четверг, 8 февраля 2018 г.

Discovering The Goals Of Natural Shamanism

By Mary Roberts


When it comes to spirituality, there are often many different choices and viewpoints. While some have found practices such as meditation and yoga beneficial, there are others whom enjoy the benefits of Natural Shamanism. For, as with other paths, while there are many different aspects, Shamanism is born out of nature.

One of the best definition of shamanism is that it is a healing tradition and life path. For, the concept of the practice is to connect all of creation to nature. Coined by Anthropologists, the term was first used in relation to a Siberian tribe with regards to ceremonial and spiritual practices.

After learning that other indigenous tribes were using the term, it was discovered that shamanism was being practiced all over the world. After which, the work and practice became popular in different cultures. While the ancient practice is still active in Siberia and other areas of the world, the New Age form has now taken hold all over the world, while having found great popularity in the West.

Once this new form took hold, the practice became more popularized in relation to New Age spirituality. As a result, it is now difficult to differentiate the different forms of shamanism and whether the term refers to the ancient or modern aspects of the practice. While this is the case, when someone refers to esoteric shamanism, the individual is more than likely referring to the modern New Age aspect.

There are some people whom consider the basics of the practice as being the spiritual and universal wisdom of early tribes. While this is the case, there are others whom disagree. For, it has been discovered and proved that different indigenous tribes have varying beliefs. As such, while there may be similarities in tradition when it comes to ancient shamanistic rituals, there are also differences.

When it comes to healing, most believe that only ancient tribes and those having descended down through generations have this power. Whereas, many of those practicing esoteric shamanism believe there are others, whether trained, or born into shamanism have healing abilities. In either case, it is often advised that individuals run a background check on anyone claiming to have healing powers before providing payment.

In fact, true shamanistic healers living in this day and age often provide services on a free or donation basis. For, these healers provide services to individuals while also focusing on healing various dysfunctions in a community. In this sense, community refers to animals, plants, planet, people, sea life, wild life and all of life as a whole. In all cases, it requires a commitment to daily spiritual practices in this area to achieve these goals.

The ultimate goal of the practice is to create overall balance and well being. In the process, this daily practice allows practitioners to maintain harmony, not only within oneself but with all of creation. While some practitioners travel to spiritual sites as a method of strengthening body, mind and spirit, it is not required that one do so. Rather, it is the ongoing commitment to daily practice which can often be more effective in this regard over the course of time.




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