Insights from Entheogenic Church and Shamanic Ananda: “I Am Determined to See”

At Entheogenic Church and Shamanic Ananda, the practice of determination to see is central to our journey of awakening. This teaching resonates deeply with the wisdom of Christ’s vision as described in Lesson 20 of ACIM, yet we approach it with the nuanced lens of our shamanic-yogic lineage and direct spiritual experience.

Seeing Beyond Illusion

To see is to move beyond the physical perceptions of the body’s eyes. These perceptions, often clouded by the ego’s narrative, reinforce separation, judgment, and fear. When we embrace sacred tools—whether through ceremony, plant medicine, or somatic awareness practices—we open to the ability to see with the eyes of Spirit, Christ’s vision, or what we call Ananda’s Light. This vision recognizes the eternal oneness and divine essence in all beings, just as they were created.

In this state, there is no separation, no guilt, no fragmentation. The ego’s stories lose their grip as we step into the realization of our interconnectedness within God’s universal Love. This Love is unchanging, infinite, and ever-present.

The Role of Willingness

The willingness to see is the doorway to transformation. As we teach in our ceremonies and practices, awakening is not about achieving something external but about peeling back the layers that obscure what is already within. The determination to see is a commitment to align with the Divine Will, to shed resistance, and to embrace the truth of who we are.

This requires courage. Whether through deep somatic processes or facing the raw truths revealed in sacred space, the willingness to see takes us to the edge of our comfort zone. It invites us to release the barriers we’ve built to protect the ego’s fragile sense of control. With determination, those barriers dissolve, revealing the light of God within us.

Divine Partnership in Determination

As we walk this path, it’s crucial to remember that we are never alone. Just as God walks with us, so does the Spirit of the plants, the ancestors, and the collective wisdom of those who have walked the path before us. When we align our determination to see with the Divine Will, we step into a partnership with Spirit that guarantees success. The obstacles we once perceived as barriers become stepping stones toward greater clarity and awakening.

This partnership teaches us that seeing the truth is not about coercion or force but about surrender. As we practice letting go of resistance and judgment, the clarity of the Divine Light illuminates our path. Like the story of unconditional love and free will shared in the lesson, God does not impose but patiently waits for us to choose to align with Him. This mirrors our own work with our celebrants: we honor their freedom to step into truth when they are ready, holding space with love and compassion.

Determination as a Sacred Practice

In the context of Entheogenic Church and Shamanic Ananda, determination is not about striving or perfection but about devotion to the path. It’s a willingness to return to the practice again and again, whether through prayer, meditation, ceremony, or the teachings of somatic awareness. Each moment of practice is a step toward the realization of who we are—a radiant embodiment of God’s Love.

Like the lesson reminds us, even if our determination feels divided or tentative at first, the act of setting the intention to see is enough. This intention creates a ripple that reverberates through our consciousness, gradually dissolving distractions and aligning us more fully with our truth.

The Journey Home

The ultimate truth we teach is that there is no separation between ourselves and God. The journey is about remembering, peeling back the illusions of ego to return to the Heart of God, where we have always belonged. The path may feel challenging, but with determination and the loving support of Spirit, the way is sure.

We hold space for all who are determined to see—not just with their physical eyes but with the eternal vision of their soul. Together, as a community, we strengthen one another’s resolve and celebrate the glimpses of divine truth that emerge along the way.

Today, we invite you to declare with us: I am determined to see. May this determination guide your every step, and may the light of Ananda’s path shine brightly within you, leading you home to the truth of your being.