Spirit Song
THE WAY OF SONG
- As a shamanic song practice it can be a portal to travel to other realms
- As a way of expressive healing it releases blocked or stressful energy directly
- For Artists, Spirit Song empowers creativity by exercising the essential flow of creativity
- Spirit Song is also a spiritual practice which trains the mind to focus on the song and release discursive thoughts
Excerpt from the book:
Working with the practice of Spirt Singing for many years gave me the insight that it is fist and foremost a spiritual practice using singing. It is a scared way of song. While the therapeutic benefits are many and of great value, I came to understand that these benefits are a by-product of a spiritual practice rather than an end in themselves,.
While Sprit Singing may look or even sound like primal singing, it is important to understand that there is much more to the practice than the sounds that result from doing it. When we Spirit Sing we are also practicing spiritual precepts that provide an ecstatic connection with self and through self to spirit. It is very important to be aware of the aspect of the practice that accompany the physical act of Sprit Singing. They are:
- being authentically ourselves, our true selves
- being nonjudgmental, practicing loving acceptance
- being completely present in the moment, practicing mindfulness
- surrendering to the current of sprit in the song – trusting spirit
AM I DOING IT RIGHT?Even though we have been following the simple instructions in the last chapter on how to Spirit Sing, the question “Am I doing it right?” might arise. This can be a natural response to doing something new. Take a moment to consider whether this feeling of uncertainty is an experience you have had in other activities of your life…
