A year really does fly by — I've now been at the Mystery School for over a year. When I first started, I was a complete beginner finding my way. Today, I've become a teacher.

Looking back on this year, I want to first thank my dear friend Nina Sun, whose trust and support helped me promote so many services — from DNA activation to various rituals and courses. Through her, I truly discovered that I am capable of offering spiritual services.

When I first joined the Mystery School, my guide Elianne brought me up to teacher level in just three months. I'm deeply grateful for that. Not only is her teaching quality excellent, but it was honestly the best value package I'd ever come across — and for someone like me who loves a good deal, there was simply no excuse not to go all in. That decision also brought me to the wonderful group of classmates you see on the cover. We still keep in touch every three months, healing together — and this April, we're even planning a trip to a guesthouse in Yilan to hold a ritual together. Finding such genuine friends in the spiritual community is truly one of the greatest joys of my life.

After all that gratitude, let me share a little story from my time in the teacher level. During the teacher initiation ceremony, senior guides offer an oracle to each new teacher. The guide who stood before me that day was the Guide Mantej, and I happened to be his very first teacher of the day.

"You carry a powerful gift for healing and a deep consciousness. Your life's journey has brought you endless challenges — and you have met every one of them. Yet life is not only made of challenges; there is also rest and learning… Go to a park, stand on the grass, and ground yourself. Mother Earth will receive the great energy you carry. Look up toward the sky — Father Sky — and energy will descend from above for your use. This is how you can recharge yourself… Very soon, in the future, you will walk alongside a group of people to share and promote the Mystery School's courses and services."

My oracle was long — so long I couldn't remember all of it. But as my teacher said, even if you forget the words, the energy has already been transmitted into your subconscious. Perhaps, without even realizing it, I'll continue moving in the direction the oracle pointed. And even if I forget… that's okay too.

There's another wonderful part of the teacher level — you get to receive your ritual name.

Mine is: Blue-Faced Vajra (青面金剛). My very first reaction was: What on earth is that? 😂 But when I later learned that Blue-Faced Vajra is known for driving away illness and disease, I thought — actually, that's wonderful. Health truly is the most important wealth.

My classmates' ritual names that year were equally fascinating: Earth God, Goddess of Wu Mountain, Luo Shen, Cupid, Cilamitay… Some names I'd never even heard of — it felt truly magical. Over time, I also noticed something amusing: the ritual names and the appearance of the people who received them actually had a striking resemblance. Feel free to check the photos below and see for yourself!

On another note, I recently heard that Laurie may be retiring by the end of next year. So for the Ritual Master III ceremony this May, I've made up my mind — I will fly to the United States to meet Laurie in person and experience her beautiful energy of love firsthand. This trip is happening, no matter what.

Finally, a very special thank you to my dear client Sharon. After receiving healing from me, she generously offered to cover my tuition to continue studying at the Mystery School — supporting both my passion and my joy. I truly feel so lucky. This has only deepened my belief that stepping onto the path of spiritual learning has been one of the most beautiful decisions I've ever made.

To everyone I've met this year — thank you. Let's each continue walking our own spiritual path, together.