My Spiritual Journey

My spiritual journey has unfolded in three distinct waves. The first came to me as a very young girl, the second at age fifteen, and the third continues to this very moment as I deepen my awakening and step fully into the spiritual gifts within me.

In sixth grade, I watched a film about the life of Mahatma Gandhi. I remember crying deeply, wishing the world could embody his compassion. I felt called by his devotion to humanity and his unwavering love for others. From that moment, I considered him my first Spiritual Guide, and I carry his compassionate spirit in my heart each day.

From an early age, I sensed that the Universe was filled with limitless possibilities. I felt an inner pull to understand my purpose and the role I was meant to play during this lifetime. At fifteen, I experienced a profound realization: I had free will. I chose to leave my childhood home—and the support of my parents—to follow my own path toward inner peace and fulfillment. Though I had no clear roadmap, my soul knew the way.

All I knew was that my spirit longed to become an author, to nurture others, and to make a meaningful difference for those who were suffering. Those early years were filled with challenges, tears, and moments spent on my knees calling in my Angels for guidance and strength. Through it all, I developed an unshakable faith—a deep knowing that once the soul begins to call, there is no turning back, and everything truly does work out.

Over time, I came to understand that I was never walking this path alone. I no longer asked, “Why me?”—because I knew I was supported by Spirit Guides both within my lineage and beyond. I began to feel them during my trials by fire. My brother Tiger’s spirit continues to remind me of the importance of following my heart and honoring my dreams. My grandfather, Al Mack—who was like a second father to me—remains ever-present in my spirit. My grandmother Mosley, who prayed daily for our family, continues to uplift and celebrate me through her loving energy. Time and again, Angels have arrived precisely when I needed them most. This journey affirmed a sacred truth: none of us are ever alone in our spiritual work.

Along the way, I was blessed to meet modern-day spiritual teachers who crossed my path at pivotal moments of awakening. During my first year on my own, I was guided into a chance meeting with Dr. Maya Angelou. Connecting with her filled my heart with pure joy and offered powerful confirmation that I was aligned with my soul’s path. Her words to me were simple, yet life-changing:

“Recognize a blessing and learn to step into it.”

I heard those words as a direct message to recognize myself—to understand that I was the blessing and that it was time to step fully into my being. That moment marked a turning point, setting my spirit sailing with renewed purpose and confidence.

In 2011, the third wave of my spiritual journey began. Each wave built upon the last, bringing deeper awareness and self-remembrance. I learned to breathe with intention, to be still, and to trust my inner knowing. I experienced heightened awareness through the opening of my pineal gland and began remembering past lives. I felt a strong desire to reconnect with the essence of who I truly am in this incarnation.

With Native American Choctaw ancestry on my father’s side, connecting with my ancestors became a vital part of my path. Being both Black and Indigenous, I have always felt I carry the wisdom of two worlds. I could feel my ancestors whisper, “We have paved the road of gold. Now it is time for you to walk in our footsteps so you may discover your own.”

While much of the world believed the world would end in 2012, I felt something very different—a rebirth. For me, it was about living fully, intentionally, and purposefully in the present moment. My spirit was awakening to the power of simply being.

During this time, I rediscovered two profound spiritual gifts. I participated in a Lakota Native American sweat lodge, where I was guided to release self-doubt and walk boldly in the knowing of my compassionate heart. I was also initiated into the Akashic Records through a reading that revealed my soul’s purpose as a Healer. It explained my natural ability to intuitively nurture others—an ability I had embodied throughout my life, even as a young woman caring for the sick and dying without formal training.

This awakening led me to train as a Reiki Master, allowing me to channel and use my energy consciously in service to others. Each step was part of my becoming—of remembering who I have always been.

Through my lived experiences, I have come to know that we are all born with an inner knowing. We are each rediscovering and remembering our spiritual path with the loving assistance of the Universe. When I stepped fully into my knowing, every spiritual door opened. I discovered the God Within Me, the wisdom Within Me, and the awakening that resides Within Us all.

Today, I trust the unfolding of life with patience and grace. I am deeply honored to be here in this moment—right now.

It is a sacred gift to be of service to your spirit as you awaken to your own spiritual gifts and develop the tools to access all that already exists within you.

Namaste

My heart to your heart

Raquel