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**jeepgrandch** · 11-21-2007, 01:02 AM

I choose to reach people through this method. I choose to be who I truly am. For the first time in my life, I am making a decision that illuminates every core of my being, for myself, because it is the truth.

GOOD FOR YOU!!!!

Only you can choose your path, for only you know what your heart and soul are saying.

But I'm a bit confused by the becoming a Shaman...aren't you already one as you walk the path? You may not feel like an elder, overly accomplished one...you are young yet. But by choosing this path, and acknowledging you inborn gifts and talents in this area...you are letting the Shaman in you emerge.

So take ownership of what you are. You are a Shaman...if it feels better make it an Apprentice Shaman. But claim it now, not for the future. It is who YOU ARE!

As you can see, I still have yet to fine tune my perception. By saying I will become a Shaman still focuses on the out come, not the journey. I guess I am...apprehensive to claim to be a Shaman, because I am, as you said, so young, inexperienced. I would feel bad to call myself such if it would insult accomplished, elder Shamans. But Apprentice Shaman works...I like that.

Phoenix and I had a similar conversation once. I told him I've always wanted to be a Priestess, but haven't been given the opportunity to train to become one. He said that I already was one, because I recognized that calling within myself. Its still a foreign concept, but given time I think it will be easier to understand.

11-21-2007, 01:02 AM	#6
jeepgrandch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	I choose to reach people through this method. I choose to be who I truly am. For the first time in my life, I am making a decision that illuminates every core of my being, for myself, because it is the truth. GOOD FOR YOU!!!! Only you can choose your path, for only you know what your heart and soul are saying. But I'm a bit confused by the becoming a Shaman...aren't you already one as you walk the path? You may not feel like an elder, overly accomplished one...you are young yet. But by choosing this path, and acknowledging you inborn gifts and talents in this area...you are letting the Shaman in you emerge. So take ownership of what you are. You are a Shaman...if it feels better make it an Apprentice Shaman. But claim it now, not for the future. It is who YOU ARE! As you can see, I still have yet to fine tune my perception. By saying I will become a Shaman still focuses on the out come, not the journey. I guess I am...apprehensive to claim to be a Shaman, because I am, as you said, so young, inexperienced. I would feel bad to call myself such if it would insult accomplished, elder Shamans. But Apprentice Shaman works...I like that. Phoenix and I had a similar conversation once. I told him I've always wanted to be a Priestess, but haven't been given the opportunity to train to become one. He said that I already was one, because I recognized that calling within myself. Its still a foreign concept, but given time I think it will be easier to understand.
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