Matthew Love
I had many blessings in my youth; had loving parents that stayed together, I was raised in the small, quiet, rural town of Point Reyes Station CA, played music and sports, and was surrounded by a supportive family with much kindness to be grateful for. Yet, I was also indoctrinated into the culture so prevalent to our time, and at age 14 began an addiction to smoking the ever fashionable power plant of Marijuana. For me, this was connected to my idolization and distorted view of drugs, sex, and mainstream popular culture. This enabled habits and a lifestyle of disassociation, avoidance, low self esteem, selfishness and irresponsibility all disguised in the rationality that "this is just who I was". After many failed relationships in my late twenties, one day sitting in my car, I had an honest conversation with God that changed everything, and led to meeting Avasa, and the beginning of a new decisive life.
I began making one commitment after the other, confronting my fears and doubts, and re-sacralizing my life thanks to my inner Guide and the guidance of our teacher Juan Ruiz Naupari and our studies in Pneuma Institute and Transpersonal Psychology. I know what it is like to want to hide in false paradises of selfish pleasure, but I also know what it is like to conquer addictions and build sincere intimacy in our lives. Whether it is through the music we share, or our courses and coaching, It’s an honor to support others in walking this sacred path that we all can walk, to experience and embody our wholeness and joy.