Gathering Medicine: Stories, Songs, and Methods for Soul Retrieval

The shamans' way to wholeness, explains Angeles Arrien, is to "gather medicine" by reconnecting with yourself on the deepest internal level. This "soul work" utilizes imagery, reflective questioning, dream work, and storytelling to help you integrate inner and outer experiences. Thus you travel the "fourfold path" of the ancients to find your personal truth-the way back home. On Gathering Medicine, you accompany this respected anthropologist and folklorist as she bridges past and present to teach you powerful shamanic methods for gaining clarity and direction. Arrien offers a fascinating blend of stories, spiritual teachings, and ideas for using timeless shamanic principles in your own modern- day life. Topics include: your body's inner wisdom; the shape-shifter; the four rivers (inspiration, challenge, surprise, and love); three types of vocal energy; Rainbow Hoop and Medicine Wheel meditations; and much more.