Love is always the basics of any spiritual journey. However, in shamanism, freedom is essential. Most of all, freedom of the mind or better said, in ones awareness. It allows you to really see, beyond concepts, to travel the worlds beyond without hindrance and to live without judgement. All of this is truly vital in the healing work of a shaman or shamana, as well as in ones own shamanic spiritual journey.

To interact with what truly IS

Freedom allows one to become as shamans call it fluid in ones awareness. To let go of societal constraints and reduce destructive learned behavior as well as trauma bindings or fears based upon bad experiences are all essences in many spiritual teachings. In shamanism however, it is not only essential but lies at the very core of the practice. Fluidity in ones consciousness allows one to really see and interact with what IS, with the true nature of existence and others. Thus one can act as a messenger between this world and the beyond, as well as be a conduit of true compassion and love.

A difficult but rewarding path

Often shamanic healing work is based in helping others achieve new levels of freedom within themselves. To do so, requires a level of freedom within the society that one lives in. Often a shaman or shamana lives a bit secluded from the rest of his or her community, to be able to act without being too influenced by the expectations or power struggles that usually flourish in a society.

To be truly free, from concept or within ones social field, takes a lot of work and can be difficult at times. But to be successful on a shamanic path it’s the key that opens the door to everything else. So if you are interested in shamanism or are already on this path, claim your freedom every day, the best you can! You will be grateful further down the road.