Shamanism Without Borders
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Call-to-Action
Tending to Forever Chemicals (PFAS)
Led by TEKLA DRAKFRENDE
Thursday, December 18th at 11:00 AM Mountain Time
Cost: FREE
PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They are often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and the human body. PFAS do not occur naturally; they are entirely human-made, but once released, they become pervasive in nature, found globally in water, air, soil, fish, and wildlife due to their extreme persistence and ability to travel long distances, accumulating in living organisms and ecosystems, even in remote areas like the Arctic, spreading through the Web of Life all over the World.
PFAS are found in rain, surface water, groundwater, soil, and air globally, with some levels in rain exceeding health advisories. They build up in food webs, with high concentrations in fish, seafood, and terrestrial wildlife. They resist breakdown, meaning contamination will remain for generations even if releases stop. Exposure is linked to adverse health effects in humans and animals, including liver damage, hormonal disruption, and potential cancer risks.
Join Tekla Drakfrende, Shamanic Practitioner from Sweden and Shamanism Without Borders Community Leader, to explore together how to get rid of PFAS or render them harmless, through the Shamanism Without Borders process of neutral tending.
HOW TO PREPARE
Create a sacred ceremonial space in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed or distracted. You may want to create an altar, light a candle, and/or have your shamanic tools nearby. You are welcome to rattle or drum along during the shamanic journey process.
CALL INFORMATION
Call information will be emailed out the day before the event and again as a reminder the day of the event. If you are not already on our email list and would like to join the call, please enter your information in the form to the right.
PLAYBACK
Each Call-to-Action event will be recorded and made available on the website for those who want to listen at a later time or more than once. An email with the audio recording will be sent out when playback is available
ABOUT THIS PROCESS
Shamans throughout time have used special techniques to tend to trauma and disasters. Our monthly Call-to-Action events apply these techniques in a practice known as Shamanism Without Borders.
Trained practitioners lead the group to tend to situations ranging from natural disasters, acts of terrorism, war and pollution, to anything that causes disruption and suffering to humanity, to the animal and plant life, and the earth’s delicate bio-system.
These events are by nature community healing events and provide an opportunity for anyone interested in being of service to participate. All are welcome!
Please let us know if there is a topic you would like to see for a future Call-to-Action.
Email us at admin@shamanicpractice.org with any topic suggestions.
For past events, please see below under the FAQs
Upcoming Monthly
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January 22nd
February 26th
March 26th
April 23rd
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**If you have an active membership with the Society for Shamanic Practice or have signed up for a Call-to-Action event in the past, you will be automatically invited to all future Call-to-Action events and do not need to sign up again**
FAQs
What does an SWB process look like?
- Introducing the issue that requires tending
- Opening, protecting and calling allies into a ceremonial container
- Journeying from a place of neutrality for instructions
- Tending to the situation based on the information given
- Blessing what was tended
- Thanking and releasing the container
“When we prepare for a tending process, we journey to the spirit of the situation to look for guidance. This might be the spirit of the land, the soul of a community, country or the spirit of a culture, or collective consciousness. We ask the simple question, “What would be the most effective way that we can be of service?”. Sometimes the answer is clear. Sometimes it is unexpected. Sometimes the answer is to not do any ceremony at all.
Because we conduct this journey with the assistance of our tried and true spirit friends of kindness, we can trust that their answers come from a place more resourced than we could find on our own. This sacred listening practice is revelatory and healing to all beings. As we are all connected through unseen webs, answering the call for healing in this way brings healing to ourselves as well, through a beautiful circle of offering and gratitude. Blessed be.”
~Provided by SWB Community Leader Tasara Jen Stone
What tools are recommended to use during an SWB process?
How can I continue the tending process or receive additional support?
If you are interested in learning more about the practice of Shamanism Without Borders and how to facilitate this meaningful work, we invite you to join our network and gain instant access to a free 3-part audio training by visiting please visit shamanicpractice.org/swb for more info.
What if I can't make the call time?
A recording will be made available on this page and in the audio section of our website following each call.
How can I learn more about Shamanism Without Borders?
You can visit our Shamanism Without Borders page to learn more.
How can I support Shamanism Without Borders?
You can join our network through the Shamanism Without Borders page to stay up to date on all the happenings. You can also Become a member of the Society for Shamanic Practice or make a donation to help support Shamanism Without Borders.
Past Events
Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean
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Tending to Pet Overpopulation
Around the globe, millions of animals meant to be pets don’t have homes and suffer the repercussions from this. Poor health and disease, accidental and tragic deaths, and lack of love all contribute to animals suffering. Some consequences of overpopulation are...
Flash Flooding
in Texas and New Mexico
Flash flooding in Texas and New Mexico in the United States has caused much suffering and death for people and animals in those regions since the early morning hours of July 4th. Recovery and clean-up continue under very difficult circumstances. Join Joan Levergood,...
Tending to Weather Imbalance
Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders (SWB) tending event. Weather on our Earth is showing signs of imbalance and stress. Extreme storms, wild temperature swings, wildfires, floods and droughts are increasingly common. Habitat destruction and climate...
Tending to Food Waste
Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders (SWB) tending event led by SWB Community Leader, Vicki Snyder-Young. Food waste is an ongoing and increasing problem affecting many countries. In the US, food waste has grown significantly over the years and is now 1/3 of...
Tending to Extreme Weather
Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders (SWB) tending event led by SWB Community Leader, Joan Levergood. In recent weeks, extremely destructive weather systems have caused suffering around the world. Ice and Snow Storms have occurred in the southern parts of...
Tending the Suffering Due to the LA Wildfires
Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders (SWB) tending event led by SWB Community Leader, Vicki Snyder-Young Due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, California, many are being affected. There has been loss of homes, loved ones, businesses, schools, and...
Giving Thanks
Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders (SWB) tending event led by SWB Community Leader, Nancy Lankston Let’s gather together to connect and honor Mama Earth. We will offer our deep gratitude for everything Mama Earth provides for us, and ask how we can help...
Tending to Weather Balance
Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders (SWB) tending event led by SWB Community Leader, Mary Olivar. The weather and our surrounding atmosphere of the sky above, plays a vital role in maintaining balance on our planet. It blankets the Earth, regulates...
Tending to Air
Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders tending event Air is essential to life on our beautiful planet. It moves around creating change and supporting life. In this Shamanism Without Borders Call to Action, we will tend to the suffering caused by manifestations...
Tending to Wildfires
Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders tending event. Wildfires are affecting our lives in numerous ways: from the economic impact, destruction of homes, crops, wild places, and vegetation, to affecting emergency services, air quality and structural integrity....
Tending Solstice Fire
This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action. The wheel of the year turns toward Summer Solstice here in the northern hemisphere. What a perfect time to tend to the elemental fire of the sacred Sun that warms us and makes life possible on Earth. Join...