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Finding Sanctuary in Nature: Simple Ceremonies in the Native American Tradition for Healing Yourself and Others

Finding Sanctuary in Nature: Simple Ceremonies in the Native American Tradition for Healing Yourself and Others
By Jim PathFinder Ewing (Nvnehi Awatisgi)

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These spiritual lessons are based on Native American shamanism but fit a wide range of interests from yoga and alternative medicine to Bible study and nature hiking. Hands-on exercises, step-by-step instructions for ceremonies, and sketches by the author's wife explain how to clear spaces of unwanted energy, create simple ceremonies, connect with spirit guides and angels, and interpret symbols. An extended discussion tells how to make a medicine wheel that resembles a labyrinth and use it as an engine for distance healing. Additional ceremonies for daily living, healing the earth, and soul retrieval are also described, and the spiritual quest itself is shown to follow the process of choosing a sacred place in nature, finding a sacred place within oneself, and connecting to the inner and outer worlds. Readers are encouraged to keep a notebook about their spiritual growth and refer to the key words and suggestions for internet research that are included.
 

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #254820 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-05-28
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 192 pages

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"Pathfinder allows the reader to experience the magic of ritual in every living moment."  —Boe "Many Knives" Glasschild (Bvshpolawa), Choctaw shaman and author, The Shores Within


"Gives us the tools for harnessing the power of ceremonies, in order to create our own special, healing connection with nature and within ourselves."  —Darby Davis, editor, Awareness Magazine


"The message of this book is both beautiful and practical . . . to help readers find and create practices that are personally meaningful."   —Pathways Magazine

About the Author

Jim PathFinder Ewing (Nvnehi Awatisgi) is the author of Clearing. He serves as the medicine man in his community, sponsors workshops for the California-based Foundation for Shamanic Studies, teaches Karuna Reiki classes, and lectures on shamanism, energy medicine, and Native American spirituality. He lives in Lena, Mississippi.

Customer Reviews

recommended5
I enjoyed every page. The author explained simple ceremonies without violating tribal privacy. Though I have participated in ceremonies for many years, I still found descriptions in the book where I thought "oh, so THAT'S why we do that". The book was easy to read thanks to the clear and direct writing style. I hope Jim PathFinder Ewing continues writing.

Finding Sanctuary in Nature4
I loved this book. It was so informative about the ceremonies that are so much like native americans use. I really appreciate their way of worship because it includes every minute of every day. It is so nice to get God (creator) out of the building and to thank him for all the little things that our religions forget about.
I am so glad that Mr. Pathfinder is not afraid to explain the concepts and rituals of his ancestors. I was so thrilled to read this book that I sent it to my son in prison. He in turn gave it to a native american friend of his and the friend said it helps he and his friends to worship and get back to the faith that they lost or never had. They are learning to be native again. I love it! I am so glad that I could help them just a little.
I wonder how many people ever think of the people in prison. They are not throw away people. They are like us. They are seeking what they didn't have before and it must feel so good when they reach back to their ancestors and discover what they were missing.
Thank You Mr. Pathfinder,

Finding Awareness in Creation5
This is a wonderful guide to awareness of our Creation roots and the sacredness of existence. The author has revealed new ways to experience ancient realities that increase our awareness of our connection with all things. Worth every penny, I find this guide to live up to its stated purpose a simple guide to healing the soul of its drought and weakness caused by modernity and its materialism and stress.