From a shamanic perspective, prosperity is not something we chase—it is something we align with. In the ancient teachings of Earth-honoring traditions, abundance flows naturally when we live in right relationship with ourselves, with others, and with the unseen forces that move through all life.

Many sensitive, heart-centered people are natural givers. They give time, energy, wisdom, resources, care, and emotional presence—often without hesitation. Yet when giving becomes imbalanced, when it flows only outward and never returns inward, it can quietly drain vitality rather than create prosperity.

Shamanism teaches us that giving is powerful medicine, but only when it is offered with presence, boundaries, and moderation.

Giving as Energy Exchange, Not Self-Sacrifice

In shamanic understanding, everything is energy. Every interaction is an exchange. When you give from overflow—rather than depletion—you activate a sacred circuit of reciprocity.

True giving is not martyrdom.

It is not abandoning yourself.

It is not proving your worth.

Sacred giving asks gentler, wiser questions:

• Am I giving because my heart is open—or because I fear loss, guilt, or rejection?

• Is this offering freely given—or is it meant to earn love, safety, or belonging?

When giving comes from fear, the flow collapses.

When it comes from wholeness, itmultiplies.

Moderation: The Medicine of Balance

The Earth herself teaches moderation. She gives endlessly, yet she also rests. Seasons turn. Fields lie fallow. Rivers overflow only when they are fed.

Moderation is not withholding—it is discernment.

In shamanic practice, discernment is sacred wisdom. It protects life force and keeps the soul strong. It invites you to ask:

• Is this exchange balanced?

• Is my spirit nourished as I give?

• Does this giving strengthen or weaken my energetic field?

When generosity is guided by discernment, it becomes a blessing instead of a burden.

How Moderated Giving Builds True Prosperity

Prosperity in shamanic terms is not only money—it is vitality, support, opportunity, peace, and flow. When you give with moderation:

• Your energy remains intact

  You stop leaking life force trying to hold others together. Strong roots grow strong harvests.

• You signal self-worth to the universe

  The unseen world responds to clarity. Honoring your limits teaches life how to meet you with respect.

• Reciprocity activates naturally

  Balanced giving invites balanced receiving—often from unexpected directions.

• You step out of survival consciousness

  You no longer give to prove your goodness. You give because you already know who you are.

• Abundance feels lighter

  Prosperity flows more easily toward those who can hold it without guilt, exhaustion, or collapse.

A Simple Shamanic Practice for Balanced Giving

Before offering your time, energy, or resources, pause:

1. Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly.

2. Take three slow, grounded breaths.

3. Ask inwardly:

   “Does this giving expand me—or deplete me?”

4. If it expands you, give freely.

5. If it depletes you, adjust the amount—or lovingly say no.

This moment of pause honors both compassion and self-respect.

The Deeper Truth

The spirits do not ask you to empty yourself to be worthy.

The Earth does not reward exhaustion.

Abundance responds tobalance.

When you give from fullness and receive without guilt, you stand in the ancient law of reciprocity. And in that sacred exchange, prosperity is no longer something you seek—it becomes something that walks beside you.

May your giving be generous.

May your boundaries be clear.

And may abundance meet you exactly where balance lives.

With love and grounded intention,

Shannon Davis

Apu Mamma Aku

Medicine Woman & Spiritual Teacher

Founder, The Chacana Spiritual Center

🌿www.chacanacenter.com