So Much Gratitude
My heart is overflowing with gratitude right now. I thought it was because I had such a wonderful weekend, but then I backed up a bit and the truth is the last few weeks have filled my cup to overflowing. I’m sitting on my deck as a cool breeze after experiencing the warmest global temperatures ever. The pots that I planted a month ago are bursting with new color and blooms. A few days ago I was wondering if the “thrillers” I bought to stand tall were only going to show their purple glory for the first couple weeks as the blooms had turned brown and tipped over. Today, dozens of new purple blooms standing at attention have taken their places, and the “fillers” and “spillers” have also multiplied and filled in. It’s how I’m feeling too.
I realize my Spiritual Journey has been comparatively and seemingly fast. Although, the further into my journey I go, the more I realize it started way before I thought it did. It seems the pandemic booted me into hyper-drive and now when I slow down for curves and stop signs, I get a bit antsy to put the pedal to the metal again. I know I need to rest and rejuvenate and enjoy those moments too. In fact, it seems like those are exactly the days when my Spirit Guides put me in the driver’s seat behind someone doing at least 10mph BELOW the speed limit. I am learning not to get so upset, but to trust that I am being slowed down for a reason, and ALWAYS for a higher purpose than I can conceive. I can breathe into it and enjoy the scenery when I’m driving now. And, I’m learning to breathe into it and enjoy the scenery in my life. May and early-June provided me an opportunity to breathe into the quiet moments. I had time to reconnect with family and friends, to study and learn new things, and to develop two new classes. I also spent time outside, becoming one with Mother Nature again; digging in the dirt and communicating with the birds, frogs, chipmunks, and deer near my home. I’m so grateful for the moments I was allowed to do that.
Business picked up as we entered Solstice Season. I was being shown that my years of “teaching”- from Faith Formation Classes, Girl Scouts, and Mary Kay skin care and makeup application techniques to over a dozen years in classrooms as a “substitute, or reserve teacher” were gearing me up to be a teacher in a new way now. The Universe conspired to make sure that people ready to learn and change and grow spiritually would seek me out to share what I have learned. In the last month I have been working with both groups and one-on-one as people have come to me, trusting my knowledge and intuition.
I want you to know, truly know, how honored I feel when you sit down at my table for an oracle reading, go into meditation with me to receive reiki (in person or distally), or sign up for one of my classes. I turned 54 last month and feel like I’m finally fulfilling my purpose. I don’t think it matters if you’re 14 or 94 when you figure it out, the point is to listen to that voice within (your Higher Self) and follow with action. We have been conditioned from a young age to ignore that voice and do what’s “smart” or “safe” or someone else’s idea of a sensible life. I have been re-learning what my inner voice sounds like and learning to heed the call and take the steps it’s asking me to take. I guarantee, if we spent time together in this last month - or even since September, you are learning that too.
Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so glad you’ve decided to go in the direction of your dreams. They are not a mistake. You are not a mistake. We are here for a reason. Our planet needs us to listen and help heal the division, the sickness, and the chaos. Let’s do it together! Peace be with each one of your souls!
