Shamanism

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Book Review: Shamanism -Your Personal Journey to Healing and Self Discovery by Mark Nelson, Quality paperback, all text 264 pages. Published by Llewellyn Books US $18.99 : Can $26.99 U.K. £14.99

Wholeness, balance and harmony are suggested by the author as keywords for shamanic practice. 

Mark Nelson presents workshops, teaches and provides other services and programs on shamanism. 

The book provides information on the history of shamanism, the customs and practices with additional information on divination, rituals, journeying, dream work, distance healing, the natural world, ancestral healing, types of spirits, seasonal ceremony, sacred space, the elements and directions, crystals, death, spirits of place,  shapeshifting, soul retrieval, altered states, and working with power and shamanic tools. 

 

This blessing is offered for the reader, as the shamanic practitioner asks spirit to give spiritual power to another person: May spirit protect and empower you. May you be gifted with knowledge and wisdom. May your pain and illness be smoothed and healed. May your service give benefit to others. May you fulfil your destiny and life purpose. And when this current life is complete, may you return to your home in the stars. 

I like this book. It presents an excellent overview without defining shamanism from a particular cultural perspective. It was good to read a book on shamanism without drugs. I have a particular dislike for illegal drugs and this point made this book one that I recommend. Visit Mark Nelson's blog: https://www.marknelson.io/blog

Reviewer: Wendy Stokes. https://wendystokes.co.uk