Maybe you’ve noticed this; every space holds energy. If you’ve ever been house or apartment hunting, you know this to be true - those places that just feel… wrong but you can’t put your finger on it?

I’m no stranger to cultish groups; I have operated with a pretty open heart and with the belief that everyone’s potential translates into goodness. I’ve been involved with more than a couple of MLMs and, of course, am spiritually inclined, which should be obvious with the work I do! 

In recent months, I’ve experienced an increase in people reaching out because of spiritual abuse. This type of coercive manipulation is often perpetuated by so-called healers, shady psychics and false shamans who prey on people when they are most vulnerable.

You’re codependent and that’s a problem

I hate saying this out loud, but many practitioners have built codependency into their practice models. To be clear, I’m not talking about physical therapies that require consistent treatments like massage that contribute to ongoing wellbeing, but rather those of an emotional and spiritual flavour.

In my line of work, I prioritize removing darkness from your life. This includes enchantments. Enchantment can show up in many different ways, and it's essential to recognize some of the common signs. When a spell has been in a person’s life for a long time, it begins to create a life of its own and becomes an enchantment; it literally creates a new environment for the person or place.

I’m writing this on a quiet Easter Monday, fresh off the heels of business travel. I spent some time in Austin, Texas as a co-facilitator at a communications workshop delivered to lawyers. It’s work I’m deeply honoured to do and having the privilege of witnessing these 22 individuals shift, soften and deepen their connection with themselves and each other never ceases to leave me filled with deep gratitude.