Coming Out of the Woo Woo Closet

Last year I signed up to Jamie Ridler’s Circe’s Circle – it was 10 weeks of gentle but deep transformation, at the end of which I climbed out of the woo woo closet and into the open.

Now, I’ve done a lot of scary things in my life, and believe me when I tell you, my lovely, but that was right up there with the scariest! What on earth would everyone think of me if I told them I did intuitive readings for friends, offered angel healings to those in need and regularly saw orbs of light dancing around the passengers on the lower decks of LRT buses!?

And while I rarely state my woowooness (trust me – that’s a word!) quite so explicitly, I have received a certain amount of backlash. Some have laughed at me. Some have patronised me. Some have felt the need to ‘educate’ me believing me to be sadly deluded. Some have reacted angrily. Some have merely shaken their heads.

Every time this happens, my cheeks colour and I want to pull back my energy as I sidle back to the closet door, sneaking glances towards it, longing for the safety of its dark interior. I grow nostalgic for a time when I didn’t feel so exposed, so vulnerable….

But then I think about what I’ve gained by being more open about my spirituality – the freedom of expression, the attraction of like-souls, the sheer expansiveness of the horizons that have now spread out before me.

I also think about how different my life is now compared to a year ago. Now I spend my days writing goddess stories, giving goddess guidance, interpreting lunar cycles, knitting soulskins and providing spiritual counselling*. And yes, I do still experience some negative comments, but it’s nothing compared to the love and validation I receive on a daily basis from those on similar paths.

But it strikes me that there are still a lot of people who are still stuck in that woowoo closet, who maybe, every now and then, take a wee peak outside, before pulling the door closed again. I suppose what my message would be to those who are still in there, is that the world is so much bigger outside of the closet – so much brighter and sparklier!

Start with baby steps first. No need to throw open the doors and announce your arrival with a flourish and fanfare. Reach out to those who are already expressing their spiritual selves in a more free and open way. Reach out to me – I’d be more than happy to hold your hand while you gain confidence. Surrounding yourself with others who are on similar journeys is your first step. Find them online through Twitter and FaceBook. Attend a local yoga or meditation class. Sign up for a workshop. Engage the services of a spiritual coach.

Expressing your personal truth is always an act of bravery – but there’s no rule that says you need to go it alone.

* If you are looking for spiritual guidance and you feel drawn to connect with me to see if I can shine a light on the next part of your journey, please do connect. I have a (very) flexible price plan, which can be tailored to fit all financial situations. I don’t want money to stand between you and me working together, so if you feel guided to, get in touch.