Buckle up for a candid exploration of expectations versus reality in spiritual training. This episode peels back the curtain on my ongoing shamanic education, revealing both frustrations and profound discoveries along the way.
My current shamanic training program has delivered a mixed bag of experiences. While marketed as shamanic study, much of the curriculum has ventured into non-shamanic territories – from EFT tapping to I Ching readings, with liberal doses of yoga and Tai Chi filling precious weekend hours. Many classmates and I have found ourselves questioning whether this program delivers what was promised or if it's simply a collection of various healing modalities under a misleading label.
Despite these frustrations, when the training actually focuses on genuine shamanic practices, the results have been nothing short of transformative. Learning to work with energy attachments, resolve residual trauma, and conduct cord-cutting ceremonies has yielded powerful results – including immediate shifts for clients who've experienced these techniques. These moments validate the incredible potency of shamanic work when taught and practiced authentically.
The most unexpected gift from this journey has been newfound confidence in my relationship with shamanic practices. I entered wanting to learn "properly" to avoid cultural appropriation, but discovered that shamanism, like all spiritual modalities, is meant to evolve and be personalized. This realization has freed me to work more intuitively while still maintaining respect for the traditions that inform these practices. Have you ever found unexpected wisdom in disappointing experiences? I'd love to hear your stories!
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