Predator vs prey gifted lesson4/10/2024 ![]() So lack of acceptance by any of our social environments, can put our self-worth in precarious positions if we don’t exercise discernment. Our need for social validation is a basic human need. The problem comes when we start to sacrifice our own uniqueness and personal freedoms in order to fit in. There is nothing wrong with this if we are aligning ourselves with good Indigenous ways and habits. In this process we often start to emulate our Northern relatives’ cultural and social mannerisms and implement new protocols or ways of addressing people. As a rule you should not put them or anyone on a pedestal.įor Mexican/Mesox Natives, much of our enlightenment and strides in reclaiming our Indigenous ways has come via the generosity and guidance of “Northern” or U.S. ![]() Just because one has a lot of knowledge, experience, or some spiritual skill does not mean they are perfect. ![]() It is rare that anyone you come across, no matter how spiritually gifted they might appear, that doesnt need to balance out their shadow work. We all have different emotional wounds, shortcomings, and coping mechanisms. The scenario is generally this: experienced or popular organizers who have gained some type of notoriety, usually by way of rank or status in a popular organization, spiritual circle, medicine person, or social media platform, will use their inferred superiority or exclusive access to knowledge (even tho they will disguise it in “humble” indigenous wisdom buzzwords), as a platform to manipulate sincere and spiritually hungry people.Īs much as one would like to hold legendary Native organizations or institutions in the highest of regard, the fact is they are human just like the rest of us. These protective guidelines will focus on spiritual predators in the native community but can also be used to protect against manipulators in general. While the guidelines in this piece would be helpful to anyone, they are aimed toward Chicanos or others in the midst of reclaiming their Indigenous identity. While maybe not always malicious or intense, the “predator and prey” power dynamic will always be present in any social situation. Inexperienced and eager learners in the Indigenous community make for the best prey by these spiritual predators. It is my sincere desire for you to avoid being taken advantage of like I was, and in turn also being discouraged from participating in positive healing Indigenous activities.Īs much as we all would like to think that manipulation and abuse does not take place in Native spiritual settings, it very much does. I made serious mistakes in my ignorance and vulnerability that I am still trying to amend and heal from to this day. It is important that you stay on point so that you are not abused, hurt, or become entangled in anyone’s web of manipulation. The experiences have been mostly positive but some were also very negative. ![]() I have had profound experiences with spiritually skilled Indigenous leaders and elders. ![]() This piece is written in hopes that it can guide in protecting yourself against, spiritual/cultural manipulators & predators, whether they be organization leaders or “spiritual leaders/elders.“ The information I share with you is with the intention to share lessons, mistakes, and truths learned from my own experience on my path of Indigenous self-rediscovery. ![]()
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