VC Network | What is Metashamanism? w/ Layman Pascal, Simon van der Els, Tom Lyons

CulturePhilosophyCultural ShamanismDigital Shamanism
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A Voicecraft Network dialogue welcoming integral philosopher Layman Pascal, neo-shamanic practitioner Simon van der Els, and Tom Lyons exploring the meaning of 'metashamanics' and the evolving role of shamanism in the digital age.

 
 

 

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    Keywords

    shamanism, modern shaman, healing, consciousness, collective intelligence, ecological awareness, spiritual practices, meta-shaman, cultural integration, psychological healing

    Summary


    This conversation explores the evolving role of shamanism in the modern world, exploring how shamanic practices can address contemporary challenges. The speakers discuss the importance of coherence, collective healing, and the integration of various forms of intelligence, emphasizing the need for a new understanding of shamanism that aligns with ecological and psychological well-being.

    Chapters

    00:00 Intro

    2:47 What is Shamanism? Ecological Practice and Planetary Scale

    6:00 The Shaman as Traveler and Mediator Between Realms

    12:03 Cellular Intelligence and Threshold Consciousness

    26:21 The Teratogenic Mystique: Ordeal and Re-enchantment

    42:47 Healing and Perceptive Alignment

    54:53 Subconscious Intelligence and Collective Processing

    59:00 Consciousness as Assistant to the Subconscious

    1:18:22 The Mouth Metaphor: Digestion and Expression

    1:41:31 Love and the Capacity to Meet the Monstrous

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