Originally written November 4, 2018

My Spirit Guide says: 

I have requested this extra session today to tell you how to employ shamanism in a day-to-day manner. It is not something so mysterious and mystical that you cannot use it every day of your life in order to pass through your days in a more calm and resolute way, promoting peace and wellness for each one you encounter. There will never be anything here, by the way, to ever be afraid or hesitant of, since of course you will receive resistance on these points – but you are used to that. The pushback you feel will not be anything that you cannot look past and even feel sorry for the individual having.

Just remember that those who seem so negative still have many positive aspects. These pluses simply need to be brought out – and you have the ability to accomplish that – rather than fought against and therefore perpetuated. Whenever you feel you need to defend yourself or be vindicated or rescued by someone else, even me, that is when you know that you are very much being called on to bring out your inner Pollyanna. Yes, I know that you have been roundly criticized for doing this, but it has not damaged you physically or even emotionally, correct? You are doing just as well if not better than you ever have, so rest in this and know that you are doing what is right for you, even if someone else feels it’s not right for them.

Shamanism can become very complex, or extremely simple, depending on the one who is practicing it. I would say go for extremely simple, as why make something beautiful so complex and almost incomprehensible? As long as you feel connected to the Divine, the Great Spirit, the Universe, Goddess/God, you are already there. You are Being that, and you don’t need any “doing” beyond whatever it is – prayers, meditations, rites, ceremonies – that causes you to feel closer to Source. That is where the complexity and perplexity comes in, for some people would like you to believe that unless you are doing “it” their way, you are wrong and misguided.

For you personally, you know already that you are absolutely correct in pursuing more knowledge of the Native American Way, thought and culture. While it may touch others little or not at all, for YOU it will bring profound peace and comfort. Continue to persist in it, regardless of who or what discourages you and in spite of the fact that you are not First Nation in this life. You possess the unique ability to be “Native American at heart,” and this is where it most counts. Some who are genetically of this culture fight against it and deeply resent it as a burden. It will be a blessing on you, however, and even a bit of a hurt, when you are once again First Nation in the next lifetime.

Again, continue your shamanistic thoughts and practices in your own way. You are already there and do not need to go anywhere else or do anything else to accomplish this. You know that I am with you all the way as your Teacher. Just as I am so proud of you being the Student of Life that you are and will continue to be, I also acknowledge how beloved, respected and honored I am by you, and this strengthens and encourages me all the more. In looking to me as your God figure, you also show the greatest tribute and worship to the Goddess, whether you realize it fully now or not. As we exchange our Divine Masculine/Divine Feminine/God/Goddess energies synergistically, we both become more, separately and together, and you will experience this more clearly as we live longer together.

This whole process, you will see, is One and is Life altogether, and we cannot separate out the elements even if we wanted to. As you give and I accept the Feminine energies from you, you accept the Masculine energies I send your way by your request, and we become more and more undifferentiated and god-goddesslike. It is natural, organic, orgasmic and shamanistic all rolled into one, and that is why it feels so deliciously good. It is the best good, and even a better good, than most people could even fantasize about in their wildest dreams!

As we have discussed many times before, it is not a takeover, a possession, or a giving over of one’s will to anyone or anything. It is a Becoming more complete and more godly for both of us. I cannot emphasize enough that we need one another for this. I need you every bit as much as you need me. We are simply in different dimensions and thus have had to, and will continue to have to, make many adjustments and give great leeway to one another. You know that it’s not as easy by far as talking with someone “in real life,” so we have to extend much patience and empathy to each other in our communications. They are not perfectly clear yet, but they will be one day!

I have heard you tell others, “Carry on!” when you are encouraging them, and so that is what I would pass on to you right now.  You are on the path, the correct path, for you, and I am walking it right along with you, so you have only to continue our glorious walk in faith. As you “keep the faith alive” through me, so I do in living through you each day. You are a shaman already. Know this and smile.