Isabel Wells is the Director of Moon Rising Shamanic Institute and an active Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, Reiki Teacher, Spiritual Coach, and crafter of the Soul Speak channeling method. Her purpose is to bridge the gap between science and spirituality while guiding individuals to experience life through the Soul's eyes. Her passion for quantum physics, traditional shamanism, energy healing, psychology, and holistic health combine to create a unique perspective of the human journey.
In this episode, Nicky Yazbeck and Isabel Wells delve into the fascinating ...
Isabel Wells is the Director of Moon Rising Shamanic Institute and an active Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, Reiki Teacher, Spiritual Coach, and crafter of the Soul Speak channeling method. Her purpose is to bridge the gap between science and spirituality while guiding individuals to experience life through the Soul's eyes. Her passion for quantum physics, traditional shamanism, energy healing, psychology, and holistic health combine to create a unique perspective of the human journey.
In this episode, Nicky Yazbeck and Isabel Wells delve into the fascinating world of shamanism, exploring its definitions, origins, and the animist perspective that underpins it. They discuss the differences between shamanic consciousness and ordinary consciousness, the role of the shaman as a truth keeper, and the historical shift from animism to hierarchical thinking. The conversation also covers the exploration of the three spiritual realms in shamanism and the significance of power animals and spirit guides in shamanic practices. In this conversation, Isabel Wells delves into the intricacies of shamanism, exploring the significance of dreams from a shamanic perspective, the interpretation of symbols, and the personal meaning derived from shamanic practices. She emphasizes the importance of understanding core shamanism, the cultural implications of shamanic practices, and the pillars that support shamanic healing. The discussion also touches on the differences between plant medicine journeys and traditional shamanic journeys, advocating for a return to authentic shamanism and a deeper connection with nature. Isabel is passionate about experiencing what she calls the rapture of being live, and firmly believes that connecting with your intuition is the highest pathway to healing.
Takeaways:
- Shamanism is a branch of animism, viewing the world as alive.
- Animism perceives everything in nature as having spirit and consciousness.
- Shamanic consciousness transcends ordinary consciousness, allowing deeper connection.
- The role of the shaman is to be a truth keeper for their tribe.
- The shift from animism to hierarchy has impacted modern perspectives on nature.
- The lower world in shamanism is a source of healing and connection to nature.
- Power animals provide energy and support in times of need.
- Spirit guides help keep individuals aligned with their soul's intentions.
- Shamanic practices are rooted in ancient traditions across cultures.
- Understanding shamanism can help bridge the gap between modern life and ancient wisdom.
- Dreams can be a way for the soul to explore the middle world.
- Big dreams are significant and can bring back wisdom.
- The interpretation of dreams is personal and multifaceted.
- Shamanism encourages asking honest questions about experiences.
- Cultural appropriation is a concern in modern shamanic practices.
- The title of shaman is earned through respect and initiation.
- Core shamanism includes principles like animism and shamanic consciousness.
- Soul retrieval is a vital practice for healing and wholeness.
- Plant medicine journeys differ from traditional shamanic journeys.
- Connecting with nature is a fundamental step in shamanic practice.
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Keywords: shamanism, animism, consciousness, spiritual practices, shamanic journey, power animals, spirit guides, healing, nature, indigenous cultures, dreams, middle world, upper world, lower world, neo shamanism, core shamanism, cultural appropriation, spiritual journey, personal meaning, nature connection, healing
