tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512327745848627452.post4514184425066070255..comments2024-03-24T14:25:25.667+01:00Comments on CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI: Carpe Diem Extra #40 Shaman HaikuUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512327745848627452.post-81950382444580399772015-12-01T07:34:56.226+01:002015-12-01T07:34:56.226+01:00Shamanism is an amazing and highly evolved ancien...Shamanism is an amazing and highly evolved ancient nature based set of beliefs, practice's and rituals and so wonderfully prevalent and widespread in geographically disparate ends of earth. Tied intricately to rhythm, dance, drums and movements in trance state..I come from a place called Kannur (North Malabar) state of Kerala , India also called Gods own country in tourism parlance. The region is laced with western ghats (mountains) rich with a variety of tropical fauna and flora and rolling down to golden beaches and blue seas. There every few kilometre one will find small 'kavu' open temples open to nature and the surrounding environment. Comprehension and acceptance of existence of soul, God and higher consciousness is a given. I am particularly impressed by the connections and parallelism I see in the practice of 'Theyyam' elaborate dance rituals with elaborate colorful costumes made from natural material like coconut fronds and plant dye, elaborate body paintings, variety of drums beating out deep vibrations enacted in each temple, kavu at homes and the western, European, Russian, japanese and Korean concepts of shamanism . typping from my mobile hence pardon the typos and I will upload photos later but please do Google and check for yourself. 'Theyyam'estern festivals run into several days and weeks with repeated performance of simple dance steps by the theyyams honoring various gods and nature spirits. Though city bred its a feast to watch and absorb these rituals so full of life and colour, no wonder I have started writing Haiku's so deeply inspired. My apologies for the long writeup but felt strong urge to share.Seema Jayaramanhttp://www.poemhunter.com/seema-jayaramannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512327745848627452.post-34632000087706511362015-11-15T03:09:03.508+01:002015-11-15T03:09:03.508+01:00Love the shamanic theme and your 'outreach'...Love the shamanic theme and your 'outreach' approach to haiku! Thank you for inspiring prompts, Hamish!humbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106270909713851811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512327745848627452.post-19083196133129130362015-11-14T23:24:19.037+01:002015-11-14T23:24:19.037+01:00I really enjoyed reading your stimulating post her...I really enjoyed reading your stimulating post here Hamish. My response isn't perhaps what you had in mind but your challenge has helped me put into words some of my experience with contemporary shamanism. I haven't been online much recently but now that I have found this month long challenge I will join in when I can. Thank you for the inspiration. SuzanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512327745848627452.post-39188632460488152382015-11-14T21:49:05.921+01:002015-11-14T21:49:05.921+01:00luv the aspect of the drumbeat, resounding, commun...luv the aspect of the drumbeat, resounding, communicating, stirring<br /><br />much love...<br />Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191865405561549074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512327745848627452.post-33025227512643462512015-11-14T21:14:31.787+01:002015-11-14T21:14:31.787+01:00I really love this challenging form of Haiku! I am...I really love this challenging form of Haiku! I am learning so much here. Thank you for featuring one of mine. On to reading!Carol Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366366047409134966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512327745848627452.post-50613449766787314052015-11-14T16:48:47.087+01:002015-11-14T16:48:47.087+01:00Hamish, So wish I could step out into nature. Conf...Hamish, So wish I could step out into nature. Confined to a wheelchair, the best I can do is sit in front of an open window. Not quite the immersion I was used to. From one who knows it is too late: make the most of it all. Bathe in it. If only.....joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865280558100091573noreply@blogger.com