Why I'm Not a Shaman, and Neither Are You Seven Questions for Would-Be Shamans These days, the term "shaman" seems to be quite trendy, and I'm seeing more and more white, new-age folks calling themselves a "shaman" just because they use a drum sometimes, or they like crystals, or they went to a weekend class at a "shaman sc...
Sensitive vs Fragile"So sensitive!" the phrase is usedWhen 'feelings' do get hurtThe idea sensitivityIs bad does disconcertSensitive is vitalIt's a show of empathyAwareness of what's going onIn others, not just "me"But 'sensitive' too often comesWith armor far too thinFragility; so quick to woundNo leather, just soft skinTo have...
Heart Advice
Posted by Paul DiSegna
on February 24, 2018
The Perfect TeacherGenerally speaking, we regard discomfort in any form as bad news. But for practitioners or spiritual warriors—people who have a certain hunger to know what is true—feelings like disappointment, embarrassment, irritation, resentment, anger, jealousy, and fear, instead of being bad news, are actually very clear moments ...
