I got high yesterday - But it's not what you think
A Full-Body High: Breath Work and Deep Release
Yesterday, I experienced a full-body high—not from psychedelics (read about my psychedelic journey here)—but from a transformational breath work session during a women’s full moon circle.
This session, gifted by my friend Maria as a pre-wedding present, was a powerful release I didn’t know I needed. With 10 other women, we cried, shook, and released stuck energy in our bodies, connecting deeply through our shared breath.
The Power of Breath Work: Joy and Grief as Two Sides of the Same Coin
During 35 minutes of intense breath work:
My arms and fingers went numb.
I felt a deep vibrational opening in my throat, resonating with the chanting around me.
Grief transformed into compassion and joy—a lightness I hadn’t experienced before.
It became clear that by accepting and processing grief, we free ourselves to feel joy again. Just as my work with psychedelics helped me heal my relationship with my mother (read about it here), this session reminded me that grief can be the ultimate teacher of compassion.
Compassion: The Highest Form of Love
Through breath work and psychedelics, grief taught me:
Compassion for my widowed mother and her struggles.
Compassion for my neglected inner child.
Compassion for the losses and longing that stay with me.
As I write this on Mother’s Day, I reflect on how grief and compassion have shaped my healing journey and brought me closer to joy.
Grounding Before a Life-Changing Moment
This session was exactly what I needed before my upcoming wedding in Europe, where I’ll unite my family and introduce my mom to my in-laws for the first time.
It reminded me to be fully present, grounded, and open to the connections and emotions this once-in-a-lifetime moment will bring.
Reflect on Your Full Moon Intentions
As you read this, ask yourself:
What are you emphatically saying YES to?
What are you 100% saying NO to?
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