Secrets of Shamanism

178 SECRETS OF SHAMANISM

makes them good planners but not good producers unless the
product is an article, book, or speech.
Because of these tendencies, head people can cut them-
selves off from their hearts and guts. Their country's capital
lies in the remote region of the head and the other important
cities are ignored or given a back seat in important govern-
ment affairs. They can become trapped in endless analysis in
a heartless sort of way, without considering the human ele-
ment, and become cut off from taking action, the specialty of
the gut region.
For head people, the heart is a satellite city relegated to
serve the capital in the head. Feelings and emotions are ex-
perienced only in relation to the thoughts they are thinking.
That is, they tend to use their hearts to worry about their
thoughts. Likewise, the gut is a satellite of the head and all
actions coming from it are a direct result of their thoughts.

How TO COMMUNICATE WITH A HEAD PERSON

Here are some of the things you can do to get along with a
head person.

• First of all, you must always let a head person do some
  talking first, it makes them feel better. This is especially
  true after some journey work. Do not, however, let them
  talk endlessly. Listen up to a point and then come to a
  decision or conclusion.


• Try to help move the person away from pure theory to
  actual experience.


• Be patient and try not to act or move too quickly. The
  head person tends to process things slowly. They think in
  words and that takes time.


• When head people have a real problem, the last place they
  look for resolution is in their feelings or actions. If they
  have lost a loved one through death, they will try to think
  about what all the ramifications will be instead of giving in
  to their grief. They need gentle help and permission to
  admit those frightening feelings. Then they will need some
  assistance in taking appropriate action.


• Head people are proud of their ideas, sharp insight, and
  ability to analyze. Remember to compliment them on
  these special talents. Give them instructions and structure.
  They like it.