Introduction to Shifting the Paradigm

"A movement is much more powerful when it promotes what it stands for, rather than fight against what it opposes. " -- Gandhi

This website evolved out of a course titled "Shamanic Warrior Training" for lack of a better title or description. The course was experiential rather than philosophical or theoretical. It involved simplified and tested concepts and techniques for raising consciousness and empowering the individual from a positive Spiritual perspective. Personal change and evolution as a means of facilitating a greater Paradigm Shift is emphasized. The concept of the Spiritual Warrior is also relevant from the perspective of changing, evolving and matering one's own self.

The challenge is, of course, motivation. We live in a distracting world. There are many distractions ranging from entertainment addictions to basic survival. An Apache shaman once said, "Man has two enemies; complacency and distraction". We can no longer afford complacency and we must not allow distractions to control our destiny, our lives or our peace of mind.

This course was built upon knowledge, wisdom and techniques derived from numerous cultures and traditions indigenous to our world. They have been practiced, experimented with, tested, simplified and modified as needed to get the results that we seek.

You can attend lots of seminars and workshops (and spend a lot of money doing so) and get some of the knowledge and instruction that is presented here. Or, you can pursue the "do it yourself" approach for free. Rather than getting what you pay for, you get out of it what you put into yourself.

Several formats have been tried. So far, the most effective has been working in a retreat that covers a weekend or longer. The time away from the usual distractions creates a space where dedicated focus and practice is easier. It also creates a space where rest, regeneration and healing is facilitated. Small groups have also proven effective. The schedule of doing two classes a month is the pace that most participants have been comfortable with.

It is always easier to work in a group. If you have someone next to you who has been there and done the work, their experience and confidence makes self discipline and motivation easier. When you are in a group, you are all going through similar challenges at the same time. This makes it easier to bond and form a support group.

Studying solo is great if you are clear on your goals and are able to be self motivated.

To use this website as a self directed course, follow this sequence of instructions as self directed study.

What is a Spiritual Warrior?

Developing Spiritual Faculties

Course Outline

Meditation I

Changing Your Mind - Resolving Self Limitations

Psychic Self Defense

Self Empowerment Through Forgiveness

Recapitulation

Recovering the Energy Associated with Pain

Recharging Vital Energy

Qi Gong

The Art and Science of Prayer

Kuji-In

If you engage in self study, it is recommended that you start journaling from the very beginning. Two lessons per month is a good pace. They don't have to be done in sequence but some form foundations for later ones. If you are working with a counselor, therapist or other health care provider, show them what you are doing or considering doing and follow their guidance and advice.

The Path is a book about the Spiritual journey that we all take. Who are we, why are we here, what is consciousness, what is enlightenment, how do we grow Spiritually? There are detailed instructions on basic and advanced meditation and the Kuji-In or nine syllables meditation from Hindu, Buddhist and Ninja traditions. There are also instructions on using forgiveness and recapitulation to recover energy and resolve karma.

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