After years of personal exploration—unlearning in order to re-learn and heal—I came to understand the power of recognizing what I don’t want in my life. I gained clarity on what truly serves me, whether that’s the people I choose to surround myself with, the places I go, or the habits and behaviors I engage in, both consciously and unconsciously.

In the winter of 2014, during my final year at SUNY Fredonia, where I was studying social work with a minor in sociology, I experienced a profound internal shift. It felt as though I was unraveling, shedding old identities, societal conditioning, and conventional thought patterns. This process opened me up rapidly to the vast, limitless flow of universal consciousness.

The old ways of seeing the world no longer made sense, as overwhelming emotions and deep purging gave way to a sense of RE-CONNECTION. I began to see and feel the interconnectedness we all share—an experience that felt surreal and beyond this world.

Thankfully, my social work program director was incredibly understanding during this time when I was ready to quit school. She introduced me to a spiritual mentor, who guided me to reading materials and other resources that opened the path to this spiritual shift and self-discovery.

Through deep, intense inner work, spiritual development (with lots of reading and daily practices of detachment and non-resistance), as well as a blend of mindfulness and energy practices, I was able to transcend old patterns and settle into a state of simply being.