Shaman Consciousness #4

Hello,

After our discussion on mediumship, you likely know that Shamanism and communication with the other side isn't something to be toyed with, but something that should be taken seriously.  Those who have had great success with this art have done so by traveling a careful path of peace.  Think of the consciousness as a pool of water.  If it is rippling and murky, the shaman will only see themselves reflected on its surface.  If it is, however, clear and tranquil they will be able to look into another world.

But many mediums are asked to do away with presences that are not friendly, or are even harmful to the environment and the consciousness of the people who reside in them.  These exorcisms, at an advanced degree can eventually be done with a single thought by the shaman.  The simple act of asking an entity to leave is often enough, but if this has failed there are other ways.  The medium can use their consciousness as a tool to guide entities away.  All entities, even hostile ones should be dealt with using great care and consideration.  Evil doesn't destroy evil in this case.  Malicious intent doesn't dispel malicious entities.  Balance in your consciousness the concept of good, strength, love, and power.  Not power for the purpose of self progression, but another sort of strength we feel coming from within the heart.  It is the emotion we feel when we suddenly have an immutable desire to help others, or when we wish to protect those we love.  It is this inner power that the Shaman must use in the face of great adversity.

Shaman Consciousness #3

Hello,

Since we've discussed ways of communicating with the other side through the Ouija board safely, let's take a look at the more advanced forms of spiritual communication such as would be seen on a ghost hunt.  Though some people have attained a higher level of Shaman consciousness, or "psychic ability" as it's commonly called, it's important to understand that this potential exists within us all.  Ancient cultures commonly describe shamans as those who have broken down a mental barrier, rather than a genetic aberration or super power.  This is evidence of the fact that every single person on Earth has the potential to open up communication with the other side.

Shaman Consciousness #2

 After a brief discussion of Shamanistic culture, and the basics of Shamanistic principles, it's time to discuss the potential avenues for spiritual communication.  There are several different means of divination, and contacting of the other side.  A common misconception is that spiritual communication can only take place through traditional ritualistic means, but this is simply not the case.  A shaman essentially finds communication out of chaos. 

 Forms of divination throughout history have spanned from direct perceived conversation, in which the shaman "hears" the voices of the other side and speaks back to them verbally to the reading of tea leaves.  Does a ghost come down from the other side and physically move the tea leaves knowing you'll be able to interpret them to divine your future?  One interpretation says yes.  Another would say the spirit communicates with the mind rather than the tea leaves.  The communication occurs when we allow ourselves to see the signs rather than depend on the mathematical nature of rituals.

Shaman Consciousness #1

Hello,

Today I'd like to take a moment to talk about Shamanism. At its core, a shaman is the oldest known type of conscious magical practitioner. In order to become a shaman, in days before consciousness was more thoroughly explored, a tribesman would have to undergo a near death transformation and return with messages from the other side of the veil as well as an ability to speak with the dead.

As many ancient cultures revered their ancestors and even asked them for help and guidance, the Shaman would be used as a mediator between the spirits of the dead and the living. As time went on, cultures merged, and safer methods of developing a shaman consciousness were discovered. Let's take a moment to discover what some shamanistic beliefs are, and how you can use these tools to help you every day.

Cultures with a strong tradition of shamanism believe that spirits, both good and evil, are interacting with us every day. Some are working to improve our lives by imparting us with good luck, moments of inspiration, secret insight into situations, and occasional bursts of energy and focus that allow us to do good in the world. Likewise, evil spirits are working against us, making us sick, chronically weak, and giving us a generalized sense of unease in certain places and situations. The shaman detects the presence of spirits and beseeches the help of good ones, while banishing the evil.

Before advanced techniques of meditation, and before there was such a thing as brainwave entrainment therapy, the mental state of openness to the other side was very difficult to observe. Those attempting to acquire shaman consciousness should be warned that the painful process is beyond what most today are capable of enduring. And why endure such suffering when the mental state of the shaman is scientifically studied? If Shamanism is something that interests you, be sure to visit our Shamanism entrainment therapy page at http://www.store. unexplainable.net/products/ shaman.php.

Those hoping to communicate with the other side should practice focus and protection first. As you attempt to see your surroundings, remain calm and imagine a bright blue or white circle surrounding you. Focus your imagination in a way that says that nothing from the other side can enter the circle without your permission. If you find a magical incantation that reinforces your ability to focus your energy on the circle of protection, feel free to whisper it to yourself. Some people find this communication is better by themselves, while others like the presence of others who will take it seriously. If those in the room are in harmony, they may be able to observe the circle with their third eye. The third eye is the name of our ability to understand the position and general appearance of objects in the spiritual realm. In this realm, everything works as a symbol that is interpreted through the subconscious into a series of images the viewer can understand. Often shamans will see images from their own mystical traditions (angels, demons, Egyptian gods and goddesses, figures from mythology, etc.) and find this confusing.

This is because all energy is interpreted through the lens of our own beliefs. As you practice, you may be able to even shift your paradigm of belief (if you choose to) and pick up on useful or important symbols you would have missed with a different lens. Of course that would be up to you.

Next time let's take a look at more techniques of contacting the spirit world. You'd be surprised how possible it is to confidently communicate with the other side once you're in the right state of mind and know how to interpret symbols.

Jim McElwee