"Mindvalley story or journey began with the self-discovery of this “Gift” of vulnerability"

My Mindvalley Story – The Gift of Vulnerability

Vulnerability is a beautiful, precious gift. Not only to oneself but also for those with whom you share your vulnerability with.

When we can open ourselves to each other and share from the heart with openness and vulnerability, that is where we truly connect as humans, embodying our souls.

So, my Mindvalley story or journey began with the self-discovery of this “Gift” of vulnerability. A lesson I have tried to embody and share. And nearly 3 years down the line, I continue to grow exponentially through connection and by becoming ever more vulnerable in all my interactions

The launch of the Chakra Healing Quest in March 2019 was the catalyst for some serious personal development. Firstly, I was ‘called’ to the quest and thankfully I heeded this intuitive nudge. Then, it was the amazing souls in the Tribe, who journeyed with me who taught be how to be vulnerable, simply by being vulnerable themselves.

As we journeyed together, they spread this gift. The open and frank sharing of stories and messages of personal pain & healing, of insights and realizations gently prized open my own heart. I was in awe. I was overwhelmed. But I felt blessed and appreciative for the openness, trust and devotion of my “tribe”.

I saw first-hand how cathartic vulnerability was and slowly I began to open and share too. My experiences, my expectations and above all my wounds and fears. As I did this, I healed. As my “tribe” shared, I was given further gifts though this empowering process - the beautiful gifts of empathy, compassion, love, respect, hope . . .

Towards the end of the Chakra Healing Quest, I defined (for the first time ever) my life purpose which is: “Helping awaken the Light, Joy and power in others by nurturing and through joyful service”

I was absolutely delighted to become a MV Ambassador for this quest.

As they say in the classics, “the rest is history!” I have grown and evolved within Mindvalley, serving as an ambassador for many quests like: Be Extraordinary, Everyday Bliss, Conscious Parenting, Mastery of Sleep, Ultimate Leadership and Unlimited Abundance.

My current passion and focus is the Soul Category, having done the original Duality and then finding untold energy magic whilst beta testing Duality 2022. I am finishing Modern Qi Gong at the moment and a redo of Unlimited Abundance – I am both delighted and blessed to experience and feel energy so viscerally. I plan to explore energy in all forms via Mindvalley Quests, even more as 2022 unfolds. In addition, I plan to return to Reiki (which I haven’t practiced for over 17 years) and a goal is to become a Qi Gong instructor. I feel like there are no limits as I Awaken my Greatness!

But let’s take a step away from my story for a moment. Society has conditioned us (and our parents and grandparents) to wear a mask. NOT to show our true selves and NOT to show up honestly and with vulnerability. But even for the most awakened, most enlightened, life comes with highs and lows; life comes with challenges; life is by its inherent nature imperfectly perfect . . . so the way to grow through life, it to connect via the gift of vulnerability, through these peaks and troughs, supporting one another along the way

For last 21 months, the value of soulful connection and meaningful friendships have become more and more apparent to me, when as humanity we have had to navigate the ravages of the pandemic.

The Quest Circle Calls were launched by Mindvalley and hosted by ambassadors just after global lock down and have been not only a source of tremendous joy, but also of inspiration and exponential personal mastery.

I am empowered and delighted by each heartfelt connection. I rejoice as I watch the journeys of others unfold in front of me. Particularly when I watch a person learn for the first time the glorious power of vulnerability and how it is a doorway to connection.

An interesting development in my life has been finding my talent for writing and guiding meditations and the extraordinary way this awakened creativity is helping me (and others) grow . . .

Our true power as humans begins when we connect and live in our true nature of oneness.

Vivienne Keytel – I live in Johannesburg, South Africa with my 2 teenage sons, a gorgeous bulldog fur daughter and hubby. My sons are my greatest blessings and lessons, and I am so honoured they chose me. I love all things beautiful: people, art, nature, energy . . . . I am Actively seeking longevity and personal mastery. My passion and life purpose IS joyful service. I am a transformational and meditation life coach, particularly committed to uplifting the lives of all women and girls in South Africa and around the globe.