The Spiral of Memory and Belonging: A Celtic Path of Soul and Kinship

by Frank MacEowen

With his second book, Frank MacEowen steps firmly into his role as a shamanic teacher, showing readers how to find power and meaning through Celtic teachings. Written for all those who have felt the tug of memory or a connection to some time and place that came before they lived, this book explores Frank’s trip to Ireland for a shamanic conference and his experiences of connecting with the land, the faery people, and the spirits that inhabit the land. It explores the inner reaches of our connections to ancestors, to the land, to the mysteries shared in all life. As Frank explores these depths, he brings the reader along on the journey, explaining what is happening and what he is experiencing and how this ties to the myths and deep meanings of the Celtic traditions. The book continues on the "mist-filled path" of Frank’s first book, exploring the teachings and beliefs of ancient Ireland and recasting them into language and stories that will appeal to today’s readers. Celtic spirituality is based on the oneness of all life and the sanctity of our Mother Earth.

Genres: Spirituality, Mythology, Paganism, Ireland

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 29, 2004

About the author

Frank MacEowen is a Scottish-Irish American poet, teacher, and shamanist in the visionary traditions of his Celtic ancestors. A native to Mississippi, he facilitates retreats in Celtic spirituality, contemplative practice, and ecopsychology, and guides individuals in private shamanic sessions and dreamwork.

Reviews

[James Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took a long time reading this excellent book by Frank MacEowen. I did so because I had been studying shamanism for a while and what is most predominant here in the U.S. is some form of "native American" shamanism. I studied that and found it beautiful but something about it did not feel right. My ethnicity is mostly Celtic and when I started to explore in that direction, I knew I had found my roots. I won't bore you with the rituals I did that made this evident to me, but I will tell you that if you are looking for a spiritual path, then the work of Frank MacEowen is a very good place to start.
This book is very thoughtful, very well tied together in the way it mixes myth, memory, tradition and ritual to bring about a sense of belonging in the world and a sense of the importance of developing oneself as a spiritual being. Highest recommendation. Take your time with it.

[Alexandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

So far so good; very interesting perspective. I'll keep you updated!