Dyslexic Shaman?
I have traveled many paths over my time here so far and studied with many masters and many different faiths. When asked to define what I do for myself and those I serve, I had no answer, no label or words if you will to answer that question.
One day a couple of years ago a dear friend of mine introduced me as his Shaman and it just fit so well. So as a label to create understanding in what I have to offer, I then started calling myself a humble-peaceful shaman.
I am called by those who I travel with: Earth Walking Eagle.
The following text is a somewhat long description of what a Shaman can be. To better understand my roll in all things I have posted it here for you. Throughout the text I have put in my comments (in yellow) where they fit. So this is not all from me, someone else put most of this together and it truly fits in many ways for me.
What is a Shaman anyways?
A Shaman is a person who interacts with both the normal world and the world of spirits, usually acting as a sort of intermediary between the two. Shamans are common in many tribal cultures, although shamanism may also exist in other types of culture.
The shaman is often responsible for both the physical and spiritual health of people, and may also be called upon to invoke spirits for aid, or to predict the future and interpret omens.
The path a Shaman takes varies widely, depending on the cultural context they come from. Many people have pointed out that generalizing all tribal belief systems to a single term — shaman — fails to take into consideration the diversity these paths may take.
The shaman is often responsible for both the physical and spiritual health of people, and may also be called upon to invoke spirits for aid, or to predict the future and interpret omens.
The path a Shaman takes varies widely, depending on the cultural context they come from. Many people have pointed out that generalizing all tribal belief systems to a single term — shaman — fails to take into consideration the diversity these paths may take.
A Shaman like myself uses a peaceful form of communion, becoming attuned with spirits in order to learn from them or request their help.
The powers a Shaman possesses also depend on the cultural context, the skill of the Shaman, and their level of knowledge.
- A Shaman may be able to see into the future and the past, foretelling events and warning against certain courses of action.
- A Shaman may be able to heal sicknesses, often thought to be brought about by malevolent spirits, or even to heal more pronounced physical wounds by calling upon the aid of benevolent spirits.
- A Shaman may exert control over the weather, calling rain to water crops, or storms to punish enemies.
- A Shaman may fly or teleport their body instantly, cause plants to grow or wither, make women fertile or barren, or exert total control over their body by stopping their heart, cutting themselves without bleeding, or holding burning hot coals in their hands.
- A Shaman may be able to see into the future and the past, foretelling events and warning against certain courses of action.
- A Shaman may be able to heal sicknesses, often thought to be brought about by malevolent spirits, or even to heal more pronounced physical wounds by calling upon the aid of benevolent spirits.
- A Shaman may exert control over the weather, calling rain to water crops, or storms to punish enemies.
- A Shaman may fly or teleport their body instantly, cause plants to grow or wither, make women fertile or barren, or exert total control over their body by stopping their heart, cutting themselves without bleeding, or holding burning hot coals in their hands.
OK a lot of that is not who I am but there are truths inside all that is said above
The term is used in such a broad context that it covers many traditional healers or miracle workers in tribal societies. Any belief system that is predicated upon the idea of unseen spirits that interact constantly with our world — spirits that can be contacted or controlled by one with proper training and power — is essentially shamanistic. Unlike Priests, Shamans operate independently, perhaps learning their art from an old Shaman or a Spirit Guide.
So there you have it in a nutshell, an idea of what a Shaman can be. I've been graced with this title as I am in humble service to those who seek me out, and within my personal mission statement lays the power of the Shaman within me.
"brightening pathways for your journey."
The greatest gift we can give ourselves and those around us; is our full on, 100%, no bull shit, perfect just as you are...SELF!
