Coming Full Circle: Ancient Teachings for a Modern World

by Lynn Andrews

Overview

"In this book...I have the great honor of introducing you to a number of women about whom I have not previously written, as well as sharing with you additional stories with several of them. Each new story...can be applied to help us move into harmony and a state of grace with the world around us...and the articles are designed to make the wisdom of the Sisterhood of the Shield more accessible in our daily lives."

Lynn Andrews has gathered stories from the most profound teachings she has received over the years from the women of the Sisterhood of the Shield, members of an ancient shamanic society deeply embedded in native cultures and traditions all over the world. These shamanic, philosophical, and inspirational teachings are now condensed into one very important book. Her unique and eloquent narrative style reveals how the application of ancient healing techniques can relate to the modern world for over thirty years, interweaving teachings into aspects of universal truths. Coming Full Circle with Lynn reminds us that there is no beginning and no end to the circle of life. In this time of great fear and confusion in the world, she shows how her teachers have led her- and by extension all of us-to confront her deepest fears and accept without hesitation that there is a spiritual solution to every one of life's problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781937907013
Publisher:	Rainbow Ridge
Publication date:	05/15/2012
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.56(w) x 8.32(h) x 0.73(d)

About the Author

Lynn Andrews is the author of 20 books. Her first book, Medicine Woman, published in 1981, was a New York Times bestseller. She has millions of readers in 12 languages. She is the CEO and founder of Lynn Andrews Productions, a documentary filmmaker, and founder of three schools for sacred arts and training. Visit her at www.lynnandrews.com, a website that provides online courses, daily teachings, seasonal messages, and a Sacred Forum where people can come together to discuss their spiritual journeys.

Table of Contents

Through the Centuries Jack Crimmins vii

Prologue xiii

Dedication and Acknowledgements ix

Introduction: The End of Days: Where Do We Go From Here? xv

Chapter 1 Agnes Whistling Elk: The One Who Knows How 1

Circling Back: Life, A Glorious Rite of Passage 6

Chapter 2 Winona 13

Circling Back: The Power of Spiritual Integrity 24

Chapter 3 Painted Bird 31

Circling Back: Living a Life of Magic 40

Chapter 4 Ruby Plenty Chiefs 45

Circling Back: The Law of Grace 52

Chapter 5 Amy Hummingbird Wing I, The Melipona 59

Circling Back: Through the Eyes of a Spiritual Warrior 66

Chapter 6 Amy Hummingbird Wing II, Sisters of the Jaguar 75

Circling Back: Shape-Shifting in an Ever-Changing World 86

Chapter 7 Crystal Mountain Dreaming 93

Circling Back: Dreaming, A Shaman's Perspective 98

Chapter 8 Twin Dreamers 103

Circling Back: Hero or House Pet, Which Are You? 115

Chapter 9 Amina 119

Circling Back: Shaman Woman in Egypt 124

Chapter 10 An Ancient and Modern Prophecy 131

Circling Back: World News, A Shamans Point of View 137

Chapter 11 Agnes Whistling Elk: Elkhorn Mountain, Revisited 143

Circling Back: The Healing Power of Forgiveness 149

Chapter 12 A Fairytale 161

Circling Back: Embracing the Unknown 183

Chapter 13 Betty Fast Bear 189

Circling Back: Fencing In Your Consciousness 202

Chapter 14 Ani 207

Circling Back: Return of the Goddess 216

Chapter 15 Twin Dreamers: Bitter Spring 225

Circling Back: Risk-Taking and Laziness of the Soul 230

Chapter 16 Hannah of the Light 230

Circling Back: Dancer of Light: Trusting in the Ways of Power 245

Conclusion: Standing At the Crossroads of Power 251

Sky and Earth by Jack Crimmins 255

Preface

Prologue

Early in my work with my teachers in the Sisterhood of the Shields, I dreamed that I would find a way to honor the gifts that these women of such varied cultures had bestowed on me. How could I explain my ability to see lights around people? How could I share the mysteries that I had experienced? The more I looked for answers, the more I looked at the human condition and the meaning of life. I began to explore the lives and teachings of religious people, wise ones, writers, artists of many different beliefs. I knew that I was a writer. I hoped that I could bring a new way of "seeing" to others, so I climbed into the vast expanse of the consciousness and unconsciousness.

Since my first dreams of creating a school and being an author, I have written many books, each centered on a particular theme and different teaching. Each book tells the story of my experiences with teachers. Each story contains a single thread of learning. With this new book, I am able to tie together the fibers of many stories and journeys to share the lessons I have learned with extraordinary women. These very different cultural experiences have empoweered me in my struggle to manifest into words what I have learned and dreamed.

May you have your own dreams and awaken to your new understanding!