An exciting glimpse into the world of Native American shamanism. Many today claim to be healers and spiritual teachers, but Medicine Grizzlybear Lake definitely is both. In this work he explains how a person is called by higher powers to be a medicine man or woman and describes the trials and tests of a candidate. Lake gives a colorful picture of Native American shamanism and discusses ceremonies such as the vision quest and sweat lodge.
Lake-Thom, who has studied with the elders of many tribes, explains the significance of animal figures as manifestations of good or evil, and shows how we can develop our own powers of awareness and intuition. The first book of its kind, this practical and enlightening resource includes dozens of fascinating animal myths and legends, as well as exercises and activities that draw upon animal powers for guidance, healing, wisdom, and the expansion of spiritual influences in our lives. You'll discover here how animals, birds, and insects act as signs and omens; the significance of vision quests; how to make and use a medicine wheel; the role of spirit symbols - and how they affect the unconscious; exercises for creative dreaming; the power of the earth-healing ceremony; how to increase your spiritual strength and create sacred spaces; and more--Publisher's description
The author offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Native American shamanism, describing what it means to answer the calling and become a medicine man. He also explores ways of incorporating the self-healing practices of Native American medicine into our everyday lives.
Autor prošel šamanským výcvikem u dvanácti různých indiánských medicinmanů. Popisuje části svého výcviku i zkušenosti a znalosti, které získal v průběhu dvaceti let svého učení a praxe domorodého léčitele a obřadního mistra.