Shamanic Callings: Finding Our Way (Shamanic Practice)

A unique combination of memoir and guidebook, Shamanic Callings addresses common questions that arise for people in modern societies who are drawn to assuming the role of shaman.Drawing on her own story of trauma, initiation, training and practicing, Lenore Norrgard sheds light on the plight of westerners called to the shamanic path.The author generously shares the wisdom she has gleaned from nearly 40 years of shamanic practice, relating what it took to become an effective shamanic healer.Here you will find compassionate guidance in understanding different kinds of shamanic callings; how to discern your own calling; and whether and how to respond to your call."Shamanic Callings: Finding Our Way is the perfect book for those looking for someone you can truly trust, if you are interested in stepping onto the path of the shamanic healer."– Sandra Ingerman, author of Soul Retrieval, Medicine for the Earth and The Book of Ceremony"Clearly written, marvelously interesting, and full of personal, humane understanding, Shamanic Callings offers a compassionate and practical, ethical approach to shamanism. It elucidates what shamanic healing and practices are, and what they can offer – as well as what they are not, and what they cannot do. Extremely accessible, and inspiring: It captures the magic, and leaves out any BS!"- Paula Horowitz, Shamanic Practitioner Read more