When trusting our gut doesn’t work

“Trust your gut!” We hear this message frequently in spiritual circles and in memes on Facebook. As a teacher, I’ve even recommended it, particularly during basic shamanism classes when students learn to journey. But trusting what seems to be our inner guidance can...
Movement and clairsentience

Movement and clairsentience

Years ago when I was living in Missouri, I had an interesting experience while doing errands. As I maneuvered through the parking lot at the grocery store, a dark blue pick-up truck passed by. I locked eyes with the man driving the vehicle, and the jolt of recognition...
Discernment and intuition

Discernment and intuition

No conversation about trusting our intuition would be complete without also talking about discernment. In any situation where we receive messages, we need to use discernment – no matter the source of the insight, whether it be a spontaneous vision or dream, in a...

Trusting our intuition

When I first began taking shamanic classes, I wanted so badly to develop my intuition. I had a hunch I might have abilities, though they weren’t in evidence yet. During the first year of learning to journey, I doubted the messages that came through. Years later, I...
Meeting spirit guides

Meeting spirit guides

Twenty years ago when I first stepped out onto my path, I desperately wanted to meet my spirit guides. I was alert and eagerly awaited signs of their presence. I looked forward to having immediate connection upon introduction. It did not work that way for me, at least...