tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916332485223671615.post5005591254985328738..comments2023-09-30T08:53:15.486-07:00Comments on Shelly Lowenkopf's Blog: Take Your Inner Shaman to Lunchlowenkopfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05198658136254028258noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916332485223671615.post-7619661674281182352008-09-20T16:35:00.000-07:002008-09-20T16:35:00.000-07:00One of my day jobs has been as a spiritual directo...One of my day jobs has been as a spiritual director but I find I resonate with Shaman even more. Reading the signs between the worlds. I recently told someone that for me, writing a novel is like breaking a spell, or a curse- and trying not to let the publishing powers-that-be keep me locked out of where I want to most go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916332485223671615.post-10497485086423378182008-09-20T13:17:00.000-07:002008-09-20T13:17:00.000-07:00Well, I have this image in my mind now of us tappi...Well, I have this image in my mind now of us tapping away in our shamanic caves while the rest of humanity is getting on with 'normal' Saturday night stuff - reality TV, ironing ... who's having more fun? As my dear mother-in-law said, 'neither of my children married normal people'. It is a compliment, no?Kate Lord Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278515379867576350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916332485223671615.post-70272840572753000762008-09-19T21:11:00.000-07:002008-09-19T21:11:00.000-07:00Well, reading rowena's comment reminds me that my ...Well, reading rowena's comment reminds me that my art/writing is, for what it's worth, my spiritual practice. I've long thought church might stuck to me if I'd been allowed to draw during Mass. But okay. <BR/><BR/>Shaman. Hmmm. Have to think about this. Balancing husband, son, work, friends, home, and this creative life is no easy task. One minute I do think I'm perfectly normal. Ordinary. Dull. The next minute I say something and everyone gives me that look that says--what is wrong with you? Or if they're nicer people--well, aren't you quirky!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916332485223671615.post-83631151766617485992008-09-19T19:51:00.000-07:002008-09-19T19:51:00.000-07:00"I believe I am here as a shaman. It's not somethi..."I believe I am here as a shaman. It's not something people like to talk about in these here days, but it's true."<BR/><BR/><BR/>True dat, Rowena.lowenkopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05198658136254028258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7916332485223671615.post-39303984092547696792008-09-19T19:31:00.000-07:002008-09-19T19:31:00.000-07:00I am not a type A personality... except when it co...I am not a type A personality... except when it comes to writing... and art...and teaching. Hmm.<BR/><BR/>And now I get your comment about muscle memory. Yes. Build it into a habit so that it's first thing you reach for. But it's not a simple process (except for when it's the simplest.)<BR/><BR/>And I rarely see the connection that you make to being a shaman, although I believe in art as my spiritual practice and I believe it can save us, too. And I believe I am here as a shaman. It's not something people like to talk about in these here days, but it's true.Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07146077261663557342noreply@blogger.com