Nirvana Sibrian

My life has been the most amazing journey. In spite of whatever trials and tribulations I've experienced, I see my life as having only ever been full of blessings and lessons. And, so, I want to give back to others whose lives I'm privileged to touch.

I was born to a mother and father from El Salvador, in a time a place very different from what we know here. The youngest of three, I already knew from an early age that I came from a different mold than the others in my family. I began being aware of what it meant to be connected to myself, and also connected to others, as I grew. I sometimes felt like I was "alternative girl" because I was always so interested in exploring which things in life, in food, in friends, in _everything_ have what effect on us as beings.

My family moved to here to the States during my childhood, and so I had the privilege of growing up appreciating two cultures: Latin American, and, well, American American. My mother did her best to get us settled here, while my father helped from afar. It wasn't always easy, especially when you're a kid who is craving a family life where you get to spend a lot of time together, because I love everyone in my family dearly. As luck would have it, we had to work very hard for the little we had, but at least we were rich in spirit.

Well, we made it. I'm still here, still trying, still getting better (and better) everyday. But most importantly, my life has been attenuating to this awesome frequency where I now realize the tremendous impact that all the good things that have come to bear in me can have on the lives of others. I feel that my good fortune and ability to heal are meant to be shared with others, in whatever way I can, as a help to them. So, I live mostly as a student of life, but also as someone who loves to pass on what I’ve learned and to heal because I just seem to have those gifts to give. I think of it as a compassionate love. The journey I'm taking to help others so far has been very rewarding, but I also feel like I'm also just starting. Every day, I learn new things, and I also know now how much more there is to learn with every new lesson. I have a thirst for learning that is almost equal to my thirst for giving, and I don't think I can quench my thirst any time soon. I feel an obligation to do more because I’m aware of my capacity now, and also because I'm so grateful for the happiness that fills me everyday.