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70. Animism, the Cycles of Life, and Clearing Ancestral Baggage Ft. Laura Giles
Manage episode 483815538 series 3550605
Laura Giles, an animist, natural burial advocate, and home funeral facilitator shares her insights on the belief that everything is alive, sacred, and connected, explaining how animism is more than just a spiritual path, it's a way of life. The conversation explores the roots of animism, its impact on personal and cultural traditions, and the importance of rituals in honoring the dead. Laura also touches on her personal experiences with nature spirits, the significance of ancestor communication, and how living and dying cleanly can influence generational healing.
Timestamps:
00:00 Episode trailer
01:54 Intro to Laura Giles and Animism
02:28 The Essence and Practice of Animism
04:31 Animism Across Cultures and History
05:24 Rituals and Practices in Animism
06:51 Personal Experiences and Perspectives
08:18 Communicating with Nature and Spirits
12:56 The Importance of Ancestors
17:35 Understanding God and Divinity
21:12 The Concept of Karmic Loops
24:56 Living Practice of Dying
27:55 Embracing Life's Cycles
30:31 The Role of Elders
31:05 Animism and the Afterlife
32:37 Understanding Non-Duality
36:18 Living and Dying Clean
38:29 The Importance of Funeral Rituals
44:25 Connecting with Ancestors
47:07 Humanity's Current Cycle
49:53 Laura’s Shift in Perspective
52:40 Conclusion and Outro
Where to find Laura:
https://lauragiles.net/
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Disclaimer:
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Shifting Dimensions. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only.
71 episodes
Manage episode 483815538 series 3550605
Laura Giles, an animist, natural burial advocate, and home funeral facilitator shares her insights on the belief that everything is alive, sacred, and connected, explaining how animism is more than just a spiritual path, it's a way of life. The conversation explores the roots of animism, its impact on personal and cultural traditions, and the importance of rituals in honoring the dead. Laura also touches on her personal experiences with nature spirits, the significance of ancestor communication, and how living and dying cleanly can influence generational healing.
Timestamps:
00:00 Episode trailer
01:54 Intro to Laura Giles and Animism
02:28 The Essence and Practice of Animism
04:31 Animism Across Cultures and History
05:24 Rituals and Practices in Animism
06:51 Personal Experiences and Perspectives
08:18 Communicating with Nature and Spirits
12:56 The Importance of Ancestors
17:35 Understanding God and Divinity
21:12 The Concept of Karmic Loops
24:56 Living Practice of Dying
27:55 Embracing Life's Cycles
30:31 The Role of Elders
31:05 Animism and the Afterlife
32:37 Understanding Non-Duality
36:18 Living and Dying Clean
38:29 The Importance of Funeral Rituals
44:25 Connecting with Ancestors
47:07 Humanity's Current Cycle
49:53 Laura’s Shift in Perspective
52:40 Conclusion and Outro
Where to find Laura:
https://lauragiles.net/
Love the show? Your support helps keep these conversations going. You can treat me to a coffee here:
https://buymeacoffee.com/shiftingdimensions
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr0p1zDPaPLmnmI3AIWhDFQ
Follow us:
TikTok - @shiftingdimensions444
Instagram - @shiftingdimensions_pod
Disclaimer:
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Shifting Dimensions. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only.
71 episodes
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