Recently, I shared a statement on my Facebook page about what it means for me to carry the name Modern Babaylan. The response reminded me how important it is to speak this truth more fully — not as debate, but as clarity, reverence, and honoring. The word Babaylan...
Between What Was and What Is Becoming There are moments in life when nothing is asking us to rush forward, yet nothing is asking us to stay where we are. We find ourselves in between, between chapters, between versions of ourselves, between what has been and what has...
When the Lightbearers Grow Weary: A Babaylan Reflection for Those Carrying More Than Their Share A Babaylan Reflection for Those Carrying More Than Their Share In every family, in every community, in every generation,there are the ones who carry more than their share....
Honoring emotional and mental well-being as sacred work — a return to balance, compassion, and wholeness. In a world that praises strength, we forget that strength also looks like softness. It looks like admitting you’re not okay. Like taking a break. Like asking for...
A reflection for these changing times — for those who are feeling the shaking of the world and the stirring of the soul. The Cry of the Earth It’s easy to point fingers and blame others. When disaster strikes, we see the worst of humanity — the greed, the corruption,...
Welcome to the Blog of The Modern Babaylan
This is a sacred space for reflection, remembrance, and return.
Here, I share writings from the heart — words shaped by Spirit, ancestry, and lived experience.
Each post weaves together healing, energy, and ancestral wisdom for those walking their own journey of awakening and self-discovery.
Through poetry, teachings, and gentle reflection, may you find medicine for the soul — a reminder that healing is not a destination, but a sacred unfolding.
From the quiet moments of prayer to the rising strength of remembrance, may these writings help you reconnect with your roots, your spirit, and the world around you.
