The Way of the Shaman
A quick Introduction
The quest of a Shaman is to attune the world's special vibration, unique energy and powers. The Shaman knows that this cannot be pursued, only received. Power is a gift. That is the first wisdom of Shamanism.
The Shaman deals with the elemental forces of Air, Fire, Water and Earth. The Shaman connects with all the energies of all the elements.
The Shaman must stay centered and balanced in the midst of the chaos of the different energies and vibrations. The Shaman does this by remaining rooted in personal connection to the earth. From this earth connection, the Shaman is able to reach into spirit. Like a tree the Shaman is rooted deep in the earth, reaching and growing into spirit.
Shamans seek to find balance for themselves and for the planet. This Shamanic balance is for the good of all. We seek the gift of personal power and find it in our love of nature.
This is a very basic intro into a reemerging Earth Walk. If this sparks an interest, I highly recommend, "In the Shadow of the Shaman" by Amber Wolfe. She walks you through each element. Tells you in-depth how to connect to the the Shamanic worlds- plant, mineral, animal and human. She helps you make the connection with the earths energies.
There are seven directions, not four
South, West, North, East
Up (spirit), Down (earth) and Within (self).
-Grey Eagle.
