My Unlikely Journey Begins
I never expected my life to change the way it did and the route that I ended up taking in the end. Hi, my name is Brent and I am from Canada. Man, where do I even begin to try and explain this enormous journey I have embarked on? Well, I guess I have to go back to my childhood to start. I was born into a family with 4 kids and 2 parents. I grew up as a shy and very introverted individual.
A Chaotic Childhood Shaped by Trauma
Unfortunately for me, I grew up with a very angry alcoholic father who created a lot of chaos in our family. Being a kid in that type of environment, you learn how to freeze up and stuff everything down. You don’t allow yourself to express yourself; you just bury it in a dark, dark place and hope it goes away.
At least, that’s what you hope as a child—but that’s not the truth. My father was always acting up and embarrassing us. This caused a lot of emotional problems for me and my siblings. There was really nowhere to turn. My father was a drunk, and my mom was an enabler, so where was a kid supposed to turn?
High School, Work Life, and Mental Burnout
So I grew up in this type of home, and it scarred me deeply. But looking back on it, I was oblivious to how messed up I was emotionally. Fast forward to high school and graduation—well, nothing taught me how to prepare for the gigantic leap into adulthood. I was emotionally and mentally underprepared for this.
What did I do? I followed what everyone else did at that time—I got a job in the city. I skipped university or college and just started working. I was staying at my uncle’s place, and I wasn’t ready for this lifestyle. My mental health began to deteriorate.
Hitting Rock Bottom and the Emotional Awakening
While working, I began to realize: “Wow, I really am going to have to live like this for the rest of my life.” That was my breaking point. Everything I had buried from childhood came rushing back to the surface. I was at a crossroads. I had to soul-search to find what was really bothering me.
That’s when my intuition spoke: “It all stems from your past, Brent.” I had an A-Ha moment. I realized I had to dig deep into the emotional mess of my childhood to be free. Little did I know, this marked the beginning of my shadow work journey.
Discovering Shadow Work Before It Was Mainstream
I didn’t know the term “shadow work” at the time, but that’s what I was doing. I started the journey of healing myself. Shadow work is a form of energy healing, and unknowingly, I had stepped into this world years before most people even talked about it.
The Life-Changing Summer of 2006
Let me bring you to the moment that this post is really about—my first experience with energy healing. It was the summer of 2006. I had graduated in 2000, so this was years later. I had just gotten into an altercation with my father that got me into trouble with the law, and I was kicked out of the house.
I remember walking down by my local river. It was overcast. I had a sudden thought: “Man, I wonder if I can make it rain just with my thoughts.” That’s when my intuition took over. I believe my higher self was guiding me to unlock dormant abilities.
Making It Rain with Pure Intention
I started experimenting with thoughts and visualization. I focused on the overcast sky and imagined the clouds getting darker and heavier. I didn’t give up. After a couple of hours of intense focus and intention—it began to rain.
I was stunned. I couldn’t believe it, but I helped make it rain just with my thoughts. That discovery was the beginning of everything for me. It confirmed how powerful the human mind and intention really are.
A Journey of Self-Discovery and Spiritual Power
That moment kicked off a lifelong journey of discovery. Fast forward 20 years, and I’ve been on an incredible adventure ever since. That rainy evening in 2006 was the turning point.
After that, I began experimenting more. I realized something huge: there’s almost nothing you can’t do with imagination and intention. That’s the secret. With persistence and purpose, thoughts manifest.
The Power of Pure Intentions in Energy Work
But here’s an important warning: your intentions must be pure. Everything you put out into the universe comes back to you. As the saying goes, “Take every thought captive.”
There were times when my thoughts weren’t pure, and it almost cost me my life. I’ll dive deeper into those serious lessons in future posts so you can avoid the same mistakes.
What’s Next on This Blog?
So that’s it for my opening blog post. I just wanted to introduce myself and share how this all began. I thank you for showing interest in this journey of energy healing, shadow work, and all things spirituality.
Until next time—be safe and stay curious.
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