Britney Spears has opened up about her "spiritual journey" after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. The 44-year-old pop star shared a photo of her hand holding a white-and-yellow snake on Saturday night, speaking about meeting "many new beautiful people" in a new chapter of her life where she has been connecting with God.
Social Media Post
"Went to the pet store with my kids and look at what a beautiful baby snake this is… snakes are symbolic of good health, higher consciousness, and pure luck…," she began the post. "I'm so damn thankful to my friends and so many new beautiful people I have met through my spiritual journey… all a blessing in disguise…"
She added that she still needs to learn how to "be kind to myself and the way I speak to myself." The "Toxic" singer continued: "It's a never ending journey and sometimes I just stop, look up and say wow God I think that was you and smile on!!!!"
DUI Case Details
The post came less than a week after Spears pleaded guilty to a DUI charge following a March incident in Ventura County, California. She was pulled over on March 4 by California Highway Patrol officers and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol at a Ventura County courthouse on Monday.
Spears was sentenced to 12 months' probation and one day of jail, credited as time served, by Ventura County Commissioner Matthew Nemerson. Defense lawyer Michael Goldstein stated: "Through her plea today, Britney has accepted responsibility for her conduct. She has taken significant steps to implement positive change which is clearly reflected in the Ventura County District Attorney's decision to reduce the charge in this case and dismiss the DUI. Britney appreciates this discretion and is also grateful for the outpouring of support she has received."
Incident Details
911 dispatch audio obtained by US Weekly revealed that Spears was driving a black BMW 2026 convertible, with the operator describing the vehicle "erratic[ly] braking, swerving and driving with no taillight." Earlier this month, her representative confirmed she had voluntarily checked herself into a treatment center.
A representative told The Independent after the arrest that "long overdue change" needed to occur in the singer's life. "Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being."
The singer reunited with her sons, Sean and Jayden, three weeks after the arrest, sharing a picture of them enjoying time together aboard a yacht.
