When Sarah first joined The Oracle Enclave, she was like many others who step into this space – searching for something deeper, even if she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. On the surface, she was doing well for herself, but there was a sense that something was missing, a disconnect that she couldn’t ignore any longer. She’d been avoiding parts of herself, especially when it came to her body, and though she’d found some success in life, there was a voice inside whispering that there had to be more.
I remember meeting Sarah for the first time and seeing the hesitation in her eyes. She was carrying stories – stories about her body, about not being enough, and about what she should be. But what struck me was her determination. Even if she didn’t have all the answers, she was ready to look at the parts she’d kept hidden and start from a place of honesty. And that’s exactly where the work began.
The biggest shift for Sarah came through the daily embodiment practice we do in The Oracle Enclave. When she started, she was used to waking up and immediately feeling that disconnect – like she was living in her head and avoiding the rest of herself. But as she began to bring this practice into her mornings, something remarkable happened. The hesitation gave way to a soft sense of presence. She started each day not with a list of things to fix, but with a simple feeling of gratitude for the life she was living, and for the body she was living it in.
It wasn’t just an internal shift, though. I saw Sarah’s transformation ripple outwards. She began showing up differently in her relationship. She stopped hiding behind excuses or the fear of saying the wrong thing and started being fully present, even when it was uncomfortable. I remember her sharing one week how she’d had the most real conversation with her partner – one where she wasn’t trying to protect herself or keep the peace, but was simply being herself. This shift wasn’t about being perfect; it was about being authentic. And that authenticity brought a depth to her connection that she hadn’t experienced before.
The magic of The Oracle Enclave lies in the safety of the space we create together. It’s a space where vulnerability is not only allowed, but encouraged. I always bring my full self to the table – my struggles, my humanness – because I believe that by doing so, I give others permission to do the same. Sarah embraced this wholeheartedly. She allowed herself to be seen and to confront those parts she’d long avoided. It was messy at times, yes, but it was real. And that’s where true transformation happens.
Sarah’s journey with us also changed her approach to life. She let go of rigid ideas about how things ‘should’ be and instead, embraced the flow of each moment. She began to trust herself more. I watched her go from someone who was second-guessing everything to someone who was simply living – free from the weight of judgement.
The impact has been profound, both for Sarah and those around her. She’s found a daily practice that brings her joy, she’s more present in her relationships, and the noise in her head has quieted. But perhaps the most beautiful shift has been in how she views herself. She’s no longer trying to fix herself or find the next thing to work on. Instead, she’s realised that she is already whole.
As she put it, “Since this journey, I am not the same person. Or rather, I have remembered the truth of who I really am. I am home.”
Working with Sarah has been a reminder of the power of being present, of choosing to live from a place of possibility rather than limitation. It’s been an honour to witness her come back to herself and to see the peace that follows when we stop avoiding and start embracing.
