Secrets of Shamanism

Jose ATID LENA STEVENS 3

During this time I met many others who were studying

shamanism and applying it in their daily lives with incredible

results. A group of us formed a shamanic practicing group

that met weekly for years to apply what we had learned and

share discoveries with one another. Out of it evolved the

Empowering Circle, a group devoted to working with others

using shamanic techniques.

I had long since learned that the more I practiced sha-

manic techniques, the better I felt and the more effective I

became in all areas of my life: as a parent, psychotherapist,

channel, teacher, and business person. As I applied shaman-

ism to my therapy practice and seminars, I discovered that

not only were people open to it, but they were actually starv-

ing for these age-old methods of effective living. They be-

came more insightful, more personally responsible, more

capable of reaching their goals in a shorter time, and had

more fun doing it. They also became healthier and suffered

from fewer physical complaints.

I also discovered through my own children that shaman-

ism is a natural approach to life, a perspective trained out of

us through school and culture. What I discovered is that my

children are naturally shamanic in their perspective and are

exceptionally powerful when they use their inner skills to

solve problems.

As I write, lecture, channel, and work with people, I con-

sistently find that my most profound teachers are those

guardians and allies whom I discover within. These are my

tutors, my constant guides that provide me with valuable in-

formation and insight when I am confused or in need. They

are the ones I have perhaps drawn the most from in writing

this book. In truth, Lena and I wrote it together with them.

We offer it to you as a helper. May your path take you to the

light of self-discovery, the center of the universe.

Jose Stevens; Berkeley, California; January 1,

Lena
My informal training in the shamanic perspective began at
a very early age. Born of Russian-Polish-Swedish parents, I
remember fairy tales in which animals were the helpers and
guides, always assisting people out of trouble and helping
them achieve great riches and happiness. I have had a great
affinity for animals ever since. When I was seven my family
moved from the city to Carmel, California, where I spent the