Daily Inspiration: Meet LaShawn Butler

Today we’d like to introduce you to LaShawn Butler.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Ever since I was a child, I could see, hear, and feel things that others couldn’t. But growing up in the community I did especially as a Black girl in a religious household with my father being a pastor, I didn’t have the language or support to understand that what I was experiencing were spiritual gifts. Back then, we didn’t have ghost shows or open conversations about intuition, spirit communication, or energy. I was told something was “wrong” with me, and my experiences were often dismissed or feared. That led to years of being medicated, feeling misunderstood, and at times being afraid of myself.

My gifts were essentially shut down, but they never fully went away.

Fast forward to 2018, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. That moment changed everything. During my healing process, my spiritual senses exploded back to the surface. I began seeing, hearing, and feeling spirit more vividly than ever before. It was overwhelming. I thought maybe it was the illness making me feel that way. In my mind, it had to either mean I was losing my mind, or that I was weak. I ended up speaking to a psychic, trying to make sense of what was happening. But instead of confirming my fears, she told me something I never expected: that I wasn’t weak, I was becoming stronger. That my gifts were reawakening.

Shortly after, I had a profound out of body experience. I went to bed early one night and immediately felt like I was being pulled from the inside out, starting through my feet. It happened repeatedly, and though it frightened me, I allowed it to happen for a moment before shutting it down and falling asleep.

The next morning, I saw that my sister had called late the night before, which was unusual for her. When I called her back, she told me there had been wild spiritual activity in her home that same night around 10 p.m. the exact time I was having my experience. Her cats were going wild, and she felt something was shifting. That alone was enough to confirm something spiritual had occurred but the story doesn’t stop there.

The following day, my sister and mom video called me. We talk daily, but this call was different. My sister said, “Mom has something to tell you.” That’s when my mother told me, with tears in her eyes, that she had attempted to abort me, not once, but twice. They were concerned I might be born with deformities, or that I wouldn’t survive at all. She explained that just the night before, Monday night around 10 p.m. she was lying in bed and felt herself taken back to that exact moment in time. She could smell the air, see the light, and feel the memory so vividly that it overwhelmed her. She said she kept thinking, how did I birth an angel into this world?

When she shared that, everything in my life suddenly made sense. I had always felt like I didn’t belong, like my mom didn’t fully like me, even though I knew she loved me. Her confession unlocked something in me. I cried, not from pain, but from healing. I told her she did nothing wrong, and that I was so thankful she finally shared the truth. That moment became a pivotal point in my spiritual awakening.

The most divine part of it all? The timing. My experience, my sister’s spiritual chaos, and my mom’s revelation all happened at the same time around 10 p.m. on that Monday night. None of them knew what the others were going through. That alignment showed me that Spirit was orchestrating something far bigger than I had ever imagined.

From that moment forward, everything catapulted. I began leaning into the gifts I had once feared. I became a Reiki Master, an intuitive medium, and eventually a certified shaman, something I later learned ran in my bloodline, as my great-great-grandfather was a part of the Muscogee Creek Tribe. I began having deeper conversations with God, no longer asking why I was here, but finally understanding the purpose behind my pain. I once cried out asking what legacy I would leave behind and now I know.

Today, I walk my path fully aligned with who I am and what I came here to do. I help others remember their own power, reconnect to their spirit, and heal from the inside out. I am proof that even when we feel forgotten, misunderstood, or unloved, Spirit is always guiding us back home.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Absolutely not. This journey has been anything but smooth. It’s only become more manageable over time because I’ve learned how to navigate the emotional, spiritual, and energetic layers of my path, especially when it comes to understanding my gifts, facing my pain, and committing to my own healing.

One of the biggest challenges was growing up in an environment where spiritual sensitivity wasn’t acknowledged or understood. Instead of being nurtured, my gifts were feared. I was misunderstood by those closest to me, and for a long time, I felt like something was wrong with me. That took a toll on my self-worth, my mental health, and my sense of belonging.

Later in life, walking through a breast cancer diagnosis pushed me even deeper into both physical and spiritual healing. It cracked me open in ways I couldn’t have prepared for. My gifts intensified during that time, and I had to relearn how to exist in the world with a heightened spiritual awareness. That meant facing fear, doubt, and loneliness, all while healing physically and emotionally.

Another layer of struggle was confronting generational pain, including unresolved family dynamics and the grief of not always feeling fully seen or accepted. But each challenge has become a stepping stone. Every struggle has offered a deeper initiation into who I really am.

The path hasn’t been easy, but it’s been powerful. Through it all, I’ve learned to honor the beauty in the breakdowns, the wisdom in the wounds, and the strength that comes from walking through the fire and choosing to rise, again and again.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m an intuitive medium, Reiki Master, certified shaman, and fitness instructor and everything I offer is rooted in mind, body, and spirit integration. My work is deeply spiritual, but also very grounded, practical, and joy filled. Whether someone is looking for healing, guidance, empowerment, or just a safe space to reconnect with themselves, I help people come back to their truth.

I specialize in Reiki healing, intuitive readings, shamanic journeying, empath support, and spiritual development. I teach Reiki Levels 1, 2, and 3, and offer workshops on topics like Navigating Life as an Empath, Connecting with Spirit Guides and Angels, Crystals and Their Purpose, and Understanding Your Spiritual Gifts. These offerings give people the tools to trust their intuition and own their energetic power.

I’m also a certified Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aerobics instructor, which might surprise people! Fitness, for me, ties directly into spirituality. Whether you’re doing yoga, Pilates, dancing, or stepping to a hip-hop beat, movement is a form of medicine. It shifts energy, clears emotional blocks, and strengthens both the body and the spirit. I bring that philosophy into every class blending joy, rhythm, and healing in one high-energy experience.

Creatively, I run a crystal- based business where I sell energetically activated crystals and handmade jewelry. I’m especially known for offering rare and unique crystals, both in raw form and in the custom bracelets I create. I don’t mass-produce anything, each crystal is intuitively chosen, and every piece is energetically worked with until the right time to release it. I’ve been known to hold onto certain stones for over a year before releasing them, because I believe in right timing and right alignment.

I also offer powerful healing experiences like smash plate workshops, where participants break plates to release emotional blocks and then turn the pieces into symbolic art, as well as sound baths, bracelet-making classes, and intuitive coaching sessions. I’ve collaborated with spaces like the Murrieta Public Library to bring spiritual and creative education to the community.

People often tell me I’m not your typical healer and I agree. I don’t look, dress, or speak the way people expect someone in this space to. But that’s part of what makes me relatable. I show up fully as myself, and that authenticity is what draws people in. I’m told I’m known for my laugh (which fills the room), the way I keep it real, and how I create spaces where people feel safe to be themselves spiritually and emotionally.

What sets me apart is that I don’t follow trends or offer services just to fill a schedule. Everything I do is done with intention, purpose, and alignment. I live what I teach. My hands may be in many pots but each one is stirred with love, clarity, and a deep calling to help others rise and remember who they truly are.

So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
The best way to connect with me and explore what I offer is through my website, LuminousPathwithLove.com. There, you’ll find details about my services, workshops, and spiritual guidance sessions. My jewelry and crystal work are also featured there, though I often create one of a kind pieces, so even if two bracelets contain similar crystals, each one has its own unique energy and design.

I also attend psychic fairs and community events, which is another way to experience my work in person. You can also find me on social media under Luminous Path with Love, though I’m not a prolific poster I focus on sharing meaningful content rather than constant updates.

When it comes to collaborations, I’m very selective. I have a few trusted partners I work with regularly, but I’m open to opportunities that I feel is aligned with my energy and purpose. I tend to stay in my own corner because I’ve learned that what’s meant for me will some how naturally come my way. I focus on integrity, authenticity, and quality in everything I do, rather than trying to fit a mold.

I’m not your typical intuitive, medium, or Reiki master. I don’t look, talk, or present the way people might expect but that’s actually something people often tell me makes me relatable. My approach is genuine, grounded, and practical, which allows others to feel comfortable and supported in exploring their own spiritual journeys.

Supporting me can be as simple as engaging with my work, attending workshops or readings, purchasing a crystal or jewelry piece, or connecting with me for collaborations that feel aligned. Everything I do is created with intention, love, and purpose.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Luminouspathwithlove.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelashawnbutler?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelashawnbutler?