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IS IT TIME TO GET
YOURSELF A SHAMAN?

BALANCE recruits Shaman Durek to talk you through
the practice of shamanism and explain what's involved

I'm sometimes asked if there's anyone I can't
or those of you who are wondering,
help. I say that you have to define what that
a shaman is a person who acts as
MEET THE EXPERT
means. In shamanism, I'm not the one who
a bridge between our world and the
Shaman Durek is a
"helps" people; they help themselves. I just
spirit world. Since ancient times
sixth-generation shaman
create a loving container for them to see and
shamans have claimed that they can
and thought-leader.
recognise the power inside.
travel through other dimensions via trances,
shamandurek.com
and talk to your spirit guides and angels to bring
back valuable information. They can also work
LIFE NAVIGATION
with and heal the body.
My book, Spirit Hacking, gives you insight on
runneth over, and that overspill is what you can
It goes without saying that not everybody will
multiple levels on how to navigate your life.
give to the people around you.
believe they can do this, and using a shaman as
A lot of spiritual tomes are focusing on you
You need to learn how to be a tap rather than a
a method to find healing or help can be very
constantly having to look outside of yourself,
drain. You can't fill the world with light if you're
different from traditional western medicine or
whereas Spirit Hacking is focused on you being
not 'lit'. You should be really enjoying life and
therapy. I know it may sound odd, but a shaman
your own teacher. It describes and gives you the
the people in it. We should be able to contribute
can be useful in getting to the root of a problem,
tools to access different forms of spirituality,
to our communities and the people of Earth in a
and assist you with taking responsibility for
and consciousness and common sense in a way
way that is beneficial not only for ourselves, but
having a part in its development.
that facilitates living your best life.
for everyone. That can only happen when we
Shamanic teachings explain that your
You will discover the importance of
are allowing ourselves to be filled and to be lit.
physical body is only a small percentage of
self-empowerment and how it can mean getting
who you are. Healing can't happen without
over your fear of being rejected and an outcast.
THE BEST CHOICES
your spirit, emotions and mind being on board.
In our world, we are taught to follow a certain
If you take nothing else away from this article
In shamanism, your ego has an effect on your
linear way of thinking. When you go outside of
(and think it's all rubbish), just know this:
belief systems. It is talking to you in your head,
the system, you are risking putting yourself in
everything in life is a choice. Choice gives you
telling you its story. If
an opportunity to exercise
you're not careful, this " I N S H A M A N I S M , I ' M N O T T H E your free will. This shows
can affect how you live.
you how to operate your
By working with a
power in this world. It is an
ONE WHO 'HELPS' PEOPLE,
shaman, you can put the
amazing thing, and the true
T H E Y H E L P T H E M S E LV E S"
power back into your
power is recognising how
hands and understand
many choices you have.
how to make things flow easier in your life.
a situation of not being accepted by your peers
The more expanded your consciousness, the
Shamans identify what's going on behind the
because you're not following the herd.
more awake and aware you are, the more you are
scenes. By this, I mean the blind spots, the
The greatest leaders and innovators of our
able to realise that there is not just one choice,
things you're not willing to look at because you
time are the people who stepped outside of
but multi-dimensional ones to pick. Once you
have belief systems that are limiting you, or you
the comfort zone of society, and found ways
recognise that, you are able to find what will lead
have fears of the unknown.
to improve it by creating new ways to move us
you to where you want to go.
So what does a typical shamen session look
forward in our evolution.
like? Well, they are all unique: I can do pulse
Through working with a shaman, you will be
Spirit
Hacking:
readings, check your energy levels, teach you
able to move towards a place of self-love - and
Shamanic
Keys
how to access your energy fields and change
that can mean being selfish in the most positive
To Reclaim Your
them. Sometimes I'll speak to the spirits on your
way possible. True selfishness is taking care
Personal
Power,
behalf, tap around your body, communicate with
of yourself first and making sure your needs
Transform Yourself,
certain organs; I'll do breath-testing or swalloware met before meeting the needs of others.
And Light Up The
testing. These things tell a shaman about who
If they are not, then you are not going to be
World by Shaman
you are, why you are, and what you're here in
good for anyone, because then you will base
Durek (Yellow Kite,
this world to do. Sometimes you need several
your relationships on "I do for you, you do for
£14.99) is out now
sessions; some people may just need one.
me." We need to be selfish first so that your cup
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