism is humanity's oldest and most enduring spiritual practice. It has existed since the development of conscious cooperative communities, or tribes, extending back to the first offerings of flowers upon the graves of Neanderthal peoples. The primary reason that shamanism has been with us as an integral part of our evolution is because it works and does what it is intended to do: re-establish balance and harmony within ourselves in relationship to the natural order of creation.

There is nothing mystical about shamanism. The shamanic time-honored practices are founded upon the spiritual application of physics, just as the technological developments and perspectives of material culture are based upon the scientific application of physics. In fact, the principles upon which all shamanic practices are based are found in quantum physics. This elder of spiritual forms is in the forefront of today's rapidly expanding field of healing and spiritual awakening methodologies. There is a coherence and consistency with the underlying principles of natural law that enables shamanic practices to be readily observed, understood and replicated.

The unique initiation of the shaman is that of death-by-intent. Shamans-to-be undergo a full physical cessation of life, pass to the other side, receive a vision of creation and a particular power inherent within that vision. While maintaining full awareness, the shaman must then return to the physical body and use the gifted power to revive the body, healing it of that which brought about one's death. Literally, the shaman dies, goes to the other side and then reincarnates in the same physical body. This enables we shamans to remember who we are, from whence we came and to know our spirit's purpose. The power is then dedicated to the worldly fulfillment of the vision, which is always one of integrative benefit to humanity.


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