How my Spiritual Journey began!

I became aware of my spiritual journey when I discovered Eckhart Tolle during my summer in Italy. It hit me: other cultures 'work to live' instead of 'live to work.' Suddenly, my heart opened and I saw life as a co-creation with the universe and realized I had choices! This newfound perspective filled me with hope and empowerment, reigniting my desire to truly live.

The next big shift happened in my diet. From one day to another, I found myself unable to physically eat meat without sobbing, so I stopped cold turkey. Coincidentally, that same week, I learned that diabetes was reversible through diet! Having lived with diabetes for most of my 20s, injecting insulin three times a day, I was initially scared and anxious to consider the possibility of freeing myself from it. Yet, driven by my desire to heal, I embarked on a 50-day juice fast. Grace answered my longing, and I successfully reversed diabetes. However, I still yearned for a deeper connection with my soul. This led me to delve within through countless hours of meditation, periodic silent vows, yoga, reading spiritual books, and listening to spiritual teachers.

I stumbled upon Ram Dass, “this dude was on my vibe!” His candid truth-telling had me cracking up while touching my heart. Hearing him openly discuss the role psychedelics played in his spiritual journey piqued my curiosity, prompting my own psychedelic experiences. Attending a Ram Dass retreat in Maui introduced me to Maharaji and my soul family. It felt like coming home! Maui, Satsang, my heart – all felt like home, and I melted into a loving flow.

The most impactful shift was during a midnight meditation, I experienced vivid flashbacks of being sexually abused as a toddler. I was emotionally flooded with terror and deep raw pain. I tried suppressing it again, but you can't unknow what you know. I continued to find solace in my spiritual practice. I was gently becoming aware of the many ways my life had been influenced by this terrifying experience. I disconnected from the full spectrum of my human emotions, from my body’s needs, from my intuition, and inner peace.

Life felt bleak and lonely. I sobbed desperately, praying to the Universe for help. "Ask and you shall receive!" Shortly after, I encountered Melba, my Canadian spiritual guide. With her guidance, I connected with my inner child, transformed pain into self-love, and embraced my inner wisdom. Following my heart, I let go of many unhealthy relationships, found the courage to uproot my whole life, and released everything that no longer served me.

This journey led me to discover the Sacred Community Project, where I found my virtual soul pod family. Weekly Satsang with my soul pod feels like watching your favorite show; it's comforting during rough times, filled with character development, deep connections, laughter, and tears. I see myself reflected in everyone's heart and the stories shared, finding solace in moments of silence.

Here and Now, I ampeaking my truth, honoring my human experience, and devoted to my soul’s path of service.