The Unexpected Moment in London That Reconnected Me to the Truth

Last week, I went to London for the Michael Neill Awakeners Retreat, ready to grow, connect, and immerse myself in something deeper. I expected transformation. I even packed extra layers for it (and for the unpredictable British weather). But what I didn’t expect was that the most powerful reminder wouldn’t come in the workshop or coaching exercise. It came quietly, wrapped in fog and city noise, as I walked the streets of London.

A Moment in the Middle of It All

It was a simple moment. I was walking near the Thames, weaving through the crowd, sipping a too-hot tea, and people-watching. A child was laughing, a stranger brushing past in a red coat, the hum of traffic and life all around me.

And just like that, everything felt still. Not quiet, exactly. But still.
The edges between me and the rest of the world disappeared. There was no “me” and “them.” No inside or outside. I wasn’t observing life, I was life. Part of it. Moving with it.

And what struck me wasn’t how profound it felt, but how familiar it was.

It wasn’t a new realization. It was something I already knew. Something I teach. Something I live. I just forgot. Until I didn’t.

What Non-Dual Reality Means

Let me ground this, because I know “non-dual” can sound woo woo or like something out of a philosophy textbook.

Non-duality simply means not separate.

It means the illusion of “you over there” and “me over here” is just that, an illusion. Our thinking minds, the ones trained to judge and categorize, love to divide things up. It feels safer that way. Cleaner. Easier to manage.

But the deeper truth, the one underneath all the stories, is that we are made of the same source. The same consciousness, energy, and breath.

There is no line between you and me. It only feels that way when we’re caught up in thought.

London Was My Mirror

Yes, the retreat with Michael Neill was powerful. His presence, his guidance, it stirred things up and helped things settle. But the transformation didn’t stay in the seminar room.

The real awakening came in the ordinary moments, in the shared humanness of people; some I know, some I didn’t know, yet somehow recognized.

I didn’t feel like I had to do anything to connect. I just remembered that I already was.

Why We Forget (And How We Come Back)

We forget because we’ve been taught to. Taught to compete, compare and look for danger.
Taught that we’re individuals, separate and self-contained, hustling through life with a checklist and a latte.

But then something happens. We pause, breathe, and look someone in the eye. And we remember: We are all made of the same thing, trying to love and be loved and just walking each other home.

And in those moments, the veil lifts. The separation softens. We don’t have to try so hard. We don’t have to fix everything. We just have to be present enough to see what’s real.

Home Again, But Not the Same

Now I’m back. Back to schedules, laundry, and emails. Life didn’t slow down, but something in me did. Because once you feel that oneness, even for a second, you can’t un-feel it. You carry it with you.

You look at the person next to you and see yourself.
You hear someone’s pain, and it echoes in your own heart.
You respond instead of react.

If you’re ready to stop feeling separate and start leading from a deeper connection to life, others, and yourself, coaching might be your next step. I work with people who are done doing it all alone and looking to expand their consciousness. Schedule an intro session here