Reflexões da Alma!

"Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect." - Lao Tzu Having the courage to embrace imperfection and accept our flaws can make us feel insecure, but it also fosters growth. In this reflection, I share a dance expression that, while not perfect, deeply nourishes my soul. But isn't perfection about being exactly who you are, just as you are? How many times has your self-demand hindered you from pursuing something you desired, out of fear of inadequacy or failure? How often has it made you feel undeserving of love, success, or recognition? The quest for perfection often leads to self-judgment and unfavorable comparisons with others. Negative beliefs stemming from difficult experiences, such as "I'm not good enough" or "I'm defective," can become deeply ingrained over time. The desire for perfection is closely tied to the need for acknowledgment and love, coupled with the fear of rejection. Consider: Who do you strive to be perfect for? Whose

My feet set foot on Bahia's soil almost a decade later, soil that witnessed my birth as a wife and mother. And which now bear witness to my rebirth as a spirit. The colors, flavours and beauty intoxicate my senses, the waterfall washes my soul, the sea and the sun energize my body, and power plants allow me to see the completeness of my soul, presenting me with what I still need to heal. The power of the earth, the plants, the forest, the waters and the sky connect me to mother earth, but it is the power of relationships that transforms me. It is through deep conversations, loving hugs and glances that recognize each other that I can see myself again, who I once was and who I still am after a long period of sleep. In the new steps are the old footprints, which remain. Past, present and future now coexist. Paradoxes of a fertile land with hunger. Of natural beauty being degraded. The search for more connection, and segregation. The search for a simple life without giving up l

Our life today is the result of the doors we've already opened, the answers we've already found, the traditions we've followed and the paths and choices we've taken. This is our comfort zone.  But in order for life and evolution to continue, and for the new to be born, we need to leave this comfort zone, which is not only challenging, but we encounter a lot of resistance along the way. The new comes through change, through the new doors we open and the new questions we ask.  Venturing into the unknown is like putting on a new shoe, which hurts until it fits, but then becomes an extension of our feet. And so, between intuition, memories, dreams, fears and resistance, my journey to Chapada dos Veadeiros began. The soul won out, planting faith in my heart that I had to be there and confidence that everything would be perfect, whatever it was. With many questions bubbling up inside me, I got on the plane, hardly knowing what awaited me. Between hikes and baths, meditations