Study Guide-Singing The Soul Back Home-Shamanism in Daily Life

Study Guide
Singing The Soul Back Home-Shamanism in Daily Life
Caitlin Matthews

1.“There are no terrestrial or cultural boundaries in the otherworlds: The knowledge that you find there is universal in application.” (Introduction)
What does the author mean by 'no terrestrial or cultural boundaries'? How does this apply in context with the material?


2.“Those without a spiritual tradition often warm themselves at other fires before they understand how the fire is kindled, but ultimately they must return to their own hearth and make fire there.” pg. 9
Explain the meaning of this statement. Can you think of examples?


3. ”When we first journey into subtle reality, we steer blindly unless we can trust at least one spirit friend.” pg. 17 What is subtle reality?


4. Referring to the quote in question 3, Give example of a 'spirit friend'. Why is it important to establish a relationship with a 'spirit friend'?


5.What are the three worlds? Why might you wish to travel to each one?


6.”When we question the spirits, the answer comes by way of an oracle,”. pg. 173 What is an oracle? Give examples.


7. What is soul-loss? How can this affect a person?


8. How might one retrieve soul shards?


9. Study the Artwork at the beginning of the chapters. Discuss what you see, and how the reading materiel reflects these images.