Hi Everyone,
Happy Wednesday.
Happy Wednesday. We’ve been rocking for some months now (over 7 to be exact), and I feel like I’ve started to become clearer in what I do and who I do it for, so I wanted to take the time to reintroduce myself.
My name is Chelsea A Hamlet. I’m a spiritual content curator who helps people of color find their magick and embrace their intuition through simple rituals, resources, and real-life applications, enhancing their solitary spiritual practices and helping them achieve their goals.
What does that mean?
People tend to talk to me about challenges they face on their spiritual journey.
I’ve had someone tell me she would have dreams come to fruition that scared her, but after a few sessions with me, she looked forward to her dreams and began trusting her intuition.
I’ve had people talk to me about how their experiences with Abrahamic religions (Christian, Islam, Judaism) were so rigid and judgmental that it impacted their ability to find a spiritual practice. After our sessions, they were able to find practices that kept them connected to God outside of that traditional structure while staying true to themselves and honoring their ancestors.
I’ve also spoken with someone who received a series of numbers in a meditative state, and I was able to help them understand what some of those numbers represented by discussing numerology and how they were playing a role in her life this year.
Check out my testimonials at the bottom of the page
How do I work with people?
I do not use tarot cards or divination tools in my sessions.
I create a comfortable space where people can freely talk about their experiences. I ask a few clarifying questions, share my own experiences, and guide them to resources that can help them continue their solitary practice.
One of my friends mentioned I’m their spiritual homegirl, so you can think of me as someone you talk to about what’s going on in your spiritual life. I share my perspectives and recommend books, podcasts, etc that I think will help you in your journey.
I may also recommend spiritual practitioners to follow on social media and/or recommend you join their membership for further support if it’s relevant to what comes up in the session (yes, I’m transparent about if I’ve worked with them or not).
Why is this important?
When I first started my spiritual journey in Ifa and as I began figuring out my own path outside of Ifa, I noticed some seasoned practitioners don’t have a ton of patience for newbies. Here are some of my experiences:
I’ve spoken with some practitioners who were so old-school in their approach that a lot of simple questions (or multiple simple questions asked at the same time) are a turn-off even if you are just being enthusiastic.
I’ve had a spiritual teacher ask me a question, and when I gave an honest answer, they shut down verbally and energetically, which I felt was abrupt and dismissive.
Lastly, I have worked with spiritual leaders who have good intentions and a wealth of knowledge but have been so hurt by experiences in the spiritual path they chose that it has hindered them from honoring boundaries and having disagreements respectfully.
When I experienced the above, I felt rejected, othered, and misunderstood, so my goal is to provide a space where people can talk about their experiences and find practices that work for them based on their personal experiences and interests.
Do these practices have to be elaborate?
These practices don’t have to be every day, every week, long, or detailed. It can be monthly, every full moon, every new moon, or when you feel it’s necessary during a transformative time in your life, like a job loss or breakup.
Keep in mind that it’s best to build a practice even when your circumstances are good because you’ll already be in practice, so it may not feel like such a heavy load when life starts life’ing.
You can check out the post “How I Created My Spiritual Ritual and Why You Should Too” for inspiration.
There are times when you may even temporarily stop your ritual for various reasons, especially major life events, and that’s okay. The point is to reassess, reconnect, reset, and return to your practice, even if you need to modify it as life shifts.
Closing Thoughts
Regardless of the spiritual teachers/practitioners I’ve encountered or the experiences I’ve had, I’m grateful I had them because I’m able to help others who are just starting or returning to a practice they abandoned.
I still recommend some of those practitioners because even though they weren’t the best fit for me, they have helpful resources, perspectives, and communities that may work better for others.
One thing I learned in my spiritual journey is that there is NO one-size-fits-all method, which is a blessing because each of us is born with our unique purpose and destiny.
It’s about finding whatever works for you, learning it, and putting it into practice. There may be some bumps and bruises along the way, and you will make some mistakes, but that’s part of the process.
My goal is to help you find your magick and embrace your intuition through simple rituals, resources, and real-life applications to enhance your solitary spiritual practices and achieve your goals. Even if I just get you to a solid starting point, my intention is to empower you to be in the driver’s seat of your spiritual journey as it evolves.
