Giving Gratitude for the Hard Stuff on November 25 Why Shamanism Now Radio Show with Christina Pratt

    PORTLAND, OR, November 24, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, November 25, at 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern on "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt notes tells listeners that we are not actually entitled to anything, not the water we drink or the air we breathe. Everything is a gift. According to Pratt, for the gifts to flow, we must give thanks. Gratitude is not only something that we need to feel; it must take form. Gratitude must be part of the labor, love and wisdom of your day. Pratt notes that it is not enough to say, "thank you"; gratitude must be made concrete through action and intent. How then do we show true gratitude for the gifts that come to us through the door of pain, betrayal, heartbreak, and less than perfect parents?

In this week's episode of "Why Shamanism Now?" titled "Giving Gratitude for the Hard Stuff?", Pratt explores how we give sincere thanks for the hard stuff in life. Gratitude as spiritual bypass sounds suspiciously like "everything is as it should be" and "they did the best they could" and it is still a bypass. Pratt addresses the question: How do we give thanks for those people, experiences, and events that show us what we do not want to see within ourselves?

Christina Pratt is a contemporary shaman specializing in mending the soul and transforming the parts of life that feel impossible. A teacher of exceptional clarity, humor, and inspiration, Pratt brings the power of shamanism into the practical grasp of anyone willing to take responsibility for improving the quality of their life. Her book An Encyclopedia of Shamanism clearly discusses the basic concepts of shamanism, methods, and traditions of over 50 different shamanic peoples. Pratt is the founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing, creator of the original Foundations of Shamanism and Shamanic Healing course at the University of Minnesota, and a frequent and honored speaker for the American Holistic Medical Association.

"Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity", a live internet talk radio show with host Christina Pratt, airs Tuesdays at 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern time on co-creatornetwork.com/hosts/shamanism/host_bio.htm. Each week host Christina Pratt and guests explore the practical application of shamanic skills in our contemporary lives to create robust well-being, strong and clear community connections, and life enriching spiritual maturity. Listeners can ask questions by calling 512-772-1938 or via Skype. Prior episodes from "Why Shamanism Now" can be downloaded for free by visiting whyshamanismnow.com. Pratt also talks about Shamanic Healing on YouTube.

Upcoming Last Mask Center events include a Last Mask Center Community Teleseminar on December 3 and a Shamanic Journey Circle & Annual Winter Gathering Potluck on December 17 in Portland, OR. For more information on this and other events, see the monthly calendar on http://www.lastmaskcenter.org/calendar/. For more information on Christina Pratt, the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing, or to order An Encyclopedia of Shamanism at a special discounted rate, visit http://www.lastmaskcenter.org. For additional information or to arrange an interview with Pratt, please contact Linda Woznicki, 845-417-8811, [email protected]

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