(09-08-2010, 04:02 PM)Ali Quadir Wrote: Jumping right in is going to be very far out for many of them.
Wow, what an amazing opportunity!
Others have already made some wonderful suggestions. I might add to that some of the tips Ra gave for dealing with negative greeting (salt, LBRP, etc. but ultimately forgiveness) and the nature of negative greeting (catalyst). This might be a good starting point since they might be accustomed to thinking of negative greeting as something to ward against.
Truthfully, I don't think you need to worry about being too 'far out.' If the audience were fundamentalist religious people, then I'd be concerned about putting your thoughts into terms they can relate to.
But since the audience is Pagans, shamans, etc. I really don't think you need to be concerned, since they are obviously very open-minded to begin with. I suggest just speaking from the heart and trust that they will receive that which is resonant with them. I don't think Pagans and shamans will get all worked up if something is said they don't agree with. They're accustomed to being on the other side of that fence and won't subject someone else to it.
You have an opportunity to share some really cool info with some cool people who just might really appreciate it. I think I'd just let it flow.