Monday, 13 May 2013

What is a Shaman anyway?





Today I received mail in which my correspondent asked a question: What does it mean to be a Shaman?
Good question. I will do my best to answer it here.
In so far as the word "shaman" has associations with ancient traditions of spirituality it is a useful term to describe a modern day healer who walks between worlds.

One sphere of activity is the world seen by everyone. Here the shaman is witness to a way of life which honours the spirit of all things, and the interconnectedness of all things, as expressions of the One Life.
The other sphere of activity is a world which is sensed intuitively and approached by trained use of the higher mind. This is the world of Spirit. In this world the shaman travels to assist in the maintenance of health and balance, and to engage with aspects of the collective spirit.

The well springs of shamanistic practises are as many and varied as the cultural origins of humanity. In my case western Paganism forms the basis for activity. Others practise in the ways traditional to their areas of origin, be it the Americas, the Pacific or the Australian outback. All share a common understanding of the interconnectedness of all life, whether seen or unseen.

I take this opportunity to honour with thanks all my teachers and mentors who provided me with the understanding and training which allows me to serve in this way. There is one in particular who has always been with me, encouraging tenacity and perseverance, and guiding me lovingly around hazards. Bless you Gudryn.



Song of Gudryn

White waves and bracken
Blue woad and heather
Scree and kree of wave and wind
North Man

Grey hound, blue feather
Round house and granite
Seal and peel of air dried skin
Isle Man

Green paste, white mortar
Smoke, ember’s flare
Grease and grind of new-set limb
Heal Man

Violet eye and totem
Star, whorl on land
Guide and sage in my life time
Spirit Man




Monday, 6 May 2013

Channelling

Selenite in tower form



I bought myself a desk and have taken a few weeks leave from work. Today I sat down to begin a new writing project – or recording project really.
There is an experiment under way to utilise channelling in more areas of my life. This is a procedure of linking telepathically with another mind for the purposes of exchange.
Up until now I have used this process to seek information for myself or another. It is also a useful way to engage with other life forms such as animals, plants and minerals. This time I have a set timetable with allocated time slots during which I shall turn up at the desk – to act as stenographer only.
In one session earlier today I had the opportunity to engage with the Life that is Selenite. I have a crystal tower form of it on my desk beside me.  This information came mostly in impressions or images which were then registered in language with the help of one of my regular guides.

I share that interaction here for all those whose interest and enjoyment brings them into contact with these mineral light workers:

The Selenite Diva
Our endeavour at this time is to assist grounding the new light into the Earth. One of the earth forms we work with is Humanity. We create a bridge, if you like, between the planetary soul and the Universal soul, of which humanity shares as a group. You could say we provide a Light road of access for the Spirit that is Life to travel upon – a joining of Lord and Lady.
In terms of quality our note is high and clear, well out of human range. Working with the tower form will enhance inner hearing. Be aware some may experience neuralgia type symptoms around the physical ear at first exposure, as the form life tends to resist such a degree of influence as we are able to assert. There is no cause for alarm, as this will pass.
We also assist with channelling, not just between objective and subjective life but between kingdoms also. Ours is the stone of En-Lightenment then, working at a high vibratory rate and affecting all aspects- whether space or matter. This energy is active, easily focused but not easily manipulated, as ours is the stronger ray pathway. 
We are unusual in the mineral kingdom, being composed predominantly of water and chalk. Calcium is the basic building block of the bony structure of animals and an essential mineral for life in form.
Our structure compiles itself on linear “strands” which easily shatter with impact. A commonly available form is the tower, such as you have with you now. Note the significant weight relative to other minerals.
Wands of power have been created from these linear structures which, though fragile, are used effectively for the directive work of healing at etheric level.
Through the emotional body you will sense those qualities of care and facilitation – as by one who relates by Doing for the loved one. This characteristic could be defined as masculine/out going in its expression, creating new enhanced activity by altering conditions and environment.
Our influence on the mental body is to give clarity, to facilitate an efficient lift into Higher Mind and to assist in holding that state thereafter. We facilitate clear transmission.
There is more that we do for form life on the physical/etheric level. In the case of humanity, along with other life, we act to strengthen and heal all aspects of the bony structure. We do this by vibrational rate, calibrating on the level of the etheric template for the optimum density and composition of bone primarily, though we also affect numerous other structure on a molecular level.
There is no danger of overuse, except perhaps in times of emotional distress – remember our natural structure will tend to direct and enhance energy. For example depressive feelings experienced as over stimulated mental activity – thoughts of despair and so forth will tend to crystallise under our influence and organise into a higher expression.
Note that our nature is not to change the character, or to protect, but to accelerate and refine energy by our contact. For this reason it is best to avoid placing large selenite structures within the field of unstable persons. 
Our healing functions act by “raising the tone” or enlightening environments – only aware discernment is required to intuitively gauge what is appropriate for any given space.
We would also suggest the smaller structures be carried on the bodies of the very young and elderly. The larger ones are not suited to those with a less rigorous connection to form life.
In respect of the block or slab formations available: avoid placement below chair height as most find the energy effect destabilising unless they too are on the ground in a kneeling, sitting or lying position. Our tendency is to increase the light carrying capacity of the spine and its associated centres. Thus, use below the solar plexus may lead to a disoriented “floating” sensation which is unhelpful in the majority of cases.
 Our advice throughout relates equally to other forms, not specifically the human.
Males may find it beneficial to use the rounded and polished form available, as there is already a strong masculine polarity.
In summary: Our presence then has the effect of Stimulation to Activity.
We lift the vibrational rate of the form, strengthen and heal the bony structure, give determination and strength to the emotional experience and clarity to the mind – all with the ultimate purpose to aid development of soul.