…that my sensitivity was not a defect, but a gift that offered me a deeper, more nuanced experience of the world. I had always felt things deeply, but in a culture that prioritizes productivity, efficiency, and rationality above all else, I felt like something was wrong with me. Capitalism has conditioned us to see our worth in terms of output and profit, dismissing the quieter, intuitive parts of ourselves as irrelevant or weak. For a long time, I internalized that message.

But the truth is, my sensitivities—when honored and properly cared for—gave me access to realms of knowing that transcend the material. They allowed me to experience the world in ways that this capitalist, patriarchal system simply does not value. When I finally began to trust my intuition and my natural empathic gifts, I realized they weren’t flaws to hide, but sources of deep wisdom that connected me to the truth of my being.

One pivotal moment in this journey was when I followed what I now recognize as an impulse from my inner guidance and signed up for a Reiki training. That choice changed the direction of my life. It was as if a veil had lifted, and I knew with a clarity I had never felt before that I had found my purpose—a purpose that aligned with healing not just individual wounds, but the collective trauma we carry, especially as women living under systems that exploit, oppress, and silence us.

During my first Reiki practice sessions, I began to notice subtle information flooding in as I tuned in to my partner’s energy. Strong emotions would surface—sometimes images, scenes, words, or song lyrics. There were moments when I knew things I couldn’t have known a moment before. And in some instances, I could sense the presence of someone else, standing near me, offering guidance. This discovery cracked open my understanding of the world, making it clear that there was more to this life than what we are taught to perceive in the physical realm.

As I began sharing these perceptions with my clients, it became undeniable: I was tapping into something far greater than myself. I could feel the presence of their guides and loved ones on the other side, communicating with me in a way that felt sacred and profound. Each session became a co-creation between the client, myself, and these spiritual beings—a chance to heal on levels deeper than I could have ever imagined.

It is deeply meaningful to me to facilitate both emotional and physical healing through the energy work of Reiki, and to witness the transformation that happens when we reclaim our power from systems designed to keep us small. The work I do feels like resistance to the forces of capitalism and patriarchy that demand we disconnect from ourselves and our inherent wisdom. In this space of intuitive knowing and energy work, I am reminded that there is a way of being that is not bound by productivity or the material, but rooted in connection, love, and liberation.

Healing is not just about the individual—it’s about dismantling the structures that keep us disconnected from our bodies, from each other, and from the spirit world. For me, it feels like a radical act to show up in this way, to trust my intuition, and to guide others toward reclaiming theirs. This work has helped me—and my clients—remember that our worth is inherent, our wisdom is ancient, and our healing is not only possible, but necessary for a world in desperate need of transformation.