CECíLIA FOGA

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Where it all started? Here is an honest reflection on my journey. 

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As a child, I loved dancing in front of the mirror, which led my parents to enroll me in ballet. But as I grew and my body changed, I struggled with low self-esteem, body image issues, and an eating disorder due to societal pressures. 

I have experienced mental, physical and sexual violence during my early years, making me feel never good enough or capable of anything, yet being perfectionist and overachieving to prove that I am worthy of love. 

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Despite an innate passion for holistic well-being, I initially pursued a career in economics, as I thought a way to secure my life. Working in the business field, my weekends were marked by partying, alcohol and substance use.

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After a difficult breakup in 2016, there was a turning point in my life when I started questioning why certain things happen to me. I started my healing journey through different modalities: theta healing, family constellation, past live regression, rebirthing and I discovered yoga, meditation and gong sound healing. 

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Relocating to Berlin in 2018, I continued a dissatisfying 9-5 routine. I know I wasn't happy, yet I did not believe in myself enough to change. I felt safe and comfortable, but I recognized the toll my unhappiness was taking on my health. I realized that every physical symptom has an emotional background and I learnt about the connection between body-mind-spirit.

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After a transformative solo trip, I summoned the courage to leave my secure job and pursue a healthier, more fulfilling life. Enrolling in Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I deepened my knowledge about holistic healing, while continuously improving my skills as a sound meditation and gong artist. Meanwhile my dream to become a photographer also manifested itself effortlessly.

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I got introduced to plant-medicines, which were supporting my on-going self-inquiry and healing on a deep level. I was slowly peeling off the layers of my own conditioning and limiting beliefs, which I carried long from my childhood. The more I went deeper, the lighter life got through acceptance, forgiveness and love. 

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I jumped on a train to support retreats as a holistic chef and placeholder, which made my path and dharma clearer. 

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Currently I am studying Compassionate Inquiry, a psychotherapeutic approach for trauma healing and deepening my knowledge about psychedelics and integration to be best in service for others. 

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Gratitude fills me for the connections, mentors, and experiences that shaped my journey. Believing that healing is a continuous process of growth and self-discovery, I acknowledge the importance of listening to my inner voice.

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I am here to inspire you to connect to your inner wisdom, to activate your self-healing process and to walk you home - to yourself. 

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Love,

Cecília