Modern society and order have polluted the contemporary mind. Violent repression is used to distance society from our archaic heritage. This inheritance includes the ingestion of chemical compounds to enter states of trance and self-transcendence. Modernity in our society is defined by alienation, consumerism and a class struggle endemic only to the Western world. The healing powers of shamanism can help “cure” these endemic problems that have emerged with modernity. The modern-day shaman can play an important role in helping people understand themselves better through “healing” rituals. Modern shamanism can help individuals deal with psychological disorders and fears related to addictions. The sole purpose of shamanism is to heal by helping others achieve altered levels of consciousness. This altered state will help individuals better understand themselves and the lives they lead. Alienation has a direct correlation with modernity, especially as it relates to a modern capitalist society. Alienation is the process by which people become alienated from the world in which they live. The division of labor creates alienation within a modern society, separating the wealthy capitalist from the ordinary production worker. Karl Marx comments on James Mills by stating: “My work would be a free manifestation of life, therefore an enjoyment of life. Presuming private property, my work is an alienation from life, because I work to live, to provide myself with the means to live. My work is not my life. (http://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1844/james-mill/index.htm#084) Karl Marx illustrates that by working for rich capitalists, the ordinary worker limits himself. They are following the rules set by this capitalist and this n...... middle of paper...... to awaken our minds to reality, which is exactly what the government fears. The new world order has polluted the world. contemporary spirit. The use of plants and medicines to produce visions has long been part of our archaic history. However, society is gradually moving away from this story. Alienation, consumerism and class struggles define our modern society. In order to “cure” these endemic problems, we should return to our archaic heritage. Shamanism can help heal these issues by helping individuals better understand themselves through healing rituals. Addictions, psychological disorders and fears can be healed through shamanism. The healing powers of shamanism are achieved by helping individuals grasp altered levels of consciousness. Shamanism is the remedy that modernity needs to help individuals cope with the realities of life by awakening them to the world around them..