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Spirit Intrusion or Shadow Possession?
When something feels like it has taken over, is it an intrusion from outside, or part of the psyche that has become so separated it feels like someone else? Kristy explores spirit intrusion, the Jungian shadow, and why discernment comes before removal.
The Spirit You Fear May Be the One Calling You
Some people have come to Kristy believing they were possessed. They weren't, at least not by what they thought. Drawing on her own initiation with her ally, Jaguar, Kristy explores why discernment matters, and why opening is not the same as being clear.
The Initiatory Journey
Death is not the enemy on the shamanic path. It is a threshold, a teacher and a transformative presence that strips away illusion, invites surrender and makes space for rebirth.
The Lotus as a Symbol for Spiritual Transformation
Like the lotus rising from dark water, the soul doesn't awaken despite darkness, but through it. A shamanic reflection on transformation, rootedness and turning pain into medicine.
Living Authentically: How to Speak Your Truth and Trust Yourself
Living authentically isn't about saying everything we think. It's about learning to live in a way that doesn't require us to abandon ourselves. Kristy explores the false self, speaking your truth with humility, and trusting your own inner knowing.
What Is Shadow Work? Meeting the Parts of Yourself You Learned to Hide
Most of us learn that certain parts of ourselves are more acceptable than others. Kristy explores what the shadow is, how it shows up in our reactions and relationships, and why shadow work is about integration rather than perfection.
Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Patterns?
You can see a pattern clearly and still find yourself living it again. Kristy explores why insight and willpower aren't always enough to break the cycle, and how a shamanic perspective can help you understand what the pattern has been protecting.
Feeling Blocked or Stuck on Your Spiritual Path?
Sometimes your spiritual path feels clear, and sometimes it feels like something is holding you back. Kristy explores why you might feel blocked or stuck, why it doesn't mean you've lost your way, and a shamanic perspective on finding direction again.
How to Reclaim Personal Power After Feeling Powerless
We don't always give our power away in obvious ways. Sometimes it happens quietly, through silence, approval-seeking or old stories. Kristy explores how personal power is lost, why reclaiming it can feel frightening, and small ways to begin.