Part of the magic and mystery of western earth-based traditions is a belief in the inner temples and teachings of Spirit and evolved humanity that exist within and beyond all time and space. Some of the western traditions include mystic Christianity, Druidism, Egyptian mystery, western magic, Qabala, Sufism, alchemy and the Knights Templar, etc. Shamanism Vs. Religion
Over the last three hundred years, westerners have become disconnected from nature, community, family and spirituality with the advents of the Age of Reason (thinking disconnected from being) and the Industrial Revolution. Religion, for most people, has become a mechanical and external process, a passive process, like television in which the seeker watches a priest, a ritual, and waits for something to be done to or for him or her. This dysfunction is a relatively new phenomenon, only about three hundred years old.
Western mystery traditions tend to value visualization over words. Our current model for culture and education is limited and biased to modes of talk and intellect. Up to 90% of our consciousness, such as body awareness, intuitive awareness and emotional intelligence is not being fully exercised under the regime.
Methods for participating.... meditations, guided journeys, shamanic journeying, breathing work, chanting, psycho-drama, spiritual theatre, ritual, dream work (including acting-out dreams), creative processes such as drumming, art, crafts, literature, music and poetry, dance and movement.
One must develop all three - mind, body and spirit and exist in all three - ultimately, they are one.
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