“If we consider that business is now so divorced from its natural roots it has become a possible contributor to the destruction the planet. Here I am advocating for the end of the divide between the shamanic ways and the current ways of business. Only when they are back together can we have a highly successful and helpful business world adopting the values of life giving shamanic practice.”
José Luis Stevens, Ph.D.
The Shaman were healers from indigenous cultures of ancient societies. Every continent has varying lineages of Shaman, yet they were all very much alike. Although there are still Shaman in current societies, anthropologists are now stating that they believe Shamanism dated as far back as 75,000 years. They work with energy and use the wisdom from things like the elements, the directions, their ancestors, plants, animals, their higher power and even their intuition.
There are some people, religions and political groups who do not understand Shamanism and try to demonize shamans, I see it as no different from the profits and disciples of biblical times. In fact, many religious practices were derived from the shamans. Things like lighting candles, the use of incense, praying, singing songs were all practices that originated with ancient shamans.
Shamanism consciousness employs getting to the truth of matters by utilizing common sense and vulnerability to see the truth through non-judgement, respect, and love. I realize that many believe that the workplace is no place for love. However, love is the highest form of energy that exists. If that is so, then why wouldn’t leaders want to incorporate love into the workplace?