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Why Shapeshifting?

The first thing you want to ask yourself when starting on this very long and difficult path is why. Why do you want to shapeshift? Is it for personal gain? For others? Perhaps you are following a crowd and dont really want to shapeshift. And perhaps you do, perhaps it has been your lifelong dream to shapeshift since very young. Maybe it has to do with your belief system, maybe you are an Otherkin, Therian, or a Furry. The important thing is to ask yourself why, if there is a reason it is good to know it for sure. More importantly, do your reasons match your path? Is shapeshifting the answer to your reasons? If not, then you might want to rethink things and find a more suitable path.

Who Shapeshifts?

Let us suppose that your reasons for wanting to Shapeshift are true, and you have the resolve to pursue your desires. Well, the next question you should ask is who. Who shapeshifts? a good place to start is mythology. Shamans Skinwalkers are a few people but do the research, shapeshifting is not a new idea. There are a lot of people who claim to know the truth about shapeshifting, but when it comes to asking them there are a few things to keep in mind. Those who require something in return for their knowlege should be approached with caution…give nothing and pay nothing to these people, most often it is sadly a scam! Someone who truly knows something would be more than happy to give this information away for free, there is no monopoly on information and there will always be someone else who knows. One of the more dangerous people are those who ask for you to follow them in return for their “enlightenment”. No matter what they tell you, this is and will always be the basis for cults. Even if it is just one person, do not fall for such things as a true teacher will ask for nothing in return.

How, Shapeshifting?

This is the tricky one, how. In such a cold, sterile world of science and religion there is not much room for magic and spiritualism. However, that is quickly changing and Metaphysics is growing more and more real as scientists discover more things about the universe we live in. There are several different types of shapeshifting, some are easier than others, some require prerequisite abilities.

One is Mental Shifting, where you take on the mindset of another being. whether to experience the lofty carefree attitude of a butterfly, the line of inspiration of a singer you wish to emulate in your own group, or the dead-iron focus and strength of a gorilla to smashface your opponents, its only temporary and its taking on the mind of someone else.. Some people, like the Legendary Berserkers, become a completely different person. The berserkers used Mental Shifting to become like a bear or other fearsome beast to defeat their enemies. There are many ways to do this, and is easy to accomplish. Sometimes someone may instinctively induce Mental Shifting, some meditate. It all depends on the person, but all it takes is some focus and visualization.

Another type of shapeshifting is Astral Shifting, which requires the ability to Astral Project. In the astral plane everything is controlled by thought, so it is simple to change your form to anything you desire.

Physical Shapeshifting is harder, and as far as i know it is not yet possible, but as it is with all things an understanding is first required to make the impossible not. Give it time, someone will stumble upon the answer, someone will understand. But let us not wait for this so called “savior”, if you want this to happen you must understand for yourself, it is your own path to walk.

personality shifting is a slow gradual process of changing yourself to be whatever it is you wish to become. be it more pleasant around other people, more aggressive in a competitive situatioin, or simply the way you see things in your world. it can be a feature of yourself that you wish to focus on, letting other unfavorable features fall away. it could also be a way to kick a bad habit, such as drinking or anger management. Personality shifting is like mental shifting, but involves shifting who you are. Not your body or mind but your personality, yourself; it can be changed and all it takes is some resolve and personal conditioning. It may take time, or it may not take much time at all. As long as you decide who you want to become, focus on that end and what you need to change. Resolve and admit the changes that need to be made, and let it be. Only you will know what must be done, and after you find the self you wish to become, there will be no mistake…you will know what to do. All that is left is action.

The last type of shapeshifting is on a larger scale, cultural or societal shapeshifting and the changing of entire communities. It happens a lot more often than we think, and will happen again with the next generation. Our world is changing, it all hinges on what we teach our children. It may not be easy to shift an entire culture, but it is simple. Our society is so large that we have all become separated despite all our communication technology in hand. Before we can consciously change our world, we must first all unite and decide on what we want to become.

What do you want to be?

First off, the most important thing is to find out what Otherkin means to you, as it is such a broad term the definition will be different to just about everyone. Everyone may agree on a few key points, but sometimes even those will be debated eventually. There are so many aspects of Otherkin and the Kin community that one’s “awakening” does not happen overnight, nor does one instantly become familiar with everything. Some kin have been in the community for years and still do not fully understand, nor do they consider themselves fully awakened. It is a way of life, a way of seeing one’s self, and the world.

Let’s start off with the easy stuff. What does Otherkin mean to you? Is it a silly phase some go through, is it a real spiritual link to an animal or past life? Is it something you were born into, or is it something you find interesting and want to become a part of? Is it just a title to polish your ego, or is it something sacred best kept to yourself? Be sure to be honest with yourself, it’s easier to lie to one’s self than most people think!

Once you have the specifics all sorted out, there are plenty of ways to find yourself. Self-exploration has been a longstanding tradition in lots of communities and societies, both tribal and urban. The question “who or what am I?” has been asked by our ancestors many times over, and most of them got an answer somehow or another. While we may not be readily able to have a walkabout or mystical vision, simply sitting in meditation or even layng in bed with some soothing music on (no, not Disturbed) can be a good first step. There is no true and tested system for finding who you are, in the end you have to observe yourself with honesty and experiment. What do you relate with? Why? Sometimes the first thing that comes to mind is only a clue, not the answer. The awakening process is a long and arduous one, full of constant readjustments and mistakes. Most of them are subconscious, and you will sort of shift and change as the years pass. It’s amazing sometimes looking back and wondering how it all started and you begin to wonder…was i ever anthing else?

I think the most important thing to remember is that no matter what other people tell you, the only one who can decide who you are is you. No matter what you are now, you can always change it and become anything else. The more drastic the change, the more difficult and the higher the cost. Don’t be afraid to customize yourself away from the default into which you were born, not just the physical aspects but the mental and emotional ones as well. Want a tattoo? Get one! Want a dragon or gryphon necklace? Get one! Want to be kinder and more energetic? Then BE nicer and do things that would give you more energy! Nobody will do these things for you, nobody will change you and even if they do you never know if what you become will be something you want or something THEY want. It’s all you, take the wheel.

The rest is simple,  yet hard. Experience isn’t as simple as in the video games, it takes years to be earned and if you spend those years doing nothing, then you will gain nothing. Talk to seasoned kin, join an active forum such as Draconity.org or SilverDragonBreath.com/forum and become an active member. Don’t lurk, introduce yourself! Post things, learn, read, ask questions, be proactive! You have nothing to lose, and so much to gain.

That’s all for now,

Hello, Sillydraco here! I just wanted to summarize what the coming blogs will be about. There will be a few different categories of running blog series, some about Dragonkin, some about Metaphysics and Wellness, some about Everyday life and how to make it better, and some will be about the rest of the random misc stuff. Be sure to stay tuned as there will be new blogs as soon as i write them, and I have a list of subjects that I plan to write about!

I hope you enjoy,