“All that you are seeking is also seeking you. If you lie still, sit still, it will find you. It has been waiting for you a long time.”
-Clarissa Pinkola Estes
The mission at The Modern Mystics is multifaceted and deeply rooted in the fusion of spirituality, purpose, and embodiment, where we learn to discover the threads that weave our souls into the greater fabric of our daily life, in beautiful and mystical ways. And in incredibly practical ways!
We recognize that our soul purpose is not an abstract concept but a lived experience, a testament to our unique place in this world. We bring heaven down to earth, as it was always meant to be. Our whole body is invited here, recognizing that our vitality is rooted in owning our erotic nature. And that our erotic nature is not just limited to our sexual expression. And it is also true, that our sexual expression is profoundly sacred.
In these contemporary times, the modern mystic is no longer confined within the walls of a monastery or hidden away in seclusion. We are at the convergence of where the sacred and the mundane meet and it is here that we discover our calling.
The emphasis here is integrative, rewilding, and wholing, where our seemingly “broken” parts are invited to find their place in our unique mythical story. We lean into our sacred brokenness and discover what we have truly been hungry for – our soul’s purpose.
I am here because I’m living my purpose! I believe connecting to soul and our soul’s purpose is what we are actually searching for. What we are hungry for.
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About Melissa
I identify as a cisgendered, white-bodied Latina, and use she/her pronouns. I’m my own version of a “between the worlds” person, aware of the privilege that people that “look” like me benefit from, as well as healing from my own present life injuries (and ancestral injuries) for being Latina. I am forever living this paradox. I am forever dedicated to engaging in practices of healing and liberation.
I’m a real human and have sat in the “mud” on many occasion struggling with confusion, depression, anxiety, and health issues, much like you. And… I’m a lover of life and the mystery. I believe in the power of nature as the great restorer, and as the most constant and consistent relationship I have to date. If I’m feeling out of balance, I’ve come to recognize that it’s an indicator of a lack of connection to my natural surroundings – needless to say The Great Mother and I are pretty tight. Waking up to natural beauty around me is important and a big reason for having chosen beautiful cities with magnificent natural backdrops. I currently live on Cherokee territory, also known as Asheville, NC
I’m a contemplative at heart, philosopher, seeker….. and for over 25 years I have been a student of the metaphysics and meditation largely informed by eastern mysticism, pagan spirituality, and astrology. In 2015 I graduated with a masters in clinical mental health counseling and have continuing education in sexual wellness, trauma, depth psychology, as well as relational and somatic psychology. I live the paradox of acceptance and change. I love science. And I LOVE the Mystery! I am a Modern Mystic.
