Shamans Can Help Deconstruct The Human Ego and this can be quite the challenge for anyone engaging with a shaman. They may come to hate the saman for trying to help them. And sometimes shamans get a lot of heat for just being in a space with others. Especially if those others are still under the spell of their relentless egos.
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Shamans are often targeted for attacks because of the important role they play in deconstructing the ego. The ego is the part of the human psyche that is concerned with self-preservation, self-promotion, and the pursuit of pleasure. It is the driving force behind much of our behavior, and it can be both helpful and harmful. Shamans, however, are interested in expanding human consciousness and helping people become more self-aware. This often involves challenging the ego and breaking down its hold on people’s thoughts and behavior. This can be a threat to those who are invested in maintaining the status quo, and so shamans are often targeted for attack.
The human ego evolved as a necessary driving force in our evolution. It helped our ancestors survive in a harsh and competitive environment. But today, we live in a vastly different world, and the ego is no longer necessary as a driving force in our evolution. In fact, it often holds us back, causing us to act in ways that are destructive to ourselves and others.
The role of the shaman is to help people transcend their ego-driven behavior and become more self-aware. This involves breaking down the walls of the ego and opening up to a larger, more expansive consciousness. This can be a difficult and painful process, as the ego often resists change and clings to its old patterns of behavior.
However, the benefits of this process are profound. By expanding our consciousness and becoming more self-aware, we are able to see the world and ourselves in a new light. We are able to transcend our limited perspectives and connect with a larger sense of purpose and meaning. We are able to live more fully and authentically, free from the constraints of the ego.
Unfortunately, not everyone is ready or willing to undertake this journey. Some people are invested in maintaining the status quo and protecting their ego-driven behavior. These individuals may feel threatened by the work of the shaman and may seek to undermine or attack them.
It is important to understand that these attacks are not a reflection of the value or validity of shamanic work. Rather, they are a reflection of the fear and resistance that people have to change. Those who attack shamans are often trapped in their own limited perspectives and are unable to see the value in expanding consciousness and becoming more self-aware.
As we continue to evolve as a species, it is becoming increasingly clear that the focus of our evolution is shifting away from the ego and towards expanding consciousness and becoming more self-aware. The work of the shaman is more important now than ever before, as we seek to break down the walls of the ego and connect with a larger sense of purpose and meaning.
In conclusion, the work of the shaman is often targeted for attack because it challenges the hold of the ego on our behavior and thoughts. The ego, while once a necessary driving force in our evolution, is no longer necessary and often holds us back. By expanding our consciousness and becoming more self-aware, we are able to transcend the limitations of the ego and connect with a larger sense of purpose and meaning. While the work of the shaman may be difficult and challenging, it is more important now than ever before as we seek to evolve as a species.
