My Path of Discovery

I reached a point in my life when I could no longer pretend. I knew I needed to find my authentic self.

I moved to Ecuador in search of safety and a deeper connection with life. In Vilcabamba, where my mother lives, I found a large and growing community of English-speaking wellness practitioners.

On the day I arrived, someone told me about the powerful energy of the surrounding mountains, which are rich in iron and believed to magnify intentions exceptionally quickly. This was exactly what I needed. My intention was clear, and from that moment on, my path seemed to reveal itself naturally.

Ecstatic dance was one of my first important experiences. It is a weekly practice where we are encouraged to let the body express itself freely through movement and music, without expectations.

I also attended several courses with Margarita, an author and facilitator who teaches Danza Primal, a method for embodying emotional intelligence. Created by a psychologist, Danza Primal helps people understand how the body is affected by emotions and how emotions influence their lived experiences. It teaches the value of emotional intelligence and offers a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Before this, I had very little awareness of my emotions. My son used to say that I was spraying everyone with a hose of emotions. He was right. I often felt overwhelmed by my emotions and did not yet understand how to recognize, express, or work with them.

I was then invited by a family friend, Alaya Chikly, the founder of Heart Centered Therapy, to explore her work. This became a threshold for me—a doorway into deeper self-understanding.

Through this process, I felt connected to my higher intuitive self. I experienced this presence as containing both feminine and masculine energy. Even today, I feel a deep sense of relief within the masculine energy I encounter.

Perhaps this was connected to having been raised without a father. Within this energy, I feel safe. I recognized it as the masculine presence I had been searching for in my relationships.

I soon realized this connection was not limited to me and began openly sharing this experience with others. I was so excited that this ability is possible to anyone who is genuinely curious to experience it.