Jon Rasmussen's YouTube video, "Shamanism in the Modern World," explains shamanism as a practice present throughout history and across cultures. The speaker defines shamans as individuals with heightened abilities to interact with natural and non-physical forces, using these abilities to improve the lives of their communities. Rasmussen differentiates true shamanism, which focuses on empowering individuals to create their own destinies, from practices like sorcery that aim to disempower others. He emphasizes that shamanic techniques, while varying across cultures, share a common goal of healing and personal growth. Ultimately, the video presents shamanism as an empowering, individually-focused system opposed to hierarchical religious structures.
More information and videos about Jon's work can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@JonRasmussen and https://thesoulalgorithm.com/sessions .
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