Resistance and Assistance

This is a blog for those who are practicing shamanism for self-healing or for healing others.

At some point along the path, resistances are likely to arise.  Initiatory practices and journeys are the most obvious times, yet... any level, any circumstance, and anytime you may feel something that asks you to pause or provides a friction to your forward steps.

These may even become common within your work as you push beyond the boundaries and limitations of your mind and your ego.  You are likely being asked to drop more into your heart and surrender to the shamanism moving through you.

Here at Shaman College, as we mentor you, we will never ask you to do something that is beyond your ability, nor will we force you into any practice and never do we push you into those that may bring harm.  The challenges you feel are real... yet the safety that we practice here is also real.

Along with resistance, comes assistance. Honour what is happening and travel to your guides and helpers through your practiced journey work.  Communicate directly with them... ask them for assistance and guidance.

Sometimes the resistance is because you are being asked to ASK for assistance!  Actually this is often the case.  The assistance will come in many forms depending on what is right for you at this time. 

When you begin to ask more and work with the spirits more, you are guided from beyond the mind.  The allies come in to help you and the growth while perhaps subtle, is immense.