Some truths can’t be uncovered until the body screams them out. This piece is part two of a multi-part series from my solo shadow work ritual week in Port Ludlow. It explores what happened during my plant medicine journey—and what emerged through my body before my mind could understand.
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Have you ever watched a dahlia bloom in slow motion? It doesn’t just open. It unfurls—layer by layer. A cycle of birth, death, and becoming again. This reflection is what bloomed through me after witnessing that.
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A shadow at the foot of the bed. A dream that didn’t end when I opened my eyes. This is a story about fear, awakening, and reclaiming what was frozen.
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In 2018, I decided to take a break from alcohol, and it quickly turned into a life-changing journey that’s still going strong today. But it wasn’t just about quitting booze—it was about reconnecting with myself in a way I hadn’t done in years. Meditation became my lifeline, guiding me through the discomfort, pain, and overwhelming emotions I’d been numbing with alcohol. In this post, I share how meditation helped me not only stay alcohol-free but also uncovered truths about myself I wasn’t ready to face before. If you're wondering whether alcohol and meditation can coexist, my story might just provide the answer you're searching for.
