Shamanic initiations aren't usually what one focuses on in an early exploration of shamanic practice. However, it seems more people are experiencing initiations that they often are unprepared for and do not understand; hence there is more difficulty with integration and making good use of such a profound event. One such initiation that can be disorienting is that of dismemberment, especially when it is full-blown. As a companion to you on this path of direct revelation, I'm sharing  one early part of my own on-going initiation.