This is the first episode of a 4 part series on SHAMANISM & SOCIAL ACTION.
In this episode, Shamanic practitioner and teacher Dory Cote answers the following questions:
1. Dory, currently there is a great deal of unrest in the United States around the upcoming Presidential election. How do you deal with this from a shamanic perspective and do you discuss politics in your shamanic circles? [0:31]
2. How does one reconcile what their soul knows, trusts and believes with the current climate of anger, distrust and disgrace in the election rhetoric, bickering, and debates? [3:30]
3. A listener asks… If someone finds themselves getting very wound up in the external situation, how would you advise them? Some people are very passionate and loud about their beliefs and have a tendency to be “in your face” about it—suggestions on handling this? And do you personally debate politics? What is your strategy for not getting wound up? [7:11]
4. What is the shamanic perspective to take, if the President elected is someone whom you truly do not support and cannot get behind that person’s beliefs, policies and approach to life? What steps can people take to ensure that all Beings are represented and protected by those in governmental leadership? [12:07]
5. Is there anything else you would like to add? [15:18]
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