The Best Decision of My Life

Sometimes in life, we make choices that change everything. For me, it started with a yes – to a journey whose scope I didn’t fully comprehend, but which today I recognize has given me more than I could have ever hoped for. Through the Yggdrasil shamanic school, I have rediscovered myself, layer by layer – with peace, insight, and a deeper connection to life.

It’s not always easy to explain how one decision can transform an entire life. But I know that when I began my education at the Yggdrasil shamanic school, I initiated something profound and life-altering within myself. And today – hand on my heart – I can say that this has been the best decision I’ve ever made.

For the first time in a long while, I felt I was finding my way back to myself. In a practical, authentic, and tangible way.

An Awakening – and an Important Responsibility

Perhaps the most crucial lesson I’ve learned is that nothing happens by itself. I must do the work myself. Previously, I waited for something external to solve things for me – for change to come on its own. Now I know that I must take responsibility for my own growth. And this has given me an entirely new motivation in my daily life.

When downturns come, I no longer see them as setbacks, but as opportunities to grow. It’s often in resistance that the greatest development occurs. This insight has become a driving force for me.

Tools for Daily Life – and for the Heart

What has perhaps meant the most to me is that I’ve gained concrete tools I can use in everyday life to find my way back to who I really am. I had been so caught up in our materialistic society – in the pace, the noise, the demands – that I had lost touch with what truly matters.

Now I feel peace when I’m out in nature. When I’m in the forest, I feel like I’m truly home. It’s there where I really exist. And it gives me a sense of wholeness and presence that I never want to be without.

An Education That Fits My Life

The fact that the education is conducted online has been an incredible gift. Living in Valdres, it would have been challenging to participate if extensive travel was required. Now I can engage from home – at my own pace, in my own way – while still feeling strongly connected to the community.

There’s a unique bond between the students, even though we’re not physically in the same location. We support each other, share experiences, and grow together. And the combination of online teaching and practical exercises makes the learning settle in a very special way. It becomes truly yours.

A Teacher with Heart and Direction

Pål-Esben is an extraordinary teacher. He communicates deeply and wisely, yet in such a simple and understandable way. He’s 100% authentic – it shows in everything he does. He remains true to himself, creating a safe space for learning.

No matter what we’re dealing with, he’s there. With support, guidance, and a clarity that helps us grow. It never feels like he’s teaching “from above” – he walks alongside us, providing us with tools to find our own answers.

Teaching That Grows With You

What I love most about the teaching is how it builds layer by layer. Like peeling an onion. We learn something practical – and next time we build upon it. We receive summaries, questions, reflections – and this helps the knowledge truly sink in. It’s holistic, logical, and yet open to deep, personal experience.

Even the most complex topics are explained in a way that makes sense. There’s room for wonder. And there’s always a common thread running through it all.

A New Way of Living

This journey has opened up an entirely new world for me – while simultaneously guiding me back to what has always been within: the heart, the silence, the power. I’ve discovered aspects of myself I never knew existed. I’ve come to understand that there is so much more residing within us than we could ever imagine.

And having received unwavering support throughout this path – from a teacher who believes in me, and from a community that reflects my light – it’s a gift for which I’ll remain eternally grateful.

To those who feel that inner longing: trust it. The path back to yourself exists. And it begins with a simple yes. A yes to doing the work, a yes to finding your way back, and a yes to living authentically.