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...and it wasn’t what i expected. i left feeling emotionally, mentally, and physically drained. like i had just opened something i didn’t fully understand yet, unsure why my higher self led me there in the first place. whoever said the real work comes after… they were right.👁️ it’ll be a week on saturday, and not to be dramatic or anything, but i’ve already felt such a deep spiritual shift. i have a lot i want to share (video coming soon), but for now, i’ll leave you with this: say yes. to what’s been calling you. to what you feel drawn to without explanation. to the discomfort asking to be explored. this whole experience was a reminder that the spiritual path gets ugly before it gets pretty. but boy, when it settles… life feels lighter. clearer. like you’ve unlocked a new way of seeing everything. i’m excited to go deeper into this soon. for now, just wanted to share a piece of where i’m at. take care of yourselves❤️‍🩹 🫀have you ever had an experience you couldn’t logically explain, but felt deeply real?

I completely forgot to post day 5 on saturday because of a really exciting experience i had this weekend that i’ll share with you guys soon… but nonetheless, here is our final day of the archetype exploration challenge: the higher self. the higher self is often described as the part of you that exists beyond your everyday thoughts, emotions, and reactions. the version of you that can see clearly, that knows, that isn’t caught up in fear or confusion. some people refer to it as the “eighth chakra,” like a light above you that’s always present, connected, and aware. whether you see it that way or not, your higher self is essentially your core truth; the part of you that feels aligned, grounded, and deeply connected to something greater. it holds a wider perspective, one that isn’t limited by past experiences or current emotions. it allows you to step back and see your life through a lens of understanding instead of judgment, and from that place, you’re able to move with more clarity, more trust, and more intention. spiritual growth, in a lot of ways, is just the process of returning to that space more often, choosing awareness over reaction, truth over fear, and presence over control. over the past few days, you’ve met different parts of yourself. your inner child feels. your shadow reacts. your protector protects. your persona adapts. but your higher self… knows. it’s the part of you that can witness all of these without being consumed by them, the part that can hold everything at once and still choose how you want to show up. spiritual growth is about remembering that this version of you has always been there. and the more you learn to listen to it, the more grounded and aligned you start to feel in your everyday life. one of the simplest ways to connect with your higher self is by quieting the mind and creating space to listen. 🪴 exercise: - find a quiet place (outside if you can) - sit in silence for a few minutes - focus on your breath - let your thoughts come and go without attaching