The Great Invocation

Adapted by Paul Sivert, this is a great prayer to use on a regular basis… From the point of Light within the Mind of God Let the light stream forth into the minds of men & women Let Light descend on earth. From the point of Love within the Heart of God Let...

Death and Dying

Paul Sivert following his advanced training in shamanism on the topic of death and dying… I learned how to deal with the issue of death and dying from a shamanic perspective. The training experience was incredible and is detailed in another article,...

Dream Corner

Paul Sivert on dream interpretation… Dream #1 This Dream Corner is about a request to contact an individual who had recently died. Anne came to me and reported her grandmother had died suddenly in an accident. Anne is aware of the multiple worlds we have contact...

Divination and the Shaman’s Art of Seeing

Paul Sivert after completing the Four Winds Masters training in Divination… I participated in a six day training program to bring a greater understanding and to increase my skill level to see what is being created in the world with all of its magic and mystery....

The Chumpi Initiation

The Chumpi Initiation is performed as a closing ceremonial exercise for each student who completes the intensive training program titled Essentials of Shamanism, presented by Paul Sivert of the Shamanic Healing Institute… I have studied and practiced the...

Celtic Festivals

Paul Sivert on Celtic influence on shamanism… Beltaine May 1 was the great festival, Beltaine. This holiday marked the beginning of summer. Keep in mind the Celts were an agricultural people, so it was important for them to recognize the seasons in accordance...