Nayo Shell, a deeply empathetic individual, sought to maintain consistency in her creative pursuits while navigating the energy healing work’s ups and downs. As an energy healer, her sensitivity to collective grief and suffering, while a strength, could also be overwhelming. With a background in environmental science and a keen interest in consciousness, spirituality, and human evolution, Nayo had been exploring various ways to enhance her life for years. As a 30-year-old Reiki practitioner and podcast host, she was no stranger to personal development. Nayo was particularly drawn to iSELF’s concept of accelerating conscious evolution through a novel “operating system” for the mind. She sought ways to stay focused on her creative projects and manage the energetic toll of her healing work.
The Good Stuff
Energy Healer Sensitivity: A Path to Empowerment
Mind Upgrade: While a lot of the content felt familiar, Nayo found iSELF to be a solid reminder of important concepts. It helped put those ideas into practice more consistently. She noted feeling "more comfortable in myself to propel myself forward" and less afraid of judgment.
Less Self-Sabotage: A big win for Nayo was recognizing how perfectionism and people-pleasing were getting in the way. This awareness made it easier to take action and share creative work without getting stuck in self-doubt.
Trusting Gut Feelings: Nayo felt more confident in personal decisions and intuition, even when others might disagree. This newfound confidence led to an increased self-belief and a willingness to step out of her comfort zone.
Getting Centered: The program’s “Blank Slate” theory became Nayo’s go-to tool for resetting and grounding when life became chaotic. It served as a navigational aid between spiritual expansiveness and physical limitations. Imagination Technology (IT OS) reinforced existing spiritual practices and knowledge. As she put it: "I remind myself more frequently to accurately remind myself to return to my center.”
The Tough Parts
Staying Consistent: Nayo sometimes struggled to keep up with the program, especially during rough emotional patches.
Reality vs. Spirituality: Balancing big spiritual ideas with everyday life challenges remained a work in progress. She explained: "I know that I am free, like, I'm a liberated spirit. But in this body, I have also been placed here to really help with this collective suffering."
Asking for Help: Nayo found it hard to reach out and use the program's support resources when things got tough. She noted it as an area for growth - learning to lean on community support rather than always trying to use her own tools.
The Takeaway
For Nayo, iSELF served as a useful framework to apply spiritual concepts practically, even with prior experience. It boosted her confidence and provided simple yet effective tools to stay grounded. However, her experience demonstrates that personal growth is a gradual process with ups and downs along the way. In essence, while not a magical solution, iSELF provided Nayo with valuable tools and insights for her ongoing journey of personal growth.
Nayo's advice for anyone thinking about trying iSELF? Even if you're skeptical, she suggests: "Even a mustard seed level of open-mindedness is enough to allow the information to permeate and begin to spread.”
She also wants people to know that trying something new doesn't mean throwing out everything you've learned before. “You’ve already been here doing this, you know what that’s like, but you recognize that you want something different. So why not try something new and see where it leads? It might just work out perfectly.”
Nayo's story shows how iSELF can fit in as a valuable complement to other spiritual practices you might already have. It offers some fresh ideas and practical ways to navigate life's challenges. Her experience underscores the significance of balancing spiritual growth with physical self-care and the ongoing journey of learning that it's okay to ask for help when you need it.
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