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How Intentional Energy Shapes How We Heal and Connect

3 min readApr 19, 2025

There was a time when I did not think spirituality had a place in my life. It seemed abstract, maybe even unnecessary. But as life began to stretch me in different ways (e.g., through uncertainty, stress, and transitions) I found myself reaching inward.

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I started asking deeper questions and paying more attention to what helped me feel at peace. Over time, I began to define spirituality in my own way, as a practice rooted in energy, care, and intention.

For me, spirituality does not begin in sacred texts or religious ceremonies. It begins with how I move through the world.

It is about the energy I bring into a space, the way I respond to others, and the commitment I make to protecting my own peace. I believe in karma, in mindfulness, and in making choices that avoid harm.

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I pay attention to the tone I use when speaking, to how I listen, and to whether I am being present. These are not grand gestures, but they are deeply spiritual acts in how they center connection and kindness.

When life feels heavy, I turn to small rituals that bring me back to balance. I might sage my home, take a…

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Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative
Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative

Written by Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative

Working in community with racialized and minoritized students in Chicago since 2020. www.chieac.org

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