Today we’d like to introduce you to Sheila Zayas.
Hi Sheila, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I am a Reiki Master, Certified Crystal Practitioner, Breath Facilitator, and Meditation Guide. That wasn’t always the case. Most mornings getting up out of bed was a mountain to climb because I spent most of the night wide awake with worry and sadness. Waking up in the middle of the night was the norm for at least a decade. My anxiety was like a stormy sea wreaking havoc on anything in its path.
To feel better, I self-medicated with marijuana all day long. Nothing wrong with smoking weed, but the way I was using it to numb myself from the trauma in my body was excessive and abusive. I didn’t know why I felt anxious and depressed. Instead, I became the quintessential victim and blamed my parents, my bosses, my partners, life, and God for my troubles. My body raged with self-loathing, muscle aches, allergies, risky behavior, and spewing my dissatisfaction with life onto whomever had a willing ear. Misery really did love company. But I thought that was just how life went – hard and painful.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I knew something was off balance within me after a fit of rage one night that was not in proportion to what happened earlier. It was time to finally face my emotional pain. That is when I began to investigate meditation, conscious connected breathing, and experimenting with crystals on my body. It was the beginning of a beautiful, painful and freeing journey of emotional self-healing. Even though I’m still a work in progress, I find myself randomly smiling, I’m learning to love me, I’ve taken responsibility for my life and my role in it, and I’ve forgiven my parents for their human-ness. Little by little, the layers of trauma and darkness began to lift until I realized one day – I finally feel peaceful and happy! I would have paid a million dollars to feel the level of freedom and calm I feel now.
February 13, 2019, was my first day not needing the crutch of weed to soothe me. I consider it my Freedom Birthday and my life has exploded in an upward trajectory ever since.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about The Sanctuary For Mind, Body and Spirit?
The Sanctuary for Mind, Body & Spirit helps people access peace, relieve high-level stress, and heal emotionally and physically. Today’s modern world is full of distractions with social media, chiming phones, 24-hour news cycle, and endless emails. The Sanctuary provides a haven for people to disconnect from the pressures of life, so they can reconnect with themselves and tap into their inner guidance for purpose, meaning, joy, love and abundance. We lead people to harmony and balance via:
• Reiki – a form of energy healing that transfers universal life force energy to promote the recipient’s self-healing abilities.
• Crystal Healing – Gemstones are placed on the body for relaxation and realignment of negative energy blocks.
• Guided Meditation – Calming the mind and slowing down the nervous system so that we become aware of our thoughts and body.
• Breathwork – Conscious connected breathing induces peace and releases tension and stuck emotions.
• Events – A line up of events promote stillness, self-awareness, and spiritual.
The Sanctuary was born out of a quest to relieve myself from anxiety, depression, and dissatisfaction in life. Once I self-healed from a negative mindset and found peace, I knew I needed to bring personal freedom to others!
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
Starting a meditation practice on your own is difficult, so I began with Insight Timer. It is a guided meditation app.
Pricing:
- $60 for a 60-minute Energy Healing Session (Reiki or Crystal Therapy)
- $20 for a 30-minute Guided Meditation
- $75 for a 45-minute home energy cleansing ceremony (within Palm Beach County. Inquire about price for longer distances)
Contact Info:
- Email: healing@mbssanctuary.com
- Website: www.mbssanctuary.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/mbssanctuary
- Facebook: Facebook.com/mbssanctuary
