I've recently gone to see a shaman as a bit of an experiment.
I did whats called a journey in a trance with the drums playing and met my power animal, which was like powerful love.
I then (as instructed) breathed in my power animal and felt the love then in my chest.
I was totally spaced out for two hours and there was lots of purification and healing going on.
It was a bit much.
I tried it again and it went, well how can i say, i'm still well but, i heard lots of voices and there was a great battle.
But i seem to have discovered a part of me that can talk to spirits, i have talked to few people who want to help, it seems some are more knowledgeable than others.
I have also been inviting some of the ascended Masters such as the buddha, Jesus Christ and others according to this book called Ascending through Orbs.