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Shamanic Parenting

Making Good Choices =

Making Spirit-led Choices

Imelda Almqvist

My first book, “Natural Born Shamans: A
Spiritual Toolkit for Life (Using shamanism
creatively with young people of all ages),” was
published in August 2016. Since then,
informally and in interviews, I have frequently
been asked, “What makes shamanic parenting
Rather than shielding a child from pain and parenting creates independent, empowered
so different from ‘regular parenting?’”
life’s challenges (which comes naturally to all young people with a healthy sense of self and
The key issue is that in shamanic
parents!), the shamanic parent will support a purpose, as well as parents who are able to
parenting, the parent acknowledges the child
child through these periods, always delivering protect and guide, yet willing to dance with the
has their own team of helping spirits, just as the
the message, “I know you can do this, but I am untried and unexpected.
parent does. This means there is a third
there for you!” If this path speaks to you and you want
presence (or voice) in the parent-child
relationship – Spirit. Some shamanic parents go one crucial to know more – I invite you to read my book!
step further and actively seek rites of passage
All parents want their children to do
for their child, because they are aware that many About the Author:
well, to make good choices. In the secular
young people today are failing to step through Imelda Almqvist is an international
society of “mainstream 21st century parenting,”
critical developmental windows. Western teacher of shamanism and sacred art. Her book
this can become a battle of wills and opinions
culture has lost this ancient art, ignoring the Natural Born Shamans: A Spiritual Toolkit For
between child and parent as to what constitutes
sacred role elders of the community play in this Life (Using shamanism creatively with young
a good choice. Different generations can arrive
process. Rites of passage and initiations prepare people of all ages) was published by Moon
at surprisingly different priorities and
a young person for taking their place in the tribe Books in 2016. She is a presenter on the
interpretations.
Shamanic parenting opens another as an adult. Generally, there is a strong focus on Shamanism Global Summit 2017 as well as on
the young person meeting key spirit allies Year of Ceremony with Sounds True. She
option or pathway: you encourage your child to
during this time of being tested, so the spiritual divides her time between the UK, Sweden and
seek guidance from their helping spirits, while
navigation system is fully “charged” with all the US. Her second book Sacred Art: A Hollow
you consult with your own team. It may mean
“apps activated” (to use a modern metaphor). Bone for Spirit (Where Art Meets Shamanism)
moving forward in a way that neither child nor
Another important issue is that will be published in December 2018.
parent has thought of before. It may also mean
shamanic parents commit to walking their own Imelda’s website: www.shaman-healer-
choosing a direction that does not feel safest or
healing journey, meaning they actively work on painter.co.uk []
most secure – but will generally turn out to be
themselves facing their shadows and inner
the right choice long term.
Young children are “natural born demons. This is a great gift to children, because THE ‘X’ ZONE
in doing so, parents learn to separate “their own
shamans.” They naturally talk to spirits, operate
stuff” from “their children’s stuff.” It is
from magical consciousness and feel connected
comparable to the daily polishing of a mirror or CHANNEL…
to All That Is. Traditional parenting and
window – parent and child can see each other’s
schooling often suppresses this. Children are
authentic selves and give one another space to 24 / 7 / 365
put under pressure to conform to and operate
live from their true expression.
within the scientific paradigm (with a Christian
This process can remove many layers
overlay), which Western culture presents as the The Paranormal, Parapsychology,
where children carry the unlived dreams of
dominant, and only, means of perceiving Unsolved Mysteries, Cryptozoology,
reality. parents as well as deeper ancestral issues. Space Exploration, UFOs,
Young people become free to truly forge their
However, if we can encourage children Extraterrestrials, Ghosts, Hauntings,
own way in the world. They are less burdened
to live from a strong connection to their own Psychic Phenomena, Conspiracy
by the choices and struggles of those who came
helping spirits, it removes some of their Theories, Bigfoot, Lake Monsters, The
before them, yet more able to achieve full
anxiety. Their team of allies is always with Bermuda Triangle and Much More!
expression of the talents and gifts they received
them, even in situations where we parents
from those same ancestors.
cannot follow. Their team will still be present,
Carrying ancestral/emotional/spiritual
long after we leave the planet. Hopefully, they
burdens that belong to parents or ancestors is
will pass the gift on to their own children and
extremely common in children. The issue is not
grandchildren. The most precious gift of
fully understood by many mainstream
shamanic parenting is a viable spiritual
professionals when families ask for help.
navigation system and spiritual compass,
Shamanic healing work and family
available to our children 24/7.
constellations work can cast light in this area
Shamanism acknowledges the Exclusively on SimulTV
and offer ways of healing.
importance of initiations and ordeals as major
It is my observation that shamanic www.simultv.com
windows for soul making and personal growth.