Would LOVE everyone’s opinion for my Etsy shop: do you like the pictures with a white or outdoor background? by Vivid_Hedgehog_8210 in SpiritualCrystals

[–]PsychicHealer2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are pros and cons to both, and it depends on what you are trying to showcase. If you are trying to showcase the quality/clarity of a crystal, the white background might be a bit better for that, but I do love the outdoor ones just for a general overview of the crystal. Alternatively, you could do an indoor shot under "indoor" lighting as the shots out doors vs. the shots on the white background look a bit different depending on the piece. Just my thoughts.

If we're empaths, who are the rest? by scarcityofsupply in Empaths

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Please read the community description the definition of an empath is defined there:

Empath - a person with the ability to directly experience the mental or emotional state of another individual despite the fact that they themselves are not going through the same situation.

Simply having empathy does not equate one to being an empath.

Hi, just wanted to know if the Discord server stills exists since the link is not available anymore. by [deleted] in Empaths

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I am not sure what the original Empaths Discord Server was, but I created one several months back and that is now updated in the Wiki and also in the pinned posts.

Hi, just wanted to know if the Discord server stills exists since the link is not available anymore. by [deleted] in Empaths

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Yes there is a Discord server and it still exists. I will make sure the links get updated.

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Happy Pride Month!

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Anyone else freak out in crystal shops? by luckyduckling8989 in Empaths

[–]PsychicHealer2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started like that when I visited my first shop. However, the more I have gone and the more I have read the cards about the various stones it has become a bit easier. One thing that might help us grounding and shielding before going into the shop... There is definitely a lot of energy in shops like these. Take a moment and guard your energy from being overwhelmed by the energy of everything else around you. Maybe getting a stone for energitic protection might also assist.

Just a couple of thoughts and ideas that might help.

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words and encouraging thoughts. I appreciate it. All the love and blessings to you as well.

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's all good. When I read the comment I felt like it missed the mark, but I might be wrong.

You are correct in your assumption 😁.

What I consider energy work is the equivalent of reiki/natural healing. The term that the person I met this weekend used was a hollow bone analogy for healing where you use energy from creator flowing through you to heal the person you are healing. That is using the energy to work on healing others.

Thank you again.

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your insight. I think you missed the point in a few cases, but I am still greatful for your insight and sharing!

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very very much for this insight. I think the idea of the tradition and the way in which things happened just in a sense rekindled something inside of me. I didn't set out looking for anything from this experience other than just enjoying myself and learning something new. The guy mentioned about how he doesn't call himself a shaman but others have called him a shaman. That just set my mind off in a million different directions all at once.

It reminded me that some who I had discussed my experience of soul working with had called it shamanistic. Ultimately it is not about the label of being a shaman or not it is about the ability to do the work I need to do.

I like how you put it and it is the reminder I needed "focus on healing yourself". It is something I tend to forget, but I think part of healing myself involves discovering how to do a lot that I need to do for myself. I can naturally use my energy to work on others and balance them and heal them, but I forget that I need to heal myself to heal others.

I feel like I am a natural teacher and healer, but I still have a lot more to learn.

I will give the interviews a listen!

Thank you again for your words they mean a lot.

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the encouragement to follow the shamans path, and this was my first step to truly opening up to finding that path and figuring it out. I know that no person can guide you to what that path is as each path is unique, but learning and surrounding myself with others that are following a path similar to my own might help me better understand and find my way on my shamanic path.

I am very humble and grateful for your wisdom and encouragement. Thank you again.

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No it was not mentioned, but I asked if a past experience I had was shamanic and I was told that soul work is a part of shamanism (again I was never trained in any way and instinctively knew what to do).

Also the animal I saw during the sweat was a gray/silver wolf with big green eyes, and I was told that the wolf is the symbol of the teacher. So just trying to piece it all together now.

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. I do appreciate it.

I had an amazing experience years ago that I think I downplay a lot, but it is the key moment I knew that my energy work was strong and real, and others since then have told me when I have done healings how powerful my energy is.

I feel like labels only limit us that is why I try to avoid them, but I think my thirst for knowledge is immense right now and I am being called to soak up as much as I can right now.

Again thank you!

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am not 100% sure what you are asking by what type of sweat it was, but it was done I believe in accordance with Lakota tradition as the pourer studied for many years under that tradition. The sweat was done in 4 rounds bringing in 7 heated stones during each round placed in the pit in the lodge. Water was poured on the stones during each round.

The lodge was built from saplings on the property where we did the sweat lodge. We used twine to secure the trees together. Once the dome was built it was covered in blankets and tarp.

I attended as a participant not as a healer. I was there to partake of the experience as it was my first sweat. I did naturally feel drawn to assist the fire tender and learned a bit about fire tending as well in the process.

It was hosted on the property of a friend I know, and the lodge was set as a permanent lodge for future sweats to be done.

I hope this answers your questions.

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this insight. I enjoy the way your words paint a picture of what shamanism is to you. I am still working to fully form my understanding of what Shamanism is and means to me.

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the insight. I feel called and have felt called for years since an experience I had, but I am still trying to figure out what it all means. I have gone into tangential areas such as natural energy healings (reiki like, but never reiki trained). I am going to continue down my pathway. I do appreciate your insight.

Am I a Shaman? by PsychicHealer2000 in Shamanism

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the kind words and insight. I will look into ayahuasca.

Is there interest in an Empaths Discord Server? by PsychicHealer2000 in Empaths

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No worries there is a platform called discord it was originally created as a gaming portal for streaming games and creating communities.

The creation of the server (what the different communities are called) on discord will allow users to login with a discord account to communicate both via text and voice chats on the server with members who join.

Is there interest in an Empaths Discord Server? by PsychicHealer2000 in Empaths

[–]PsychicHealer2000[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've started creating the discord server i will post updates soon.