Student of Life
Since I began listening to the teachings of my soul, I have learned much and perhaps unlearned even more. Isn’t life an eternal cycle of birth and death, construction and deconstruction, estrangement and coming home? Living consciously within these cycles means understanding that everything has its time.
Life reveals itself naturally when I give space to vitality and life force. Patience is a necessary practice—to trust in the breath of life so that things can mature. Nature teaches us this through its cycles and rhythms of growth and decay.
I allow myself to meet life without resistance and say yes to what is. Even though I often forget, I know it is less about the absence of striving for achievement and more about the presence of becoming, where the past, present, and future are well held. Like the Earth, I constantly revolve around myself, and I have learned to be both sheep and shepherd, guest and host, craftsman and architect, scientist and mystic. Yet, just as the Earth orbits the Sun, so too does my life revolve around a center beyond me, a light that shines into my life and illuminates it anew each day.
I have learned to sow seeds in fertile soil and nurture them with patience and love.
On my heart’s journey, I have encountered many different tools of the soul, worked with them, and experienced their meaning and purpose. Since each person is unique, it’s important not to judge but to remember that everyone must find their own tools. Additionally, it’s worth recalling that every soul’s instrument subtly alters perception, shaping how we view the world.
Beyond Gestalt therapy, I found, especially on the shamanic path, tools with a natural signature, finely tuned to the subtle language of the soul. They foster healing and growth while respecting the sensitivity and vulnerability of life. Like us, these tools have their own essence and deserve to be treated with care and respect. Knowing they are by my side is a tremendous gift that can only be honored with gratitude, love, and devotion.
I have learned to breathe.
Equipped with the right tools, I learned that presence, breathing, and letting things be can open many spaces—and that responsibility is an unavoidable response to something far greater than myself. In many small steps, I came to know both my light and shadow, learning to embrace myself with compassion and love. Being present and held is a key to healing and community.
Patience, trust, and devotion are my constant companions. It is intimacy with myself, connection with myself, and a relationship with myself that enable me to live intimacy, love, and connection with others. Yet, one can only give what one has received. Thankfully, Mother Earth generously gives us all we need, in beauty and abundance.
I have learned to listen to the silence.
I patiently practice refining my senses to become more sensitive and awake, to better hear the sound of silence. The mysteries of the soul reveal themselves behind the veil of things. To listen to the silence is to connect with the primordial. When I am truly in touch with my essence, I experience an all-encompassing intimacy with life, where I can touch something profoundly sacred. Often, I feel such immense joy that it brings me to tears in the arms of the Divine Mother.
I am yours.
