I had been working as a Curandera or Mexican Shaman for more than 30 years now (2018), in all these years I always run into the same question coming from my clients and students:
“What do I do now?”
There are two things to do when we are in doubt of what to do or what to say in a difficult situation,
One: do nothing…. This will buy us some time to see how a situation evolves so we can think about what action to take. Also when we allow time for things to “cool down”, it gives us a perspective that is more accurate than the one that we feel in the moment (while we are going through a storm of emotions).
And the second thing to do is “Act according to your higher self”. What is the meaning of this? …. Our “higher self” in few words, is that part of us that is our divine part that is connected to God/Spirit/Grandfather Creator.
When we act from that point of view and we are “well-connected” or in “Spiritual state” is when we are able to take the best decision for us and for everyone involved in a situation.
We are in a Spiritual state when we meditate, do spiritual journeys, ceremony, rituals, etc. If you don’t have a clear image of how to achieve a spiritual state then there is an alternative. You can think about how somebody that you admire will do in a situation like yours.
As an example, if I am facing a situation where there is a lot of gossip and false accusations about me. By the way, this kind of situation is always following me because people that don’t know about what a Curandera does are either misinformed or scared and “feel the necessity” of saying all sorts of things …. So what can I do? I would think about whom do I admire and what would that person do in my situation. I admire the Dalai Lama. What does he do when people say false accusations about him? I can imagine that he sends tons and tons of love to give some comfort and compassion. If you are not familiar with Buddhism think about what Jesus used to do with all those kinds of accusations…. He asked for forgiveness for those that were mean to him.
So now you know what to do: Act according to your higher self. Always act from your must pure state of mind; your Spiritual state or do what somebody that you admire will do. Please choose wisely who do you admire!!!
Instructor & Practitioner: Paloma Cervantes is a Mexican Shaman or Curandera born and raised in the tradition. Working full time as a Curandera since 1986. She writes and teaches about Shamanism, Curanderismo, Spiritual Herbalism and Ancient Healing Traditions. She offers private consultations too.
*For more information send an email to hola@palomacervantes.com or visit our webpage Institute of Shamanism and Curanderismo
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