Evolver Spores: Shamanic Panic

Evolver Spores: Shamanic Panic

Wednesday, October 19

In tribal societies, shamans are healers and visionary
leaders who go through dangerous initiations to gain knowledge from the spirit
world. Modern culture repressed and dismissed shamanism as archaic and
irrational. Today, our society seems increasingly irrational, unable to change
its course in the face of looming environmental and economic catastrophe.
Meanwhile, shamanic practices such as soul retrieval, journeys with sacred
plants, and ecstatic dance are gaining popularity. This month, 40+ Evolver Spores will explore what meaning and
value these techniques have for us today.
Can a reintegration of these practices provide a new framework to
address the immense problems facing us?

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Image "Shaman" by El Freddy on flickr courtesy of creative commons.