Daily Inspiration: Meet Beverly Castaneda

Today we’d like to introduce you to Beverly Castaneda.

Hi Beverly, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your back story.

My name is Beverly Castaneda, I am a native of Colorado, I am the daughter of Mike Castaneda and Nancy Castaneda. I have 2 brothers, Mike and Jesse and my sister Michelle. I am a mother to Amanda, Alexandria, and Keanu. I am a grandmother to Zander and Lincoln. I am indigenous Ute, Dìne, and Apache. I grew up with the eraser of my culture and the severing of my medicine.
This has caused displaced anger and emotional turmoils which have manifested into addictions.

My family’s cultural substitution for the lack of our cultural connection was rooted in drugs, alcohol, parting, and dancing.

This was how the family unit bonded. This cultural norm ultimately played an influential part in early childhood depression, suicidal ideation, anorexia/bulimia, and cutting. These destructive coping mechanisms birthed my need to self-sabotage and perpetuated cycles of shame and guilt which caused me to claim my abuse as my own.

A critical point in my journey, was 13 years ago. The spirit inside, wanted to show me how to live. There was a deep urge to transform every aspect of my being and my guidance came through internal voices. These are the voices of my ancestors. This was the beginning of my healing journey, to embrace the medicine I now walk with today.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has been difficult. One of the struggles along the way, was the psychological warfare in my thoughts that would often torment and punish me. I had an addiction to suffering and pain. That hunger to belong to something, and the lack of cultural connection made me grasp tightly to vices whether good or bad. It was the darkness I lived in daily that was a constant struggle.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?

I am an indigenous energetic practitioner and an independent indigenous relations consultant. I am a student of Cosmic Investigation in Oxlaju Ochoch Tz’ikin– House Of 13 Eagles School of Maya Cosmology.

I am a guiding light for individuals who wish to come out of the darkness, the same darkness I befriended and called home for so many years. I am a practitioner of Tibetan Cranial, I do land healing land acknowledgments, these sacred ceremonies, clear the blood shed from the soil of mother Earth, asking for forgiveness on behalf of humanity and creating balance within her. I specialize in farming, and indigenous agriculture. I am known for my connection to Mother Earth, the Buffalo and my connection to the land and other animals.

I am most proud of my resilience. Remembering who I am, and my ability to forgive myself. What sets me apart from others is the ancient ancestral medicine I walk with and the guidance from Mother Earth and the cosmos. They are my guiding light. This uplifts my spirit to live in my purpose and fulfill my soul mission.

Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?

My consistency to show up authentically, as a badass. no matter what part of the journey I am walking. Whether in darkness or light, I take responsibility for my life and have the willingness to be bold and unapologetic in my power.
This has been monumental in my success.

However, Mother Earth has taught me to be humble and to have humility, this has served me well. This has allowed an ability to witness God in everything and everyone around me. It has offered the opportunity to forgive, heal, and remember the mountain from within.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.hummingbirdsacredsmoke.com