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| Shaman's ( some of them ) have the ability to place themselves into a trancetic stage ( a trance ) causing thier spirit to leave their bodies and enter into the realm of spirits. Some Shaman's have helpers or spirit guides that lye within the realm, to help them with their healings. A Shaman comes to his/her role as a Shamanic by way of ( 1 ) A hereditary passing of their ancestors, ( 2 ) Called upon by way of meditation, divination, and of course REM your dream state. Shaman's can also be given the role of a Shamanic, for within the Shamanic community, if one is believed to have been associated with NDE--near death experience-- they are concidered to have been placed into the realm of the other worlds and were spoken to by the many different deities ( spirits ) and given tasks to complete, therefore permitting them to the role of the Shamanic. If the task or tasks were not completed, then the role was not given. A Shamanic's journey can be obtained by means of repetative beat such as a Shaman's horse ( drum ) and can also be obtained through meditation with the sounds and vibrations of the slow rythmic breathing and heartbeat. Another method would be by use of drugs, I personally do not use drug for i find that the use of drugs is for those of whom that can not achieve an mind altering state, and therefore mainly use them as a happy go-lucky escape from reality. While in this state of unconsciousness, the Shaman can gain privilege to the other worlds; Upper~~the world of guides, higher power, and intellect. Middle~~the worlds mirror image, a place we can look for information on our mundane lifes as we live in at the moment, Lower~~this is where we find our power animals, our emotions, and our ancestors. Every human weather knowing consciously or not, has a power animal from the day they are born. Your power animal is your guide to the younger self within you, The one that holds your child like qualities, your emotions, fears, and past regrets. In order to obtain your power animal you may need or want to reside to your younger self. I believe, ( but not neccessarilly the only truth ) that you do not choose your power animal, but in fact it chooses you. You can scream and yell "I want" but you will only get what it chooses to be. Your power animal is your guide to your inner strength. To help guard you from the everyday stress, fears, and the exceptance of your past and present faults, and to help you in your forgiveness of your past life ( if done wrong ) and to guide you toward your spiritual healing so that you can further your learnings and become a happier soul, thus boosting your energy level or shall i say your higher self. Some folks may carry more then one power animal, depending on the individual needs. Others may only carry one at a time. Your power animal will decide how many lessons you can handle at one given time. Remember, like all creatures and creations on mother earth and within the realm, your power animal needs your thankfulness and appreciation for their guidence. |
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