Insignificantly Divine

Over a decade ago I met my higher self in a guided meditation and was blown away. Since then I've been exploring how my inner world relates to my external world through meditation, energy work, journaling and process art.

I've had some powerful experiences.

Throughout this journey, I am frequently reminded we are all so awesome in the true meaning of the word. At the same time, the work reminds me how unimportant most things I worry about are in the grand scheme of life. This is the inspiration for the name 'insignificantly divine'.

I've been documenting my journey for myself and was recently inspired to share it more widely. I must admit I am a bit nervous about this. I identify as a responsible, deliberate person who values intellectual pursuits. A part of me feels that this work is too fluffy and untouchable to be worth sharing aloud.

And yet. . .

I've had some powerful experiences.

Spiritually, I was raised on Catholicism, Sesame Street and Free To Be You and Me. My mom is a true believer in the church and my dad was vehemently against any form of religion. When I was 15, my English class read a modernized and hyperbolized version of the story of Job. I was so disappointed by how God behaved in the story that I disconnected from the church and did not return for over 20 years. Truth.

In the meantime, through journalling, process art, guided meditation and therapy, I became invested in the concepts of a higher self, future self, child self, teen self, . . . you get the picture. These were incredibly useful tools for me to learn about myself and how I relate to the world.

Throw in a (mostly) daily meditation practice, finding a Catholic church run by Jesuits that I (mostly) connect with, and a beginning exploration into energy body work and here I sit. A mix up of new-age and traditional practices, with a smattering of imagination and creativity.

I am leading this spiritual journey with curiosity and openness.

I don't profess to have any answers, yet I know sharing stories is the most powerful way to explore and connect.

This is what I'm learning.