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 | Jun 14, 2021 | Self Inquiry, Seventh Eye, Shamanism, Spiritual Awakening, Uncategorized
Hi Mary– Curious because I never really hear you talk about it much. What is your opinion on utilizing psychedelics or taking other forms of mind-altering substances to awaken?…. Have they been a part of your path? Should I use them if I am interested in becoming more...
by maryshutan | Mar 13, 2020 | Animism, Cosmic Energies, Enlightenment, Raising Your Consciousness, Shamanism, Spiritual Initiation
Pan is the embodiment of nature. The wild man– equal parts associated with dancing, music making, and trickster energies. In many mythologies he is listed as the son of Mercury/Hermes, the ultimate trickster deity, the messenger of the gods, the opener of many of the...
by maryshutan | Jan 9, 2020 | Animism, Cosmic Energies, Energetic Cleansing, Enlightenment, Healing Trauma, Navigating the Spiritual Realms, Raising Your Consciousness, Reiki, Self Inquiry, Shamanism, Spiritual Awakening
Every time there is some sort of larger happening in the world I see a call to “send energy”: to send prayers, intentions, or even do some type of energetic or spiritual work to be of assistance. In this I see the best of intentions: a desire to be of service,...
