Living with chronic illness has shaped my life in profound ways. There were long seasons when I couldn’t do the things most take for granted—walking with ease, pursuing dreams without hesitation, or feeling fully at home in my body. Yet even in those times, I found ways to keep going: to love, to serve, to remember the sacredness in every breath. These times in my life led me to my teachers and to sacred healing practices and traditions that fortified me and helped me to grow and come to peace. Peace with myself and my life as I moved forward in my healing. I learned to ring the bell that still could ring.

This is the heart of Sacred: a space to meet life’s challenges with reverence and transform them into growth, healing, and awakening. Through sacred poetry, reflections, and teachings, I share what I’ve learned about living with an open heart, even in the face of loss. Here, we honor the parts of ourselves that are still rising, still becoming, and we do it together.

For me, this work isn’t just about personal healing—it’s about connection and service. It’s about creating a space where we can remember the Divine in ourselves and each other, where life’s hardships become a catalyst for a deeper purpose.

Sacred is a community for those who are seeking—seeking meaning, seeking healing, seeking the courage to keep loving despite it all. Here, we celebrate resilience, the beauty of the journey, and the power of living with devotion.

I believe a sacred life is possible for everyone. I hope you’ll join me.

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Subscribing to Sacred gives you access to a transformative collection of sacred healing practices, creative inspiration, and community connection. Here’s what you’ll receive:

• Dear Julien, Advice Column: Thoughtful, heartfelt responses to your deepest questions about healing, creativity, and navigating life’s challenges.

• Sacred Poetry and Mystical Fiction: I share my own poetry and the creations of the wise ones who have come before us—those who inspire my journey. I share pieces of my fiction writing process, focusing on healing, wisdom, offering inspiration, and reflection.

• Healing Articles, Practices, and Tools: Learn sacred techniques to transform life’s challenges, nurture your spirit, and awaken your creativity.

• Inspiration for Your Healing and Creative Journey: Receive reflections, stories, and guidance to help you stay connected to your truth and find meaning in the ups and downs of life.

Most importantly, your subscription supports and sustains this sacred work, making it possible to share these offerings with a growing community of seekers and healers.

I do this work because I believe in the power of sacred connection—to ourselves, to each other, and to the mysteries of life. Together, we can heal, create, and rise.

Thank you!

Julien