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\nAfter years of what I thought was \u201cdeep diving\u201d into all the practices and prearranged processes that we\u2019re \u201csupposed\u201d to do if we want to have a spiritual awakening \u2013 I found myself surrounded by hyperbole and a load of pompous a*holes. I knew in my heart and soul, that couldn\u2019t be it. That couldn\u2019t be what being \u201cspiritual\u201d really meant?! I found myself thinking, \u201cThere has to be a different path. There have to be other people like me that value spiritual growth, and genuine happiness without all the finger-pointing and self-righteousness\u2026 And spirit forbid they have a little sense of humor along the way!\u201d To that end, I spent many years meandering my way through different practices, talking to folks in different groups, and trying to find how my unique soul fit into the puzzle of this existence\u2026<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s when, like many things in my life, I had the most amazingly vivid dream\u2026<\/b>
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\nThis particular dream began as a run-of-the-mill work dream, yuck<\/i>. I was sitting in my office at work, plodding away at work tasks like one normally does, when I was overcome with an urgent need to escape. From what? I had no idea. But I had to get the fuck out. As I stood up, I noticed things had suddenly shifted. I didn\u2019t feel that hollowness that you experience in dreams \u2013 that false sense of reality \u2013 that subtle awareness that this isn\u2019t really happening. This felt real, this felt tangible, and I was beyond confused. What I did know is that I felt itchy and uncomfortable, like I didn\u2019t belong.<\/p>\n

Bursting with frustration and confusion, I rushed outside, turned my face towards the sky, closed my eyes, and tried to breathe\u2026 All of a sudden, the world went still \u2013 something was calling me\u2026urging me to open my eyes. After a great deal of reluctance, I slowly opened my eyes and brought my gaze down to my body \u2013 which was suddenly nude\u2026 staring at my skin I noticed it had this dullish-opaque look to it. That\u2019s when, much to my own surprise, I began to peel off my own skin! A bit repulsive at first, but what I discovered underneath that mundane, human exterior was this incredibly striking, glowing, iridescent flesh. As I frantically pulled away the old worn shell of my physical body, I began to become aware of an energetic presence, I was overcome with feelings of pure love, unconditional acceptance, and this penetrating, unrestrained, wild happiness. The energy never took a physical form \u2013 rather it was a profound sense of knowing\u2026 The truth of it all was so strong I could feel it in my bones\u2026<\/p>\n

I was being called to work with snakes.<\/b>
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\nWhen I woke up, I was being driven like nothing I had ever experienced before. I dove headfirst into anything and everything I could get my hands on to learn. Much to my surprise, everything fell into place quite quickly and easily. The local pet shop just happened to be having a sale on enclosures (not that it was necessary, it was simply a pleasant surprise<\/i>). AND the local reptile expo was coming up in just a week or so time. It was all so synchronous, so easy. It was hard to deny the call. Needless to say, we brought home our first ball python from the expo \u2013 a male firefly named River, The Snake (who we affectionately call Snake<\/i>). This beautifully scaled soul is the snake that launched a life-long obsession. And really, is the muse that started Sacred Scales.<\/p>\n

Like the snake, Sacred Scales is ever-evolving, however, our unyielding purpose is to educate and inspire current and future snake keepers and breeders to enjoy not only the beauty but also the magic and life lessons ushered into our lives by these magnificent creatures.<\/b><\/p>\n

I look forward to meeting you and collaborating on this journey we call life.<\/p>\n

Hugs & Hisses<\/b><\/p>\n

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