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Welcome to HP Big Bear, I hope you enjoy your time here with us.

I look forward to hearing more about you. I am very interested in shamanism and it appears that I am being led to explore shamanism even more.

Tell us more about what you do, especially the shamanism. I also practice spiritual healing, use stones and crystals in my work, and dowse essences too.

P.S What are the Thunder Warriors?

Love and light
Rosi X

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Hi Rosi,
Thank you for your welcome. The Thunder Warriors are a group of people who help people less fortunate than ourselves. A matter of giving them a helping hand not a hand out. They also run workshops and sometimes arrange trips to the US tribal grounds. The web site is

Shamanism takes a lot of patience and self discipline but also has many rewards. I do not have enough time at this moment to tell you more about, but I shall get back to you re both topics..

Meanwhile,

Bright Blessings,

Paul Big Bear

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Hi Paul Wecome to Hp I also have been drawn to Native American shamanism and in respect of All Are Relations.
I help with raiseing funs for the Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation of which only came to light a while ago to me.
I hope you can share your teaching with us.
love and blessings
Lightwinds xxx
PS im reading The Wind Is My Mother by Bear Heart at the mo.

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Hi Paul,

love the name by the way! I have been a shaman for years now and it is a long and lonely road to follow and does take loads of self patience and internal work, but I love it and am starting to develop more connection with it. I would be really interested in hearing about what The Thunder Warriors do and will look at the website when I have more time!

Welcome to the forum and I hope that you will share all you r work with us!

With love

Maria

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Hi Paul,

Welcome, I am fairly new to shamanism, look forwards to reading your postings.

Light

Apache

(PS - Apache was chosen as my log in because it is my horses name)

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Hi Folks,
Thank you all for your kind welcome and comments of which I will be in touch.

At the moment I am just taking some time out as my mother passed away on Feb 4th, and it was nice to log onto the forum and touch base and begin to get myself back on track.

Love and Bright Blessings to all,

Paul Big Bear

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Hi Paul Big Bear, I had look at you site very nice pictures, sound like a big family and lot of meetings and giving to other.
Sorry to hear that you have lost your mum[sm=hug.gif].
hope to speak again soon.
love and blessings
lightwinds xxx

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Hi Lightwinds,

Thank you for your reply.
Until I get back to you , you may like to check out our web site, which will tell you more about what we do.

May love always walk in your moccassins,

Paul Big Bear X

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Had a look at your site and very intresting, maybe you could share some of your experiences on HP for people to read, that would be nice.
love and blessings
lightwinds xxx

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Hi Paul Big Bear

I've already said 'hello' somewhere on the forums already...but thought I would join in here...so huge welcome...look forward to your postings.

luv & peace
stormdeva x

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Hi Paul Big Bear if you are looking from the out side:eek: then do pop back and have a look within;).
love and blessings
lightwinds xxx

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Hi Maria,

I am trying to catch up with past messages as my mother passed away in February , I hadn't been able to concentrate on writing. I would like to hear also about your experiences and where did you learn about shamanism? I have sent a message to Apache which outlines how I came into shamanism.

I think it should be open for all to read. I am new to this forum so I have got to learn whats, what.

Hope all is well with you,

Paul Big Bear

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Hi Stormdeva,

I am trying to catch up with past messages. I wish to thank you for the warm welcome you gave me.

I have written an outline of how I came into shamanism in reply from a message from Apache,
If you are not able to access it please let me know.

Still a learner <smile>

Bright Blessings to you,
Paul Big Bear

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Hi Paul, [sm=wave.gif] i am even newer than you lol. 😉

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Well I don't quite know what happend there Paul...but I have only just returned to Earth so to speak...I went and had a look at your 'Spiritwise' site and whilst looking my Earth Star totally blew...talk about ungrounded...phew...that was a bit of a shock...what I really didn't like was that I was unable to re-ground myself and had to call for re inforcements to help me ground...pleased to say I am ok now....but whoahhhh...is something/someone trying to tell me something do you think[&:]

luv & peace
stormdeva x

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Hi Stormdeva,
another way to ground yourself is to jump up and down on the spot a couple of times, that works quite well.

Well I am glad you got back.

Many Blessings,

Paul Big Bear

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Hi Paul Big Bear glad to see you back,[sm=hug.gif] you can share how you got into Shamanism on this tread if you like im shore everyone would like to here your story. When you have time. I got a little confused in this tread.:D but that me...i think i need grounding to.[sm=dance.gif] well it good to dance:D
love and blessings
lightwinds xxx
Wendy

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Hi Wendy

i think i need grounding to. well it good to dance

Fully agree with you it's good to [sm=dance.gif].... my problem was i was away flying with the [sm=sandrine.gif][sm=FIFangel.gif] something that does not happen to me too often:D

luv & peace
Jx

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Stay Happy,

I am always off with something as well, if I said fairies people might get the wrong idea <smile>

Paul Big Bear

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Hi Wendy, I have been a spiritual healer for many years, and always looking for something that would benefit my clients I became interested in Native American Spirituality which lead me to learn about shamanism. The Native American Teachings and the Shamanic teachings sang to my soul, it was like receiving information that I already knew. As I was offered books to read I was saying to myself I am already doing this or I already know this. I did a two year correspodence course with Ravenlodge back in the mid 90's . Wishing to expand my knowledge, one Thursday night I prayed, I wanted to do my shamanic work properly, so I prayed "Please send me a teacher"
On Friday morning I switched on my computer and the first unsolicted message read
"Native American wishing to teach in the U.K" I decided to reply, as I was typing the reply a great spiritual feeling coursed through my body and I knew my decision was right.

Tony Dreamwalker came accross and taught me what he knew, I went accross to the USA and attended a POW - WOW . I was honoured by being made a Sacred Pipe Carrier, and the Chief blessed the pipe.

Shamanism is not a religion, it is a way of life it opens up your heart, your mind and your spirit. You feel the connection with all about you and the understanding of why are we here
begins to make sense.

I still have much to learn and the journey is more like an adventure with it's up's and down's
and moments of pure joy.

Shamanism has taught me much, how did I get into shamanism more like how did shamanism get into me <smile>

I hope your journey continues to astound you,

Many Bright Blessings,

Paul Big Bear

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Hi Paul, thanks for shareing...I can see you are very intune to your guidance.Over the years iv'e felt a very close connection with all life, everywhere i go im feel intune to everthing around me. Met a few Native American's and they have been very helpfull. My friend Brenda Alpine run the Lakota Aid charity and she is an amazing lady, she been helping the Lakota people with fuel and mobile homes to live in.....I was shock to know how some still live and so many die at such young age. One day i hope to go to Pine Rigde Reservation.
I expect you have met....Wa-Na-Nee-Che....Spiritual Adviser, he lives in Leicester, holds Mother Earth Lodges in East Sussex, he a lovely man. Sing's the healing prayer......and his voise just vibrates through your whole body. I agree that shamanism is a way of life. What a honour to be made Sacred Pipe Carrier.
love and blessings
lightwinds xxx
Wendy

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Hi Wendy Lightwinds,
I have attended a sweat Lodge with Wan Na Ne Chee which I enjoyed very much. I also attended a sweat lodge with Ed McGaa , Eagle Man at Stanstead College. U.K
There are also no go tribal areas in the USA and some experiences can be very unpleasant. Always be aware of where you are allowed to go as most times it is by invitation. Having said that I have attended a few POW WOWS and had some memorable times.

A group of my friends are going to Pine Ridge this year, unfortunately I am not able to go due to other committments , but I hope I get another opportunity.

I think it may be a good idea, that if people have any questions that could email me, rather than write of my experiences, what do you think ?

Bright Blessings,
Paul Big Bear

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Hi Paul, If i did go to US it would be by invitation and only with someone who knows the area's.I got some nice picture of Brenda vistet from her web page and you can adopt a family or just write. My friend write to Joe American Horse. I know in my Heart that i will go, as i have someone to meet.
Im shore if anyone had a question about shamanism they will ask or PM, or email you.
But some might put a question up on this forum for you.
You dont have to tell all your experience on here...it's up to you how you share your wisdom...but just injoy..... it's a lovey family feeling here on HP.
Hope you stay for a while
love and blessings
lightwinds xxx
Wendy

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Hi Wendy,
Thanks for your email, I am sure I will be staying a little longer.

All Best Wishes,
Paul B.B

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Hi Paul Big Bear

I think it may be a good idea, that if people have any questions that could email me, rather than write of my experiences, what do you think ?

It's upto you of course Paul...but personally I would like to see many of the questions and answers here on the forum. It is such an interesting subject that I feel it would be very sad not to share.

luv & peace
stormdeva x

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Thank you Stormdeva,

I will do my best to answer any questions raised on the forum pages and also share my experiences as and when I am able.

It is a very interesting topic and it is a varied and wonderful path to follow.
It is also intersting to learn about the different types of shamanism of differnt cultures and see how they all follow a similar thread.

Spread your wings and fly,

Many Bright Blessings,
Paul Big Bear

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Hi paul, i hardly get to this forum now but welcome none the less.....
codolences re. your mother....i lost my father in oct. last year.....

Ive had a look at the thunder warriors site......looks and sounds good.

blessings, paul medicine owl

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Hi Paul Medicine Owl,
My condolences to you also. Thank you for the warm welcome. They are hoping to update the "Thunder Warrior" site again soon.

There is a POW WOW coming up in July at the Bison Farm, West Knoyle in Wiltshire, we usually have a fun time. They actually breed real Bison there and to watch the silhouette of the herd as they slowly move over the rolling hills at sunset is surreal. Have you ever been?

Look forward with exchanging experiences with you,

Many Bright Blessings,
Paul Big Bear

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Hi paul, no hav'nt been but keep meaning too.......i think grandfather peter said there is a bison farm around these parts somewhere [east anglia]...tho i could be mis-taken....

had a powerful dream that i was at a pow wow a while back so maybe i should go to one some time...

blessings, paul medicine owl