The reality is that this knowledge, these beliefs, have been dying, slowly fading from the general consciousness as fewer and fewer people practice, or even acknowledge that it exists. I have read, but have no first hand experience, that even in some native tribes the youth show no interest in learning these practices. As such, elders carry these treasured teachings to their graves and beyond into the spirit world.
There has been a resurgence of interest recently. There are people, my teachers for example, teaching these skills. Perhaps because of this renewed interest, there seems to be some shift of consciousness occurring in the world. Maybe, the inverse is true. It has been suggested that the world will end in 2012 ... the Maya calendar starts a new cycle on December 21, 2012. Perhaps, it will simply be the beginning of some new phase of humanity.
Last weekend, I achieved a milestone, a part of my conscious shift out of the mainstream goals and focus. I completed my initial 2-year training program in Shamanic Studies. During the course of this training, I was introduced to techniques of healing, divination, working with death and dying, and general spiritual practice. Regardless of any cosmic shifts that may be occurring, it has triggered a mental shift for me. I will be continuing on, with Wendy's encouragement and support, to the Graduate Program in Advanced Shamanism and Dreamscaping the New Earth. I am also planning on furthering my studies of herbalism, storytelling, and general native skills.
As I've said many times, knowledge gained but not applied is useless. It is even worse than useless, it is wasted. I do not wish to waste these precious, treasured teachings. I will continue to practice these things, to use this knowledge to help make the world a better place. I do not claim to have any super-human power or to be an all-powerful shamanic practitioner. I am simply a man who would like to help any way he can. I am but a cub in my awakening, if you need assistance, I would like to help in any small way that I can. Send me a message.
Thank you for following along on my MooseBoots trail. I am grateful for all of the gifts I have been given, especially the love and support of Wendy, the Girls (Big Little Sister, Little Fire Faery, and Precious), my family and friends. Of course, my gratitude also extends to each of the connections I have made on this path.
Congratulations, Deus Ex Machina, on completing your first two years! Wow, I am so happy for you...Yes, there is definitely a waking of the consciousness, and we are all a part of it. Thank you for reminding me that knowledge gained but not applied is a true waste.
ReplyDeleteLast night, I was explaining to my in-laws and some friends about my experimenting with planting by the moon. I am actually waiting another week and a half before sowing another crop of carrots...They asked me how I know about this topic. It has come across my path in two forms recently, and I somehow knew that it was an important teaching for me, and I am trying to learn more about it. Awareness may well be the first step in moving in a new direction, but regardless, we still have to take action, to move in that new direction.
A truly inspiring post, Deus Ex Machina, thank you for sharing your wonderful journey...PS Beautiful totem picture!
Julie, thank you again for traveling along. I truly see myself as a cub, perhaps the cub in the picture, being taught and guided.
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear about your moon planting. I am guessing a post will appear on your blog sometime in the future.
"The reality is that this knowledge, these beliefs, have been dying, slowly fading from the general consciousness as fewer and fewer people practice, or even acknowledge that it exists."
ReplyDeleteThis reality is disturbing to me, especially as we see huge drops in the number of young people who hunt and fish. Our connections to nature and the natural world see to be slowly dying as our culture and society "advances".
Rabid Outdoorsman, I agree. It is very tragic because this connection and appreciation to nature is vital if we are to stop destroying our world. The lack of appreciation allows so many to simply rape the land for profit.
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