WWILH Testimonials
How has your year-long experience of the WWILH Immersion impacted you as a practitioner of the intuitive and/or creative arts? I’ve always wanted to merge my intuitive practices with my art. And I never knew how that would make ‘sense’… [now] I know it doesn’t have to. To be innovative is to create something people need. I didn’t have to reinvent the wheel. I just had to make it my own.
Tdjiri (initials)
What skills, knowledge or information did you hope to gain? Did you experience this? What insights have you gained through the year-long WWILH Immersion journey? The insights I’ve gained have been plenty. The first would be that I am more magical than I imagined…I get to be who I am wholly and make an impact in this world as I am. A weight was lifted once I accepted that. I’m still a little Bambi- ish with my steps. But I’m finding my footing.
Tdjiri (initials)
How would you describe the impact the WWILH Intensives/retreat(s) have had on your journey? What were you able to take away from the retreat(s)?
I would describe the impact of the retreats as restorative. Spiritually, emotionally, energetically, and mentally they felt like re-births. Each time expanding my imagination of what freedom looks, feels, and tastes like.
Bianca
What lessons from your WWILH Immersion year would you hope to carry forward into your life's practice?I would love to carry the practice of unlearning and trusting one’s intuition to find the answers to the questions we carry. It is a powerful thing. The tools that fill me when I feel uncomfortable, sad,angry, or dejected like spiritual baths. Breath Work and water play. These lessons are forever instilled in me.
Tdjiri (initials)
What experiences during your WWILH Immersion inform your current level of understanding or engagement with social justice activism?I feel strengthened in my faith and spiritual praxis in community and individually for social justice and activism. I have appreciated the training, that has grown me in my spiritual practice and justice practice due to the rigor we are asked to grow towards. I enjoy our study and implementation in real time, holding space in real time, being mentored while offering healing space, connecting our work to a powerful lineage creatively, in music, writing, justice work that affirms that we are standing with many and where many have stood.
How did the consistency of attending class and completing assignments during your inaugural WWILH year impact your wellbeing and life practices? It encouraged me to stay consistent with my spiritual practices, connecting with self and my ancestors. It opened the doorways to more acknowledgment of the wounds I carry and that need my attention. It shed light on my shadow and helped me send that part of me forgiveness. It also fortified more proactive self love.
Bianca