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TENDING TO
THE UNHOUSED

Led by VICKI SNYDER-YOUNG

Originally aired live
on Thursday, March 28th

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Cost: FREE

 

Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders tending event.

The number of unhoused people in the US reached an all-time high of more than half a million people in 2023. Many people are suffering as a result of being unhoused.  People lose their housing due to poverty, mental or physical illness, lack of affordable housing, drug addiction, unemployment, discrimination and a lack of services.
 
 Join Shamanism Without Borders Community Leader, Vicki Snyder-Young for this Shamanism Without Borders tending. From a place of neutrality, we will seek to learn what each of us can do to ease suffering as a result of being unhoused.

 

HOW TO PREPARE

Create a sacred ceremonial space where you will not be disturbed during the tending. You could create an altar, light a candle, drum or rattle along if you wish, or simply participate in the journey work.

 

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FAQs

What does an SWB process look like?
The general outline of an SWB process is as follows. This process is facilitated by one of our trained community leaders and does not require experience to be a participant.

  • 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?
We suggest being in a ceremonial space, setting up an altar and lighting a candle. You may also want to have any tools you already work with such as a drum, rattle, feathers, tobacco, crystals, etc.
How can I continue the tending process or receive additional support?
Feel free to continue connecting through our member’s forum.

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.

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How can I learn more about Shamanism Without Borders?
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How can I support Shamanism Without Borders?

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