Lost Spiritual Practices explores the spiritual beliefs predating organized religion, examining animism, shamanism, and early mysticism. It delves into how these practices, once central to human experience, have faded and considers their potential revival in modern life. Early human spirituality emphasized a deep connection with nature, viewing the world as alive and interconnected.
The book investigates the historical and anthropological context of these lost practices, drawing from archaeological records and studies of indigenous cultures. It argues these practices offer alternative paths to meaning, connection, and well-being.
It's structured in three parts: defining core concepts of animism and shamanism, examining the decline of these traditions due to factors like organized religion, and exploring contemporary efforts to revive them through neo-shamanism and nature-based spirituality.
