"A Transformative Journey at Rythmia - Pure Magic"
This was the second year in a row that my wife and I visited the Life Advancement Center, Rythmia, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Each visit has been a profound experience, delving deep into the essence of who I’ve become over the last 45 years. My journey here was about shedding what no longer serves me, healing, and uncovering Truth, Freedom, and Sovereignty. Rythmia has consistently proven to be the hardest week of my life, but every minute of the deep work required is worth it. The staff, from the light workers, light warriors, and shamans to the medical team, security, and spiritual practitioners, are unparalleled. The food and facilities are world-class, contributing to an environment where transformation is not just possible but inevitable. This place is pure magic. I did it. 🙏🪷 I went All. The. Way. 🌌 During the Ayahuasca and Yagé ceremonies, I was stripped down to my very essence, reduced to nothing but my heart. I was the caterpillar in a cocoon—I surrendered completely, asking Mother Ayahuasca to let me feel everything fully, to release all that kept me from true Freedom. And in that surrender, I was reborn. I returned to my pure, perfect child self—a state of pure Love, Joy, Presence, and Freedom. Sovereignty. This is the Truth that emerged from the depths and now beats in my heart. ❤️ Throughout the ceremonies, Mother watched over me, guiding me through each layer of transformation. I also earned the Spirit of an Eagle, a powerful symbol of renewal and rebirth. At 35 years old, the Eagle faces a critical moment in its life. With its plume matted, its beak dull, and its talons useless, it flies high into the mountains. There, it smashes its beak against the rocks until it breaks off completely. It plucks out all its matted feathers and tears out its talons, one by one. And then, it waits. For five long months, it sits in stillness, allowing everything to grow back anew. This arduous process grants the Eagle another 35 years of life. It is reborn. Like the Eagle, I have been transformed through this sacred journey. I have been reborn, renewed, and set free. The Spirit of the Eagle now soars within me, a testament to the power of surrender, transformation, and rebirth. Rythmia is a place where magic happens, where the deepest work is met with the deepest rewards. If you’re ready to surrender and transform, this is the place where you’ll find your wings. 🦅
Derek G
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