Faith Healing

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Hello Folks

 

Shamanism by all appearances is heavy on symbols and ritual. It looks to be

mere metaphor, but appearances are deceptive. The metaphor hides that which is

sense-certain, and the ritualistic dance continues to bring these expressions

into their full form. The metaphor passes over into the allegory as the deeper

meaning is felt directly and never contained in the physical expression. The

spirit returns to source leaving the metaphor in its splendor, but the deeper

secret escapes our most selfish grasp. The beating drums are all that remains.

 

The intuition is felt starkly, but there are no words that can be given to

describe the precognitive feeling. This feeling must be given time to prepare.

And when enough time has passed the thought crystalizes and words spring

forward. The flower blooms eternal, but all of the beauty only tells of the

spirit

that returned to source. The deeper secret is locked away.

 

Walking in Nature we might ponder the attraction of the Bay Leafs, their

fragrance beckons. The Elderberry Tree has a feel, so it seems. What secrets

will

be revealed as the spirit returns to source once again? The deeper secret will

slip away, but there is beauty still to be had if experience is any guide.

 

Intuition deserves a deeper respect on these matters. Herb stores are full,

but how did these special plants make their way to store if not for someone's

a-priori intuition?

 

I had the privilege to serve as care-giver for my mother for four long years,

she required end-of-life care. Yet even here there is beauty to be had as

spirit returns to source. It was not just about letting someone die, she had a

condition that the Western doctors could not cure. It was also about helping

someone live that was dying. The intuition was there for me to help her find

those moments when she could live, rather than cut bait and give up hope. And

there was much hope that had been found in the present moment. She lived for

three

years beyond the best expectation of Western doctors. And that was good

enough.

 

Stephen