Buddha at the Gas Pump 728. Mary Shutan
Apr 19, 2025
Mary Mueller Shutan, a spiritual healer and teacher with nearly two decades of experience, shares her insights on navigating the complexities of spiritual awakening. She discusses her transformative kundalini journey, the significance of shadow work for personal growth, and the paramount importance of body awareness during spiritual experiences. Mary warns against spiritual bypassing and emphasizes the need for community support. The conversation is rich with wisdom on integrating spiritual practices into daily life, fostering emotional intelligence, and confronting the shadows within ourselves for true healing.
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Mary's Kundalini Awakening Story
- Mary experienced a spontaneous kundalini awakening after college that shifted her life's path dramatically.
- This awakening involved intense energy flow and emotional trauma release over about a decade.
Prepare Before Raising Kundalini
- Prioritize purifying and strengthening your energy system before attempting to raise kundalini.
- An unprepared system risks disruption and spiritual/mental difficulties.
Projections and True Spiritual Teachers
- Spiritual teachers often reflect projections of our own shadows and light, leading to disillusionment.
- True maturity in teachers is shown by humility, stillness, and humanity, not grandiosity.
