One Us

• Where "us vs. them" becomes "One Us."

• Where spiritual sovereignty replaces tribal belonging.

• Where the pilgrimage is yours, but you walk it with fellow travelers.

 How Abanak Began

Abanak isn't a brand; it's a calling.

For 30 years, I've walked the path of spiritual practice—meditation, spiritual learning, and consciousness work. I've experienced the profound and the painful, the awakening and the complicated healing process of the soul. Early during my awakening, I was guided by a presence I came to know as Chechanik, a spirit guide who gave me a word 30 years ago. He told me to hold onto it until the time was right, and when it was, he would tell me its meaning. That word was Abanak.

The time has come, and he kept his promise. "Abanak" means One Us.

This is the opposite of "us vs. them," tribe against tribe, or enlightened vs. unenlightened. It is about Sovereign Souls connected by Oneness, changing the world with their combined vibration. Each soul helps to raise the vibrations of others until there is enough energy to usher mankind and our world into its next evolution of consciousness. One Us.

The Path of a Sovereign Soul

I'm Nicholas Rivera, a seeker and a Sovereign Soul. Decades of learning have taught me that spiritual sovereignty must be built from within oneself. External sources—gurus, dogma, or tribal belonging—are not the path.

The true path is learning to Just Be and Trust.

• Just Be: Learn to quiet your mind and remove all distractions, even for just a few minutes a day. Learn to turn off the incessant voice of the ego-led thoughts in your head.

• Trust: Listen to the small voice in your heart, often drowned out by all the noise. That is your soul, and it knows all about your journey and why you are here. Trust also that your spirit guides are here to help you. When you succeed in your mission, it raises your consciousness and vibration, which, in turn, helps increase everyone's vibration, including theirs. We are genuinely all One Us—Sovereign Souls rising together in Oneness.

I created Abanak.com because, as I became spiritually mature, I realized my Dharm and my purpose: to help others find their path so they can take the journey. I serve not as a guru or even a teacher, but as a facilitator: a place to provide the tools you need to help you on your journey.

I built it for me, for you, and for all of us walking this path.

What We Stand For

This isn't just a philosophy; it's a way of being.

1. Spiritual Sovereignty

You are divine. No one has the right to tell you how you should think or feel. Anyone who seeks to constrain your soul by demanding what you must believe, claiming they are the only way to the creator, placing restrictions on your relationship with the divine, or using "us vs. them" narratives to restrict your enlightened path must be met with refusal. We are not going to play that game. As an enlightened soul, I can simply refuse to play, continue my journey, and ignore the noise. We must constantly be on the lookout for other mature souls and help those ready to grow up. When enough of us do this, the tribal game will simply cease to exist.

2. Anti-Tribalism

"One Us" is the antidote to "us vs. them." Every division—political, religious, national, spiritual—is a construct. Borders are illusions, and labels are prisons. We don't replace one tribe with another; we dissolve the need for tribes entirely. You don't "join" Abanak. You recognize yourself in it.

3. The Pilgrimage, Not the Temple

This site is not a destination. It's a waystation. You're not here to worship. Or be told to buy this or give your money to be blessed. You're here to gather tools, rest, reflect, and continue your journey. We're fellow travelers, not a congregation. The path is yours; we walk beside you as company on your journey.

4. Consciousness Over Commerce

Every product is a tool. Every transaction is sacred. We don't sell t-shirts; we offer wearable reminders. We don't sell mugs; we provide daily anchors. Every item is designed to support your journey, spark conversation, identify fellow travelers, and elevate consciousness—not just fill a cart. If it doesn't serve the pilgrimage, we don't make it.-----This Is for You If...

✓ You're tired of "us vs. them" and ready for "One Us."

✓ You don't want a guru—you want your own sovereignty.

✓ You're on a spiritual path but not necessarily a religious one.

✓ You believe in unity without uniformity.

✓ You're seeking tools, not answers.

✓ You want community without tribalism.

✓ You're awake, awakening, or ready to begin.

If any of this resonates, you're already walking the path. Welcome, Sovereign Soul. Walk With Us

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In service and sovereignty,

Nicholas Rivera

Founder, Abanak