Shamanism

An excellent addition to the Hay House basics series. The book not only introduces the major aspects of shamanism, but also reflects a growing interest in such fields as a response to the soulless materialism of modern Western societies that has cut us off from our roots in both spirit and nature. The book shows how to develop and alter our perception so that we can enter different worlds on various journeys. It explains four levels of human perception – not only the physical, but also the emotional/mental, the soul and the spirit. The exercises reconnect the reader to life forces and potentially convey the insight that we are much more than just physical bodies. I did, however, wonder about the advisability of undertaking some of these journeys on one's own, and the author does put in a word of caution. At a time when many people want to experience deeper realities for themselves, this book is a significant contribution.