My Story✨

Picture this: I’m sitting cross-legged on my meditation cushion, trying to cleanse my sacral chakra. Suddenly, out of nowhere, I’m hit by a tidal wave of sorrow so intense it could’ve won an Oscar for Best Dramatic Performance. Tears streaming, breath catching, I thought Wait, isn’t this supposed to be relaxing? Turns out, my sacral chakra had other plans. That moment became the start of a journey that would change everything—including my relationship with my “successful” but energetically fragmented self.🤨

Let me rewind a bit. I’m a Persian living in Greece, running an advertising and branding company. Yes, I’m the person who helps brands tell their stories—because nothing says “spiritual awakening” like crafting the perfect tagline for a new line of eco-friendly sneakers 😏. But behind the scenes, I’ve been on a 30-year quest for something deeper. Meditation, research, soul-searching—you name it, I’ve tried it.

Then, in 2018, I stumbled upon A Course in Miracles through Eckhart Tolle’s teachings. It was like finding the spiritual equivalent of Wi-Fi in a dead zone—finally, a connection! But here’s the catch: one of the Course’s key tools is hearing inner guidance. And let me tell you, my inner guidance was on permanent mute. For years, I patiently waited (okay, maybe not always patiently) for that “still, small voice” to show up. Well, it didn’t. Until chakra cleansing entered the picture.

Enter Corinne Zupko, one of my favorite A Course in Miracles teachers. Her free ebook, “The Claires for Course Students”was like a spiritual guide. She talked about chakra cleansing and how it could help you hear guidance. I thought, Why not? I’ve tried everything else—what’s one more experiment?

So, I started with my sacral chakra. And it did deliver. Within a week, I was hit by a grief so profound it made losing both my parents within three months feel like a warm-up. It was like my soul had been holding a 20-year pile of unprocessed emotions, and everything was finally on clearance.

At first, I was confused. Where is this coming from? I wondered. I mean, I’d spent decades building a career, crafting narratives, and projecting success. I was the master of “having it all together.” But in that moment, I realized something: I had been so busy managing the surface-level 'busyness' of life, which oddly I thought it included my spiritual journey, that I’d completely disconnected from my own inner world. And my sacral chakra? It was not having it.

That moment of raw vulnerability became a turning point. For the first time, I felt an undeniable connection to something deeper—a divine presence that had been there all along, waiting for me to stop talking and start listening. It was like finally hearing the voice of a friend who’d been patiently trying to get my attention while I was busy scrolling through social media.

This experience marked the beginning of a new chapter. I started exploring energy healing more deeply, and it’s been a wild ride. Who knew that cleansing your chakras could feel like an emotional rollercoaster designed by a cosmic theme park🎡? But here’s the thing: it’s been worth it. As A Course in Miracles student, my ultimate goal is to “be truly helpful.” And now, I see that my journey through branding and advertising wasn’t separate from my spiritual path—it was preparing me to craft a new kind of story, one that bridges the material and the spiritual.

So, what’s the takeaway from all this? 

💡Life is weird, and spirituality is weirder. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: the path to the divine isn’t about escaping the world—it’s about finding the sacred within it. Whether you’re cleansing chakras, meditating, or just trying to survive another Monday, there’s always an opportunity to connect with something deeper.

And if you’re feeling disconnected or lost, here’s my advice: listen. Not to the noise of the world, but to the quiet voice within. It might lead you to places you never expected—like a tear-soaked meditation cushion—but trust me, it’s worth it. After all, even the most “mundane” life can be a spiritual adventure. You just have to be willing to show up for it.

If you’re curious about chakra cleansing or “A Course in Miracles”, here are a few resources to get you started:

Corinne Zupko’s “The Claires for Course Students” (free ebook):

https://fromanxietytolove.com/the-clairs-for-acim-students-ebook/

A Course in Miracles:

https://youtu.be/odZpToxOo8A?si=i_MV8ILRub6k5ikA

https://acimce.app/

Have you had a similar experience with chakra cleansing or hearing inner guidance? I’d love to hear your story! Drop a comment below or share your thoughts. 🙏✨💕💕💕