Secrets of Shamanism

72 SECRETS OF SHAMANISM

it. There was no question. He positioned himself carefully,

feeling that he must face east here. Then he closed his

eyes and received his vision.

When Selka next saw her brother, he emerged from

the forest like a shining light. Despite the fact that he had

gone without food or water for three long days, he ap-

peared energized and powerful. Beaming, he proceeded

into the village for the welcoming ceremony.

Exercise #2: How to rind Power Spots

How can you find and identify a power spot? These sim-
ple steps will help you do just that. Identifying the earth's
power spots is not unlike identifying your own spirit body.
What you will in essence be doing is envisioning the earth's
spirit body and sensing where there are pockets of increased
energy. You will be looking for the ones you feel drawn to
and comfortable around.
Go to a place where you have plenty of room. We suggest
a large park or somewhere in the country where you can be
outside. If this is not possible, then work with whatever
space you have. Find a place to sit down, close your eyes,
and first get a sense of your own spirit body, then that of the
earth around you.
Ask to be guided to the nearest power spot. You might
have a visual sense of a brighter energy in a certain location,
or you could just suddenly get the urge to walk in a particular
direction. Whatever it is, trust it and act on it.
When you get to the spot, sit down and repeat the exer-
cise. This is the self-validating part, for you will either get
information about another location that is perhaps better for
you (since not all power spots agree with everyone), or you
will feel like staying where you are. Repeat this part of the
exercise until you feel you have found a power spot that has
a frequency in affinity with yours.
Now, with your eyes closed, notice what it is about this
spot that feels different to you from the rest of the nearby
area. Ask how you can benefit from being near this spot.
Spend as much time there as you wish, but make sure you
also remember to ask the Earth for the use of this spot, and
to say thank you at the end of your exercise.

A variation of the above exercise requires a trusted friend

who won't laugh at seeing you blindfolded and wandering

about apparently aimlessly. Actually, you will not be wan-

dering aimlessly. The key here is to allow yourself to move in

the direction you sense without visual interference; let your