Art of the Shaman

The first of The Three Clear Paths, “Attunement to Being” aligns our lives with Spirit, the original fountainhead of all our energy, consciousness, and love. Through shamanic tools, we learn how to tap into this wellspring to enhance well-being in our daily lives.

“Keys” are insights that greatly improve the effectiveness of our practices. For instance, for “Attunement to Being,” by laying aside ego and reason, we allow intuition, feelings, and heart to come into play, which in turn allows the wisdom and insights of the Universe to flow into us. Other important keys are discussed.

This lesson offers a practice to attune to our source in Being by asking, who’s on the throne, ego or heart? This simple question can completely change one’s life. Step-by-step instructions reveal the significance and the process.

A lesson with step-by-step instructions to attune to Being through spending time in nature. Through her profound harmony and energy, we become rebalanced and rejuvenated just to be in her presence. Mother Nature is Being expressed in form; when we commune with nature, we become attuned to Being.

The focus in this lesson is the second of The Three Clear Paths, “Detachment from Outcomes.” We’ll discuss why it is so crucial, the challenges in practicing it, and the tremendous payoff when you do. Ultimately, it allows us to wake up from the “dream of the planet” and gain personal freedom.

In this lesson, we’ll discuss keys and insights to successfully practice detachment––the self-discipline required, how being detached is not being indifferent, and how a shift in attitude can change everything. Surrender and gratitude are other great keys to help towards detachment.

This lesson provides a step-by-step practice for becoming detached: Master your own attention. Withdraw it from the world of appearances; focus on the task at hand. This lesson shows how “thoughts take form,” how things grow where attention flows.

This lesson provides a step-by-step practice on how to gain equanimity and accept what is even during adversity. Crucial insights such as the distinction between inner and outer surrender, the role of detachment for impeccable performance, and when and how to take action are discussed.

This true-life anecdote tells of a filmmaker tormented by anxiety and asthma. He finally traced his ailments to an inner demon caused by his attachment to a film project. Through shamanic tools, he eventually transforms it into an ally. It’s a story about divine alchemy in action.

This true-life anecdote tells of a filmmaker tormented by anxiety and asthma. He finally traced his ailments to an inner demon caused by his attachment to a film project. Through shamanic tools, he eventually transforms it into an ally. It’s a story about divine alchemy in action.

The first key: look within; ultimately, that’s where all suffering lies. Another key; be ready: it takes courage to face up to one’s shame, depression, and fears. And a third key, upon facing them, what then? This lesson gives an overview of the healing process.

In this lesson, we offer a step-by-step practice for healing the worst of our inner demons, the Judge and the Victim. Using a journaling technique, we reduce judgment, self-importance, and victimhood while releasing psychological poison from our psyche.

Here, a step-by-step practice for when we feel off-center for whatever reason. Despite detachment and trying to accept what is, we may find that misfortune has worked its way inside us and we feel terrible. Good news: We have here a great second line of defense, feel the feelings, drop the stories.

A review of The Three Clear Paths, how they complement each other and why they’re best practiced simultaneously. Finally, congratulations for the courage to look within and for cultivating your own sense of adventure throughout this course.