Annette

21/10/2025

"We heed an inaudible call while moved by an ineffable moment-to-moment flow that makes no sense to the formulas of conventional society or scripts in our conceptual mind. ⁠
This principle, which Campbell described as following “your bliss,” is often grossly misunderstood as a life of pleasure or instant gratification - but it’s not that simple. ⁠
Instead, it’s a way of living with little security and many risks, more focused on inner rewards than outer recognition.”⁠
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From the prologue of my book "Mystic Nomad: A Woman's Wild Journey to True Connection" - release date October 28th - published by ⁠
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16/10/2025

Not Perfection ... but Wholeness⁠ ❤️⁠
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I recently had the honor of being interviewed by transformational life coach and eco-therapist Leona Johnson on her podcast "Connection Matters" - a conversation both intimate and expansive.⁠
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In our talk, we explored a radically different approach to the awakening journey: a spiritual path that doesn't aim to hover above it all, but metabolizes pain, trauma, and struggle as gateways to genuine presence and compassion - allowing us to live fully inside the human experience. Not perfection, but wholeness.⁠
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What I've learned in my own journey is that we do need both: psychological awareness and spiritual practice. Transcendent experiences alone can't replace inner work or repair trauma - and inner work without any transpersonal view of reality leaves us adrift. ⁠
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Finding true connection is about actualizing that genuine belonging with ourselves, others and the wider web of existence. ⁠
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⁠As gifted facilitator Leona .matters.leona Leona understands that and supports others through her coaching and Life Path Curriculum to navigate life's complexities with greater clarity, purpose, and wellbeing.⁠ ⁠
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⁠🎧 Listen to this episode of Leona's podcast "ConnectionMatters"⁠ here https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast/mystic-nomad⁠
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13/09/2025

What is True Connection? ⁠
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I believe it's what we all yearn to experience. ⁠
Whether we want to feel whole and okay as we are, sense intimate connection with another, find belonging in the world at large or know ourselves inseparable from Love and Spirit. ⁠
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What if real connection starts right here, in our own skin?⁠ ⁠
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Our bodies are not just a bag of flesh and bones. They hold much wisdom about connection - when we are truly present, when love is flowing. Yet so many of us live disconnected from this innate intelligence.⁠
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What if our bodies can be the gateway to everything we've been searching for?⁠
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Join me for "Finding True Connection" - a free online class on September 14th where we'll explore coming home to our bodies as the foundation for all other connection. ✨⁠
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Link in bio to register 💛⁠
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September 14th 8.30 am PST / 11.30 am EST / 5.30 PM CET⁠
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29/08/2025

Busted! 😂 The side eye of my dog Dante says it all: "Yes, Mom, I know that the meditation cushion is NOT my doggie bed 🥹... but I SO love the vibe!"

28/08/2025

Grateful for this thoughtful review from , author of "Awakening from the Daydream", Buddhist teacher, founder of Dharma Moon Inc. and Emmy award-winning Composer ⁠
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"Mystic Nomad masterfully weaves the author's inner and outer journeys together... A beautifully written and riveting spiritual travelogue. I couldn't put it down."⁠
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It means so much when a book connects with readers, especially those whose own work has been meaningful to so many. Thank you, David, for taking the time to read and share these kind words (and the hearty belly laughs I have, whenever I talk to you :)).⁠
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And thank you to everyone else who has been part of this journey. 🙏⁠
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27/08/2025

I'm moved by this beautiful endorsement from , the author of The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook and The Complex PTSD Workbook.

When someone whose work has helped so many people navigate trauma and growth sees this kind of value in Mystic Nomad, it reminds me why I wrote it - to offer that intimate invitation to connect with yourself and find meaning within life's struggles and pain.

22/08/2025

Hello Friends,

I'm the author of "Mystic Nomad: A Woman's Wild Journey to True Connection", a meditation teacher, somatic explorer, nature mystic, and human rights advocate.

I love sharing what deeply benefits my own life: Buddhist meditation, embodied parts work, attachment trauma repair, and nature-based wisdom practices.

To me, finding true connection is about actualizing what our hearts and bodies already know: that aliveness, belonging, freedom and authenticity are our birthright.

What brings me deep joy? Being in communion with Mother Nature, sipping matcha, walking the beach with my husband and dog, riding my horse through open fields, spending slow time with my soul sisters, and supporting human rights activists across cultural boundaries in their vital work.

As co-founder of Blue Spirit Retreat center, I'm grateful to have created a sanctuary where ancient wisdom and modern healing practices can be shared to benefit all sentient beings.

22/08/2025

Hello Friends,

Without further ado, here's the cover of my first book “Mystic Nomad: A Woman's Wild Journey to True Connection“.

Publishing it feels like a huge milestone!

It has been quite a journey to get here, as this is not your typical teaching manual where I get to show up as 'the expert'.

When I started out with the idea of sharing practices, inquiries and tools that I greatly benefit from, my writing often felt constipated.

However, after being nudged by another author to write more personally, I first resisted (me and a 'spiritual memoir'?!)... but then the floodgates opened and my body became so much more alive.

I discovered that - apart from relishing being in my writer's cave - I love painting with words. And I happen to have a few important stories to tell.

This isn't to say that it was always a piece of cake - quite the opposite! Diving below conveniently polished narratives and exposing the raw underbelly of my human experience 'on the path' often felt grueling.

Curious what the book is actually about?
Find out more via the link in my bio and pre-order.

With love, excitement (and a few butterflies)

- Annette

26/06/2025

Each retreat is a return to the body’s original intelligence.

01/03/2025

Were you also appalled by the grotesque behavior of T.Rump and The Handmaid's Tool in their meeting with President Zelensky in Washington, DC yesterday? If yes, maybe you want to show support to the Ukranian people? I just donated money directly to the Ukrainian government here:

UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs