What is Shamanism / Mysticism?
We all come from the communal tent, and we are all part of the Infinite One. It is so beneficial to remember this humbling truth, so we can drop the illusion of separation and live in harmony with each other and with other life forms. This knowing is the backbone of ancient spiritual practices and encourages a sense of personal responsibility.
The practice of mysticism / shamanism may take different forms depending on your belief system. For me the guiding principles of spiritual harmony and overall health are to maintain a kind and compassionate connection with self and others and to honour the unity of all. When we are in the habit of living this way, we can access the infinite, positive and healing energy, and we can thrive.
I can offer classic shamanic interventions, such as soul retrieval, extraction of negative energy, or psychopomp work. Yet, I found that it is best for people to do their own emotional and spiritual work in order to achieve lasting integration and wholeness.
Please note that I do not use Ayahuasca, Peyote or other plants in my practice.
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”I just had this beautiful experience of being in an extremely triggering situation with non-attachment. That moved me deeper into the heart.
Feels like you are doing God’s work, Sony.””
Express your feelings
'laugh, and the world laughs with you
weep, and you weep alone'
we do not know how to listen to each other
so our sorrow makes us solitary
we have forgotten what babies are born knowing
that when they hurt they must express their feelings
or they will keep hurting
now we cry alone,
uncomforted and ashamed
we need understanding
and we need acknowledgement
which are almost impossible to ask for
but are as easy to give as breathing
love is another word for this
not trying to fix, change, analyse, or judge
just listening, and accepting,
and reflecting something backwe must go first
give what we most need
see what happens when we give that love,
how something in the person changes, shiftshow their breath
comes easy
again
A poem by Richard Whelan, a herbalist from NZ.
You may find his work and read more of his poems on his website:
Drum painted by Imelda Almqvist, 2015