Enlightenment
The day my life began - venturing from Canada to Dominican Republic.
I’m sure you’re all wondering, how random and why there? I used to live here ten years ago with my mother but had to move back due to a bad motorcycle accident. After receiving proper care in Canada, we decided it was best to continue our lives there. Luckily, we still have close friends living here in Dominican to make it feel like a home away from home.
My main reason for relocating was my fight for change. Being born and raised in Toronto, Canada I was surrounded by city lights, superficial dreams, drugs, drama, and constant partying. Never truly fitting-in created separation, but opportunity. I used to feel this need for validation from my peers and got frustrated not receiving it. Witnessing and contributing to terrible friendships and toxic relationships gave me a sense of perspective. I never cared for expensive brands, having the most money to spend on bottles, or the fanciest social media timeline. Despite the struggle, I stayed in order to realize who and what I truly enjoyed in the hopes of meeting few, sharing a similar experience. What I noticed during this time was that many of us were undergoing the same war but the majority were settling. To each their own, I just couldn’t!
Finally accepting my differences brought me towards my calling which turned into a passion. I began to focus inward on the changes I wanted to see in myself, in the hopes to enlighten others and provide strength. Finding meditation and therapy in healing myself, turned into healing others. Many of my peers I once turned to for validation, found peace in our meetings. Being a shoulder to lean on came easy to them and helped me understand my full capacity as a healer and guide. Unfortunately, living in a busy city made it difficult for us to remain focused on what our hearts truly wanted due to ego constantly conflicting. My heart continued on its journey, which began my holistic skin care business (www.gaiatribebotanicals.com) that branched out to serve many. I was able to find a sense of peace, though it didn’t stop there. Something was still missing inside, pieces afloat trying to find their way. My soul was aching to help in more ways than I was already. Desperate to shed light and insight on many lives struggling, I felt it was time to move forward. Toronto was no longer serving me.
As a healer and guide to my generation, I set foot to help others less fortunate. In doing this, I’m hoping to shed positivity and enlightenment to those struggling to reach their highest potential! I genuinely hope many of my fellow peers find peacethrough their creativity as a means to connect rather than compete.
Together we can make this world a beautiful place, and it begins with ourselves!
Love and Light to all my beautiful beings.