OUR WORK TOGETHER Around the 17th century we started to lose the knowledge and framework in Europe to understand shamanism; however my experience has been that when I talk with people about shamanism they often understand. This I believe is because we do indeed simply and deeply know these ways within us. I have trained in core-cross cultural shamanic healing work. The aim of shamanic healing is to help restore true power and harmony within your life so that you may fully live! Shamanism is always spirit-given work, and we work with the spiritual nature of “illness and problems”. In shamanism we understand that “illness and misfortune” result from a life that is out of harmony and balance. Shamanism is a method used to bring forward the gifts of healing and information from helping compassionate spirits, to support and bring health and harmony to our lives. Therefore, once you have made your decision for us to work together, before we meet, I will undertake a shamanic journey to ask the compassionate helping spirits for information about the work we are to undertake together. When we meet I will offer this work to you and, if you accept, I will carry out the healing work on your behalf in partnership with the helping spirits. My experience is that when you make a commitment to your own healing the spirits immediately step forward, as they truly wish us to live the full and rich lives we are here to experience; your request for your own healing will guide and drive our work together. If you would like to bring someone to the session from your family or community to witness and support your healing you are more than welcome, shamanism is a community activity as we all have our part to play in the web of life. In shamanic cultures the well-being of one is the issue of all concerned. I will use the drum, rattle or my voice to enter the Shamanic State of Consciousness and work with the spirits to bring forward the gift of healing and information for your life. You will remain fully clothed and there is no need for me to touch you. CORE CROSS CULTURAL HEALING Soul Retrieval When we experience a traumatic event or are overwhelmed by what is before us, what can happen as a survival mechanism is that part of our soul leaves us. This occurs so we do not have to feel the full impact of the trauma. I see this as an act of love and compassion from our soul; the pure life force and essence of who we are. These soul parts can and do return, however sometimes they leave and, for many reasons, they do not return. If part of our pure essence is missing it will lead to problems and difficulties in our lives. It can be hard to change and move forward, even when we are willing, if part of us is missing. In soul retrieval I will undertake a journey to retrieve the soul part and return this to you along with the gifts, strengths and talents of your soul part that truly belong with you and support your full life, and enable you to undertake the next steps forward. Extraction Medicine In cultures where shamanism is understood, it is common knowledge that our thoughts are energy. There is a real responsibility that comes with this knowledge as negative thoughts can cause harm to us, those we are with and the planet. If someone has lost power through soul or power loss then they may be susceptible to picking up negative thought forms and it may enter the body as an intrusion. We can pick up these intrusions from simply walking down a street – we pick up 'shrapnel' – in direct confrontation with someone, or we generate negative beliefs about ourselves. Extraction medicine is simply to remove this energy so that it can be made neutral and returned to its rightful place; often a power animal retrieval is undertaken at the same time to restore power and fill the void left by the intrusion. Power Animal Retrieval Shamanic cultures understand that we all are born with one or more power animals. Their role is to protect and guide us in our lives. It is understood that if we did not have a power animal with us we would not get through childhood. Sometimes a power animal will leave us or is given up by us. This can lead to chronic misfortune, fatigue and general ill health. In power animal retrieval I will undertake a journey to bring your power animal to you to restore your own inner harmony and power. SHAMANIC COUNSELLING Shamanism has been called the path of direct revelation. This is because through the Shamanic Journey we have the opportunity to have direct contact with our own helping spirits, and therefore to build our own partnerships with the spirits. Shamanic counselling is a process consisting of six sessions where I will pass on to you the method of the shamanic journey so that you may get direct experience of exploring the shamans' map and start to develop your own relationships with your helping compassionate spirits; the true counsellors, this will enable you to become your own 'Shaman', have confidence with the method, and therefore have direct access to your helping spirits as you choose. SHAMANIC DIVINATION This is a system where, through the use of empowered objects, answers are given to questions that you may have for your life. The answers will emerge in the way that you relate to the empowered objects within the divination system. This is a simple yet effective and powerful tool to help guide and support our lives. Cost If you have read the above and feel that Shamanism and the way I work may be able to help you in your life, please feel free to contact me to discuss further, or arrange a time to meet. Each session lasts approximately one-and-a-half to two hours, and I request £50 per session for the work we are to carry out together. The payment is simply for my time and also is an offer of your own commitment to your healing. Contact details For further information, please contact Brian Anderson Tel: 01225 445971 Mob: 07976264432 Email: shamanicshoestrings@live.co.uk