Today we’d like to introduce you to Ricardo Palomares Gonzalez
Hi Ricardo, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My name is Ricardo Palomares Gonzalez, and my life has been guided by two profound impulses:
To love, know, and live in communion with the force greater than myself.
To constantly evolve, becoming the truest and fullest expression of who I am.
I believe this force created everything—including the deep desires in our hearts. By following these desires, I’ve experienced moments of profound joy, peace, and fulfillment.
Each step has brought me closer to understanding who I truly am and the essence of that which created me.
Following My Heart’s Desires
For the first 40 years of my life, two desires shaped my path:
To explore the world, learn from its people, and share their stories.
To pursue enlightenment—to live in the fullness of perfect love, peace, & harmony.
The Outer Journey: Exploring the World
Born and raised in Mexico City, I left my home, friends, family, community, and country to pursue my dreams.
I followed my first desire by traveling the globe, pushing myself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each journey left me forever changed:
Backpacking South America: I stood in awe at places like Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu. I learned from people with completely different lives that fulfillment can take endless forms.
Walking the Camino de Santiago: This pilgrimage taught me perseverance, shared vulnerability, and the power of connecting with others.
Living in Wales: In a quiet attic surrounded by nature, I finally let go of the need to be anything for anyone else. I simply allowed myself to be.
Cycling from Alaska to Argentina: Over 21 months, I witnessed the breathtaking diversity of the Americas and realized that beneath our differences, we are all connected, and share the same essence.
Also, I captured human resilience and connection through documentaries in Mexico, China, Brazil, and Indonesia.
Then, I became a motivational speaker, delivered five TEDx Talks, authored a book, and led a transformative men’s group.
From the outside, it seemed I had it all—but inside, I felt empty.
The Inner Journey: Finding Fulfillment Within
Despite all my achievements, I couldn’t escape the sense that something was missing. This led me inward, to the real work of healing and mastering my body, heart, and mind.
Along the way, I learned from multiple paths of inner peace, each offering profound wisdom that guided me closer to wholeness.
The Science of the Nervous System: I learned to heal trauma and shift from constant fight-or-flight to grounded peace through practices like journaling, breathwork, and meditation.
Consciousness & Energy: I discovered how raising energy in the body expands awareness, bringing clarity and flow to every aspect of life.
The Kundalini Snake & The Chakras: A Kundalini awakening revealed my higher self, inspiring me to live fully aligned with my purpose and embrace every aspect of who I am.
The Christ: Forgiveness, compassion, and humbleness opened my heart to Unconditional Love.
The Buddha: Observing my thoughts and emotions without attachment brought me to a state of Unconditional Peace in my mind.
Taoism: Letting go of attachments and resistance taught me how to flow with the natural rhythm of life, and experience Unconditional Harmony.
The Ancient Traditions of The Americas: Sweat lodges and plant medicines reconnected me to my ancestry and instilled deep pride in who I am and where I come from.
Experiencing Enlightenment
Finally, one day, I experienced enlightenment for a moment—and it felt eternal. In that moment, I felt perfect love, peace, and harmony.
It’s impossible to describe fully, but I can say this: it was undeniable. Once you experience Unconditional Love, Peace and Harmony, they become the undeniable truths of existence.
And once you see the reality of who we truly are, it changes you forever.
I knew then that I wanted to live my life fully devoted to experiencing that truth in every moment.
The Path of the Feathered Serpent
A year and a half later, I had an even more profound awakening—the Feathered Serpent rose within me.
It was an unstoppable, transformative force:
*The consciousness of the Spiritual Warrior
*A master of the body, heart, & mind
*A protector of peace & freedom
*Impeccable in thought, word, & action
*A force for good in service to families, communities, & the world Around them
This awakening revealed the path I had been walking all along—the way of the Toltec Spiritual Warrior, The Path of The Feathered Serpent.
It is a path of Unconditional Love in the heart, Unconditional Peace in the mind, and living in perfect Unconditional Harmony with oneself, others, and the natural world.
My Mission
Since that day, I’ve devoted my life to walking the Path of the Feathered Serpent and sharing it with others who feel the call to become Spiritual Warriors.
Together, we can master who we are and lead our families, communities, and lives with love, peace, and harmony.
Aho!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has not been a smooth road at all… but it has been beautiful.
Here are some of my struggles:
* I lost my twin brother when I was just 2 years old
* Growing up we struggled a lot financially. Many times having difficulty paying for food, water, and electricity
* My parents divorced
* At 22 I left home, my friends, my family, and my country to immigrate to the US
* Through incredible effort and sacrifice I put myself through community college and university, traveled the world, walked across Spain, cycled from Alaska to Argentina, gave 5 TEDx talks, wrote a book, and led a men’s group.
But despite all of this I was not happy, because of the following:
*Disconnected from My Inner Guidance:
I felt lost and uncertain, struggling to find direction and meaning.
*Disconnected from Myself & My Body:
My heart was heavy with emotions, my mind filled with noise and self-judgment.
To cope, I numbed my emotions with distractions, leaving my body unhealthy.
*Disconnected from My Partner:
Afraid of being truly seen, I created a persona to be loved, which only deepened my disconnection from myself.
*Disconnected from My Family:
My relationships with family were strained and distant.
*Disconnected from My Friends:
Even though I was surrounded by friends, I often felt alone, unseen, or misunderstood.
*Disconnected from Vocation & Money:
No matter how much I achieved, it never felt like enough—success never brought true fulfillment.
I struggled with feeling deserving of making or keeping money, always fearing scarcity.
*Ultimately, I felt completely disconnected from my community
That is why I decided to focus my entire life to heale internally and to help others do the same.
As you know, we’re big fans of The Path of The Feathered Serpent. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I help entrepreneurs go from feeling lost and disconnected from their purpose to living with clarity and meaning. From struggling with unhealthy relationships to experiencing peace and harmony in their connections. From not loving what they do to being passionate about their work. From living in fear and scarcity to embracing freedom, abundance, and prosperity while doing what they love.
What sets me apart from others is that I help my clients find love, peace, harmony, and fulfilment inside of them… instead trying to find it outside. I do this by having a holistic approach implementing all that I have learned in my entire journey to help them bring balance in every single area of their lives.
What i am the most proud of my brand is that I am sharing the wisdom of my ancestors, The Toltecs- the ancient people of North and Central America. The Toltec saw the symbol of The Feathered Serpent as a representation of self-mastery… being a master of their body, heart, and mind. That is why my business is called The Path of The Feathered Serpent.
I share this path through an amazing and engaging Keynote, a profound workshop, and a in depth coaching program. This is perfect for Small Business Owners, Companies, and organizations.
https://www.ricardopal.com
What’s next?
My plans is to share this wisdom and knowledge through out San Antonio. My goal is to serve as much as I can my community.
While my main business is helping entrepreneurs and companies… my service to the community is helping students, and different groups in the community.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ricardopal.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricardopal/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricardo.pal.gon
