I can more than understand the fuzzy explanation about one's shamanic niche; I'm very much eclectic in my studies; everything from being raised hard core Southern Baptist to adventures with the Hopi Indians and then some. But I likewise agree with your views on said cartoon -- trying to be cute in that case really missed the mark; besides, there's a reason polite company don't bring up religion in conversations.
Philosophically Speaking I would say that I'm a mix between Christian Gnostic, Science of Mind, Buddhism and Wicca with a large dose of Hermetics & Kabalism for good measure. I do however, debate the Psychosomatic idea when it comes to illness & disease. While I know the mind "creates" I also know that karma has a word in things, which is why some are born with certain diseases or conditions as well as why some healers end up plagued by health conditions such as I juggle; I did lots of healing work during the 80's and the on-set of AIDS as well as working with cancer patients and other sufferers of various types. You can cleans all you want but you always keep a piece of it; not for punishment but more akin to a merit badge that says to the wise one's that are in the know that you are the real thing and not another New Age nut case.
I appreciate your response, far more than you might realize. 
Statistics: Posted by Craig Browning — 29 Apr 2012, 18:28
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