OMG!! A thread on SF I can actually reply to! Yes!!
I grew up in Bali and was initiated into the Balian tradition and way of life from about 16-21 years.
I had many mystical experiences practicing Yellow Bamboo...pranic healing and worshipping the Hindu God, Siva.
I eventually went that way and became a full-blown Hindu and had many experiences with this also...reached very high levels of awareness, but I never felt satisfied with it...with all my prayers to Shiva...I wasn't getting anywhere.
Until I realised what was up with that!
I can contact the Spirit World...I almost permanently dwell in the Astral World...can't talk with people much....what the hell was going on with me??
Until I went into deep trance again...for the first time in many years and reached the awareness of what I was...a Balian...a Shaman who just happened to believe in Siva!
So now, I have made the transition to Shamanism and enjoying the whole ride....may I never look back!
I was called to Shamanism at 14, when I experienced my very first full Arul Vaaku state and I've had 4 since.
I know this is what I am now...I got the re-calling a few days ago.
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