Even though Syd Banks is no longer with us, the day I met him was a profound experience.

During my morning walk, I listened to The Inside Out Revolution by Michael Neill, which mentioned the Three Principles by Syd Banks, a Canadian Scottish welder. Michael was discussing Syd’s moment of enlightenment and transformational experience when suddenly, it felt like an energetic bolt of lightning surged through the top of my head and into my feet. I stood there trembling and eventually began to cry.

After my 1st Kundalini experience, I "woke up" to an indescribable level of fear, especially in the middle of the night. I now understand this to be the start of my spiritual crisis, which included intense emotional and psychological unrest. Many have had a way worse experience than mine, and if you are, please seek advice from a spiritual teacher or therapist who understands Kundalini.

September 1, 2020, The Rising

Remembering my initial Kundalini energy rising will forever make me giggle at the Transformational energy I knew nothing about and the books that described the journey to a "godlike consciousness."

Unknown to me, quieting my mind twice daily for months was relaxing my nervous system, taking me out of the frantic fight-or-flight vibration and allowing something else to emerge.