Here is a brief outline of the Shamanic Dismemberment Practice that we engage with and one that we consider beneficial.
Intention Of Shamanic Dismemberment:
To fully open yourself to the process of shamanic dismemberment and whatever else the guiding spirits wish to reveal to you. This includes leaving the outcome—whether you are reassembled or remain in a state of dissolution—in the hands of the spirits. Trust in their wisdom and let go of control.
Connect with a Trusted Guide
Begin by journeying to a spirit guide, power animal, or teacher you trust deeply. Carry with you the intention to receive dismemberment and leave the rest to the spirits. Whoever comes forward is the one meant to assist you in this moment, even if it’s not who you expected.
Receive the Offering
Invite the spirit you encounter to facilitate your dismemberment, allowing them to shape the experience according to their wisdom. Sometimes, the process will begin without you even asking—the moment you arrive, the transformation is set in motion.
Surrender to the Process
If the spirits choose to reassemble (re-member) you, embrace the form they return you to. However, if they do not, honor this dissolution and understand that your current form—whether grains of sand, stardust, or pure light—is exactly where you need to be. When the time comes, you will naturally sense when to return, in whatever form that might be. Otherwise, return when you hear the call to come back.
Ground Yourself
Once you’ve returned, take a few moments to settle. Wiggle your fingers and toes, draw your awareness to the breath filling your lungs, and feel yourself reconnect with your physical body. Do not rush this reconnection. Allow your energy to flow naturally back into your body.
Gently Reawaken
When you are ready, slowly sit up. There is no need to hurry. Take as much time as you need to fully ground back into the present moment.
Reaffirm Your Connection to the Earth
You may feel a new or deepened sense of connection to the world around you. If this resonates with you, take a moment to step outside or look through a window. The sights, sounds, and textures of the natural world can help you integrate and understand the shifts brought by your dismemberment journey. Embrace the stillness and the interconnectedness of all things.
In Concrete Shamanism, trust in the spirits’ guidance is central. Your dissolution is a sacred offering of your false self to the divine, allowing the truth of your immortal, multidimensional nature to emerge. Each journey is unique, and whether you return in physical or spiritual form, you are held in the wisdom of the greater reality.
