—What It Means to Collectively Dream
The sages believed that nothing exists in the world until there is someone present to witness it, to tease it out of the web of infinite possibilities, in the same way that Michelangelo teased the David out of a block of marble. Without you and all...
—How to Break Away from Fate
Imagine that your life is a solid cord of light extending backward into the past for many lifetimes. In the now, today, this cord separates into countless threads from which you weave the future. Each thread represents a possible future, one of...
—The Rite of the Great Crossing—Humility Conquering Pride
Shamans in traditional societies believe that to conquer the fear of death, one must experience it mythically. In some cultures, an initiate might be buried in the sand for several days with only a straw in his mouth to breathe through. In the...
—The Practice of Integrity
The Practice of Integrity is the final lesson in The Way of the Seer. The Way of the Seer, in turn, is one of four wisdom teachings known as The Four Insights, which were protected for centuries by secret societies of Earthkeepers, the medicine men...
—Why Shamans Practice Journeying
The shamans do not practice prayer as we know it. They do not meditate. Instead they go on vision quests and practice journeying. They go into nature and fast, drinking only water. After a few days of not eating, once they have burned through all...
— The Practice of Transparency
The Four Insights are wisdom teachings long protected by secret societies of Earthkeepers—the medicine men and women of the Americas. The ancients used their mastery of the insights to heal disease, eliminate emotional suffering, and grow new...
— Future Impact of Today’s Actions
In last week’s blog I discussed the second practice in The Way of the Seer. You may remember how it entailed recognizing the impact each action you take has on future generations—as well as how many Native Americans believe it impacts seven...
—The Practice of Living Consequently
The Practice of Living Consequently is the second of four lessons in The Way of the Seer. The Way of the Seer, in turn, is one of four wisdom teachings known as The Four Insights, which were protected for centuries by secret societies of...
—The Practice of Beginner’s Mind
The Practice of Beginner’s Mind is the first of four practices in The Way of the Seer. Practicing beginner’s mind requires us to let go of our preconceived notions. Our lives become much simpler when we aren’t weighed down by the baggage of our...
— The Third InsighT: The Way of the Seer
The Four Insights are wisdom teachings long protected by secret societies of Earthkeepers—the medicine men and women of the Americas. They reveal ancient technologies for becoming beings of light with the ability to perceive the energy and...