One Who Sees In The Dark

A Light In The Darkness by Matthew James

(White Lotus Holistics) The English word shaman comes from the name given to traditional tribal healers of the Tungus people of Siberia, and it roughly translates as "one who sees in the dark" (the hidden realities). 

This description is partly due to the fact that many shamanic practices involve meditation, often with eyes closed, sometimes in a deep trance state, to help discover the nature of a problem and determine potential solutions. The shaman "looks" into the shadows or dark places in a person, the community and the planet, and finds how to bring them light, hope and healing. 

In many cultures, a shaman is a healer, counsellor and spiritual director all in one....read more>>>...