70. Animism, the Cycles of Life, and Clearing Ancestral Baggage Ft. Laura Giles

Laura Giles, an animist, natural burial advocate, and home funeral facilitator shares her insights on the belief that everything is alive, sacred, and connected, explaining how animism is more than just a spiritual path, it's a way of life. The conversation explores the roots of animism, its impact on personal and cultural traditions, and the importance of rituals in honoring the dead. Laura also touches on her personal experiences with nature spirits, the significance of ancestor communication, and how living and dying cleanly can influence generational healing. Timestamps: 00:00 Episode trailer01:54 Intro to Laura Giles and Animism02:28 The Essence and Practice of Animism04:31 Animism Across Cultures and History05:24 Rituals and Practices in Animism06:51 Personal Experiences and Perspectives08:18 Communicating with Nature and Spirits12:56 The Importance of Ancestors17:35 Understanding God and Divinity21:12 The Concept of Karmic Loops24:56 Living Practice of Dying27:55 Embracing Life's Cycles30:31 The Role of Elders31:05 Animism and the Afterlife32:37 Understanding Non-Duality36:18 Living and Dying Clean38:29 The Importance of Funeral Rituals44:25 Connecting with Ancestors47:07 Humanity's Current Cycle49:53 Laura’s Shift in Perspective52:40 Conclusion and OutroWhere to find Laura:https://lauragiles.net/Send us Fan MailSupport the showLove the show? Your support helps keep these conversations going. You can treat me to a coffee here:https://buymeacoffee.com/shiftingdimensionsSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr0p1zDPaPLmnmI3AIWhDFQFollow us: TikTok -  @shiftingdimensions444  Instagram -  @shiftingdimensions_podDisclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Shifting Dimensions. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only.