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Hundreds of thousands of us are seeking spiritual guidance and direction every day. We may discover it through an inspiring church service, a quiet walk at dawn and/or by talk to a psychic like Shane Knox of Springfield, Mo.
Knox is both Shaman and psychic and utilizes both healing and support in his readings. "The Shaman is the go between with the spirits and the seeker," he explains. "As Shaman my responsibility is to teach and help people empower they lives. I made a promise to God that I would help those who need it and share what I know." When asked about his psychic abilities, Knox explains that he believes God is always talking and giving us the guidance we need. "Sometimes we don't get quiet enough to listen, so we seek out the voice box of God."
Knox's reading style is direct, challenging and empowering. "My readings are like holding up a big mirror and saying, 'Ok, here you are. Now what are you going to change?'" In an hour long reading the first half is devoted to his sharing the information he is receiving from beyond. The second half focuses on specific questions from the client.
He believes he defines things that people have a general awareness of. "I give them clarity on their situation," he says. He is also gently persistent in the sharing of the information he receives from Spirit. "I trust the messages and images I receive," he said. "I am constantly asking the client if that particular comment makes sense and if they understand. If they don't, I keep working with them until it is clear."
At age fifteen Knox knew he had a gift and needed to share it with others. "My mother had taken me to a reader and she told me things I was doing and that I could also do what she did,� he remembers. "I bought a deck of Tarot cards, learned them and began to share what I learned with a few friends and family. I started to get feedback and that really encouraged me to keep learning." Not everyone was impressed. "It ran the gamut,� he said. "The other kids at school either thought I was really cool or really strange." It was as a teen that Knox had a profound spiritual experience that called him to God. "I knew this would be my life's work," he said.
Indeed, Knox is building programs, classes and other experience designed to support clients and educate them about the tremendous power he believes is available to all of us. "We can all do this," he states. "It takes effort, discipline, but we all have the ability."
He reaches out to his potential clients through his website, shamanshadow.com, where he has a message board and shares his schedule of events. He is developing a full line of recorded meditation c.d.'s and a cyber center for metaphysical studies, as well as the Shadow Board, his version of the Ouija board. He is also being asked to write about his experiences so that others can learn the techniques for opening to Spirit's guidance.
And of course, he is doing
private readings for those seeking guidance and counsel. "Come
with both an open mind and a healthy dose of skepticism," he
encourages. "We'll have an enjoyable time together."