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Jenny L.M. (2024-08-17 11:09:47), category: shamanism
In Sámi folklore there’s a lot of potential downsides of shamanism displayed, so I agree with you that nobody should venture into shamanism without being guided by a shaman.

If you would allow me to be straightforward, have you tried, or rather considered, letting the trance embrace you? If so, have you been under the supervision of a shaman. If not, are you having a hard time suppressing the “urge” to go there all alone?
Of course. I’m in fact a graduate of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies’ “Three Year Program of Advanced Initiations in Shamanism and Shamanic Healing”. I noticed that over time, both the other participants and the instructor started treating me as one of the participants with the strongest spirits. However, while I learned a number of interesting shamanic techniques, the program did not really answer the questions I was most interested in. But it was always clear I still have a path ahead, and presumably this includes doing my own research about some things.