Get To Know KoKo

Understanding the workings of life, myself, the people around me, and my surroundings has always been a big part of who I am. Little did I know how much that curiosity would lead me to where I am today. My healing journey started making itself present to me in 2016. This was one of the toughest years of my life and I knew that something needed to change.

I wish I could remember how l ended up here. Like why rocks of all things? Nevertheless, here we are. I went to a crystal shop in Little 5 Points (Atlanta) called Crystal Blue. I went through every crystal they had, read all the descriptions posted, and chose the ones I felt like I needed at the time (pictured left- clearly I was going through it).

I still have all of them and sooooo many more.

I was so afraid at first to get involved with tarot.

Crystals were one thing to wrap my head around.

They didn't interfere too much with my religious indoctrinated mind. I could make the connection that man was made from dirt and rocks came from the dirt. Makes sense right? Like how could we not have a connection or at least some sort of appreciation for them. Tarot however, was a different story. I wasn't the most religious person back then, but I knew that exploring this was going against a lot of what I was taught as a child.

Religion aside, media did not depict tarot in the best light. Horror movies, ghost shows, scammers- tarot definitely got a bad rep! Like I did not want to know how I was going to die or be bamboozled out of money trying to figure out the future. But after going through another rough patch in life, I was desperate for some sort of solace.

By this time I was waist deep into crystals. Not literally, but information wise, I was obsessed. I needed to know everything about them. It really helped me keep my mind off of my woes and it was so fascinating. I was hitting up almost every crystal shop in the metro Atlanta area to see what they had.

While looking everywhere for crystals to add to my collection other things started to catch my attention. Metaphysical stores are like the magic shops you see on TV or in movies. There's so much to look at, to touch, to read. The kid in me was fascinated by all the magic and whimsy. Like the fantasy lands in story books, it was all there.

At this point, l've been exposed to many occult things and I'm intrigued. I wanted to know more, but I was a little nervous. I happened to visit a store that had a Psychic Fair coming up that weekend. Despite my reservations, I decided to attend because why not. There were so many different types of readers, healers, practitioners, and mediums that I didn't know who or what to choose. So I just went with whoever was the soonest available. I ended up choosing a palm and tarot reader. After my readings, I was no longer nervous and was ready to learn more.

Fast forward to 2020, I decide to get a tarot reading from a reader that worked at a shop I visited before called Eclipse Over Roswell. It's the height of the pandemic so it was over the phone. I had no idea what to expect, l just knew I needed some help. My reading went well and I felt like I had a new sense of direction or something to look forward to. Once the store opened back up to the public, I went as much as I could to learn from all the wonderful classes they offered.

Who would have known that this little metaphysical store in GA and its readers would be a catalyst to my healing journey and finding my life's purpose. I certainly didn’t! 

I am so grateful for the people I met there, the classes (astrology, human design, mediumship, and so many others), and the events I attended. To those people and everyone else overall who encouraged me, I thank you! AND a big thank you to Amir and Carmen (former readers at Eclipse) for initiating pivotal shifts in my healing journey with their gifts.

One of the wonderful readers I met at Eclipse, Chrystopher (aka Chrys King). introduced me to plant medicine and spiritual retreats. These retreats alongside him as a facilitator, healer, shaman, and friend, have been life changing. I really had no idea what to expect! Was I going to lose my mind? Was I going to purge from both ends? What if I come out worse?! Luckily it all worked out great.

I remember my very first retreat. I only went for one night and really took a chance by attending. I was nervous but I had already paid my deposit so for me there was no turning back. In the words of Denzel Washington, I knew "I'm leaving here with something". Whatever it was that I needed to get over, whatever fears/doubts- I was like, "absolutely not! I will not ruin this for myself because I have work to do"...annnnd I already paid. It also helped that he reassured me that I would be fine. "You are journeying through your heart, not tripping from your mind."—Chrystopher

Since then I have attended several of his retreats and cacao ceremonies, and look forward to attending more in the future. I have evolved beyond my beliefs and expectations and met so many wonderful people that l love dearly. Even though I didn’t know what they did in their day to day life, I got to know them on a soul-ular level. We did something so pivotal for ourselves with the love and support of each other. Even if I don't communicate with them consistently or often, they will always hold a special place in my heart and life. They are a part of my journey and most importantly, my soul family. We've done some amazing work together healing ourselves and raising the planet's vibration. I could never thank Chrystopher enough for his contributions to my journey and connecting me with such magical people.

So here I am, today. However many years later bringing you a cosmic being, KoKo. Pleasure to make your acquaintance. I look forward to assisting you in believing in yourself.

P.S- If no one told you today, you are doing a good job!