Words of the Shaman Quotes

“How can you give to others what you do not know how to give to yourself?”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“This incessant quest for perfection, although driven by laudable intentions, turns out to be a chimera, generating frustration and a sense of failure in the face of an ideal that is constantly out of reach.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“In spiritual and shamanic traditions, every trial is seen as an opportunity for purification and learning. Stagnating in pain dissipates vital energy that could otherwise be channeled toward personal improvement and service to the community. These moments of pain become rites of passage toward a deeper understanding of our place in the universe.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Healing is understanding, accepting, rebuilding...”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“The journey toward self-love can be challenging, especially in a world that often imposes unrealistic standards and expectations. However, this inner journey is essential for a full and fulfilling life. It may involve self-reflection, meditation, therapy, and the daily practice of self-compassion. The aim is to reach a state where self-love is not conditioned by external successes or validation from others, but is a constant presence guiding our thoughts and actions.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“In shamanic and unconventional spiritual traditions, the connection with the Divine is seen as an inner journey, an exploration of consciousness that transcends the boundaries of institutionalized religions. These traditions emphasize the direct experience of the sacred, through meditation, spiritual journeys, or personalized rituals, highlighting the uniqueness of each spiritual path.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Shamanism uses trance states induced by rhythms, chants, or psychotropic plants to journey into spiritual worlds. Shamans consult spirits and guides to gain hidden knowledge and perform healing rituals to release emotional blockages. Vision quests, where the individual meditates alone in nature, are also common to reveal hidden aspects of ourselves.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Our false beliefs stem from the collective history of humanity; we are not directly responsible for them. Our true mission is to rediscover who we really are by freeing ourselves from the negative influences residing in the unconscious to fully awaken our consciousness. It is crucial to examine our beliefs, distinguishing those that align with universal principles and resonate with our deepest aspirations.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“The relentless pursuit of perfection reveals a lack of self-esteem, serving as a distraction to avoid facing our true internal challenges and preventing a realistic and compassionate assessment of ourselves. This strategy deters us from setting achievable goals that would allow us to create the best vision of ourselves. This quest turns into an unproductive cycle of external validation, amplifying our dissatisfaction and the feeling of never being good enough, thereby reducing our self-esteem.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“By consciously shifting our focus from what we fear to what we wish for, we activate a process of neuroplasticity. Our brain reorganizes itself to better align its structures and functions with these new priorities.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Every action we undertake offers us the opportunity to reprogram our unconscious. The concrete results of these actions provide evidence that can confirm or refute our prior beliefs.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Carl Jung's research reveals that suffering helps us grow on a personal level. It pushes us to confront what we hide or ignore about ourselves, promoting a journey toward a deeper understanding of our being. This process of reflection and introspection leads to inner evolution, allowing us to know ourselves better.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Both physical and moral suffering impact our existence differently, but each can become a path to light by promoting awareness, resilience, humility, spirituality, and personal growth.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“A fundamental principle in spirituality emphasizes that we are not our thoughts. This concept is essential to initiate inner change. Buddhism teaches that attachment to our thoughts perpetuates suffering. Buddhist practices aim to observe, examine our thoughts, revealing their ephemeral and changing nature, and that they do not define who we are.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Overall, it is this work on ourselves that conditions the evolution of consciousness. It is about ceasing to be subjected to beliefs we consider our own, which generate inner conflicts and are the source of our suffering, as they distance us from our essence, our true nature. These beliefs lead us to adopt an erroneous vision of ourselves, based on the false idea that our thoughts define us. We are not what we thing or say, but what we do.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Divine love is unconditional, eternal, and unlimited, offering us a solid foundation for our spiritual security and self-acceptance. This love transcends human weaknesses and envelops us in total acceptance.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Eternity is not just simple promise of life after death. It gives us a vision beyond our earthly experience, essential for creating the best version of ourselves without time constraints. An infinite path of spiritual development, it offers us freedom to progress and draw closer to our Creator, freely, patiently, confidently, and without fear. This vision of eternity invites reflection on the continuity of our spiritual existence and our aspiration for deeper harmony.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“The integration of unconditional love, free will, and the eternity of the soul forges a conscious, peaceful relationship with God. This relationship is characterized by love, freedom of choice, and an uninterrupted quest for growth, prioritizing progress over perfection.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Gratitude, visualization, and affirmation of what we want are concrete practices for applying creative thought in our lives. These approaches, through their simplicity, have the potential to radically transform our existence, encouraging us to live fully in the present and align our actions with our most cherished aims.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Our thoughts are not mere internal passengers without impact. They build our world. Creative thought, an active practice of shaping our existence, urges us to align our deepest desires with our daily thoughts. This practice transcends mere positivity to embrace a perspective focused on realization and fulfillment. It involves acknowledging our challenges while choosing thoughts that pave the way toward our aspirations.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Teaching, in its noblest expression, transcends the mere transmission of knowledge. It is an act of selfless love, where the master, far from seeking to impose their greatness, becomes the bridge facilitating the student's growth. The teacher helps the student explore and realize their abilities, guiding and supporting their journey toward profound development.”
― Marie Chieze, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“He who seeks solutions outside of himself dreams. He who looks within himself awakens.”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Do not judge a situation until you know the end of the story.”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“It is only through consciousness that we can hope to solve the ills of this world.”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“The aim cannot be perfection, but wholeness.”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Truth is a belief among others.”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Freedom without individual responsibility, like freedom of speech without conscience, generates violence.”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“Stop thinking about what you don't want, what scares you, what you dread. Think about what you want to experience, what you want to achieve, what you want to create.”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“You create what you think, so choose to think about what you wish to live.”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho

“The Master says to his student: 'When I look at you, I see my past; when you look at me, you see your future'.”
― Paching Hoé Lambaiho, Words of the Shaman: 50 Quotes from Paching Hoé Lambaiho