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HTML: In Native American tradition, everything has a spiritâ??even an illness or injury. "If we know how to listen," teaches Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, "our health issues will often reveal the secret to their own healing." On Native American Healing Meditations, Dr. Mehl-Madrona offers insights and practices to help you access the healing power of the spirit world. Drawing from his experience as both a medical doctor and a lifelong student of traditional Cherokee and Lakota medicine, he presents four guided practices based on indigenous wisdom: Finding Your Spirit Guideâ??calling upon your unseen allies and ancestors for protection, guidance, and healing energy Heroic Journeyâ??rewrite your life story to one of greater health and happiness Dialogue with the spirit of an illnessâ??letting your health challenges tell you why they have come into your life and how to heal them Traveling to the Futureâ??receiving valuable information from your older selfWhile Western medicine often sees healthcare as a battle against a disease or injury, Native American tradition holds that true healing comes through dialogueâ??with our afflictions, our spiritual allies, and our own innate wisdom. With gentle guidance and a rich understanding of tribal medicine, Dr. Mehl-Madrona offers you essential practices for tapping into the resources of the spirit world with Native American Healing No library descriptions found. |
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The man comes from Lakota (father), Trail of Tears (mother) & european heritage. He has spent time (since the 70's) w/ Native Elders learning about the Spiritual aspects of healing & psychology. He speaks about healing from the point of view of our "stories".
There are two discs each comprised of several parts.
Disc One: Introduction; Everything's a story; Circle and community; Our many selves; Four Directions song; Guided practice (Anywhere prayer); The world is a magical place; Guided practice (Finding your Spirit guide); and Guided practice (Heroic journey).
Disc Two: Introduction; Dialogue w/ the spirit of illness; Guided practice (Traveling tot the future); and The story of bluebird and coyote.
I'm sure I would have preferred to have read this, or been in his presence in order to learn more of what he has to teach. ( )