Two Spirits: Gender Idenity as a Spiritual Journey

[@TayNorrel]

Such a soothing voice.

[@brandonlatham4204]

It is truly a blessing to come across your video. I have been on my journey 32 years now and I have struggled. Now I have started my transition and it's because of videos like yours. Also research online I wanted to find out why do I feel this way and now things are making much more sense. Thank you so much for your wisdom1

[@DrakeBearStephen]

Brandon: Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment. I so understand the struggle since I have made that journey myself. I actually decided to "transition" when I was 33, so to me, you are right on schedule. You may feel as though its taken you so long to make the commitment but its necessary to be absolutely sure. I have never regretted my decision for a half-second since beginning my hormone therapy. I wish you the very best as you continue your journey and am holding you in love and light as you do.

[@theendisnear2857]

+Drake Bear Stephen much love to you both from a fellow transgender siSTAR

[@DrakeBearStephen]

+Terra Pereira Thank you! And back at you...

[@Nour-ey5le]

thankyou for explaining and sharing the journey of your identity throughout your life. i found it very assuring and interesting to view this topic from a spiritual point of view as i'm on my journey to self-acceptance as a transgender woman as well. thank you...

[@DrakeBearStephen]

May your journey be rich with rewards of self-acceptance and soul growth.

[@MUMtz-ol7nd]

Drake, as the video progresses and all the info you are expressing am getting shoked about how In-sync I am with what you are saying, and then you share that you are your self indeed trans and I just paused the video to thank you Drake so much!!! I am myself trans gender as well and its incredible to be watch you and validate my transness not only as as a human aspect of self but also and as a spiritual aspect as-well. Thank you, and much love from your trans/spiritual sister, Mia

[@DrakeBearStephen]

Thank you! It is always a blessing to find there are others like us out there in the world.

[@richardbedford6657]

I believe in 2 spirits, male and female. I am enjoying my feminine side currently, but I have had a satisfying male life as well. I feel the male is in my subconscious mind and the female is conscious at this time.

[@DrakeBearStephen]

Awesome that you are experiencing the interplay of the masculine and the feminine within your soul. Allowing both to express themselves brings them into perfect balance and harmony.

[@richardbedford6657]

Yes, we have a lot of fun together Drake.@@DrakeBearStephen

[@adventuresofperseus945]

Wow. I am native American and am also transgender i have heard of two spirits but wanted to know more so it's pretty cool i found ur video

[@DrakeBearStephen]

I am glad you found value in this video. If you want to do more research on two spirits here is an excellent list of book resources: Sakhi Bhava - Transgender Spirituality: Man into Goddess Brian Joseph Gilley - Becoming Two-Spirit: Gay Identity and Social Acceptance in Indian Country Leslie Feinberg - Transgender Warriors: Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman Gilbert Herdt, Ed. - Third Sex, Third Gender: Beyond Sexual Dimorphism in Culture and History Raven Kaldera - Hermaphrodeities: The Transgender Spirituality Workbook Serena Nanda - Gender Diversity: Cross-cultural Variations Sue-Ellen Jacobs, Wesley Thomas, and Sabine Lang - Two-Spirit People: Native American Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Spirituality Sabine Lang - Men as Women, Women as Men: Changing Gender in Native American Cultures Will Roscoe - Changing Ones: Third and Fourth Genders in Native North America Will Roscoe - The Zuni Man-Woman Will Roscoe, editor - Living the Spirit Will Roscoe & Stephen O. Murray - Boy-Wives and Female Husbands: Studies of African Homosexualities Walter L. Williams and Toby Johnson - Two Spirits: A Story of Life with the Navajo Walter L. Williams - Spirit and the Flesh: Sexual Diversity in American Indian Culture

[@trixytoni1527]

Such a wonderfully inspiring and insightful video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@DrakeBearStephen]

Thank you for such kind words. I am glad you found value in my video.

[@ArtemisMac]

Interesting. My birth name was Drake. I now go by Artemis. Such an informative and helpful video! I'm subscribing 🥰

[@faunuscancerous7102]

I love this video 🙂 I’m pansexual and genderqueer

[@Catchmarley]

Peace ! I started my transition at the age of 20 i am now 25 ,i always knew that i was one of the different ones no need to go into dept about it when u know u know but i can't lie i struggle with folks who knew before transition cuz i always had a soft heart and cared about what ppl think of me but it made me depressed until i started my transition i jus recently moved back with my mom so now im back in the same neighborhood i grew up in and it triggers me like hel.

[@DrakeBearStephen]

I know its hard and a true challenge but keep remembering that you are special because you have a unique soul journey and special gifts. You may be here to help others come to acceptance of differences in other ppl. Patience and an open heart will help you and them.

[@Catchmarley]

Drake Bear Stephen thank you so much for your comment much love !! I will keep that in mind

[@christastic100]

Such wise words

[@rickythu4107]

Hmm this is very interesting. I am a gender neutral person. Recently, I've been wanting to transition to male. At the same time, I have this sense of consciousness that can move past my body. This gender dysphoria thing hit me back in 2011. I thought it was just a phase. With spiritual practices, I could love my body that is given to me. I didn't need to transition at that time. But this dysphoria came back in 2017. It is pretty strong this time. My intuition has been telling me that I will be more aligned with myself spiritually, emotionally and physically when I go through hormone replacement therapy. But I might have to face losing some family and friends when I go through the transition. I'd like to request "what are your thoughts on this?" Thank you!

[@DrakeBearStephen]

I postponed my transition for years, until I was 33, out of fear of having to give up everything including my lover, my family, and my job. But I felt that it was necessary to my survival even if it meant I was an unemployed orphan. However, surprise, surprise! I lost none of them. In fact, I became much more successful after I shared my decision to transition.

[@rickythu4107]

Drake Bear Stephen thank you so much for the reply. :) I finally got out of fear and already receiving HRT. It's been a month. It's like the most empowering thing I've done for myself. I felt like everything just clicks since my first shot of T. Also consider this as part of my spiritual journey.

[@DrakeBearStephen]

Awesome! That is the same as my experience. I told myself I would try just one shot of "T" just to see what it felt like. Haha! I never stopped after that initial shot and have been on "T" for 33 years now. At 2x a month, I've probably taken almost 1,000 injections.

[@gabriellafeathers9836]

As a 2 spirit individual I would love to pick your mind ❤💜 your kids will have to do subscribed on to the next one lol

[@DrakeBearStephen]

What would you like to ask my mind?

[@gabriellafeathers9836]

Well that was quick and unexpected , do you have something we could chat on ? Messenger perhaps ?

[@oceaneversley4566]

I appreciate your video.

[@SilenceInTheBliss]

Thank you

[@thomasredman3777]

Two Spirit people follow the tradition of your ancestors not the white man's words. How often has he tried to make you like himself. Albeit, there is safety in numbers. Follow your ancestors and religion.

[@jeanbaptiste9196]

This video is appalling. If you are not Indigenous to North America, you cannot teach about Two-Spirit people. That is a concept that is specific to the Indigenous people of Turtle Island. The idea that souls progress to this center between two polarities is not an Indigenous ideology, that is basic Buddhism and Tantric Buddhism. Those ideas cannot be blended with First Nations ideologies because they come from different cultures and contexts. Being Two-Spirited has little to do with medically transitioning. Leave the appropriation at the door and let Indigenous Two-Spirit people do the teaching because they will do it right.

[@ms.eddiespottedfeather4921]

this guy reads too many books, two spirit is an umbrella term for all indigenous peoplethat identify with their traditional ways learned from their elders teachings from history passed from generations long ago.

[@CP-hb4ff]

Ms. Eddie Spottedfeather I’m not sure what differs from his and your definitions?