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Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Ritual: Nika Annon talks about your ritualNika Annon is a gifted facilitator, fearless asker of questions and master astrologer. She asked to interview me about my Rituals for Change offerings I accepted. In this interview Nika and I discuss calling, the role of the body and mindfulness in ritual, the myth of the quick fix, the importance of specificity in individual and collective rituals, and more. 2023-06-2153 minAninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Ritual: Nika Annon interviews Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Nika Annon is a gifted facilitator, fearless asker of questions, and master astrologer. She asked to interview me about my Rituals for Change offerings and I accepted. In this interview Nika and I discuss calling, the role of the body and mindfulness in ritual, the myth of the quick fix, the importance of specificity in individual […]2023-06-2153 min
Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Embodiment: Maildoma Some talks about Doingness of CallingMalidoma Patrice Some is an author, scholar and shaman from Burkina Faso, West Africa. Now an ancestor, his teachings and spirit live on. In this interview we discuss how to embrace the inner storms that come with trying to clarify our calling, the importance of imagination and story, our ancestors, pain as an initiatory process, and more. 2023-06-2129 minAninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Embodiment: Maildoma Some talks about Doingness of CallingMalidoma Patrice Some is an author, scholar and shaman from Burkina Faso, West Africa. Now an ancestor, his teachings and spirit live on. In this interview we discuss how to embrace the inner storms that come with trying to clarify our calling, the importance of imagination and story, our ancestors, pain as an initiatory process, and […]2023-06-2129 min
Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Being: Julie Daley talks on Being and CallingJulie Daley is a teacher, writer, and coach. Deeply traumatic experiences called her to listen to a stirring intuitive voice. As she followed this voice, she left her career and became a certified coach. She has led hundreds of people from all walks of life to awaken to soul. In this interview Julie and I discuss calling as a relational process, […]2023-06-2153 minAninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Being: Julie Daley talks on Being and CallingJulie Daley is a teacher, writer, and coach. Deeply traumatic experiences called her to listen to a stirring intuitive voice. As she followed this voice, she left her career and became a certified coach. She has led hundreds of people from all walks of life to awaken to soul. In this interview Julie and I discuss […]2023-06-2153 min
Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Cultural Sensitivity: Timothy Flynn talks about Cultural Sensitivity, Consciousness, and AlliesTimothy Flynn is a healer, writer, and finder of sacred things. A near-drowning experience inspired an early interest in death and dying, ultimately leading him to a twenty-year focus on shamanism. In this discussion, Timothy and I explore the importance of being aware of cultural issues when exploring indigenous wisdom traditions, connecting with animals and plants as allies, natural ways […]2023-06-2143 minAninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Cultural Sensitivity: Timothy Flynn talks about Cultural Sensitivity, Consciousness, and AlliesTimothy Flynn is a healer, writer, and finder of sacred things. A near-drowning experience inspired an early interest in death and dying, ultimately leading him to a twenty-year focus on shamanism. In this discussion, Timothy and I explore the importance of being aware of cultural issues when exploring indigenous wisdom traditions, connecting with animals and […]2023-06-2143 min
Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Allies: Marti Spiegelman talks about Consciousness, Calling, and ConnectingMarti Spiegelman brings nearly four decades of specialized training in shamanic traditions to her work. As a leadership advisor, executive mentor, and shamanic teacher, she is the founder of Shaman’s Light™, a professional-level shamanic mentoring program dedicated to the evolution of consciousness. In this interview Marti and I discuss the indigenous understandings of calling, the importance of mentorship, the four […]2023-06-2101 minAninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Allies: Marti Spiegelman talks about Consciousness, Calling, and ConnectingMarti Spiegelman brings nearly four decades of specialized training in shamanic traditions to her work. As a leadership advisor, executive mentor, and shamanic teacher, she is the founder of Shaman’s Light™, a professional-level shamanic mentoring program dedicated to the evolution of consciousness. In this interview Marti and I discuss the indigenous understandings of calling, the […]2023-06-2101 min
Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Ancestors: Daniel Foor talks about Wounds and GiftsDr. Daniel Floor is the author of Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Cultural Change and is the founder and director of Ancestral Medicine. He is passionate about embodying earth-honoring wisdom in non-dogmatic ways that emphasize our capacity for service and innate joy. In this interview Daniel shares his own path of engaging ancestral work, intergenerational wounds, cultural issues, offers practical […]2023-06-2146 minAninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Ancestors: Daniel Foor talks about Wounds and GiftsDr. Daniel Floor is the author of Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Cultural Change and is the founder and director of Ancestral Medicine. He is passionate about embodying earth-honoring wisdom in non-dogmatic ways that emphasize our capacity for service and innate joy. In this interview Daniel shares his own path of engaging ancestral work, intergenerational […]2023-06-2146 min
Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Obstacle: Annie Bloom talks about The Sacred WoundAnnie Bloom has been guiding people into their deepest mystical connection with the earth for 21 years. She trained with the School of Lost Borders and was a senior guide at the Animas Valley Institute. In this interview Annie and I discuss the importance of having a mentor or soul guide, transmuting suffering into one’s gifts, victimhood vs. being in relationship […]2023-06-2111 min
Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Obstacle: Annie Bloom talks about The Sacred WoundAnnie Bloom has been guiding people into their deepest mystical connection with the earth for 21 years. She trained with the School of Lost Borders and was a senior guide at the Animas Valley Institute. In this interview Annie and I discuss the importance of having a mentor or soul guide, transmuting suffering into one’s gifts, […]2023-06-2111 min
Aninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Story: Francis Weller talks about Calling and the Mythic LifeFrancis Weller is a psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist. Author of Entering the Healing Ground: Grief, Ritual and the Soul of the World, he has introduced the healing work of ritual to thousands of people. In this interview Francis and I discuss the difference between career, vocation, and calling, the importance of our failures and shortcomings, the place of reverence […]2023-06-2050 minAninha Livingstone, Ph.D.Your Story: Francis Weller talks about Calling and the Mythic LifeFrancis Weller is a psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist. Author of Entering the Healing Ground: Grief, Ritual and the Soul of the World, he has introduced the healing work of ritual to thousands of people. In this interview Francis and I discuss the difference between career, vocation, and calling, the importance of our failures and […]2023-06-2050 min
Life Coach Radio NetworkNika Annon discusses Rituals Of Change With Dr Aninha LivingstoneNika Annonhttp://www.nikaannon.com Interviews Dr Aninha Livingstone http://www.aninhalivingstone.com
To embark upon a ritual is to engage the metaphoric mind in the design, and to allow that structure to act as a bridge to the unknown.
The first step is to set your intention. A powerful question to ask is: “What is wanting to die, and what is wanting to be born?” This creates a compass that guides the process of ritual. Once this is clear, see if there are symbols or symbolic acts that would serve to externalize your inner experience.
Secondly, create the container. Markin...2014-08-0857 min