Hello all,
I'm new here. I find it interesting how I discovered this community. I found a link to this forum on a website about MMO's, but I get a strong sense that's not what I'm here for. I've been looking for some spiritual peers who I can share my experiences with and who I can learn from. I live in a very secular world where I struggle to share my spituality with those around me. Finding this forum was a stroke of synchronicity that I am very grateful for. Recently, my kundalinis have taken off and I believe She has guided me here (I literally have no one in my life I can share this breakthrough with). About a month ago, I have been taken by the archetype of the Phoenix, the cycle of death and rebirth being a constant theme in my life. I've survived multiple suicide attempts in addition to several accounts of running away to a new city to become a "new" person (it took me until this current rebirth to realize the "run away" method doesn't work). I could fill a closet with the ego outfits I've created, and I'm finally getting rid of them. In the past 3 months, I've shed most of my addictions, I've quit drinking and drugs. I deleted my porn collection and stopped hooking up. I've also quit playing all video games and made a dent in my binge eating (this is the one I am currently shedding). Most importantly, I ended a rather abusive relationship and for the first time in my life, I am truly alone (I know many find alone to be negative, but I couldn't be happier. It has given me the space to discover myself). Each day I celebrate victory after victory in my war against addiction and the ego that fueled them. My spirit lifts me like the fiery wings of the Phoenix, rising me higher and higher. I am constantly seeing myself grow and evolve, and I beam with pride at each turn. And when I feel myself slip into old habits, I don't punish myself like I used to. I recognize my shortcomings as a chance to learn and refocus. I am truly blessed for all the spiritual guidance I've received and hope I can share as much with you as I plan on learning from you.