Learning and Practice Creates Stronger Connections
Education: A shamanic life involves being open and looking for opportunities to gain experience. Reading books, watching educational videos, going to lectures, collaborating with a teacher, all can help us learn about different spiritual ideas, teachings, and philosophies. Nature and the environment can also be an incredible teacher if we have an open mind and heart to it. Education gives us a foundation to understand deeper questions about life, purpose, and our existence. Learning from various traditions, texts and teachers expands our views and makes us more open to new perspectives. By studying these concepts, we think more deeply about our own beliefs and values, which leads to personal growth.
Practice: A shamanic life must always involve practicing putting what we have learned into action. Through practices like shamanic journeying, meditation, prayer, and mindfulness, we connect with our inner selves and find a sense of peace. Repetition of breathing and meditation processes help us step into a needed sacred mindset when we need. Not unlike practicing a musical instrument until the melodies come as if on their own. These actions also help us become better people by encouraging qualities like compassion and gratitude. Regular shamanic practice aligns our actions with our spiritual values, making us more genuine and resilient. It also helps us overcome challenges and find meaning in tough times.
The Power of Both: Education and practice work together to help us grow spiritually and see the world in a shamanic way. Education gives us knowledge, while practice turns that knowledge into real experiences. By combining these two, we become more self-aware, develop better character, and feel a deeper connection to the world around us. We can walk in this world with a much more sacred step and purpose. Both education and practice guide us on a journey of understanding, self-improvement, and finding greater purpose in life.
The Shamanic Community of Austin, as our September intention, wants to bring you more resources and opportunities to gain experience and practice.
Online courses now available
We will be partnering with The Shamanic Passages Institute to offer two virtual introductory courses especially designed for those new and relatively new to the shamanic journey. Council member Gerry Starnes, M.Ed., author and creator of the Institute, is offering a special 20% discount on two foundational courses. See the blog regarding Journey Courses For Beginners for more information.
Video education and interviews
The Council will be working to start providing educational online videos for both new and continuing members to learn about our core values and mission. We are also looking to present our leadership team to the community through online videos to express each unique practice, expertise, and shamanic view.
Resources on our community website
The www.shamaniccommunityaustin.com website also has an educational library under the Resources page. You can find links to books by leading shamanic teachers and leaders.
Please visit the Shamanic Community of Austin Meetup site for all current event listings and to RSVP.
Please RSVP with integrity. A solid head-count before each event helps us better plan and better serve the entire community.
Looking forward to seeing you in circle soon!
With so much deep love and honor,
The Leadership Team for the Shamanic Community of Austin
SCA offers a combination of in-person and on-line events.
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