It was, in fact, a shamanic philosophy that inspired my healing journey about 15 years ago. It took me a while to pull it all together, but this was the ‘spark’ so-to-speak.

Did you know…

It takes 7 years to make a Shaman? 

Probably more of a lifetime, but 7 official years is how long they spend in initiation. The reason being, they need to be ‘clear’ if they are to support anyone. 

If I hadn’t head of this shamanic philosophy, it’s likely I would have just trusted the usual system – but I am so glad I didn’t.

I first heard of Shamans as I was researching mental health. I had been diagnosed with Bi-Polar three times, I didn’t want to take medication, and I was frustrated by the lack of understanding Psychiatrists had when it came to my experiences. 

I came across an article on this shamanic philosophy which reflected a their unique view on mental health – that the person who is experiencing the crisis is actually meant to be a healer, they’re just not going through the proper initiations to move through the crisis and serve their community as a whole. 

It really got my attention, as something deep inside my being resonated with that perspective. 

What is a Shaman?

A shaman is the medicine man of the tribe, whose job is to keep everyone healthy, happy, and connected. If someone shows signs of disease, the Shaman will identify the root cause – whether emotional, spiritual, psychological, or physical, and clear that person’s system back to wholeness and health. 

They can travel between worlds – the material and the mystical – to facilitate healing for the person, community, or place in nature. 

If the shaman tries to do this, but has not worked on his own ‘stuff’, he cannot be a clear vessel or receive a clear message around what this person needs in order to heal. The message will come through, but it will become entangled with the Shamans unhealed ‘stuff’. 

So a shaman goes through the process of clearing their own trauma, so they can transfer healthy messages without attachment or projection from their own field. 

A real Shaman has undertaken a harrowing journey to become an effective healer, and can only become a healer once he has gone through his own healing journey.

I have gone through my own version of this, recognised the difference in the purity of my support and advice to clients as I worked deeper and deeper into myself. I started taking Reiki sessions in 2017, but found myself confused and triggered so I took a break for a while. Now, in 2024, my sessions and downloads are extremely clear, and I am a much better healer.  

The fastest path to health and healing is a relatively slow one, it requires working through layers of conditioning until you reach the core, and only then will you be completely whole and free. Your healing journey will take time. With each layer you work through, however, your health and wellbeing improves, and with this positive changes, you are able to then find motivation to continue.

So take your time to work through your stuff – there is no rush. 

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