Reflection: A Journey of Signs and Lessons

After this training ends, I’ll be heading to Cusco to hike Machu Picchu.

I’ve been thinking about getting a small tattoo to symbolize this incredible experience and opportunity. The night before, I was searching for ideas, considering maybe a small sun behind my ear or somewhere else on my body. I asked the universe for a sign to guide me on what to choose.

The next day, during a break from training, I went to the pool. On the chair I usually sit on, someone had left a jewelled hair clip. At first, I didn’t think much of it, but I soon noticed it was shaped like a peacock. Curious, I looked up the spiritual meaning of the peacock and what kind of message it might hold.

Not to my surprise, the peacock’s symbolism includes beauty, new beginnings, protection, and self-expression. Its connection to new beginnings resonates with shedding old identities to make room for a better version of oneself. The idea of spiritual transformation stood out too—peacocks literally transform into their most beautiful selves as they form new connections.

This message felt perfectly aligned with my journey, especially since leaving Canada and everything I owned behind.

But what really stood out to me was the peacock’s connection to ancient Egyptian culture. The “eyes” on its tail were linked to the All-Seeing Eye of Horus, a symbol of protection. The Egyptians also associated the peacock with Ra, the Sun God, and the phoenix, which symbolizes rebirth and transformation.

I’ve wanted the Eye of Ra tattoo for some time, but had forgotten about it. The fact that the Eye of Ra is connected to the sun felt like the answer I was searching for when I considered getting a sun tattoo.

The universe had spoken. Shortly after, the woman who owned the hair clip returned to claim it, leaving me in awe of how magical the universe’s messages can be.

That same day, I learned another important lesson. I was feeling guilty for not having anything to do. Having spent most of my life hustling and always striving for the next goal, I’m still getting used to fully immersing myself in the present moment and embracing the uncertainty of the future. I found myself struggling with the idea of doing nothing—thoughts of filming or going for a run crept in.

Instead, I ended up binge-watching “Love is Blind,” lounging by the pool, taking a nap, and finishing the day with a beautiful yin practice led by one of the teachers. It was eye-opening to notice how deeply conditioned I am to always be productive, even in moments of rest.

Thank you, universe, for allowing this time of stillness, this space to simply be without obligations. I’m living my dream, meeting wonderful people from around the world who share similar interests, and learning to appreciate these moments of peace.

I just returned from a Satya Sharing Circle with the students and teachers, where I shared my guilt over doing nothing the day before. The group was vulnerable, and we released so many emotions together—so many tears, so much healing.

What a beautiful life and a blessing it is to be alive.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Moral of this post.

Ask and you shall receive.

I Gave myself what I needed, I rested, I listened to my body, I took time to recharge, I enjoyed a comfort show.