Tom Cowan is a shamanic practitioner specializing in Celtic visionary and healing techniques. He combines universal core shamanism with traditional European spirit lore to create spiritual practices that can heal and enrich one’s own life and the lives of others. He is an internationally respected teacher, author, lecturer, and tour leader. He has taught training programs in England, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia and Italy. Tom received a doctorate in history from St. Louis University. He has studied extensively with and taught for the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.
Tom is the author of Yearning For The Wind: Celtic Reflections on Nature and the Soul, Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit, Shamanism as a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life, The Pocket Guide to Shamanism, The Book of Seance, The Way of the Saints: Prayers, Practices, and Meditations and Wending Your Way: A New Version of the Old English Rune Poem.
Tom Cowan is a shamanic practitioner specializing in Celtic visionary and healing techniques. He combines universal core shamanism with traditional European spirit lore to create spiritual practices that can heal and enrich one’s own life and the lives of others. He is an internationally respected teacher, author, lecturer, and tour leader. He has taught training programs in England, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia and Italy. Tom received a doctorate in history from St. Louis University. He has studied extensively with and taught for the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.
Tom is the author of Yearning For The Wind: Celtic Reflections on Nature and the Soul, Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit, Shamanism as a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life, The Pocket Guide to Shamanism, The Book of Seance, The Way of the Saints: Prayers, Practices, and Meditations and Wending Your Way: A New Version of the Old English Rune Poem.
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Thanks Tom. Beautifully said, as usual. Thanks again.
Very good and helpful article.
Thanks, Tom
I hope you are well in upstate NY.
susie
I really enjoyed this. Quite validating, thank you.
This, is why I have always thought you were wonderful, humble and wonderful. Thank you, Tom
Such a comfort to read and be inspired by the notion of smallness. In changing times I enjoy seeing my self as part of the organism …. a cell of a greater whole. I found this article to be soothing.
Thank you Tom.
Frank Collins
Thanks,Tom. It is good to be reminded the awful has two meanings, that the awful may render us full of awe. In these strange days it is important to remember to look for the teachings. beannachtai, Gail F.
Such a helpful reflection. Thank you so much. For a great story that makes a similar point, just at length, consider readint The Overstory. It contains a lot of respect for trees, in particular.
Deep well wishes,
Ed Yeats
Good thought, Tom. Always enjoy your perspectives. I always wonder what God thought He was doing when something terrible (for humans) happens. But I admit it does make me think there is a God. Stay well, and I mean that literally.
Yes, Tom, well put. We could say we are only be asked to remember what was true all along–that we are powerless in the fierce embrace of human life. Love, Jane
Truly wonderful Tom. This is a reminder that during this time, when we often forget that we are not any kind of master race but just fellow journeyers on this space ship. May we keep our sense of wonder and appreciation for everyone that surrounds us!