Shaman, Healer, Sage

1. The Luminous Energy Field: Our Energetic Blueprint

The Luminous Energy Field contains an archive of all of our personal and ancestral memories, of all early-life trauma, and even of painful wounds from former lifetimes.

Energy as life force. The Luminous Energy Field is an invisible matrix that surrounds and informs our physical body. It extends about a foot beyond the body and contains the imprint of our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. This field is the source of our vitality and plays a crucial role in our overall well-being.

Imprints and healing. The Luminous Energy Field stores imprints of our experiences, traumas, and ancestral memories. These imprints can influence our health, behaviors, and life patterns. By working with the Luminous Energy Field, shamanic healers can clear negative imprints and promote healing at the energetic level, which then manifests in the physical and emotional realms.

Connecting to the universal energy. Understanding and working with the Luminous Energy Field allows us to tap into the universal energy that connects all living things. This connection can lead to profound healing, personal growth, and spiritual awakening.

2. Chakras: Gateways to Physical and Spiritual Health

The chakras are the organs of the Luminous Energy Field.

Energy centers. Chakras are spinning disks of energy located along the spine, serving as gateways between the physical and spiritual realms. There are seven main chakras, each associated with specific physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being.

Balancing for well-being. When chakras are balanced and functioning optimally, they promote overall health and vitality. Conversely, blocked or imbalanced chakras can lead to physical and emotional issues. Shamanic practices focus on clearing and balancing these energy centers to promote healing and spiritual growth.

Chakra attributes:

• Root (1st): Survival, grounding, security
• Sacral (2nd): Creativity, sexuality, emotions
• Solar Plexus (3rd): Personal power, self-esteem
• Heart (4th): Love, compassion, connection
• Throat (5th): Communication, self-expression
• Third Eye (6th): Intuition, wisdom, insight
• Crown (7th): Spiritual connection, higher consciousness

3. Shamanic Healing: Illumination and Extraction Processes

The Illumination Process achieves healing in three ways. First, it burns up the sludge and deposits adhering to the walls of a chakra. This promotes longevity and strengthens the immune response. Second, it combusts the toxic energy around malignant physical and emotional imprints. Third, it scours clean the imprints in the Luminous Energy Field.

Illumination Process. This powerful shamanic healing technique works by clearing negative imprints from the Luminous Energy Field and balancing the chakras. It involves:

• Opening sacred space
• Identifying affected chakras
• Releasing dense energies
• Illuminating the chakra with pure light

Extraction Process. Some energies become crystallized and cannot be cleared through Illumination alone. The Extraction Process is used to remove these dense energies or intrusive entities from the Luminous Energy Field. Steps include:

• Scanning the energy field
• Identifying crystallized energies
• Extracting the energy using a crystal
• Performing an Illumination to change affinities

Healing at the source. Both processes aim to heal at the energetic level, addressing the root cause of physical, emotional, and spiritual issues. By clearing negative imprints and balancing energy, these techniques can lead to profound and lasting healing.

4. Sacred Space: Connecting with Nature's Healing Powers

Sacred space creates an environment where our defenses can be lowered, where we can explore our soft, tender underbelly.

Creating a healing environment. Sacred space is a protected energetic sphere where healing can take place. It provides a safe container for releasing emotional pain and experiencing profound transformation. Shamans create sacred space by calling upon the four directions and their associated archetypal animals:

• South: Serpent (knowledge, healing)
• West: Jaguar (fearlessness, transformation)
• North: Hummingbird (courage, perseverance)
• East: Eagle/Condor (vision, wisdom)

Connecting with nature's wisdom. By invoking these natural forces, we align ourselves with the organizing principles of the universe. This connection allows us to tap into the healing power of nature and receive guidance from the spirit world.

Personal practice. Creating sacred space is not limited to shamanic practitioners. Anyone can learn to open sacred space in their daily life, inviting healing and transformation into their personal environment.

5. The Shaman's Way of Seeing: Developing Second Awareness

The shaman's way of seeing is a talent that must be developed.

Beyond ordinary perception. The Second Awareness is the ability to perceive the energetic and spiritual realms beyond our ordinary senses. This skill allows shamans to see the Luminous Energy Field, read chakras, and identify imprints and intrusive energies.

Developing the skill. Techniques for cultivating Second Awareness include:

• Softening the gaze
• Engaging all senses
• Practicing synesthesia (blending of senses)
• Using the Second Attention exercise to recalibrate neural networks

Practical applications. Developing Second Awareness can enhance intuition, improve healing abilities, and deepen one's connection to the natural and spiritual worlds. It allows practitioners to perceive the underlying energetic causes of physical and emotional issues, leading to more effective healing interventions.

6. Death and Beyond: Conscious Transition to the Spirit World

Life ends with the last breath, just as it begins with the first.

Understanding the dying process. Shamanic traditions view death as a transition rather than an end. The process involves:

• Disengagement of the Luminous Energy Field from the physical body
• Journey through various stages of consciousness
• Potential for spiritual awakening and liberation

Preparing for a conscious death. Shamanic practices emphasize the importance of preparing for death throughout one's life. This includes:

• Clearing negative imprints from the Luminous Energy Field
• Developing spiritual awareness
• Practicing conscious dying techniques

Death rites and assistance. Shamanic death rites help the dying person navigate the transition to the spirit world. These practices involve:

• Creating a peaceful environment
• Performing energy clearing techniques
• Guiding the soul to the light of Spirit

7. Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Life

Shamans discovered practical methodologies to achieve this goal.

Bridging traditions. The shamanic practices described in this book offer a way to integrate ancient wisdom with modern life. These techniques provide practical tools for healing, personal growth, and spiritual development that can complement contemporary approaches to health and well-being.

Personal practice. Readers can incorporate shamanic wisdom into their daily lives through:

• Creating sacred space
• Working with chakras and energy
• Developing Second Awareness
• Practicing conscious living and dying

Holistic approach to health. By addressing the energetic and spiritual aspects of our being, shamanic practices offer a holistic approach to health that can enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This integration of ancient and modern wisdom can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Last updated: November 20, 2024