Tobacco Medicine

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I've noticed that whenever I smoke american spirits the animals always crowd around me. Could this hold some truth, the Native American spirituality? Maybe I can continue smoking, can someone teach me the right way to smoke for ceremonial purposes. I am reading all about Native American Medicine and Shamanist ways. I have been practicing eclectic pagan ideas, but I am leaning towards honoring the Native Americans, believing in Animism and Celtic Recon. I love religions that honor the earth. I love animals and learning from them.

So, I was wondering what is considered alive with spirit as opposed to stagnant....energy? thanks.