Loneliness arises when we are trapped in separation. We experience life from the mind’s perspective, enhancing the belief that I am separate from everything outside of the limits of my skin. The more we embody this belief, the more disconnected from the oneness of life our experience becomes. Living life like this becomes “normal” for the body, and moving away from it may cause discomfort and fear.

Shedding this perception is possible, it requires courage and self-compassion. If we see this as just a conditioning, a belief (as absolute as it may seem) but not the truth, the journey of healing starts. Deep breathing, moving your body, and a deeper connection with nature: may it be grounding, forest walks, being at the ocean, etc.) allow the body to remember a natural way of being: calmed, relaxed, and belonging. And if you feel called to and start your healing journey, slowly, this feeling of being separate starts to dissolve more and more, and you reconnect with your real essence: being part of it all.

For most of human history, eclipses have been perceived as a time to go inward in many cultures and traditions. They are considered delicate events that should be treated with awareness and sacredness. In a solar eclipse, the sun’s light is blocked by the moon’s transit, creating a moment of darkness. During this time, moving inwards and concentrating on your inner light is essential. It’s a time to retreat from the external world and bring awareness forth. To shine your light as beautifully and selflessly as the sun. Our sun is a magnificent example of the power of light and awareness given to all by being present.

It is also an opportunity to connect with higher consciousness so all the veils can be lifted and the darkness can be filled by the light of creation. Darkness is not the absence of light per se; it is just the illusionary perception that light is not there. But when light comes forth, you realize that everything is just part of the all.

Forgiveness is one of the most complex yet simple aspects of human beings. Forgiveness is not a mental equation you do in your brain; as a result, you will find peace about circumstances that have caused pain and hurt. To do this is to have a superficial approach and a misunderstanding of forgiveness. Realizing this is a challenging action and is one of the first steps.

The mind naturally finds offenders, it is it’s job to discover why something happened and to find a blaming point – or points – for those events. Sometimes, this mental forgiveness happens, and with time, pain emerges again. Making the realization of genuine forgiveness is a very disheartening experience. For forgiveness to arise, with the mystery of compassion that it carries, it’s essential to be responsible for our pain and suffering. This is very tricky. Experiencing pain and noticing the ongoing suffering is a very uncomfortable place to be in.

It’s the beginning of the journey when blaming stops being important, and healing is what is needed. When you hold your pieces and realize how much pain you carry, your attention moves to where it is required. The healing process starts when you allow space for this, focus on where the pain resides within you, and if you are courageous, follow where it leads. This does not mean falling into despair and suffering but allowing the pain to be there, seen, acknowledged, and integrated. To witness this means to realize that there is pain within you that needs your attention.

Slowly, the magic of forgiveness happens. It has its unique journey for everyone, but in the end, you no longer carry the situation and circumstances in your everyday life. There is a personal freedom that arises, and you are no longer weighed down. Life has its flow, and finally, you can be a part of this journey again, consciously.