MY JOURNEY
I can't really pinpoint to a specific date for my spiritual awakening, but it was a buildup of moments and events when I realized what was happening. As I child, I was connected to the natural world in every sense. I spent a lot of time in nature, where the trees were my friends and I was wild and free, chasing butterflies, swimming in the river and laying on the grass watching the clouds pass by. Everyday. I felt free, nurtured and loved unconditionally by Mother Earth.
Challenging times and life changing events during my formative years took me on my journey to lose my sense of self and do things in life for others. But after the birth of my son, something stirred in my heart and tugged at me. It was that little girl that ran wild and free, she was talking to me to come back home to my soul.
After my marriage ended and feeling overwhelmed and scared, I knew I had to take care of myself and move forward, despite the darkness and fear. Actually, that fear really propelled me to do much soul searching and healing.
One of the first things I did for myself to heal my soul, was to go to nature since I had lost that contact during some years. I started to go to parks and hike and notice life and the natural world. It fed my soul, it was calling me home.
I had always wanted to go to Yosemite but couldn't find anyone who would go with me, and it was my backyard really, only a 3 hour drive from my home. So I planned a trip there with my son and off we went in the summer of 2012. I had no idea what to expect and had some fears about driving in the mountains and wildlife.
Once I entered the valley and saw this view, I shed tears of joy of being home, home to my soul! Yosemite is home to my soul, with such awe inspiring and majestic beauty, this is where I belong. Since that first trip, I now go to Yosemite 3 to 4 times a year. Yosemite has been the constant witness to my healing and growth.
My journey of awakening has taken me to explore and study with many different wisdom traditions: Toltec and Aztec teachings with HeatherAsh Amara and Sergio Magana, Andean Wisdom Sacred Earth Medicine Path, Mayan Wisdom with Maya Wisdom Project and Lakota tradition ceremonies. I am a shamanic practicioner. I have participated in several spiritual journeys in Peru, Mexico, the United States and Spain.
My certifications include
- Eco-spiritual mentoring certificate from Earth Wisdom Academy
- Ecopsychology, Ecotherapy and Applied Mythology Certificates from Pacifica Graduate Institute
- Environmental educator from Project Learning Tree
- Permaculture Design
- UC Climate Stewards
- Gentle yoga teacher
- Reiki Master energy healing
Thank you for being here with me!
If you like to see more pictures of stunning Yosemite like the one here, and just more pictures of nature and the world, you can follow my travels and explorations in nature on my Instagram and YouTube.