by maryshutan | Jan 3, 2023 | Animism, Shamanism, Uncategorized
One of the first spirits that I suggest that people connect to when interested in shamanic and spiritual work is their ancestors. There are a few reasons for this. The first is that ancestors are pretty close to us energetically and so are easier to contact. They...
by maryshutan | Nov 25, 2022 | Animism, Shamanic Calling, Shamanism
Darla* comes to me with a repetitive dream. Several times now she has found herself in a cloud-filled place. When the clouds clear, she can see the stars. Gradually those stars completely absorb her, and she finds herself in a state of emptiness. She wakes up...
by maryshutan | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many started the spiritual journey quite early in life. In childhood an essential trust was broken between child and parent– the child learned that they could not be loved and cared for in a way that could carry them through life. They then sought something larger...
by maryshutan | Sep 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
We carry the Universe within ourselves. We are multi-layered beings, composed of stars and constellations as well as the stories and experiences of our ancestors and family. While this concept may seem abstract, it is not merely poetic intellectualism but an important...
by maryshutan | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
And Considering Online Spaces Earlier this week I was speaking to a fellow author about how the nature of online reviews has changed over the past few years. While there has always been genuine criticism, as well as a mix of opinions, the level of hatred and personal...
