Shamanic Drumming: Shamanic Drumming: Calling the Spirits

I have recently visited another blog and found his post that I wanted to share with all my readers.  This fellow shamanic practitioner, Michael Drake,  has written a book I will purchase soon and thought I would recommend it to you all.  I have read his posts; he is very knowledgeable, and I am excited to read his book.  In his book, he goes into detail on what it means to be selected for the title of Shaman, and how this is done in our modern world.

If you purchase and read his book, feel free to leave a comment about what you think about it.  Blessings to you all!

Shamanic Drumming: Calling the Spirits: Shamanism has achieved a dramatic modern resurgence. Recent studies by some of the world's foremost scholars on shamanism reveal that t...

Guided Healing Meditation with Kelly Howell

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• This video consists of a guided meditation for optimum healing.  It is of prime recording, and Kelly Howell, the woman who is guiding us, has an amazing voice.  It is my opinion that her voice is made for this.
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• I have experienced amazing results from this meditation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. :=)

This is what is said about this video:

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• Accelerate and support healing
• Generate nourishing states of well-being
• Enhance immune function 

You hold within you the power to create vibrant states of health and well-being that you intend for your life. In this program you will learn to meditate and relax on ever deepening levels, where the attention you focus on healing and renewal will directly impact your body and your life. These are blissful states of reverie that are proven to enhance immune function and activate the body’s natural healing abilities. In this quantum state of renewal, your body triggers its own powerful bio-chemicals to heal illness and cure disease.

Fact 1: Your body can manufacture and administer the precise balance of neurochemicals that can reverse illness and cure disease. Your body posseses the inate capacity to heal itself.

Fact 2: Science has proven, beyond doubt, that the contents of our thoughts and emotions directly and immediately influence our biochemistry.

Fact 3: You can consciously influence and direct the body's output of health chemical information through meditation and visualization techniques.

This powerful meditation is highly recommended by doctors and offered to patients at America’s most prestigious cancer treatment hospitals.

12 laws of karma, and wisdom from Little Hawk

I really love this video and found it to be a perfect message for this year and the changes that we are experiencing.


I have taken from the person that posted this video the following...


This video is made so you can start and reflect more of yourself. 12 laws of karma, and wisdom from Little Hawk is some of the things in this video. 
When it comes to 2012, many will believe this year, will be like every other year, some people live with so much fear,doubt, disbelief by allowing themselves to focus on the one side of the same coin. The negative. People are feeding this Elite with their negative manifestations. Going on with war, martial law, politics, economy and what not, the list is long...
Why are you doing it?
Why are people spewing out their hatred towards others? 
Do you think that is contributing to make peace on earth?
It starts with you, you need to change, what you say to other people, and to yourself, most importantly, what your thoughts are..
You are more powerful than you can think, in a good way. 
Okey, you know the governments, corporations etc are a bunch of crooks, you know that you are living a lie. The only way to defeat this madness, is actually to find peace within yourself first, love yourself first. Then you can make peace with others, but we all need to raise our awareness and consciousness on the same things, otherwise everything will be in unbalance. Restore this balance.
Aren't you tired going on the internet, searching for all the crap that you already know is there, maybe having sleepness nights worring about all sorts of things. Ask yourself, is it worth it? Is this how you wanna feel, or are you gonna start to be a warrior, within, telling yourself.. "No, I'm done living in fear, done living with all this hate, jealousy, anger, bitterness, resendment..you name it, towards myself, towards others, towards the political talking heads, greedy ego money hungry Elite. "


Yes, we have been controlled on many levels, some still are, only way to defeat them, and the negative emotions within yourself, is by using love. Many THINK I'm this or that, go right ahead. I know who I am, you dont need to understand, its okey. People tend to focus, look for the negative in my videos, in a way you see it, not meaning everyone sees it the same way. Forgetting the rest of the message. Does that make the world any better, that you are allowing yourself to look for the negative things? Its no ones fault, you have been programmed to look for these things, and not the other way around. Start to look for positive things online, and in life. When you do, you will start to feel much better about yourself. The Elite are scared shitless for LOVE, that's why they are trying to create this and that, to distract you, they are desperate for control, and they have already lost it. Relax, nothing bad will happen, ALOT of things are going on behind the sceres, in a very very good way. Yes, there will be a few bumps in the road, but only minor. I could have went and on and on about this.


Anyway, LOVE YOU no matter what. You can be a hater, troll, disinfo guy, agent, criminal, doesnt matter.. !! GET BETTER with yourself, whether its your love for JESUS, MUHAMMED, creation, animals, nature.. doesnt matter, first we need to unite, stop the fighting, stop the hating, stop the picking on each other, stop the competition. And work together as a whole, in LOVE... !!! 


MUCH LOVE

A Poem By, Mary Grigg, The Rose

Near a shady wall a Rose once grew,

Budded and blossomed in God's full light.

Watered and fed by morning dew, 

Shedding its sweetness day and night.

As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,

Slowly rising to loftier height,

It came to a crevice in the wall

Through which there shown a beam of light.

Onward it crept and added strength,

With never a thought of fear or pride.

It followed the light through the crevice's length

And unfolded itself on the other side.

The light, the dew, the broadening view

Where found the same as they were before, 

And it lost itself in beauties new-

Breathing its fragrance more and more.

Shall claim of death cause us to grieve

And make our courage faint and fail?

Nay! Let us faith and hope receive.

The Rose still grows beyond the wall.

Scattering fragrance far and wide.

Just as it did in days of yore.

Just as it did on the other side.

Just as it will forever more.

Mary Grigg

Bristol, England 1949-1983

Karen von Merveldt-Guevara, German MD/Energy Spiritual Healer

Karen von Merveldt-Guevara is a medical doctor from Germany, but she has chosen to be a "Traditional" healer.  To me she is a miracle worker. 

Karen von Merveldt-Guevara, physician (German MD) and healer, poet and painter, lives with her three children in Sedona, Arizona.

Born and raised in the south of Germany, a conservative upbringing and a classic school education exposed her early to Greek and Roman philosophy, history and culture of the Old World. Her vast interest in various aspects of life put her in touch with a wide range of scientific subjects such as quantum physics, psychology and neurology, and other fields of studies like tribal cultures, their philosophies and their “medicine".

During her medical studies she became aware of how important it was for her to keep her spirit nourished by using her creative talents in painting, poetry and pottery as well as playing flutes and drums.

Travels to foreign countries, private studies of the different world religions and philosophies and most of all the challenge of raising her children in Today’s world, helping them to be, who they are, formed her perception of life.

After several life-changing spiritual experiences, she eventually followed the call to work as a Traditional Healer, which means intuitively and “hands on". Having been initiated to the ancient ways of healing, the knowledge of how the five bodies of the human being interact, how the bodies can be cleared and the “imprints" of life experience released, how the Healer needs to clear him/herself and stay centered, without Ego, she is ready to share her knowledge and experience with all those, who are interested in Healing, healing him/herself and helping others heal. 

Prayer For The Earth

Long ago 
the ancients say
this land was free 
and we shared it all
with the mountains and the sea
the birds and the trees we lived in peace
long ago
before those others came
and built fences
by cutting the trees 
dug miners
 by cutting the earth 
removed her blood
the oil that lies within
formed long ago 
like us
who lived in peace


the birds sang less
without the trees
the land became dry
without the birds
to plant the flowers
and we too became quiet
watching our mountains die
listening for the birds
that no longer flew--
but still we lived in peace


what sustained us
through all those years?
the nights of silence
and the songs of the frogs


for we know 
as the ancients said
this land will again be free
and we will again share it all
with the mountains and the sea
the birds and the trees
for we still live in peace
and we wish you the same
for we are all one


HARRIET KOFALK, indigenous Costa Rican

Calendars for 2012

2012 A Day Of Prophecy, or Just Another Day?

If you have been living anywhere except under a rock during the past decade you have probably been exposed to a variety of predictions concerning December 21st, 2012. Although the calendars for 2012 from different historical cultures differ somewhat on the exact day, much of the myth surrounding 2012 centers the twenty first day of the month of December. What will really happen on the last Friday before Christmas is still open to speculation but many think something extraordinary will occur.

Mayan Predictions in Calendars For 2012

The Mayan culture believes that 12-21-2012 will be the most important day ever for humans. They see that day as the end of one long cycle and the beginning of another cycle for humanity. Many attention seekers over the past decade have promoted that the Mayans forecasted the end of the world in December 2012 but those claims are pure speculation. Mayans of today tend to believe that the change that occurs during that period will be a positive one for all humankind.

Nostradamus Holds Forth On 2012

Let us face facts. Nostradamus was never an easy read for the average person. Through natural language drift, the poems of Nostradamus have become harder to understand and more obscure each passing year. There are some hints in his writings that a large comet will either hit or come very close to the Earth during 2012, but as of yet, none of our telescopes or radar have picked up such an object. The larger the object, the higher the probability someone would have spotted it before now. Nostradamus makes for interesting reading but the Mayan prophecies are much more palatable to the majority than pondering the destruction of humanity.

Fringe Speculators Believe An Advanced Race From The Planet Nibiru Will Arrive In 2012

Small groups of people have invested a great deal of time and belief in the works of Zecharia Sitchin and his interpretations of Sumerian writings. Sitchin and others believe that a race called the Annunaki will arrive along with their planet Nibiru sometime in 2012 and enslave humanity to mine gold for them. Virtually all noted archeologists have denounced the work of Sitchin and consider him an amateur at best and a fraud at worst.
No matter what you believe, you should mark Friday the 21st of December in your calendars for 2012 just as a reminder that so many people believe that something amazing is going to happen on that day.

Aztec Calendar and 2012

December 21, 2012. Most of the time that date is sending shivers down peoples spines. Now what is with all these things concerning 2012 you may ask yourself. Well, it is the day the Mayan calendar is coming to an end. Who were the Aztecs and Mayans? They were an ancient race of indigenous people who lived in the southeastern parts of Mexico as well as parts of Central America. These ominous predictions into the calendar, comes from the Aztecs great experience in astronomy and their outstanding precision in documenting and archiving findings. 

The Aztecs used what is called the Aztec Sunstone, or Calendar Stone, since it is said to five gods who represent the five ages of the world, or Suns.  The current, or Fifth, Sun is called the Sun of Movement, which means movement or earthquake.  The other four Suns ended by different disasters associated with the day signs Jaguar, Wind, Rain (or Rain of Fire), and Water.  Professors and other researchers have shown that the end of the Fifth Sun will happen in 2012.  What lies beyond is not said.

People tend to consider that December 2012 will be when the day the world ends. The Mayans have predicted that December 2012 is the end of the world as we know it, and this is why the calendar comes to a halt, although the theory has been postulated that this is simply the calendar recycling or starting over. Nostradamus, a famous astrologer, physician and 'prophet', has written quatrains or poems that are taken as predictions by some. This is a quote from the 2012 quatrain “In the sky will be seen a great fire dragging a trail of sparks”. In this you can see that there is a suggestion of a comet passing Earth. Not only that, but many 2012 believers propose that this comet is of a very large size, which if the comet were to pass close to Earth would trigger enormous waves and great earthquakes.

If 2012 predictions were to happen you may be wondering what will happen in 2013? Considering if a comet or any other form of disasters were to occur to the human race and not completely bring them to extinction. Some might believe in the possibility of a "Road Warrior" type of life afterward, a fight for survival against all odds. In the mean time though do not live in fear of the Mayan Calendar or December 21st, 2012. For all we know it could be just another doomsday tale such as Y2K or other predictions gone wrong.

Age of Aquarius

The Age of Aquarius started before December 21, 2012, the date which the ancient Mayan calendar mysteriously ends on. People all over the world have speculated about what will happen on this date. Some think a meteor will hit the Earth, some believe that a sudden pole shift could occur and still others believe that the volcano underneath Yellowstone Park could erupt. Other predictions suggest a galactic alignment that wreaks havoc upon the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates.

While the Mayan calendar does end on this date, it is not clear whether the Mayans expected this to be part of a new cycle or if they really believed the end of the world would occur. The relative lack of written records from the culture means that scientists and other archeologists are forced to make educated guesses about what the end of the calendar might mean.

The skeptic believes that a new cycle will start and some great catastrophe will miss us. This viewpoint was stated most prominently by magician Penn Gillette in his show time series. While there may be many deaths on December 21, 2012, the amount will probably not be greater than the number of deaths that happen every year on this day, or will it?

Events such as solar flares, eruptions, and meteor strikes are unpredictable. Should the Yellowstone volcano erupt on this day it will certainly wipe out most of the Western United States. A meteor large enough could trigger a mass extinction event. A solar flare large enough to knock out the world's entire power grid is possible also. Those waiting for the changes suggested by the Astrological Age of Aquarius may have to wait a little longer. As soon as all of the smoke clears from the Age of Pisces, before us will be a new age, the Age of Aquarius, an age in which mankind will experience a great spiritual awakening.

2012 And The Mayans

The Mayans say the on the Solstice of December 21, 2012 at precisely 11:11 AM Universal Time marks the completion of the 5,125 year Great Cycle of the Ancient Maya Long Count Calendar.  But, instead of fearing this knowledge, because of the entire unknown that follows the ending of one cycle and the beginning of a new cycle, we can understand that the 2012 prophecy it signaling to us to awaken and realize that these times on Earth is precious.

 

We are in a cross-roads moment that calls out for us to participate to the fullest of our abilities.  We are being summoned to bring our inspiration, love, and empowerment to the fore, as we all take our place to insure the transformation of our culture to be one of harmony.  We all have a place to stand in, your job is to find out what your position is going to be and what action you need to take to contribute to the betterment of our planet and ourselves.

Together we stand in front of this great initiation process, but are you ready to do your part in this transition?  New comprehension and new solutions are emerging every day, from new sciences, to new economic models, new energy technologies, new healing modalities, new educational models, and more.  The list is endless in our advancements and accomplishments.  All of this we can contribute to these times of crisis.  We finally have to unify as a human race and awaken to our personal and collective responsibilities.  With this knowledge and understanding we can make this evolution process as pain free as possible.

A very important theme of the prophecy: Becoming Conscious of All that has been Unconscious.  It is time for us to know, see, and be aware of how we can directly participate in this great transformational process.  We will be able to do this through our shared world and individual energies.  We transmit these energies through our feelings and intentions, right down to the details of our lifestyle choices. Whatever we think, say, and do corresponds to our feelings and intentions.  If our feeling and intentions our pure of heart then we can project these out into the world and do our part in this great transition.  So, there is not a need for fear, but a need for pure thoughts, feelings, and intentions.

Winter Solstice Full Moon Eclipse

I thought I'd send a quick email to let you know about the Full Moon eclipse happening on Saturday 12/10/11 - It's 14:36 Universal Time - which makes it 7:36 AM Mountain time.

So in reality - its tonight's moon that will eclipse in the morning! I thought it was confusing - so I hope you find this information helpful :)

The full eclipse is set to happen at 7:36 AM - but from what I understand it will take over an hour to become fully eclipsed starting at 5:45 AM. 

There are conflicting times - Starting from 5:45 AM to 7AM and ending 7:36 AM to 8AM.

Here are three references about the eclipse:

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Space Weather News for Dec. 9, 2011

http://spaceweather.com

LUNAR ECLIPSE: Sky watchers on the Pacific side of Earth should be alert for a total lunar eclipse on Saturday, Dec. 10th. The disk of the full Moon will turn a beautiful shade of copper-red as it passes through Earth's shadow between 4:45 am and 8:18 am Pacific Standard Time (12:45 to 16:18 UT). For observers in western parts of the USA and Canada, the event will be magnified by the Moon illusion as the morning Moon sets behind trees, buildings, and other foreground objects along the western horizon. Please checkhttp://spaceweather.com for more information and full coverage of the eclipse as it happens.

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Direct:
December 10, 2011 9:36 AM EST

Window:
December 9 – 11

Elements:

 

Moon in Gemini, Air

Sun in Sagittarius, Fire

Sagittarius Sun with the Full Moon in Gemini creates a playful creative combination dedicated to expansion and freedom. This combination may also bring the winds of change in areas of your life needing expansion or simply a shift in perspective.

Gemini, an Air sign, functions in the mental realm of ideas, communication, and creativity. It needs fresh ideas and change in order to gain inspiration to fuel fiery Sagittarius’ growth and expansion.

Full moons add intensity to any energy they are amplifying, and adding an eclipse takes everything up another notch. Be sure to take a deep breath, center yourself and focus your energy clearly in the present moment. Allow Gemini to bring fresh creative ideas and perspective to your life for any changes that may be occurring. Also, use this Air sign to make plans for any area in your personal and professional life you want expansion.

Seek out new inspiration for the growth of your projects or business. Have more fun. Lighten up. Play. Think about where you need to apply creativity to any area of your life and brainstorm on possible ways to express it. Network. Socialize. Celebrate.

Personal Action Suggestions:

~ Express your creativity by writing, drawing, dancing, singing, sewing, collaging, cooking or engaging in other artistic pursuits.

~ Breathe into any changes in your life.
~ Notice any life areas where you need a new perspective.
~ Take a renewing play date and find a way to have some fun.
~ Communicate with nature by listening to the messages blowing on the wind.
~ Laugh. Watch comedies to uplift your spirits.

Business/Professional Action Suggestions:

 
~ Connect to creative ideas for expanding your business.
~ Get new marketing ideas.
~ Network.
~ Write new business or promotional materials and create a new resume if you need one.
~ Call or email to connect with your customers.
~ Notice what areas of your business or professional life are changing and open to the new ideas, insights, directions, and creative solutions that can come with change.

#3

What’s your dream? See it coming true at Saturday’s total lunar eclipse in Gemini/Sagittarius. With Uranus turning direct the night before, inspiration and breakthroughs will be palpable. The eclipse will be most visible in Alaska, Hawaii, northwestern Canada, Australia, New Zealand and central and eastern Asia. The east coast of the U.S. may see only the initial stages before moonset.

Over the central regions, the moon will set as it becomes immersed in the Earth’s reddish shadow. The Rocky Mountain and prairie states will see the moon set in total eclipse, while here in the west the moon will start to emerge from the shadow as it sets, reaching totality from 6:06 a.m. to 6:57 a.m. (PST).

Adding to the magic, both the sun and moon will be seen simultaneously in most places in the U.S. and Canada. Don’t miss this gorgeous sight!

Bear Totem

I myself have Bear as one of my totems and have incorporated a deep understanding of this marvelous animal into my life. If you have just recently found out that Bear is one of your spirit animals, or just want to learn more about this wonderful creature, this is the lens for you... http://www.squidoo.com/bear-totems

The Bear is a powerful spirit in both image and myth. There are stories of people turning into bears and bears into humans. They have always had a special relation to each other. Bears have also been depicted as gods and constellations. The Great Bear, or Ursus Major is the most easily recognized constellation in thenorthern hemisphere. The lunar symbology ties Bear to the subconscious and even the unconscious mind, therefore it is deep medicine for those who embrace this animal totem. In some tribes the spirit of Bear never dies. Therefore, has been associated with supernatural powers and a natural power to heal. Most Shamans address Bear as Grandfather. The Navajo regard Bear with as much respect as their fellow human neighbors, which meant that they never killed one unless absolutely necessary. In the Native Americanzodiac, whoever was born between August 22 - September 22 are in the Medicine Wheel sign of Bear. To have Bear as your spirit animal is associated with being guided to assume a role of leadership, and to be encouraged to exercise your abilities as a healer. If you follow your Bear totem you will be led to a greater balance in body, mind, and spirit.

Cherokee Prayer Blessing

May the Warm Winds of Heaven 

Blow softly upon your house. May the Great Spirit Bless all who enter there. May your Mocassins ... Make happy tracks in many snows, and may the Rainbow Always touch your shoulder. 

Hypnosis and EFT low selfesteem and low self-confidence

Well done You Tube for removing the 10 minutes ban. You can now listen to the hypnosis and EFT session for low self esteem and low self confidence. This meditation deals with programs and memories causing low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy. It will help you realise that everyone here on earth is equally worthy of love and respect. Simply listen to the audio and answer the questions the best you can.

We will guide you through a powerful combined session of EFT and Ho'oponopono to help you erase the false memories and programs from your consciousness.This audio includes binaural technology. Please check with your health professional before listening.
For best results use headphones.


This is a very powerful hypnosis track that can truly help those suffering from low self esteem, and guide you to self acceptance.

Shaman Fire Dance, by Astara May

Fire dancing is one of my favorite activities. I love to rise up and dance with one of my power animals, and each one dances differently. It is a fantastic feeling to connect with my spirit animal and let it move me.

The music is by one of my favorite artists, Brent Lewis. It is titled Jungle Sugar on his Pulse...When The Rhythm Begins CD

This is one of my articles that tells what a Shaman really is all about...
http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-a-shaman- 

The Shamans Way of Healing

The Shamans Way of Healing

A spiritual way of healing that can change your perspective of life forever!

Start Your Day Off Right!

The first step towards emptying your mind is to practice sitting still, being unfocused, and experiencing pure essence.  Depending on how much inner chatter you have built up through your life, cleaning out all of the mental and emotional clutter from your mental closets may take weeks, months, or years.  However, this new empty space is absolutely blissful when you arrive.  It is very refreshing to the soul and contains a pure potentiality that is truly energizing.  When you tap into this pure emptiness, a creative spark is re-ignited and there is a revitalized sense of excitement and genuine motivation throughout your day.  


~ Eckhart Tolle

Shaman Dance

I put together a video with one of my favorite songs to drum and dance to.  Let me know what you think...should I make some more?

Do Shamans Pray?, by Astara May

Many religious people believe that matter and life were formed through the sounds and words of a creative being, for it says in the bible, Genesis, “Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light…,  Then God said, “Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters…,  Then God said…”, so on and so forth.  Religious people are not the only ones that use the power of prayer.  There is evidence of shamans from thirty thousand years ago that led scientists to believe that not only were these shamans using the power of prayer, but also chanting, singing, and other sounds like drumming and rattling.  Shamans have always understood that it is the actual “sound” that holds the power to heal oneself, others, animals, plants, and Earth.

Shamans from all across the world and time use the powers of prayer, chants, and songs to heal the sick and dying.  Even now days, our modern society is rediscovering these wonderful powers of sound.  All of the healing songs and chants that the shaman uses originate as a prayer.  Through drumming, chanting and singing the shaman can move more freely between the worlds, and in being able to do so can perform miraculous healings.  In one of my favorite Shamanic books, written by Sandra Ingerman and Hank Wesselman, called Awakening to the Spirit World, they say, “Shamans frequently sing and dance for many hours before they do any journeying or healing work.  Singing is an extremely powerful tool, and Sandra Ingerman teaches that when you truly sing with passion, energy moves from your head into your heart.”

Decide Who You Are

Decide Who You Are - Who you want to be - and then do everything in your power to be that. If a way is made known to you to create, display, express, and experience your Divine Self in ever more glory right here, right now, follow that way.

Neale Donald Walsh

This reminds me of my chosen path of the Shaman.  I have always had an affinity for sharing my love with animals, trees, plants, and humans to.  I have always had a caring and giving soul.  I believe in keeping my cup over flowing with love so that it can spill onto whoever or whatever I come into contact with.  When I say Love, Peace, and Happiness to ALL...I mean it with all my heart!