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In complete darkness I met myself. Alone and uncovered, facing trauma of my past and present. I scanned through my entirety, my conditionings and everything I thought I hated about myself and sat quietly. It was a scary place, but I had to face the full truth of who I was. It was time for me to elevate. The outside world wasn't here to cheer me on. I had to connect with the shadows of my being and fill them with light on my own. It was time to be fully accountable for the wellness of my spirit. In this space I met my vital wild.
I picked up Women Who Run With The Wolves back in 2009 after having my daughter, Yazi and found it to be a great read during my time at home with her. As I dug deeper into the teachings of Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes' , I explored self-identity and learned how to nurture my multidimensional womanhood. I connected to who I truly was without the bells and whistles. My vital wild was me in my entirety, the good and the parts I struggled to care for. I learned that every part of myself was worthy of love and from there I worked on being more unconditional toward myself.
As I continue to grow, I find new ways to fill my cup so that I may pour into others, practice includes yoga, meditation, journaling and a multitude of sacred rituals. My journey has afforded me many wonderful opportunities to connect with other women who are on the path of self-discovery and I feel inspired to serve as a bridge to connect women through the power of self-actualization and self-care through sustainable healing practices. It is my mission to promote the exploration of womanhood, through collective and individual wellness. My name is Sihnuu, I am a Wild Woman.