Drawing on the wisdom of ancient and present-day mystics and shamanic teachings, the author of Soul Retrieval explains how to achieve harmony with nature and how to use these traditions and rituals to solve the problem of polution, reconnect with the divine principles governing our world, and help heal the earth. Original. 10,000 first printing. From cross-cultural legends recounting shamanic cures to the biblical accounts of the parting of the Red Sea and Jesus multiplying the loaves and fishes, many spiritual traditions are rich in stories about seemingly inexplicable transformations of the natural world. The ancient healing art of transmutation, in which toxic substances are transformed into "safe" substances, is mentioned in all the world's great spiritual traditions, including Hinduism and Taoism. And while many have tapped this body of work to heal the self, it has yet to be used to heal our environment. For twenty years, Sandra Ingerman has studied alternative ways to reverse environmental pollution. In this book, Ingerman takes us on a remarkable journey through the history of transmutation, teaching us how we can use this forgotten technique to change ourselves and our environment. She provides us with creative visualizations, ceremonies, rituals, and chants derived from ancient healing practices that produce miraculous, scientifically proven results. In one dramatic illustration of what can be accomplished when consciousness and awareness fuel our actions, Ingerman describes her own success in transforming the nature of chemically polluted water. Introduction 1(17) I Creation and Union 17(32) The Creation Myth 19(16) Tools to Embody Your Creation Story 35(14) II Separation versus Union 49(48) Remembering Our Connection 51(6) Remembering the Beauty 57(18) When Things Feel Bad 75(14) More Tools to Help 89(8) III Love and Imagination 97(30) Creating Sacred Space 99(8) Imagination 107(14) Receiving the Gifts of Our Ancestors 121(6) IV Harmony with Nature Within and Without 127(40) Reconnecting with Nature 131(8) Working with Cycles and Rhythms in Nature 139(10) Working with the Elements 149(8) A Shift of Perception 157(10) V Transmutation 167(52) Embodying the Divine 169(8) Dismemberment 177(12) Transfiguration 189(12) The Power of Sound and Words 201(6) The Power of Appreciation and Gratefulness 207(6) More to Think About 213(6) VI Ceremonies for Transmutation 219(36) The Nature of Ceremonies 223(6) Ceremonies for Releasing 229(4) Ceremonies for Calling Down 233(4) Ceremonies for Working in Partnership 237(6) Ceremonies for Transformation and Healing 243(8) Ceremonies for Celebration and Honoring 251(4) Final Thoughts 255(2) Epilogue 257(14) Appendix 271(2) Training Workshops 273(2) Notes 275(6) Bibliography 281(4) Acknowledgments 285(2) Index 287