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Haven started as a Substack in January 2025 because I was longing to express myself in more radical ways, through writing and sharing my love for meditation. I have been meditating for over 10 years on my own and with my partner. Despite meditation being primarily a practice of doing nothing, I have become ever fascinated with it’s influence on my spiritual and emotional health. Turns out that doing nothing is not boring, it is profoundly healing! I aim to create a community of likeminded people who are curious about enriching their lives and increasing vitality through meditation. Meditation is more powerful and more deeply understood when you practice in the HOV lane. I deeply believe that spiritual practice and community building are key to living a life that feels whole.

I have been interested in the intersection between psychology, philosophy, spirituality, and self actualization for nearly my entire life. My passion for Buddhist philosophy and meditation was sparked as an undergraduate at George Washington University earning a BA in Psychology. I started meditating around this time and was struck by the peace it brought me, a perpetual overthinker and type-A neurotic. I received a MA in Counseling from Seattle University and work as a high school counselor in Seattle.

Seemingly out of the blue, and in a moment of desperation for a new healing tool, I joined a Reiki certification program in November 2024 at The Heart Center for Awakening, located in White Center, King County. Under the direction of Reiki Master Faith Marie Macauley I earned a level 1 & 2 certification to practice Usui Holy Fire Reiki. Reiki has become a critical tool in how I resource myself and promote wellbeing in my body, and I am delighted to share this practice with others who are feeling called to experience it.