Unbecome: How Loss, Mental Health, and Synchronicity Shaped My Spiritual Awakening in Bloomington, MN

When my spiritual father and mentor, Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, passed away, the grief unraveled me in ways I never imagined. The beliefs I once held, the identity I clung to, and the safety of certainty all shattered, leaving me exposed to a raw truth I wasn't ready to face. Amid the darkness of severe anxiety and depression, I questioned everything: Who am I beneath the layers of what I was taught to believe? How do I rebuild after the scaffolding of my identity crumbles? And what is the meaning behind the endless synchronicities-the 11:11s, 2:22s-that seemed to guide me, as though unseen forces were nudging me toward something greater? Like a caterpillar dissolving in its cocoon, I endured the discomfort of losing myself entirely. Yet, within the pain, a quiet miracle was happening: I was unbecoming what I thought I should be and awakening to my authentic self. This book is my raw, unfiltered story of transformation-a journey of unlearning, deconstructing, and grieving the old while stepping into the new. It's a testament to the human spirit's resilience, the power of synchronicity, and the beauty that emerges when we surrender to the unknown. If you've ever felt lost, broken, or like life is forcing you into a cocoon you didn't ask for, this book is for you. Together, we'll explore how grief, mental health struggles, and spiritual guidance can lead to a deeper, more authentic existence-one filled with purpose, peace, and the profound truth of who you are meant to be.