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Bruce Springsteen knows that there's real magic in great rock & roll performances. And, his job is to assist in creating that magic.

We’re definitely living in interesting times. To keep all this change in perspective, it's helpful to have a vision - and a shaman can provide that vision. . .

Prince took us on a musical journey to other worlds. . .spreading messages about spirituality, sexuality, and politics throughout his performances - but, there was more. . .

In today’s marketplace, the Big Idea is the single most important indicator of a film’s success. More than even the story - it’s the idea of it all. . .The Big Idea motivates a big audience.

I remember being told that when someone has an eye that's distinctly different from the other eye - this was the mark of a shaman. But, what does that actually mean?

Patti Smith has some thoughts on rock and roll stardom that might surprise you.

Just like John Lennon was telling us back in 1968. . .”you got to free your mind instead. . .” A successful revolution can only come from within. . .by truly understanding who you really are.

Like a true shaman candidate, David Bowie experienced suffering, trauma, and alienation in his early life. By withstanding these trials, he built the strength and courage necessary to be transformed into a shaman.

Although much of the rock and roll in the early 1960's focused on adolescent themes with relatively simple lyrics and melodies - Bob Dylan changed everything.

Anthropologists suggest that a significant factor determining whether or not a person becomes a shaman is that from an early age they are dreamers who have out-of-the-ordinary perceptions.

While conducting research for my documentary, I'm frequently asked about the difference between priests and shamans. While the shaman plays a priest-like role, there are differences between the two.

Looking back, I can see that my inter­est in shaman­ism began while read­ing Carlos Cas­taneda as a teenager. I was cap­ti­vated by the stories of his encounters with Don Juan Matus, a Yaqui Indian shaman. . .

According to the shamanistic worldview – the universe has three levels – an Upperworld, Middleworld, and an Underworld – and it’s full of spirits.  Shamans are adept at traversing these worlds – and contacting and dealing with the spirits they encounter along the way.

Although the word “shaman” originated in Siberia, shamanistic practices exist throughout the world, primarily among indigenous peoples. The practice of shamanism is a method, not a religion – and it coexists with established religions in many cultures.