The rise of fake spirituality is honestly becoming ridiculous. People put feathers on their hats, wear hemp, leather, crystals and kimonos, sit in a few medicine ceremonies, do ayahuasca, kambo, rapé, maybe a tantra retreat or two, and suddenly they're introducing themselves as Shaman, Guru Ji, Guru Maa, Medicine Woman or whatever title sounds the …
The rise of fake spirituality is honestly becoming ridiculous. People put feathers on their hats, wear hemp, leather, crystals and kimonos, sit in a few medicine ceremonies, do ayahuasca, kambo, rapé, maybe a tantra retreat or two, and suddenly they’re introducing themselves as Shaman, Guru Ji, Guru Maa, Medicine Woman or whatever title sounds the most mystical this week.
None of that means you’ve done the actual work. The real work is having the courage to sit with your own bullshit, your own wounds, your own shadow, your own need for power, validation and control.
Spirituality isn’t an outfit or an aesthetic, it’s the way you live when nobody is watching. I have absolutely no problem with people building businesses around healing or wellness. Charge for your work. Feed your family. My problem is when branding becomes more important than embodiment and people start masquerading as something they haven’t genuinely become.
The most dangerous spiritual narcissists don’t control you with chains, they control you by convincing you that you’re broken, powerless and incapable without them. They tell you your energy is blocked, your ancestors are angry, your karma is fucked, your feminine isn’t healed, your consciousness isn’t high enough, and that only they can take you to the next level if you surrender to them.
That’s not spirituality. That’s dependency. A genuine teacher should leave you feeling more connected to yourself, not more dependent on them. If someone is constantly making you feel small so you’ll keep coming back for another initiation, another course, another ceremony, another expensive retreat, maybe ask yourself who is really benefiting.
If you’re walking this path, ask yourself honestly—are you a seeker or are you a spiritual shopper? Are you actually doing the uncomfortable inner work, or are you collecting ceremonies, certificates and spiritual identities because they make your ego feel special?
Always question people who introduce themselves with titles before they’ve shown you their character. Trust your instincts. Question everyone, including me. Discernment is one of the most important spiritual practices you’ll ever develop.
If this post triggers you, don’t waste your energy arguing with me. Ask yourself why. Does it challenge the way you market yourself? Does it challenge the teacher you’ve handed your power to? Or does it simply invite you to become a little more honest with yourself?
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