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.notes.to.a.friend.
01.30.07 (10:30 pm)   [edit]

notes to a friend....

Monetary exchange is a form of trade [ yes its a capitistic tool, I'm not debating that, and don't get me started, thats another topic ] but indeed you need to trade your time and experience, like any author, mechanic, brick layer, it is of the same nature.

it is indeed your choice to or not to accept anything for you skill.
but no one, not your sangoma, not your boys or friends can tell 'you' what you are worth, nor what you chose to do with your skill.

my advice is to aquire the skill [if thats your calling], and then decide what 'price' is the right one. Do not let others dictate your worth or freedom. Your time is yours to do with as you please.

I'm a scholar first.. I've studied a lot of things, it allows me to help others the way 'I' choose and often the way they need help.
[ I think I'm selling myself too cheaply, but what ever ]

other traditions.. excuse my bad summary.. but you asked..

mexican brujos have a very long and hard tradition of study, many of them are heabalists and healers, but they spend often a lot of time with their 'student' teaching them and helping them through grueling life tests. the Ancestors and Guides are very dangerous and the Student can be in constant danger. it takes a long time to Survive and complete this training really.

Native American study mostly varies.. Medicine Men or Women often live out side of the Tribe, and go on many Jouneys to help get wisdom from Animal and Ancestor Guides. Often Shamans were Chosen by Council, their Parents were shamans, or Ancestors/Spirits guide students to being a Shaman. Again, many of them are Herbalists and go through tests, like survival alone for many days/weeks without food or water.

Siberian shamans and other Medicine men of the Artic region, I'm not fully certain, but they are very close to Native American. they're beliefs may vary but many of them believe in a spirit world and inter-connection of the universe, a web of knowledge in all things, spirits, and ancestors.

Asian studies often are more of a hierachy of masters and students, and is based on balance, eastern medicine, and an internal connection to the universe. Body, Mind, and Soul are integral to inner happiness and being productive in the world. Not explaining it all, but Reiki, Yoga, Martial Arts, etc all have these disciplines underlining their codex.

Western Occult Traditions are more mathematics, science, and Nature pratices. Tarot, Ritual, and other Divinitory studies are in the mix... the Celts would be more natural and shamaic like, again herbal lore and rigorous wilderness survival, and storytelling are mostly what apprentices would be subjected to.

I hope this ranting helps, it very basic and I know each region will always vary, but it should give you some info to ponder.

cheers love,
+laine+
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