by Lauren Torres The organizational structure of hierarchy, has been around for thousands of years. As a result, it can be pervasive, and it can be hard to distinguish when it is there. Hierarchy occurs in any group where there … Continue reading →
by Lauren Torres What are shamans really? Shaman's are healers of both the spiritual and the physical person. Common misconception expects the shaman to come from primitive or tribal societies, with unusual or exotic costumes. Shamans do not have to … Continue reading →
Healing with Stones Healing with Stones When you heal with stones, either a rock or a crystal, you use the stone’s energy to change another person’s energy. Whether that be a person or a room, or another object, certain stones … Continue reading →
The ego gets a lot of blame in the world for causing problems. It is certainly true that the misunderstandings of our ego, can be a source of difficulties. When we know only the ego, without knowing the interconnection too, … Continue reading →
I find myself reflecting on the style of modern communication. The Facebook Post, the tweet, the trending video… I keep thinking about all those historians who get excited to find a pack of letters or the journals of the individual … Continue reading →
While I was getting working on my master’s degree, the topic of leadership came up. I got my Master’s degree in Depaul’s School for New Learning. My degree was one that focuses on your profession, and my focus was shamanic … Continue reading →
Any time you wish to make a personal transformation, there is a pretty good chance an initiation is required. Initiations are by definition, the beginning of something. Spiritual initiations are ones that transform the individual being initiated. Spiritual initiations aren’t … Continue reading →
I’m one of those people who likes to get things done quickly. (Once I start that is. I can make my confessions about procrastination another time.) For instance, I like to think I can get everything in a particular house … Continue reading →
Perhaps some of you have heard of the book Tarot Made Easy by Nancy Garen. If you haven’t, I wanted to mention her book because of a very powerful spread she calls “Spiritual Growth.” Her book isn’t made easy in … Continue reading →
My spirit guides gave me an interesting tidbit today. The stealthy animals that know how to walk around virtually unseen, have an ability to embody darkness. This would be like the cougar that can walk through the grasses so that … Continue reading →
