Here he describes the wide range of mythological figures, going back almost 40,000 years ago, that he sees in the walls of the El Castillo Cave in Northern Spain. He discusses the extent to which pareidolia – i.e., projecting meaning on to random patterns – plays a role in the creation of mythology. He notes [...]

This is the third interview in a three-part series. Here she describes her initiation into Mongolian shamanism – after many years of study and shamanic practice. The event took place in California when visiting shamans from Mongolia spontaneously decided that Gail was surrounded by spirits and was ready. She describes the preparations, the ritual, and [...]

Malidoma Patrice Some is a shaman of the Dagara tribe from the west African nation of Bakiri Faso (formerly Upper Volta).  He is author of Ritual: Power, Healing and Community and Of Water and the Spirit. Dr. Some describes his own initiation into the shamanistic practices of the Dagara people.  He suggests that the elders of [...]

James Tunney describes sixth century Ireland, often considered to be the beginning of the Dark Ages in Europe. It was then that Columba established a monastery on the remote Island of Iona. It became a center of learning and culture that kept Christianity alive in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire. Columba’s biography [...]

RJ shares his intuitive perceptions regarding the many spaces, realities, dimensions, and frequencies accessible to consciousness. The key is to achieve a degree of detachment from ego awareness. Among the topics he touches on is the nature of god and creation, reincarnation, dreams and the afterlife, self-healing, and alien intelligences. He also offers a perspective [...]