Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
After going through a health crisis, author and expert on shamanism Sandra Ingerman began to think of a new way to see such periods of darkness as shamanic journeys, much like vision quests embarked upon by generations of leaders and healers. Joined by coauthor Llyn Roberts, Ingerman shares her wisdom and reframes hardship as a heroic opportunity to trust and be guided by intuition--a path that can only lead to a deeper level of self-knowledge. After all, walking through spiritual darkness is a challenge that must be navigated without physical senses. Readers will learn how to decide where to go, whom to trust, and what kinds of strength can be found internally to help break through seemingly insurmountable challenges and find the light on the other side of shadow. This is the perfect gift for anyone going through something terrible--a period of bad health, depression, or grief. It encourages the reader to continue onward and offers concrete solutions for calling upon ancestors, as well as personal spiritual gifts, to help fortify against suffering.
Synopsis
May the teachings in this book help you walk wakefully as you find your way back home. Every one of us experiences periods of pain and loss in our life--dark nights of the soul. This is a groundless territory where one feels directionless and devoid of tools, with no sense of how to take the next step. In ancient times, elders guided their communities through life's initiations and challenges, paths we must all take to transform and grow. In Walking through Darkness, legendary shamanic experts Sandra Ingerman and Llyn Roberts help us forge a pathway through the dark--as we embrace nature as our guide and healer. Sandra and Llyn share metaphorical stories that engage animals, plants, trees, and other aspects of nature. Through the feminine process of circular joint storytelling, they weave the rich tales of their own experiences alongside wisdom that they have gathered for years from their own studies, as well as from healers around the globe. Through teachings from the land, the sky, the sea, and the spiritual world, this sensitive and empowering guide opens us to our spiritual light so that we can face our greatest challenges with courage and love--no matter what they are.