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Table of contents :
Introduction to the lost teachings: the mystical devotions and practices --
Jesus as shaman --
Mary and the religion of the Great Mother --
St. Francis and the teachings of the forest --
Hildegard and the fire of mystical illumination --
Talking to animals and fairies: the Celtic saints --
Miracle of the holy light --
The New England Shakers and the Indian spirits --
The prove: shamanic use of the Holy Book --
Receiving the staff and other shamanic instruments --
The shamanic power of loving one's enemy --
Soul-making music --
The pilgrimage to silence --
Rebirthing out of the great mother sea --
Unless ye become like children --
Introduction to the lost directives: meeting the challenges of everyday life --
Shamanic directives for addressing worry --
Shamanic directives for addressing self-image --
Shamanic directives for addressing motivation --
Shamanic directives for addressing fear --
Shamanic directives for addressing insomnia --
Shamanic directives for addressing self-control --
Shamanic directives for addressing weight control --
Shamanic directives for addressing sadness --
Shamanic directives for addressing boredom --
Shamanic directives for addressing anger --
Shamanic directives for addressing family relationships --
The lost epistle: on becoming a Christian shaman.