Transcendent Journeys: the ezine of the Life Force Arts Center
August 11, 2009

Dear Mary,

Welcome to Transcendent Journeys, Life Force Arts Center's new ezine that offers thoughts and perspectives on art and spirituality, and the places where the two intersect. This is your community ezine, so we hope you will come explore with us, and your feedback is always welcome. You can manage your subscriptions with us and your account profile information by going here. We offer a number of special announcements for events, classes, artists, and volunteer opportunities; be sure to sign up for the ones that interest you!

My own journey with spiritual art began with my childhood "dancing around the living room". And I never stopped! I studied dance, music and theater, and performed professionally, but I came to realize that my art was about spiritual expression rather than being a star on stage. After much searching and experimenting, I discovered that the dance and vocal art I do naturally was best described as a modern form of shamanic practice. I studied shamanism and became a shamanic healer and teacher, as well as creating shamanic art. Life Force Arts Center was born of this combination of art, teaching and healing.

Blessings,
Joan Forest Mage
Joan Forest Mage
Executive Director

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The Ten Attributes of Shamanism

"As a contemporary shaman living in the urban setting of Chicago, people often ask me, 'What is shamanism?' and 'How is shamanism different from other forms of meditation and energy work such as Reiki, chi gung, prayer or creative visualization?'" Joan Forest Mage describes what it means to be a shaman in modern society.

Learn more.

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The Pure Power of the Voice

The pure, raw, undeniably magickal effect of of the human voice spans centuries, through every culture, every place and time. It is so central to the human experience that we do not even begin to question it. We may as well ask whether it is important to breathe.... Even the word inspiration speaks of that power... Breathing in...being nourished by the Muse. Breathing out... sending out a message from your heart, your core, from the essence of who you are.

Discover the power.

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