The Ten Initiations | You Are Your Own Hero

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Dr. Tassel Faith Shanebrook

Dr. Tassel Faith Shanebrook helps individuals remember who they are. As a licensed doctor of psychotherapy with two master’s degrees, Dr. Tassel brings a high level of clinical education, and as a certified hypnotherapist, certified kundalini yoga instructor, reiki master, and shamanic priestess, she employs powerful metaphysical modalities. Her work is uniquely transformative as she works from a therapeutic, spiritual, and subconscious orientation. This work is Dr. Tassel’s passion and life’s calling and she is committed to providing these practices to as many individuals as possible. Dr. Tassel has been featured in publications such as Best Self, Marie Claire, and People Magazine. She is the founder of Rebirth Hypnotherapy, author of The Ten Initiations and Resurrection, star of the Zero Limits movie with Dr. Joe Vitale, and recently named a thought leader by the L.A. Tribune.

Initiation I

Facing the Hard Truth

Many “normal” aspects of modern life – such as constant stress, comparison, perfectionism, hiding emotions, or overworking—often come from cultural standards and societal pressure. Here, we can develop the critical-thinking skill of noticing: observing what feels off, questioning the status quo, and trusting our own internal truth.

Initiation II

What You See in Others Reflects What is Inside Them

People’s actions — especially challenging ones — often come from their own stress, hurt, or emotional burdens. Here, we can learn not to take interactions personally and begin to view conflicts through a lens of awareness, emotional intelligence, and empathy.

Initiation III

Find Your Way Back to You

Understanding how societal pressure and the desire to please others can cause us to lose touch with who we really are. Here, we can learn how to reconnect with our authentic selves.

Initiation IV

Be Your Own Best Friend

Recognizing that the relationship we have with ourself shapes all other relationships, and learning how self-kindness, self-respect, and self-focus support emotional well-being. We are often encouraged to prioritize friendships, romantic relationships, and social approval over our own needs. Here, we can develop a caring, respectful relationship with ourself, which nurtures our emotional well-being.

Initiation V

Look How Far You have Come

We are often socialized to define ourselves by past mistakes, labels, or difficult experiences. Here, we can honor our past without being trapped by it, reinforcing that growth and self-development are ongoing.

Initiation VI

Own Your Power

We can give away our power by prioritizing others’ expectations over our own values and needs. Here, we can recognize our inner voice, develop confidence in our choices, and practice self-trust.

Initiation VII

Listen to Your Inner Voice

We are often taught to look outside ourselves for answers – seeking approval, validation, or direction from others. Here, we can learn to reconnect with our internal signals, such as gut feelings and physical sensations, as important sources of information.

Initiation VIII

Follow What Lights You Up

We are often encouraged to focus on achievement, approval, or practicality before considering what truly inspires us. Here, we can shift attention inward, recognizing our passion as our aligned path. By identifying what “lights us up,” we can begin to move forward guided by purpose rather than pressure.

Initiation IX

Keep Going

We may feel pressure to see immediate results or may interpret setbacks as failure. Here, we reframe difficulty as part of the growth process and understand that perseverance is built through consistent effort. By focusing on “the next best step,” we learn practical ways to keep moving forward even when change feels slow or uncomfortable.

Initiation X

Trust the Journey

We may interpret struggle as failure or assume that hardship means something has gone wrong. Here, we reframe challenge as part of a larger journey, recognizing that growth, resilience, and meaningful change often emerge over time. Learning to trust the process builds patience, hope, and long-term perspective.