Ancestral Healing
Weaving sparks into the tapestry of time. How seeing our mothers’ strengths despite their flaws opens the door to healing what came before us.
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Navigating Energy Shapers, and Healing, in Spiritual Communities with TIPA
(Part 3 of 3) “Healing from narcissistic abuse is a journey of rediscovering your strength and reclaiming your light.” — Melanie Tonia Evans Note: This post builds on Post 2’s (Understanding Energy Shapers and Their Impact) exploration of Energy Shapers’ impact, offering strategies and TIPA’s trauma-informed support for targets and Energy Shapers. If you’re healing…
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Understanding Energy Shapers and Their Impact in Spiritual Communities
(Part 2 of 3) “In the mirror of narcissism, we find not only their wounds but our own strength to heal and rise.” — Shahida Arabi Note: This post discusses narcissistic behaviors and their traumatic impact on targets. If you’re recovering from narcissistic abuse, know that your experience is valid, and healing is possible. Take…
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The Hungry Ghosts in Spiritual Communities
From Narcissists to Energy Shapers (Part 1 of 3) “Narcissism is a seductive mask that hides a fragile soul, yearning for love it cannot give.” — Dr. Ramani Durvasula Energy Shapers in Spiritual Communities I once believed narcissists and energy vampires would avoid spiritual communities, assuming their aversion to self-awareness would keep them from spaces…
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The Gift of Vulnerability
This past weekend, I sat with plant medicine – Grandmother Ayahuasca – again for the second time. It was a sometimes brutal experience, but I walked away once again humbled and in awe at her profound healing power. My intention was to explore my resistance to VULNERABILITY. This year has been a tremendous period of…
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Ancestors from a Shamanic Perspective
Who are our ancestors, from a shamanic perspective? Ancestral beliefs are fundamental to shamanic practices all over this world. Ancestors are not only our deceased biological relations for shamanic practitioners; they are also our guardians and guides in life. The shamanic view of ancestors, including the ideas of “well” and “unwell” ancestors, ancient common ancestors,…
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PODCAST – Episode 6: Awakening & Relationships
A common theme as people go through awakenings is a sudden, profound shift in their relationships. Archetypes emerge while others submerge, changing the profile with which we interact with the world, i.e. our personality. What’s happening during these awakenings, and what can you expect? Listen Part of the Rowan Wellness Podcast, recorded in 2020. Every…
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PODCAST – Episode 4: Thought-Forms, Jealousy, and Evil
Thought forms are thoughts that have coalesced into an energetic pattern, a pattern that has accumulated enough “mass” (repetitive thoughts) that it is able to elicit emotions. Using these two mechanisms – thought and emotion – it now may also direct actions and behaviors. Thought forms are “parasitic” in nature; they are unable to derive…
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PODCAST – Episode 3 : Shadows, Archetypes, and Integration
In 2020, part of the difficulties we’re facing are that our shadows, on all levels, are rising up, demanding to be integrated. Like a monster relegated to the basement, unfairly condemned, unloved, and neglected, these shadows – out of sight and yet in full access and control of all our vital components such as our…
