Blessings friends.  I am considering the Shaman path, and it seems to be a noble and powerful path.  I found I could enter those realms, but I am not sure if this is my path.  I have things to do here and in the upper realms.  What it did to me, and this is truly my own personal experience, no one else....I found it shut me off from the communication I had with the Masters and instead I was dealing with the Celtic Deities. I am familiar with them, but they do not send to me the same call.  I found myself to be somewhat selfish and pulled within myself.  I do believe the Shaman has to go within to find him/herself to understand their abilities and power.  Perhaps after that is done, then you can reach out to others.  I just found that I was focusing more on those realms and my own journey, and not thinking about my son as much.  I think that would contradict my message from the Masters about priorities.  So, I have still yet much to consider.  It is good to know about this path, and to know more about my own heritage.  Blessings to all, Rickie