{"title":"Mark Bockley","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Bockley's works delve into the profound connections between spirituality and the natural world, exploring themes of ancient wisdom and modern spiritual practice. His writing often illuminates the enduring power of animism and the sacredness found in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections that invite a deeper understanding of spiritual traditions and their relevance today, offering insightful perspectives for those drawn to the study of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-healing-power-of-animism-by-mark-bockley-9781591435754","title":"The Healing Power of Animism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA guide for connecting to the spirit world for healing, guidance, and empowerment\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplores the ancient animistic beliefs and rituals of the Dagara people of West Africa, including the importance of ancestors and dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamines Dagara animistic magic in depth, including examples of divination methods, spells, and healing practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribes the author’s spiritual apprenticeship with Martine Somé, sister of bestselling author and spiritual leader Malidoma Patrice Somé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe antidote to the spiritual amnesia of the West is an awakening to animism, humanity’s most ancient system of spirituality. Spirits are everywhere: in every animal and plant, every rock and shell, in the sand, soil, water, and wind. By acknowledging and interacting with the spirits around us, we can discover deep healing, profound guidance, inner knowing, and spiritual empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Mark Bockley shares the animistic practices and beliefs he learned firsthand by working for decades with members of the Somé lineage of West African Dagara shamanism. He explains how, to the Dagara, everything is alive and worthy of respect. He describes how he was chosen by the spirits and underwent a rigorous apprenticeship and initiation with Martine Somé, sister of bestselling author and spiritual leader Malidoma Patrice Somé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevealing how to integrate animism into your spiritual practice, Bockley presents the ritual structures that shape everyday Dagara life, including divination, healing practices, birth rituals, and transformative death rituals. He explains how ritual itself helps you attune your consciousness with other beings and shares the importance of ancestors, animals, and dreams. Bockley also gives an in-depth view into Dagara animistic magic, including divination methods and spells, to offer a connection to a vibrant living spiritual tradition and the spiritual intelligence of Nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68068933533932,"sku":"9781591435754","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781591435754-the-healing-power-of-animism-1.jpg?v=1793821051"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mark-bockley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}