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My First Online Course (2016) — and Why I’m Celebrating This Week
Daniela Hills 
10 Years of Shamanic Journeying Online — A Little Story and a Celebration
Remembering How It Began
In 2016, the first online course was created: How to Do a Shamanic Journey.
Only recently did it hit that it’s been 10 years. For some reason it felt much shorter—maybe four. But looking back, the timing was exactly right. (More on that in a moment.)
Back then, my friend Allen said, “Why don’t you share your knowledge with more people?
You could create online courses.” At first, there was resistance. I had no idea how to do it—but the idea wouldn’t let go. And I know myself: when something keeps returning again and again, it’s worth listening. Maybe my Spirit Guides agreed and whispered, “Listen to your friend.
When I have an idea, creativity kicks in. The course almost formed on its own—exactly the way it would be taught in person: first this, then that. And because material already existed from in-person courses, there was a solid starting point.
Then came the experimenting: iPhone camera, microphone, music program, and editing software on the computer. Mistakes happened (a lot), but giving up wasn’t an option.
I wasn’t used to speaking on camera, and I really didn’t like it. I still don’t… but that’s another story. 😊
And as you can imagine, everything was made from scratch back then—no AI, and no easy help with pictures or text.
Why Was It Perfect Timing?
In 2017, my granddaughter was born, and she lives here in our home with her mom. That meant clients couldn’t come to the house for a while, simply because there was a baby in the house.
Back in 2016, while the first course was being created, none of that was even on my mind—but looking back, it was perfect timing… perfect guidance.
Yesterday, some time was spent working on the website—changing a few things and cleaning it up, almost like a spiritual cleansing, lol. Maybe you know how it is: there’s always something to do when you have a website. And somehow it felt like a journey back in time.
Then it hit me: I was around 51 when I started making video courses online. Now I’m turning 61 in February. It’s really interesting to look back—but it also makes you think about life. We never know what’s ahead of us.
I remember that when I created my first course, I had to learn a lot about computer programs. I didn’t have a team, but somehow I figured it out—maybe that’s the Aquarius in me 😄
The main challenge was talking to a camera. I’m not a big talker, which fits my personality (and my soul Tarot card), The Hermit - so this was something to move through.
Practice helped, even though it felt strange. But the wish to continue the work was stronger than the resistance. So I did it—recording with my iPhone camera, trying different microphones, learning editing, and even learning how to create my own music on the computer.
No special courses and no long tutorials—I don’t have the patience. I just keep going until it works. 😊
Another thing was—and still is—that I’m German and moved to Canada when I was 40. My English had (and sometimes still has) a strong German accent. In live courses, it seemed to be okay—but hearing yourself on video is a different thing.
My husband helped me so much with my English. Sometimes I had to practice a little more—especially the pronunciation. It was actually funny sometimes. And now, when I watch the old course videos, I think: Is this really me? LOL.
And despite all the little challenges, insecurities, and technical learning, it was something I truly enjoyed—and still do. I love learning, and I love creating. That has always been my thing. And staying open to learning is important, because nothing stays the same forever.
Today, a lot is easier with the help of AI. I don’t have to ask my husband all the time, “Can you fix the text and check the grammar?” because of my English. And funny enough, after living in Canada for 20 years, I sometimes struggle with my German too. A German friend once said it sounds like a German-English mix when I speak. 😄
So yes—thank you, AI. 😊 It’s not always perfect, but it’s a huge help. And I know many people appreciate that support now.
So why am I writing all this? Maybe I’m a bit sentimental today. Looking back, I feel like I was so young. Isn’t it strange? You see your younger self… and now you see that you’ve gotten older… but inside, you still feel the same—maybe with more experience, but still you.
We all know: what we see in the mirror is the body. To me, the body is like a car, and the spirit sits in it and drives. And one day, the car gets old and breaks down. That’s just how it is. But I don’t want to think about that today.
And now, since How to Do a Shamanic Journey is 10 years old, it feels like the perfect time to celebrate—together with my 61st birthday. I’m grateful to be here and to be doing what I love, through all the challenges and joys. Everything is how it’s meant to be… it’s all part of the journey.
🎉 Let’s Celebrate
To celebrate 10 years of How to Do a Shamanic Journey (and my birthday on Feb 4), I put together a short celebration offer.
👉 Claim the Celebration Offer here
Thank you for being here.
Love and Light
And so it is.
— Daniela
