S2 E13. Spiritual Allies, Source Energy, and the Power of Discernment
S2 E13. Spiritual Allies, Source Energy, and the Power of Discernment
In this expansive and story-filled episode of the LightSong 21st-Century Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore a question that arises often in spiritual practice:
What is the difference between Source energy and spiritual allies—and how do we work with each?
The conversation begins, as always, with a grounding invocation—breathing into the right brain, the divine mind, and welcoming known and unknown allies into a sacred container of connection. From there, Jan offers a clear energetic framework: whatever we give energy to multiplies. Manifestation is not moral—it is mathematical. Whatever receives the most energy becomes form.
But here's where discernment enters.
While Source (or universal energy) is unconditional and non-discerning, spiritual allies—power animals, guides, elemental forces, ascension energies—offer perspective. They help us see the bigger picture. They assist us in asking not just, "Can I manifest this?" but "Is this in my highest good?"
Throughout the episode, Jan and Micah explore:
- The energetic laws behind manifestation
- Why allies provide discernment that Source alone does not
- The role of ego in limiting perspective
- How to ask better questions during shamanic journeying
- Why allies never abandon us—even when we feel disconnected
Micah shares powerful personal stories of Bear and Elephant emerging as allies—appearing first in healing work and vision journeys, then unmistakably in the physical world. From a cabin filled with bear imagery to a spontaneous embrace from an elephant in South Africa, the message becomes clear: once awareness opens, allies reveal they have always been present.
Jan reflects on how her understanding of spiritual helpers has evolved over time, leading to the shift to 21st-Century Shamanism—moving beyond older paradigms that framed allies as conditional or capable of abandonment. Instead, she describes them as expressions of unconditional love, always available, never sleeping, never leaving.
The episode also moves into extraordinary stories of weather work—calling in rain during drought conditions in South Africa and the American plains—illustrating the deep relational intelligence between humans and the natural world. Allies, Jan explains, are not limited to spirit figures; they can be wind, rain, trees, animals, or ascension energies such as LightSong itself.
Ultimately, this conversation invites listeners to expand their understanding of what help is. To move beyond left-brain logic and into right-brain receptivity. To ask for guidance. To recognize that we are part of a much larger energetic ecosystem.
And perhaps most importantly, to experience the peace that comes from knowing we are never walking alone.
Be a good human.
I will be teaching the Level 1 Basic Shamanic Journey Class in the late spring of 2026. In the meantime, I do have that class in a prerecorded ON DEMAND form that a lot of people do and enjoy. https://www.lightsong.net/level-1-on-demand-course/ You also have access to me for questions or further explanation. I can't speak highly enough about the advantages of learning to journey and develop a profound relationship with the spirit world. Its benefits are endless and fun! Let me know what you decide to do. If you buy the On Demand you are automatically invited to the live on zoom when I teach it with no extra cost, a win win for you! Hugs Jan
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Manifesting Miracles: This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls. Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call. Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation. If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within. You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism. Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.
For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.
For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com.
For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/
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