Language learning is not without its hilarious mishaps. I vividly remember a comical incident when I visited my regular neighborhood supermarket to purchase my weekly groceries. I was thrilled to utilize the words I had learned in my language course, confidently saying "hello," "good morning" and inquiring abou

Imagine stepping on a plane with a one-way ticket for an international flight, accompanied by your two teenage daughters and elderly parents, unsure of what to expect in this new chapter of your life – that’s how I came to Turkey in 2020 from Dubai.

Şamanizmi, doğayı ve tüm varlıkları takdir edip sayma temeline dayandığı için seviyorum. Çok eski ve ilkel olduğundan takip edilmesi gereken kural veya kitap yok. Aynen belli bir takvimi veya hiyerarşisi olmadığı gibi. Farklı toplumlar kendi kültürüne ve geleneklerine uyarlamış, siz de ist

I love shamanism because it is based on appreciation and respect for nature and all beings. It is so ancient, so primitive that there is no set of rules or book to follow. There is no calendar of holidays or hierarchy. Like so many people have adapted it to their own cultures and traditions, you too can adapt i

If you want an energetic boost – or you’re about to meditate – or you just brought home secondhand furniture, it’s a good idea to smudge. Since the dawn of civilization, people have been burning herbs – or smudging – as a way to purify and protect themselves and their homes. It’s believed that

Hediye vermek- ya da kutsal nesneleri devretmek - şaman kültürünün bir parçası. Gerek meditasyon ve şaman yolculuğunda gerekse törenlerde, grup lideri, katılanlara, veda etmeye hazır oldukları nesneleri getirmelerini önerir. Bu, değişimi kabul etmeyi, enerji alışverişini ve maddiyata bağlanm

Gifting — or passing on sacred objects and tools – is part of shamanic culture. It’s very common among practitioners, especially those in the same community. When Circles — or gatherings to practice journey meditation together — are planned, the organizer might let everyone know it’s also a good tim