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: Bones, Stones, Feathers & Fur:
Shamanic Perceptions Wall Calendar 2006

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In this unique 2006 calendar Bones, Stones, Feathers & Fur, simple but powerful words of wisdom from elder Incan shaman don Manuel Quispe, said to be the last of the master shamans from the Q�ero region of the high Andes in Peru, are combined with beautiful and insightful photos from Rose De Dan, shaman healer in the Inca medicine tradition, Reiki Master, and animal communicator. Incan shamanism is one of the world�s oldest paths of healing and of maintaining balanced relationship with animals and nature. It is a way of Being and of being connected to Spirit � a spark that dwells in all that share this world with us.
Inspired by the article A Shaman�s Legacy written by Rose De Dan, the quotes and images speak to the soul and reconnect the viewer with nature on that level, guiding us in living our lives more fully each day.
As you turn each page of this 12-month 2006 calendar you have the unique opportunity to view the macrocosm of the universe within the microcosm, embarking on a shamanic journey and reconnecting with the universe as a whole. Images of wild and domestic animals (hawks, jaguars, chameleon, dogs) and landscapes (ocean, sky, tree, marshland) take us on a journey into the wisdom, grace, beauty and spirit that dances in each day of the year -- a journey which can result in a shift in perception. It is that shift that is at the heart of shamanic healing and which can result in positive growth and change in our personal lives as we come into balance and harmony with the natural world.
Come, the universe invites you to join in the experience. With images like this, who can resist? Click on the "Show All" button below to view each individual month along with shaman artist Rose De Dan's commentary.
HOW TO ORDER
Visit our online store to place an order for this wall calendar and our individual year-at-a-glance calendars (also featuring the 2006 images) or view our entire line of gifts including greetings cards, t-shirts, mugs, pillows, keepsake boxes, tote bags, buttons and more.

REVIEW
"Once again Rose De Dan has created what I'd consider to be one of the few calendars I would actually pay money for...I mean, after all, the paper calendar has become something that is either given out for free as a business promotion tool or purchased at a bookstore because you want a themed set of pictures...I like to have a calendar that will make me stop and think for a minute each time I look at it. The beautiful photos and shamanic quotes that Rose has arranged for each month not only fit together to create a stunning visual but also fit the season of the year accordingly. It's a great tool to remember the beauty and diversity of life, and it also is a great source of inspiration to look at before one begins a perilous or difficult task. I'd recommend it to anyone, both as a spiritual refresher for experienced seekers and as an introduction for those just starting to look for more meaning in life."
�Gary Votour, editor of The Kaleidoscope Journal

January 2006

Rose's commentary: There are four levels of perception in Inkan shamanism, and Condor or Great Eagle is one of them, teaching us to soar above our emotional attachments and to see with clarity and vision what we must do. These hawks exhibit the freedom and joy that results from choosing wisely.

Quote: "Simplicity comes out of the embodiment of responsibility; choose your responsibilities carefully."--don Manuel Quispe

February 2006

Rose's commentary: In Inkan shamanism jaguar is the second perceptual state, related to emotion. This photo is of a mother jaguar and her cub sleeping at the Audubon Park Zoo in New Orleans. Earlier I had watched two children tease the cub through the glass while their mother watched. The mother jaguar attempted to defend her cub, and it was really clear to me that as a species we have lost all understanding of the natural world. The human mother showed no understanding of the mutual bond that she and the jaguar mother shared, that of unconditional love for their offspring. It is only through shared perceptions that we can build bridges of understanding and prosper as a whole in this world.

Quote: "Exercise the passion of unconditional love."�don Manuel Quispe

March 2006

Rose's commentary: Shamanism connects us with our true selves as well as with all that is. In the Quechua language when we are in balance within and without we are said to be in ayni�perfect reciprocity or harmony. Munay, or unconditional love, is part of that reciprocity.

Quote: "Stay out of your head; perceive with your heart."�don Manuel Quispe

April 2006

Rose's commentary: This photo reflects the shadows cast inside each of us, shadows that can be recognized and healed within the shamanic tradition of the Q'ero through the use of specially worked stones present within the mesa or healing bundle of each shaman. This healing process balances the light and the dark and integrates them in beauty and wisdom.

Quote: "Don't collude with reality; create it."�don Manuel Quispe

May 2006

Rose's commentary: I watched this pair together for many minutes. I had never seen such a strong bond of affection as these two had for each other.

Quote: "Make yourself available."�don Manuel Quispe

June 2006

Rose's commentary: I just could not resist taking this shot, everyone seemed to be having such a good time. How many of us dare to be different? Dare to take risks? And how much living do we miss out on when we play it safe?

Quote: "Be outrageous."�don Manuel Quispe

July 2006

Rose's commentary: For those who might be interested, the ecstatic dog running in the surf is my own dog, Puma. From the first day I met him he has taught me more about joy than anyone I know. He literally leaps into and seizes the moment, and in so doing he affects everyone around him in a positive fashion. The terrier in the smaller photo made me smile in his desire to not let a single moment of play go by without a fight, literally inventing his own version of the game.

Our society is literally working more hours than ever before in our history and our lives, and our health and general level of happiness reflects it. We need to remember to play harder and work more gently.

Quote: "Play harder."�don Manuel Quispe

August 2006

Rose's commentary: This meadow represented the epitomy of summer and nature, reminding me of my childhood where summer vacation seemed to stretch out in front of me endlessly. Many of the beautiful places that I played as a child have vanished, replaced by suburban housing and businesses. If we continue to encroach, consume, and not conserve the generations of children to come will have no heritage.

Quote: "Treat the Earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children."�Native American Proverb

September 2006

Rose's commentary: In Peruvian shamanism we talk about shedding the past the way the serpent sheds his skin. This little chameleon represents our ability and our need to change the way that we interact with each other and the world around us.

Quote: "Rid yourself of violence."�don Manuel Quispe

October 2006

Rose's commentary: I grew up in this area, and these dock remains are located right next to a modern bridge. Shamanic journeys take us through different worlds and ways of perception with the intention of assisting us in moving forward mindfully.

Quote: "Perception: the difference between and obstacle and an opportunity."

November 2006

Rose's commentary: I had several thoughts regarding this quote and image. First, the natural beauty of the meandering branches of this madrone reminded me of the beauty we find along life's journey when we take the time to enjoy each moment, each individual twig. Second, in a shamanic journey the entrance to the realm of the unmanifested is often through the trunk of a tree. And finally, the shaman has a foot in both worlds, this realm we call consensual reality and the realm of spirit, for this life is not all there is, we simply exchange one form of being for another, spirit without end.

Quote: Life is a journey, not a destination."

December 2006

Rose's commentary: This is an extreme closeup of a single flame in the dying embers of a fire. Fire is thought of as being spiritually cleansing, and in shamanism we often use a fire ceremony to release what is holding us back and offer our prayers for assistance to the spirit world. In Peruvian shamanism this ceremony is called a despacho and its intent is usually to bring things into balance and harmony enabling us to perceive with clarity and simplicity our true nature and path.

Quote: "Practice absolute simplicity."�don Manuel Quispe