One could say that right action is what is called serving one’s true nature or one’s Dharma - and another might say right action is enabled by one's true nature or Dharma – another way it could be said is that right action is built by Dharma, or Dharma built.
I’ve spent the last 20+ years excavating, in earnest, the deepest recesses of Shadow within myself – as a means of healing what might be called depression and suicidal ideation in one sense, but in another, and more accurate sense; an existential crisis of worthiness and meaning. A crisis of purpose, identity, self-esteem, self-forgiveness – and self-love. I sought to reclaim that which I deeply sensed I had somehow lost – the Soul of the innocent, wonder-filled, joyful, curious child I once was - who alone, fearlessly roamed the deep woods, forests, swamps, mountains etc. and felt truly connected with Nature (G-O-D), and truly alive. I sought to reaffirm and reclaim “The Good, The True, The Beautiful” (Plato's Transcendentals) in myself and in my life.
One of my first, in-depth studies was within the science and practice of Yoga which led to Devotional Hinduism (Bhakti and Karma Yoga) and the Eight Limbed Path of Ashtanga Yoga with several, world-renowned Teachers. Later, Amazonian Plant (and Frog!) Medicine beckoned and I dove into the Ancestral Traditions and Cosmo Visions of the Amazonian Peoples such as the Shipibo-Conibo, Quechua Lamista, Matsés, and many others – primarily with the incomparable Onaya, Francois Demange. I also studied the customs and ceremonies – the Red Road – of the Lakota / Nakota / Dakota Peoples of the North American plains – again with Francois, but first with the incredible Medicine Woman, Janice Zwail. During much of this time, the arduous process of Transpersonal Psychotherapy (The Pathwork and Core Energetics) – with the late, great Richard Bachrach – helped me ground and integrate the extremely challenging experiences and lessons. And as always, the love, guidance, and fierce wisdom of my Great Ally, Abdi Assadi cannot be overstated. Finally, my late, Great Friend, Servant, and Ally, Lefty, - my Greatest Teacher - taught me more about being a human being (and a Great Servant) than any other - and he had four legs.
Much Love,
Barry Fleming
Praise Be To Hanuman
The Breath, Great Servant, and Hammer of R-A-M-A and S-I-T-A
The Curious Path of a Healer
What signifies a healer?
Who is a Healer? What qualifies and identifies a Healer? While our society and culture places a great deal of emphasis (and trust) upon credentials and certifications, they are still primarily instruments of the prevailing Western paradigm. This isn't to say that these things aren't important and are not to be respected and valued - what I'm saying is that Healers come in many, many forms - from many, many different cultures, lineages, systems, and modalities. And true Healing is a multi-layered (think the layers of an onion) endeavor and journey that may (or may not) be addressed by our current, conventional Western, Allopathic Medicine (and Western Spiritual) approach. Or at least may not be fully addressed without a holistic, complementary perspective. True Healers have walked a long, arduous Path to their own Healing - and are still walking that Path for themselves. The 'Great Work' is never ending - nor should It be.
I do NOT claim to be a Healer - except in that way that we are ALL essentially Healers. It is one's ultimate responsibility to heal oneself and this is what I am offering here: the support necessary for you to Heal yourself. And of course, Healing and Curing are two very different things. Sometimes they happen simultaneously - oftentimes not.
The Path of a Healer is a very curious thing - and one that I did not foresee for myself in this lifetime - but now I 'see' that 'it' is all our Paths - in the very unique configurations that we bring and offer. Take a good, long look at your life and 'see' what it is that must be Healed - personal wounds, family wounds, relationship wounds, ancestral wounds, societal wounds, planetary wounds, Karmic / cosmic wounds, etc. YOU have the Grace necessary to cultivate the Great Gift of Healing - to approach the Knowledge necessary to be of Great Service.
Reach-out if you feel called-to and I will help if I can - or at least point you in the direction(s) that I feel may help you best. Maybe it's just the next, small step on your journey, your unique Healing Path?
All Credit & Respect to my Great Teachers - and the Great Teachers they allow to come-through them to Teach, Heal, and Serve us all. It is My Greatest Honor to be their humble student and Servant.
Satguru Dharamananda Swaroopa Hanuman Das of the Dharmikam Ashram, Kerala, India
We live in an extremely toxic world. Unfortunately, this is undeniable. Our food, water, soil, atmosphere, societies, cultures, media, governments, etc. are all, to one degree or another, corrupted or toxified. We are constantly bombarded by harmful substances and energies (e.g. EMF, RF, radiation, psychic attacks, etc.) that have detrimental impacts on our physical bodies, minds, emotions, energies, Souls, and Spirits. How does one deal with these incredible, ubiquitous, pervasive, and pernicious assaults?
My Spiritual and self-healing journey over the last few decades was - in hindsight - an evolving practice (Sadhana) in "cleaning and clearing" of the various bodily systems or aspects that I mentioned above. The "cleaner" I became - the "further" I could (can) go - with the added benefits of Great Strength (Vitality), Discernment (Sensitivities / Perceptions), and Clarity. In short, my Practice was (is) actually a Detox Practice - a Detox Lifestyle. It remains this and continues to evolve.
Detoxing is an arduous process and it requires you to become comfortable with discomfort. It is also an extended (lifelong) process and should be considered at the very least, a "Marathon" as opposed to a "sprint." There are times when a detox practice must involve a focused, deep, and intensive process, but the appropriate period of rest and recuperation must balance-out the difficult work - allowing the body+mind+Spirit to come back into homeostasis. And sometimes chronic conditions require multiple approaches, multiple sessions, multiple, ever-deepening treatments - and multiple Healers. Again, this becomes a necessary lifestyle.
The Herxheimer Response or Reaction is when - during a detoxification / healing process - you feel worse before you begin to feel better. It is common. When the body is in the process of detoxing or healing - toxins or their poisonous components are released to be expelled by the various elimination systems of the body. Oftentimes, the body requires additional detoxification or elimination support to help manage and ease this natural process.
The support I offer is primarily in the realm of detoxification. Kambo and Resonant Frequency Therapy (Rife) are powerful modalities that can address all the systems of the body: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Energetic, and Spiritual. Additionally, I know of many Detoxification (Healing) practices and many other incredible Healers that can support you in a comprehensive Detoxification (Healing) process and journey.
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One could say that right action is what is called serving one’s true nature or one’s Dharma - and another might say right action is enabled by one's true nature or Dharma – another way it could be said is that right action is built by Dharma, or Dharma built.
