Friday, January 28, 2011
How Do I Know Which Path Is The Right One?
Question and Answer Time
Question: How do I know which path is the right one? How do I figure that out?
Answer: Wow. This is a profound question that I can only share my own personal experience upon. I can not share with you what path is right for you, nor would I attempt to do so. .... I thank you for blessing my journey with your question. ...
There are a million paths that one can travel on their journey. It is vital to understand that only you can have the clarity to know which path is right for you. Every path will also have forks that you come upon that must be reflected upon to make the choice of whether to go right or go left. I was asked recently how one knows if the path you are upon is the right path.
I ask a question. What does my soul say? When I listen having asked the question, the answer is always revealed. The trouble in my perception is that most stopped asking and even more have stopped listening. When you walk a path that is part of your soul’s journey, it is full of love, full of ease, and full of a sense of fulfillment. When you walk a path that is not part of your soul’s journey, it is full of discomfort, it weakens you, and it is like trying to escape a miry pit of quicksand. It will weaken you.
When one walks a path that is authentic to their soul, there is a knowing. A deep knowing within that fills your entire being with strength, courage, and fortitude to take each and every step. I am often asked if this means there is no fear, no obstacles, nor any sorrow on an authentic path. I have travelled a long path that has heart and fire within it filled with more love and joy that can be expressed in words. I have also experienced obstacles within myself that had to be overcome and released, I have experienced fear but had the courage to continue, and I have experienced sorrow that within the wells of love within were transformed into moments of beauty.
Walking an authentic path does not mean that you will not experience life. It simply means that each experience is lived to its fullest. It is vital to each of you to find your truth, your authentic path and live it.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The Pharmacy, Aids, and a Hug changed my Afternoon
I had to run a quick errand to the pharmacy this afternoon to pick up those all essential items like toothpaste, nail polish remover and such. Collected my things and headed to the register actually quite oblivious to my surroundings. I was walking back to my car, feeling the sun radiate down and humming to myself enjoying the gorgeous afternoon. And then it happened.
I paused and looked around. Where was the sound coming from? I could not see anyone but for sure I was hearing it. That soft sobbing sound that tugs at your soul strings calling out to you. I took off my sunglasses to look further and I honestly could not see anything or anyone. I shook my head trying to clear the sound penetrating deep within me and continued on to my car. Sitting in my car I could not shake the overwhelming tug.
I got back out of my car and retraced my steps back into the pharmacy to see if I could figure out where the sound was emanating from. Then I saw.
There was a woman sitting in her pick up grasping the steering wheel as though holding on for her life. She was perhaps 25 dressed in a bathrobe. Her hand still showed the bandage where an IV had been. The bracelets on her wrist revealing the last location was a hospital. Without thinking or pausing I went to the window and knocked softly.
The big brown eyes looking back at me as she lifted her chin spoke volumes. Asking if she was okay or if she needed help, a brief paragraph of her story spilled out. She had just been discharged from the hospital and came to get her prescription. See she found out at the pharmacy her Medicaid was only covering part of her prescription and she didn't have the money to pay the rest.
I didn't know the chapters before. All I knew was I couldn't walk away. Talking her into the pharmacy to get the prescription for her, I learned a little bit more. You see she has Aids and is trying to survive. Trying to fight for her life. With tears streaming down her cheeks as I paid for her prescription, she said something that changed my outlook today.
"Ma'am people don't dare to hug me anymore, but know I am sending you the biggest hug ever." Reaching out I wrapped my arms around this beautiful soul and hugged her for the longest time while we both cried together in the middle of the pharmacy.
If you hear your soul calling out, listen. Reach out and hug someone today, you never know how a simple hug could change your life and perhaps theirs. This incredibly beautiful soul gave me more gifts than I will ever be able to repay her. If you have a moment, can you please add Susan to your prayers.
I paused and looked around. Where was the sound coming from? I could not see anyone but for sure I was hearing it. That soft sobbing sound that tugs at your soul strings calling out to you. I took off my sunglasses to look further and I honestly could not see anything or anyone. I shook my head trying to clear the sound penetrating deep within me and continued on to my car. Sitting in my car I could not shake the overwhelming tug.
I got back out of my car and retraced my steps back into the pharmacy to see if I could figure out where the sound was emanating from. Then I saw.
There was a woman sitting in her pick up grasping the steering wheel as though holding on for her life. She was perhaps 25 dressed in a bathrobe. Her hand still showed the bandage where an IV had been. The bracelets on her wrist revealing the last location was a hospital. Without thinking or pausing I went to the window and knocked softly.
The big brown eyes looking back at me as she lifted her chin spoke volumes. Asking if she was okay or if she needed help, a brief paragraph of her story spilled out. She had just been discharged from the hospital and came to get her prescription. See she found out at the pharmacy her Medicaid was only covering part of her prescription and she didn't have the money to pay the rest.
I didn't know the chapters before. All I knew was I couldn't walk away. Talking her into the pharmacy to get the prescription for her, I learned a little bit more. You see she has Aids and is trying to survive. Trying to fight for her life. With tears streaming down her cheeks as I paid for her prescription, she said something that changed my outlook today.
"Ma'am people don't dare to hug me anymore, but know I am sending you the biggest hug ever." Reaching out I wrapped my arms around this beautiful soul and hugged her for the longest time while we both cried together in the middle of the pharmacy.
If you hear your soul calling out, listen. Reach out and hug someone today, you never know how a simple hug could change your life and perhaps theirs. This incredibly beautiful soul gave me more gifts than I will ever be able to repay her. If you have a moment, can you please add Susan to your prayers.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Grief is part of the journey
My plan was to share with you the experiences of the enchanting weekend events that happened at the Women As Visionaries Event. There were many that could be shared.
However, my phone rang with someone that wanted some help, some guidance, or direction. They really didn't know what they wanted or needed. They were lost. Lost in depths of pain, grief, shock, and desperation. The truth was wanted they really needed was someone to listen. I was blessed to be that person that was allowed to listen.
This morning phone call served as a reminder. A reminder that life is a precious gift. A gift that should never be taken for granted. I spent the weekend with some amazing women who inspired and facilitated a process of assisting others on seeing the visions they wish to create for 2011. Creating what will be their gifts. It was exciting to participate. As I was listening to this women, one of the honorees words came floating back to my consciousness. Those were words that talked about our core values. What were the most important pieces of our own truths that would form our foundations for our visions.
As I listened to the woman struggling to articulate the devastation that was transpiring in her life. Trying to accept that the visions she had had just been shifted and altered - not by choices she made. She started her day exactly as she had every other work morning. Within hours of starting her day the foundation, the rock of her life was taken from her.
I am still struggling with feeling the encompassing pain and grief that swelled like waves in the voice and heart of the woman I was blessed to speak with. As a sacred witness to the events that transpired, I am left with thoughts of what are my real visions? What are my real core values? What is truly important in my life? Those within our lives are there because we intentionally have invited them to be there. They are there because we treasure them and love them with all that we are.
I certainly do not have the answers to heal the grief and pain of another. I do not have these profound words to ease her soul. What I do have is the ability to be a sacred witness. I have the ability to ensure that those within my life that I have intentionally invited know the depths of my love for them. I can ensure that they do not only hear the words but feel it like a warm blanket wrapping about them like angel's wings.
For my friend, I offer this. Remember, your heart is grieving, trust it, know that grief is part of the journey. While the destination of your heart's journey is not known, the way to get there is shown through the love that remains through the grief. Allow the unfolding and know you are also loved.
However, my phone rang with someone that wanted some help, some guidance, or direction. They really didn't know what they wanted or needed. They were lost. Lost in depths of pain, grief, shock, and desperation. The truth was wanted they really needed was someone to listen. I was blessed to be that person that was allowed to listen.
This morning phone call served as a reminder. A reminder that life is a precious gift. A gift that should never be taken for granted. I spent the weekend with some amazing women who inspired and facilitated a process of assisting others on seeing the visions they wish to create for 2011. Creating what will be their gifts. It was exciting to participate. As I was listening to this women, one of the honorees words came floating back to my consciousness. Those were words that talked about our core values. What were the most important pieces of our own truths that would form our foundations for our visions.
As I listened to the woman struggling to articulate the devastation that was transpiring in her life. Trying to accept that the visions she had had just been shifted and altered - not by choices she made. She started her day exactly as she had every other work morning. Within hours of starting her day the foundation, the rock of her life was taken from her.
I am still struggling with feeling the encompassing pain and grief that swelled like waves in the voice and heart of the woman I was blessed to speak with. As a sacred witness to the events that transpired, I am left with thoughts of what are my real visions? What are my real core values? What is truly important in my life? Those within our lives are there because we intentionally have invited them to be there. They are there because we treasure them and love them with all that we are.
I certainly do not have the answers to heal the grief and pain of another. I do not have these profound words to ease her soul. What I do have is the ability to be a sacred witness. I have the ability to ensure that those within my life that I have intentionally invited know the depths of my love for them. I can ensure that they do not only hear the words but feel it like a warm blanket wrapping about them like angel's wings.
For my friend, I offer this. Remember, your heart is grieving, trust it, know that grief is part of the journey. While the destination of your heart's journey is not known, the way to get there is shown through the love that remains through the grief. Allow the unfolding and know you are also loved.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Quotes from Fire
Fire gave you form, love gave you life and light made you recognize your self. via Agni
"Anything is possible if only you believe, willing to do the work, and trust in the Divine."
"The beautiful rays of the sun are penetrating the clouds, just as the Eternal Flames of love can penetrate the veils that cloak your heart. Allow the rays of love to penetrate today..."
Your creative imagination creates the material which your mind will weave the fabric of your future cloak.
A sacred life cannot be taken for granted. Every moment we are engaged, life asks us to be fully present.
You are a Sacred and Divine Being. Truth lives within the spirit of the soul. Let it radiate out to the world to Bless It.
Sacred Soul Shaman
Fire gave you form, love gave you life and light made you recognize your self. via Agni
"Anything is possible if only you believe, willing to do the work, and trust in the Divine."
"The beautiful rays of the sun are penetrating the clouds, just as the Eternal Flames of love can penetrate the veils that cloak your heart. Allow the rays of love to penetrate today..."
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