Newsletter archive

Here is a list of our newsletters starting from Mid January, 2015. Feel free to subscribe (at no cost and your info is NEVER sold)

Starting in May 2020, our newsletters are in a new format and are now generated in adobe .pdf. They are housed here on our website.

Visions from the Heart with Paul and Neelam, November 2020
You ARE NOT a Shaman; Quote of the Month: Bear Heart; Church of the Wheel Gathering recordings from October, 2020; Shamanic Vision News and Events up to mid 2021.

Visions from the Heart with Paul and Neelam, October 2020
Balance: Food for Thought; Quote of the Month; Church of the Wheel Gathering recordings from September, 2020; Shamanic Vision News and Events.

September 2020 Newsletter
Simplicity: Food for Thought; Quote of the Month; Church of the Wheel Gathering recordings from the month of August; Shamanic Vision News and upcoming workshops; From the Storyteller: An audio story by Paul on Abundance

August 2020 Newsletter
The Sanctity of our relationship with Self, Others and Spirit. Editorial; Food for Thought; Quote of the Month by Chris Saade; Shamanic Vision News; Church of the Wheel Library of Gathering recordings; Power Animal of the Month: Zebra; Shamanic Vision events up to March 2021. Quote from Red Cloud.

July 2020 Newsletter
Living your Dream. Food for Thought; Quote of the Month from Paul; Shamanic Vision News: Podcasts; Upcoming interview with Paul; Upcoming Events; “The Open Canvas” by Paul with Church of the Wheel.

June 2020 Newsletter
Initiation. BEing Tested; Food for Thought; Quote of the Month: Paulo Coelho; Song of the Month: Honor Song of the Mi’kmaq; For our Shamanic Students: Asking for an Initiation; Teachings from a Sacred Elder; Blessing from Paul;
Shamanic Vision News

May 2020 Newsletter
The New; Editorial; Quote of the Month: Zenju Earthlyn Manuel; Power Animal of the Month: Raven; Shamanic Vision Worldwide News including: The return of Paul and Neelam podcasting, Paul releasing Daily Prompts, Neelam’s Blog, a new Sacred Men’s Group on Meetup; Paul’s River of Life book now available on Amazon; Changing Times drive us to teach in a Special Circle

April 2020
Finding your roots in a Changing World; Editorial; Quote of the Month from Paul; Recording of a Sacred Gathering; Shamanic Vision News; Power Animal of the Month: Eagle; Shamanic Counsel for the Month; For our Students

March 2020
Others; Food for Thought; Quote of the Month: The Golden Rule; Power Animal of the Month: Bison; Shamanic Vision News

February 2020
Love begins…here; Food for Thought; Quote of the Month: Rumi; Your Love Story; Shamanic Vision News; Online Interviews with Neelam; Musical Link of the Month: My Funny Valentine; Paul’s River of Life Update

January 2020
Lessons; Never-Ending Lessons; Food for Thought; Quote of the Month from Paul; Learn the Ways of Nature; Shamanic Vision News; Are you called to Teach?; The Shamanic Vision Healing Council; Power Animal of the Month: Eagle; From the Storyteller: Wisdom block #46: Do you teach, or do you share?

December 2019
The Gift of Story…and stories that Heal; Winter and the Warmth of Story; Quote of the Month by Paul from the River of Life; Rory’s Story Cubes; Shamanic Vision Healing Council; Shamanic Vision News; For our Students: Ways to use Story; From the Storyteller: Wisdom Block from a book Paul is working on: The Sacred Elder: Wisdom for all Ages.

November 2019
Are you ready to change your Vision?; Food for Thought; Quote of the Month: Master Po; Shamanic Vision News

October 2019
Honor; Three Shamans walk into a bar…Food for Thought; Quote of the Month: from Art Solomon an Anishinaabe Elder, Shamanic Vision News, From the Storyteller: Standing Deer and The River of Inspiration By Paul & Grandfather

September 2019
Acts of Kindness; Greetings; Food for Thought;; Quote of the Month by Paul from the River of Life; News

August 2019
The Power of Intention; Quote of the Month by Brother Moose; A chance to be part of the River of Life; Power Animal of the Month: Lizard;
Shamanic Vision News; Shamanic Song of the Month: Daniel Namkhay:O Nascimento de um Xamã

July 2019
Finding your Rhythm; Greetings and Food for Thought; We are walking drums; Shamanic Vision News; Our schedule for the balance of 2019 and part of 2020 now available!; Journey on it!; Power Animal of the Month: Woodpecker; From the Storyteller: My First Journey with a drum by Paul

June 2019
Return from the Red Rocks; Greetings from Idaho!; Quote of the Month: Grandmother Tree; Shamanic Vision News; 2019-2020 schedule released; Paul’s Red Road Diary; From the Storyteller.

May 2019; no issue due to travel

April 2019
The Trickster. Quote of the Month: Paul Radin; Power Animal of the Month: Fox; Song of the Month: S.J. Tucker: Rabbit’s Song.

March 2019
On the Road again…What is the “Red Road?”; Quote of the Month: Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson; Song of the Month: On the Road again; From the Storyteller: Dedication.

February 2019
BEing Seen. Food for Thought; Quote of the Month by David Whyte; Article: How to be Seen; Shamanic Vision News; Visiting Sedona (or anywhere) in a “Good Way”; A Standing Deer Story

January 2019
Bring on the New! Welcome to a New Year…and a New Beginning!; Quote of the Month by Paul Hinsberger; Shamanic Vision News; Start off the New Year with a Burning Bowl Ceremony; A Gift From the Storyteller

December 2018
The Whispers of Winter. The Stillness…Honoring Winter; Power Animal of the Month: Caribou; Shamanic Vision News; Exercises for our Students; From the Storyteller: Elders Wisdom and Brother Moose.

November 2018
Resistance. Quote of the Month: Resistance Recruits Allies by Steven Pressfield; From the Storyteller on Resistance to Change; Shamanic Vision News; A Call to Authors; Mile Posts for the Month for our Shamanic, Practitioners, Dreamers, Phoenix Risers and Ancestral Healers.

October 2018
The Change of Seasons. Food for Thought: Change; Quote of the Month by Great Great Grandfather; Power Animal of the Month: Dragon Fly; Shamanic Vision News: Four BIG workshops; Mile Posts for the Month for our Shamanic, Practitioners, Dreamers, Phoenix Risers and Ancestral Healers.

September, 2018
Fusion. Fusion & Food for Thought; Quote of the Month from Alice and the Mad Hatter; 3rd Qtr 2018 E-Mag released; Shamanic Vision News; Musical link of the Month: Gathering by Nomad.

August 2018
Mountains of Adventure, Mountains of Memory. Voice of the Mountains. Quote of the Month by Paul; Power Animal of the Month: North American Mountain Goat; Shamanic Vision News; From the Storyteller: At one time, I lived in the mountains; Musical Link of the Month (with lyrics): Rocky Mountain High by John Denver.

July 2018
Becoming the Warrior. We’re Back! Quote of the Month by Paul; Who are you?; Shamanic Vision News; Link to Issue #8 of our E-Magazine; From the Storyteller: How I became a Spiritual Warrior.

June 2018
Whew! Happy Mid Year and Solstice; Quote of the Month by Bear Heart; On the Trail…A wee bit about GDPR…Coming soon…From the Storyteller

May 2018
Travels. Food for Thought; Quote of the Month; Musical link of the Month: Lakota Healing Song; Shamanic Vision News; From the Storyteller: A chance meeting in Colorado

April 2018:
No Issue as Paul was on his pilgrimage…

March 2018

The Sound of Silence; Food for Thought; Quote of the Month; Listen to your Heart; Shamanic Vision News; Paul is on a Pilgrimage; Introduction to Shamanism: Finding The Divinity Within; From the Storyteller: The Trail of Transformation

Feb. 2018

Love–Right dab in the Middle; Cupid as a Guide; Quotes of the Month; Love…some Food for Thought; Shamanic Vision News; Exercises for our Dear Ones; From the Storyteller

January, 2018

New Years Food for Thought; Quote of the Month from Great Great Grandfather; release of Shamanic Vision e-mag, issue 6; Upcoming workshop and retreat schedule until May, 2018; Power Animal of the Month: Stork; From the Storyteller: The Counsel of Elders.

December, 2017

Storytelling. Winter is the time for…some Food for Thought; Shamanic Vision News; Going Deep: Sea Healing retreat and Pilgrimage to the Sacred Lands of Sedona in Spring, 2018; From the Storyteller: Great Great Grandfather called for me in a Dream….

November, 2017

The Symbolism of November. Our new logo; Shamanic Vision News; Activity for our Students: California Plein Air Painting; From the Storyteller–The Snow of the Morning.

October, 2107

Autumn. Musical link of the Month: Native Son by Loggins & Messina; Guided Meditation–Hearing the Song of the Earth Mother. Crystal Skulls. Shamanic Vision News.

September, 2017

In this issue we speak of the dramatic weather, have a wonderful quote by Great Great Grandfather, our upcoming workshops schedule that including a number of Shamanic courses, online programs and an announcement for a Vision Quest in 2018. Free E-Magazine (Issue #5, published in September) is also accessible from here.

August, 2017

Adventure! Food for Thought; Quote of the Month from Sparrow Hart; Power Animal of the Month: Hummingbird; Shamanic Vision News: Foundations in New Delhi; Ancestral Workshop goes to Live Online Teaching for all; Applications excepted for 2017-2018 One Year Menorship Program; 3 Days Shamanic Bliss in Mumbai; Crystal of the Month: Adventurine; From the Storyteller: I followed the Moon.

July, 2017

Passion! What Moves You?; Quote of the Month from Andrew Harvey; Shamanism is a Way of BEing; Shamanic Vision News; Power Animal of the Month: Badger

June, 2017

Greetings from the U.S.A.! 3rd Issue of Shamanic Vision e-mag release; workshop schedule announcements and calendar until March, 2018; Power Animal of the Month: Tortoise; About Medicine Bags.

May, 2017

No issue as we traveling all month.

April, 2017

April Fools Edition. Food for Thought; Foolish things; Pyrite; Upcoming Events; Vision Quest announcement; From the Storyteller.

March, 2017

Spring. Quote of the Month from Great Great Grandfather; Power Animal of the Month: Cooku Bird; Shamanic-vision E-Mag #3 is Live; Upcoming Events; Sea Healing Retreat afterwards

Feb. 2017

Old Photos. Editorial; Quote of the Month; Musical link of the Month: Gnossienne 3 by Erik Satie; Shamanic Vision News; Power Animal of the Month: Spider; One Year Medicine Wheel Program for International Students; From the Storyteller

January, 2017

A New Year: Ready to Advance? Food for Thought; Shamanic Vision E-Mag issue #2 released today with link; Upcoming Events; Announcement: Sedona Retreat in April, 2017; Curious about Shamanism?; From the Storyteller: A Way to Spend New Years Morning.

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December, 2016
Introspection. Winter Cometh…; Shamanic Vision News; Power Animal of the Month: Polar Bear; From the Storyteller.

November, 2016
Gratitude. Food for Thought; Quote of the Month; Musical link of the Month: The Song of the Butterfly by Istvan Sky; Shamanic Vision News: E-Mag link, Drum Circle; Specialized Shamanic Training workshop; Online course announcement; workshop schedule for November – December; News on Healing by the Sea Retreat. From the Storyteller: “I met a man from a distant land…”

October, 2016
Allowing. Allow…a Gift to you and Others; Food for Thought; Announcement with link: Our E-Magazine has Launched!; Shamanic Vision News: Upcoming Events and Healing with the Sea Retreat Announcement; Congrats to the 2015-2016 One Year Tribe!; Musical link of the Month: Hopi Spirit Chant; Power Animal of the Month: Porcupine; From the Storyteller: We stepped into Fall.

September 2016
Touch. Introduction: Healing with my Uncle. Quote of the Month: Grandmother Elizabeth Araujo; Power Animal of the Month: Deer Medicine; Shamanic Vision News–Events and Happenings; Feature Story: The Gift of Touch with Water Stone Healing; Musical Link of the Month: Sakrayaami: Stone & Bone; From the Storyteller: Touching Memories.

August 2016
Origins. Introduction. Quote of the Month: Lau Tzu; Musical Link of the Month: Riley Lee–3 Meditations; Food for Thought: Origins; Shamanic Vision News; Power Animal of the Month: Sloth; From the Storyteller (My Origin)

July 2016
Sacred Space. Introduction: This too is Sacred Space. Musical link of the Month: Mac Lopez; Shamanic Vision News–E Magazne coming October st, 2016; Power Animal of the Month: Raven; From the Storyteller: Walking in Beauty

June 2016
Inspiration. Editorial; Food for Thought (with a storytelling game);  Shamanic Vision News including workshop schedule for July. From the Storyteller: Standing Deer Story about Inspiration from a River

May 2016
Memory. Editorial; Quote of the Month, Food for Thought; Shamanic-vision News; Learning Moments For our Students: Assignments for our Shamanic, Dream, Ancestral and Phoenix students;  From the Storyteller.

April, 2016
Sound as a Way of Healing. Editorial; Quote of the Month, Food for Thought; Shamanic-vision News; Learning Moments For our Students: Assignments for our Shamanic, Dream, Ancestral and Phoenix students;  From the Storyteller.

 March, 2016
Circles. Editorial; Quote of the Month, Shamanic-vision News; Power Animal of the Issue: Butterfly; Musical Link of the Month: Phil Thorton “Healing Circle”; Learning Moments For our Students: Assignments for our Shamanic, Dream, Ancestral and Phoenix students;  Living a Circular Life TED talk with Dallas Arcand. From the Storyteller (aka Great Grandfather) The Circle in a Dream.

February, 2016
Power. Editorial; Quote of the Month, Power Animals of the Issue (many); Crystal of the Month: Carnelian; Our upcoming schedule; For our Students: Assignments for our Shamanic, Dream, Ancestral and Phoenix students; From the Storyteller: Diane Ferlatte.

January, 2016
New Year and Change. Editorial; Quote of the Month, Power Animals of the Issue: Ram; Our upcoming schedule; Earth Healing News; Musical Link of the Month:”Loeyndomsriss heimta thurs” from the band Warduna. From the Storyteller: aka Great Grandfather–How my visions fed my people.

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December 1, 2015
Dedication. Editorial: Namaji: Dedication to ourselves; Quote of the Month; Power Animal of the Issue: Zebra; Food for Thought; News Flash; Crystals of the Month: Tiger’s Eye, Ruby and Pyrite; From the Storyteller: Daily Practice and dedication to oneself.

Mid-November, 2015
Motivation! Editorial: What keeps you motivated; Food for Thought: a 1-10 scale; Lethargy in Shamanic Healing; Shamanic News; For Phoenix Risers: What kills motivation? What Killed yours?; From the Storyteller: Answering the questions: How I became a Shaman.

November 1, 2015
Ancestors! Quote of the Month; Greetings; Power Animal of the Month: Raven; Stone of the Month: Black Obsidian; Shamanic Vision News; For our Phoenix Risers–Do you Shadow imprints smell of your Ancestors?; From the Storyteller: A story channeled from an Ancestral Guide.

Mid. October, 2015
Things that go bump in the Night–Halloween Special. Quote of the Month; For our Phoenix Risers: Fear; Power Animal of the Issue: Bat; News from Paul & Neelam; Crystal Skulls; From the Story Teller: something from my past.

October 1, 2015
Dreams. What is Dreaming? Crystal under pillow Dream Technique; Power Animal of the Month: Dingo; Our Schedule for October; From the Storyteller.

Mid-September, 2015
Earth. About artist, Sarrita King; Earth–the Element of Home; Quote of the Month from Bedagi (Big Thunder) Wabanaki; Food for Thought: Your relationship with the Earth and the Earth Mother; Musical Link of the Month: Shivani Vaswami, ‘Song for Gaia’; JOI: The Autumnal Equinox; an exercise for our Phoenix Risers with the River; Power Animal of the Month: Worm; Latest News including: Monthly Empowered Healing Circle for the Earth, 10,000,000 Beats, 3 Days of Shamanic Bliss in New Delhi, start of our One Year Mentorship Program in Mumbai, Dreams–Your Gateway to Healing launch date for 2015; From the Storyteller: Caring for Our Mother.

September 1, 2015
Fire: The Element of Transformation; Musical link of the Month: Inlakesh–Fire Gathering; Power Animal of the Month: Gazelle; Upcoming workshops: 3 Days of Shamanic Bliss and the premiere of Dreams, Your Gateway to Healing; Journey of the Month: Fire; From the Storyteller: Pele.

Mid-August, 2015
Water: “It can not be done!”; Food for Thought: Which River are you?; Shamanism 101 Cross word puzzle; Journey on It: The Sea; Power Animal of the Issue: Sea Turtle; From the Storyteller: Become the Rainmaker.

August 1, 2015
The Wind: The Wind is my Brother; Musical Link of the Month: The Will of the Wind by Kenny Loggins; Butterfly Medicine; JOI: The Wind; News and Book Recommendation– The Wind is my Mother by Bear Heart and Molly Larkin; From the Storyteller: The Wind.

Mid July, 2015
Welcome to the Dreamtime! About dreams and dreamwork; A collection of Dream Partners; JOI: Journey into Dreamland; Musical links of the Month: Sweet Dreams & Sleep Music with Delta Waves; News from the Heart: Workshop series n Dreams, a call for assistance.

July 1, 2015
Exploring the Great Unknown: The Silence within; Musical Link of the Month: Sacrifice by Lisa Gerrand featuring Pieter Bourke; Storyteller: Silence; Power Animal of the Month: Mouse; Upcoming workshop notice for Mumbai; Luther Standing Bear Quote.

Mid-June, 2015
Father’s Day issue: Sacred Masculine; Food for Thought: Shadow Puppet image; From the Storyteller: Sacred Men.

 June 1, 2015
Petroglyph Spiral, JOI: How to honor your Guides and Power Animals; Shamanic Stone of the Month: Turquoise; From the Storyteller: Ritual.

 Mid May 2015
Dedicated to Women Shaman and Sacred Feminine; Women Shaman DVD trailer; Shamanic Crystal of the Month: Rose Quartz; Ho’oponopono Quote; JOI: Journey of the Mothers; Power Animal of the Month: Gorilla.

May 1, 2015
Misconceptions about Shamanism; a note of gratitude for our whatsapp group; JOI: Money; Special Announcement: Our One Year Mentoring Program; Musical link of the Month: Hands of the Priestess by Steve Hackett.

Mid April Edition, 2015
Music of the Month: Bryan Akipa; a video clip from Grandmother Flordemayo and something from The Storyteller. Enjoy!

April Fools Edition, 2015
Shamanic Humor; Tricksters and Fools; Food for Thought: Humor; Storyteller: Heyoka; Power Animal of the Month: Coyote.

Mid March, 2015
What is a Shaman?; article about us in Life Positive; Stone of the Month: Leopardskin Jasper; JOI; Storyteller on Validation

March 1, 2015
Earth stomp!; Survey on Psychopomp workshop(s); Importance of Practice; Musical link: Zuni Dawn; Food for Thought: Validation

Mid Feb, 2015
Ojibwe Prayer; Standing in your Power; Musical Link: Power Song; JOI into the World of Knowledge; Storyteller: Learning from the Past

Feb 1, 2015
Back in California; Food for Thought: Ground Hogs Day; Power Animal of the Month: Ground Hog; Storyteller: Seeing our Shadow

Mid Jan, 2015
Greetings and our new format; Power Animal of the Month: Tiger; JOI: Your Axis Mundi; Storyteller: How we can help the World in Times of Need.