Transcendence Like a Shaman: A Journey into Spiritual Awakening

Transcendence, a concept deeply rooted in shamanic practices, offers a profound exploration of the spiritual realm. Shamans, revered for their ability to bridge the physical and spiritual worlds, guide individuals on transformative journeys of self-discovery and enlightenment. This article delves into the essence of transcendence through the lens of shamanic tradition, unveiling the mystical path to higher consciousness and inner peace.

Oxford Languages defines transcendence as "existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level. 'the possibility of spiritual transcendence in the modern world'"

Transcendence, for our purposes, will mean transitioning from one level of consciousness or one ego/identity into another.

Why Do We Want to Transcend?

Transcendence at its most basic level is growth. We need to grow to evolve, get happier, expand our awareness and consciousness, and live our best lives. As spiritual practitioners we need to grow to stay ahead of our clients and to make sure we are in alignment and practicing what we teach.

How Does It Work?

To transcend from one stage of being to another, you must literally change your belief in who you are. It is our belief about who you are that defines you - you live into that belief every day. When you change your belief about who you are, then you become someone new.

Why Is It So Hard?

The problem with this concept is the the ego - the you that you believe yourself to be today - doesn't want to die. And when you stop believing in it,, that's what happens. You kill off your current idea of who you are and a new you is born. But much like any other living being, your ego has a self-preservation mechanism built into it. So you have to overcome that defense mechanism before you can shift into the new way of being. Don't believe me? Pick something that you wish were true about yourself. Then say it IS true and watch your ego fight you to get you back to the old you.

How We Transcend

Transcendence is the act of stepping into your new way of being - your new identity. It requires overcoming the resistance of the old ego and the fear of the unknown that comes with accepting the new you. Questions like:

• What will it mean if I'm this person?
• Will people still like the new me?
• What other consequences may come about as a result of this new identity?

And many other questions will come up in this process.

Without Transcendence There Is No Lasting Growth

True growth requires transcendence. It is the initiation doorway that stands in front of every true spiritual seeker. Everything else you learn in personal growth and spiritual education is just skill-building that will disappear when you get triggered or flustered. Transcendence steps you into being a new person with different responses and difference experiences, so the need to manage triggers becomes obsolete because the new you isn't triggered in the same ways anymore.

The Healed Healer

So often we hear about the Wounded Healer archetype. People become healers to heal themselves. When a healer hasn't done their transcendence work, they are Wounded Healers and are not safe to work on others. Their own unresolved trauma/inner work will get in the way of their ability to do their jobs at the highest level. The healer who has embraced their inner work and transcended into their higher self can bee a clear channel for the healing that is to come through them. This is why this work is so important.

Begin Your Journey of Transcendence

If you are looking to become a better version of yourself, to uplevel your identity and heal yourself at a core level, then transcendence is what you seek. Check out the Welcome to the Woo program to learn about the mental, emotional, and energetic work that will step you onto the express train of identity upleveling.