Since I began my spiritual path I felt that what I was doing was so incredible that I wanted (and needed) to share it with others.  There is a really great movie I just watched called "Faith Like Potatoes".  In the movie this man goes through an awakening to Jesus.  He learns at first that his new ways have caused him to loose friends and challenge his family.  Of course they paint him as a mean and angry man until he finds Jesus, but once he does he has all these miracles happen on his farm.  I began to see that if you are to step fully into your beliefs and not doubt that people will begin to see your ways and yes, some will leave your life and some will move into your life.  This is hard sometimes!  As I grow more spiritually and my more spiritual friends dont I also find distance happens.  It becomes tricky at times. 

I think when you begin to follow a more spiritual path you go through motions of doubt and through times where you feel it is your duty to awaken the unawakened that are near and dear to you.  I have found that you cannot awaken anyone that truly does not wish to be changed.  When people that go through my shamanic healing training begin to "get it" they want to change the lives or all that are around them and begin to grow frustrated when it doesn't happen.  There is something magic inchoice!  When it comes to a spiritual path or a healing path.  No one can do it for you!  You must choose!  What have you been doing in your life that you wish to change?  What bothers you about what you see in those around you that are not as "enlightened" as you are?  Whatever you wish to change in them - change in YOU!  There are amazing stories coming out these days that talk about when you heal or address the aspects of other that exist in YOU that both people change!!! 

So, what both you about life?  Another person?  Change that aspect of you and you will create the harmony you seek!  It's like magic!  This is the real secret to life!  Work on YOU!  But, in the process, don't forget that there is really nothing in you that needs to be fixed - nothing really is broken!  There is a maya, an illusion, in all things!  What is masking what is your desired life experience?  Just unmask it!  It's fun to play with - enjoy!  :-)