I found myself in a quandary upon receiving an invitation to participate in a shamanic drumming session. I didn't have a clue what it was about besides hearing the word "Shaman" in the name. Shaman...like witch doctor. I did a google search and after reading a few websites discovered in essence it is a journey you take into the spirit world to receive some sort of healing. Part of the process is discovering your spirit animal. I hope mine is an otter. In fact, I looked up what the otter animal symbolizes and it was striking. So a little background before I explain otter. I have been spending a lot of time reading and listening to podcasts...probably too much. But I am trying to understand the universe, reality, myself . Are we alone, am I alone, what does life mean if we just die and that's it? Is there spirit? Does consciousness come from matter or does matter come from some all-pervasive consciousness? Is religion man made foolishness? Or is it a source of de...
My life as a pastor has come to an end and a new journey is beginning. Read about it here.