Britney Spears says she's on 'spiritual journey' after DUI arrest

Britney Spears is on a "spiritual journey."

The pop star, 44, took to Instagram on Saturday, May 9, with a message about the journey she is on after she was arrested in March for driving under the influence and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.

Spears, who previously checked herself into a treatment facility, shared a photo of a "beautiful baby snake" after going to a pet store with her kids. In the caption of the post, she wrote that "snakes are symbolic of good health, higher consciousness, and pure luck."

She continued, "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… I still have to learn how to be kind to myself and the way I speak to myself… 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!!!!"

In March, the "Oops!…I Did It Again" singer was arrested after she was allegedly driving "erratically" at high speeds on the highway in California and showed signs of impairment, a California Highway Patrol spokesperson previously said.

On May 4, Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving, a lesser charge. The singer was placed on 12 months of summary probation and was required to pay fines and fees and complete a three-month DUI program, according to the Ventura County District Attorney.

"Additional probation terms include submitting to chemical testing for alcohol and/or drugs while driving, not operating a vehicle with any intoxicant in her system, and agreeing to search terms related to alcohol and/or drugs in her vehicle. Spears is also required to continue substance abuse and mental health treatment," the district attorney's office said.

A representative for Spears previously said a March 6 statement shared with USA TODAY that her arrest was an "unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable."

"Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time," the representative said.

"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."

A representative for Spears also confirmed on April 12 that she "voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility." Spears shares two sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline: Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19.

If you or someone you know needs help battling a substance abuse addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Contributing: Edward Segarra and KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY