Spirit Allies
Spirit Allies by Jan Engels-Smith
Who and what are the spirits? We live our lives often aware of “presences” that do not have normal concrete form and cannot be defined with
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Who Are You?
Who Are You? By Jan Engels-Smith
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
William Shakespeare
Attempting to be the best that you can be is the most
Constructing Your Shamanic Dream Team
Constructing Your Shamanic Dream Team By Jan Engels-Smith
On Constructing Your Shamanic Dream Team
It has long been know that shamans work with spiritual allies. The belief is that these allies are
Divination
Divination by Jan Engels-Smith
A shaman conceptualizes and relates to life from a perspective that is different from ordinary reality. The shaman sees life in all things—even those things we consider
Spirituality and Science: The Common Mystery
“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious—the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.”
Albert Einstein
My spirituality incorporates a belief in supernatural
The Mystery and Magic of Power Animals
Power Animals
The shamanic journey is filled with mystery and despite its ancient history, is little understood in Western culture. The journey is one of the most effective ways to make
Creating a Difference
Creating a Difference by Jan Engels-Smith
Artwork by Barry Mack ~ www.barrymack.com
On Creating a Difference
In an infinite universe that has existed for eons, we may feel small and insignificant; but when
The Shaman’s Use of the Effigy
The Shaman’s Use of the Effigy by Jan Engels-Smith
Effigies have been a part of many cultures even down to contemporary times. To “burn someone in effigy” refers to creating a
Creation Laws and Creation Story
Creation Laws and Creation Story by Jan Engels-Smith
During a meditation I was told that every person that is born holds full capacity to change the world singlehandedly.
In following meditations I
What Is Prayer And Why Do We Pray?
What is Prayer By Jan Engels-Smith
Prayer is focused energy with strong intent. Developing a healthy prayer life is part of the dedication that is required for the journey on the