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Earth Mother Dreaming: The Modern Guide to Living a Shamanic Life
Living in our urbanized, modern society we have lost day to day contact with the beauty and wisdom of Mother Earth. In this comprehensive, hands on workbook, Scott Alexander King presents ways to reconnect to the power of Nature -- to re-energize, reflect and gain a greater understanding of the meaning of our lives and our connection to natural world. Learn techniques
Join us on this shamanic journey of awakening; opening yourself to a new, fresh and powerful way to experience life - guided by the animals, flowers and elements of nature.
Join us on this shamanic journey of awakening; opening yourself to a new, fresh and powerful way to experience life - guided by the animals, flowers and elements of nature.
- GenresSpirituality
352 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2011
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Scott Alexander King
26 books4 followers"You are home...” These are the words I heard in my heart as I sat cross-legged on an old futon mattress weaving the web of my very first Dream Catcher. The voice, which was clear and precise, was coupled with a dynamic bolt of energy; a flash of consciousness that illuminated by otherwise dark spirit, traveled through my stomach and heart and touched with magic all aspects of my very being. I knew something wonderful had just happened, but I was more aware that something unknown lay in promise for my future, and me. I had begun my journey. I had found the path at last, even though up till that moment, I had been unaware of my search.
Raised a strict vegetarian until my early teens, it was (and still is) not uncommon for me to have a menagerie of creatures around me at any one given time, but now that I have grown, after years of training, practice and experience, I am ready to share my love of animals with the people.
In 1987 I began my training to become a Primary School teacher. I graduated in November, 1989. After receiving my first posting in June, 1990, I quickly realised that the kids the system had given up on responded favourably to my teaching style, and I responded well to them. You know the ones: the kids commonly labelled as 'nothing but trouble', the kids the schools put up year after year with the hope that they would leave before they graduated and thus became someone else's 'problem'. These are the kids celebrated today as Indigo Children and the kids I have always looked upon as 'tomorrow's spiritual warriors'.
As an Indigo myself, I have been able to see animal spirits since a very early age (not 'dead' pets, but the inherent power of the animals that walk with us: the power that was once incorporated into tribal lore and labelled as 'totem' energy).
Although born in Australia, my understanding of the animals is not limited to just our culture or land. (See also Feral Animals). I seem to have an inherent understanding of all animals - no matter which continent they live on. As a child, I would spend hours alone watching the animals - how they related to one another and their environment. I also relied heavily on my 'feelings' when it came to meeting new people. This energy warned me of deceit, rewarded me with promise and allowed me to navigate my way through a very confusing childhood. As I grew, this 'energy' took form, and I began to recognise it as being 'animal-like' in vibration - energy that I felt a natural bond with; energy that has never let me down.
Today, I am married to the love of my life, Trudy - and with her I have two beautiful children. We live on a small hobby farm surrounded by bush and native wildlife in Victoria's Yarra Valley.
Raised a strict vegetarian until my early teens, it was (and still is) not uncommon for me to have a menagerie of creatures around me at any one given time, but now that I have grown, after years of training, practice and experience, I am ready to share my love of animals with the people.
In 1987 I began my training to become a Primary School teacher. I graduated in November, 1989. After receiving my first posting in June, 1990, I quickly realised that the kids the system had given up on responded favourably to my teaching style, and I responded well to them. You know the ones: the kids commonly labelled as 'nothing but trouble', the kids the schools put up year after year with the hope that they would leave before they graduated and thus became someone else's 'problem'. These are the kids celebrated today as Indigo Children and the kids I have always looked upon as 'tomorrow's spiritual warriors'.
As an Indigo myself, I have been able to see animal spirits since a very early age (not 'dead' pets, but the inherent power of the animals that walk with us: the power that was once incorporated into tribal lore and labelled as 'totem' energy).
Although born in Australia, my understanding of the animals is not limited to just our culture or land. (See also Feral Animals). I seem to have an inherent understanding of all animals - no matter which continent they live on. As a child, I would spend hours alone watching the animals - how they related to one another and their environment. I also relied heavily on my 'feelings' when it came to meeting new people. This energy warned me of deceit, rewarded me with promise and allowed me to navigate my way through a very confusing childhood. As I grew, this 'energy' took form, and I began to recognise it as being 'animal-like' in vibration - energy that I felt a natural bond with; energy that has never let me down.
Today, I am married to the love of my life, Trudy - and with her I have two beautiful children. We live on a small hobby farm surrounded by bush and native wildlife in Victoria's Yarra Valley.
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May 25, 2020
EARTH MOTHER DREAMING - by Scott Alexander King - new and revised edition.
Years ago, I found myself in Mexico City, in the company of the great Mayan Elder and Codex expert, Hunbatz Men.
So many questions I could have asked him whilst in his presence on that day, but only one question I had a burning desire to know.
‘How DO YOU become a Shaman?’
Much to my disappointment and frustration, when I did have the opportunity to ask him, he simply ignored me!
Three times in fact.
( it is customary to refuse a student three times!)
A few days later, with temperatures racing well into the high 30’s, we were at the ancient city of Teothiuacan.
I was standing by the bus, In the shadow of the great Pyramid Of The Sun, when suddenly , Hunbatz looked out from under his broad brimmed hat and muttered the words...
‘Observe your world and all that exists within it’.
Earth mother dreaming By Scott Alexander King is perhaps the most complete concise and competent literary work on shamanistic history, ritual , and practices; that I’ve seen in a very long time!
From learning how to make a Medicine Drum, to Dream Catcher construction and Wiccan/ Pagan rituals , this book is a journey into self and one that will leave you nothing less than inspired.
Earth Mother Dreaming combines the ancient knowledge of many indigenous cultures, into one modern day setting.
A step by step easy to read lesson guide, where you leave your ego at the door and step forward into a world of learning grounding and growth.
You cease to become the reader and become the Student! From wiseman(women), to Medicine Man (woman) to warrior! The journey is yours for the taking.
Revised and updated, with a new Tarot chapter, the author provides the tools necessary and the focus required , for anyone to become awake in a world that is so often asleep.
‘ Be aware If your world and all that exists within it ‘
Earth Mother dreaming is the definitive text for anyone wanting to learn Shamanism! Be awake be aware and be quick to order your copy of this amazing book! It won’t disappoint !
October 31, 2018
An excellent overview into a lot of the rituals and skills once can incorporate inyo a spiritual or pagan pathway.
September 1, 2020
Years ago, I found myself in Mexico City, in the company of the great Mayan Elder and Codex expert, Hunbatz Men.
So many questions I could have asked him whilst in his presence on that day, but only one question I had a burning desire to know. ‘How DO YOU become a Shaman?’
Much to my disappointment and frustration, when I did have the opportunity to ask him, he simply ignored me! Three times in fact.
(it is customary to refuse a student three times!)
A few days later, with temperatures racing well into the high 30’s, we were at the ancient city of Teotihuacan.
I was standing by the bus, In the shadow of the great Pyramid Of The Sun, when suddenly , Hunbatz looked out from under his broad brimmed hat and muttered the words ‘Observe your world and all that exists within it’.
Earth mother dreaming By Scott Alexander King is perhaps the most complete concise and competent literary work on shamanistic history, ritual , and practices; that I’ve seen in a very long time! From learning how to make a Medicine Drum, to Dream Catcher construction and Wiccan/ Pagan rituals, this book is a journey into self and one that will leave you nothing less than inspired. Earth Mother Dreaming combines the ancient knowledge of many indigenous cultures, into one modern day setting, A step
By step easy to read lesson guide, where you leave your ego at the door and step forward into a world of learning grounding and growth. You cease to become the reader and become the Student! From wiseman(women), to Medicine Man (woman) to warrior! The journey is yours for the taking.
Revised and updated, with a new Tarot chapter, the author provides the tools necessary and the focus required, for anyone to be awake in a world that is so often asleep.
‘ Be aware If your world and all that exists within it ‘
Earth Mother dreaming is the definitive text for anyone wanting to learn Shamanism! Be awake be aware and be quick to order your copy of this amazing book! It won’t disappoint!
So many questions I could have asked him whilst in his presence on that day, but only one question I had a burning desire to know. ‘How DO YOU become a Shaman?’
Much to my disappointment and frustration, when I did have the opportunity to ask him, he simply ignored me! Three times in fact.
(it is customary to refuse a student three times!)
A few days later, with temperatures racing well into the high 30’s, we were at the ancient city of Teotihuacan.
I was standing by the bus, In the shadow of the great Pyramid Of The Sun, when suddenly , Hunbatz looked out from under his broad brimmed hat and muttered the words ‘Observe your world and all that exists within it’.
Earth mother dreaming By Scott Alexander King is perhaps the most complete concise and competent literary work on shamanistic history, ritual , and practices; that I’ve seen in a very long time! From learning how to make a Medicine Drum, to Dream Catcher construction and Wiccan/ Pagan rituals, this book is a journey into self and one that will leave you nothing less than inspired. Earth Mother Dreaming combines the ancient knowledge of many indigenous cultures, into one modern day setting, A step
By step easy to read lesson guide, where you leave your ego at the door and step forward into a world of learning grounding and growth. You cease to become the reader and become the Student! From wiseman(women), to Medicine Man (woman) to warrior! The journey is yours for the taking.
Revised and updated, with a new Tarot chapter, the author provides the tools necessary and the focus required, for anyone to be awake in a world that is so often asleep.
‘ Be aware If your world and all that exists within it ‘
Earth Mother dreaming is the definitive text for anyone wanting to learn Shamanism! Be awake be aware and be quick to order your copy of this amazing book! It won’t disappoint!
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