“Without the reconnection to the truth of who we are, we will always look outside ourselves for our fulfillment, approval and wholeness.”
covery. The disease of addiction, be it physical or emotional, is based on a spiritual malady—a spiritual discon- nection. My reconnection to my source restores me to emotional and physical well-being. Sometimes I’m more con- nected than other times. Sometimes I get a bit off and feel disconnected, but now I have the tools to realign myself with the truth of who I am. As a result of that, I don’t stay disconnected to the degree that I used to or as a long as I once did. Spirit is always here within me, awaiting my recognition, and I am again restored and recovered.
Why is soul recovery important for true healing?
Because without the reconnection to the truth of who we are, we will always look outside ourselves for our fulfill- ment, approval and wholeness—an insatiable hunger that will never be satisfied, because it’s not meant to be satisfied by external circumstances and other people. We must connect back to our original nature, which is self-love, fulfillment, emotional balance, sanity and harmony, in order to reawaken to our wholeness. Our souls are intact; there’s nothing missing there. So when that part of ourselves is rediscovered, uncovered, remembered and we recon- nect to it, we are fully recovered to the truth of who we really are and who we are meant to be.
How has singing positively influenced your life? I came into this world singing, from what I was told. I used to pretend that a hairbrush was my microphone as I
performed at the age of 5 for my ador- ing fans (the trees) in my backyard. I’m the youngest of eight, and all of my sisters and brothers were singers and musicians. My home was always filled with music. It was really weird, because it was filled with music, abuse and addiction. But music has always been an important part of my life, especially singing. So on a soul level, it’s a gift I was given to not only soothe myself, but to bring joy to others. I can be at my lowest point and start singing a song that will lift my vibration and inspire me. It also has opened doors for me on the world stage as a vocalist with some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Do you have any advice for current or recovering addicts? Yes. I want you to know that you were not created as an addict. You were not made from broken, dam- aged goods. You were created whole and beautiful. You were created out of infinite love. Even if you were not born into or out of love, you were created out of love, and I want you to know the difference. You are more than you know yourself to be, but you have simply forgotten, beloved. You have forgotten how divine you are, but through the recovery of your soul—the part of you that remembers exactly who you are— you will return to that which you were created to be in the first place—mag- nificent, vibrant, brilliant, more than enough—and free.
Originally published by Anthony Chiaravallo, in Conscious Connection magazine,
CCZine.com.
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