The Island Was My Teacher: A 3-Month Spiritual Experience
What started as a short work assignment became an unexpected journey into energy, awareness and personal growth on a remote island.
My time on this remote island is coming to an end.
What was meant to be a simple 3-month work assignment turned into something far more meaningful—an experience that challenged me in ways I didn’t expect.
I met many interesting people. Had conversations that went deeper than the usual surface-level small talk. And most importantly… I went through a series of spiritual experiences that pushed me to grow.
Looking back now, it feels like there was a reason I was placed here.
Not by chance but as part of a bigger journey. A period of learning, testing, and understanding things beyond what I used to perceive.
This island carries a lot of energy. As I’ve mentioned in my other posts, there are many spirits roaming around here. And as spirituality slowly gains traction in our daily lives, I feel we’re being reminded that these things exist around us — not to fear but to learn how to live with, understand, and navigate with awareness.
Back home, every household has a spirit presence — usually a relative or ancestor acting as a guardian. That’s normal for us. But here… the energy feels different. Untamed. Unsettled. Almost like the land hasn’t been spiritually cleansed in a long time. It feels like it needs a deep saging or grounding ritual.
For a while, I struggled. There were nights I couldn’t sleep. Not because of work… but because I could sense energies around me that I didn’t understand.
At first, it was overwhelming. I even thought about leaving early. But instead of running, I decided to face it.
Over time, I learned how to manage myself better. How to ground my energy. How to stay centered. How not to let fear take control. And slowly, what once felt intense became something I could handle.
This experience reminded me of a moment from my past. More than 10 years ago, during my time at the Wheatstone Project, I had a colleague who went through something similar. He shared that he could hear a little girl running around in his room at night.
Back then, I approached it from a religious perspective. I prayed. I chanted. I asked for protection for him. At that time, that was all I knew.
Now, I see things differently. Not as something to fear but something to understand and navigate with awareness.
Everything we go through has a purpose. Even if we don’t understand it in the moment.
Whether I’ll return to this island again… I’m not sure. The energy here is strong and surviving on four hours of sleep each night isn’t something I can sustain long-term.
If you’ve come across this post, maybe it’s not by coincidence. This Friday will be my last day on the island as I demob from site. Before I leave, I’m offering free in-person readings for anyone who feels drawn to it.
Feel free to DM me on Instagram or come speak to me in person.
I’m usually easy to spot. Two sleeve tattoos and the 7 chakra colour symbols on my inner right arm. Most of the time, I’m either in the gym or sitting outside Gym 2, having conversations about life and different perspectives.
If we don’t get the chance to connect… I wish you clarity, strength and peace in your own journey. And perhaps, our paths will cross again someday.
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