In many of the teachings in how to manifest , they say, tell the universe what you want and allow the universe to handle how it will come. I now know that the universe will respond to our asking and bring us what we truly desire. However, it may not match our picture of what we asked for. It may come in a different package and if we are not careful we will miss the gift the universe created for us.

By being open and flexible in following the energy, I have received a beautiful gift. A  man has come into my life that has opened my heart and shows me the beauty of loving in a new way free of the wounds of the past. He has opened his heart and my heart is healing. I am so grateful for this beautiful gift. Living in the present moment without expectations of the future is freeing and alive. Spirit then is the creator and there is much joy in following the energy and being an non attached observer of the experience,

Another man has come into my life with a deep heartfelt friendship. We support eachother and can share our truth. He has an ability to listen and receive me in a way that is also healing my heart and showing me a true and meaningful aspect of love.

The universe is teaching me that I can trust men, that I don’t have to be afraid of being hurt and that I have done the work to now experience different relationships with men. Recently a man moved into my household as a member of our community. He is so generous of heart and spirit and is teaching me to receive his generosity with ease and love. He too is healing my heart.

I now know that by Letting Go and Letting God, my life has changed. I could not and did not make these things happen by being in control, efforting, and being in charge. By letting go and letting God, I have received far greater gifts than I could even imagine.

I am deeply grateful ……………..and I shall continue to allow that small inner voice to guide me to my highest good.

If you would like to speak with me personally, email me at sheila@accessgreatness.com

We are living in a time of dynamic change. There is an opening now on our planet to new levels of consciousness and many people are feeling new energies that can sometimes  make them feel confused and overwhelmed. … These new energies are powerful forces that are pushing us forward into new ways of being and into new forms of living. The old forms were the building blocks of what was………who we have been. Many of these forms have been restrictive and limiting to our true nature. These conditioned forms have created pain and suffering for many. Relationships, work, money, even our health has been out of a scarity model of not having enough. This way of living has not brought happiness and joy to people. We are now at the beginning of letting go of the old and opening to the new way of being. Of course, not everyone on the planet is aware of what is happening energetically and may feel the changes are scarey and want to hold on to what is familar….even when it doesn’t feel good.

The shift from the old paradigm to the new paradigm is a spiritual journey. It requires living in faith and trust in something greater than ourselves. My journey has included meditation practice and journaling as well as yoga and spending time in nature. Visioning and working with the angels and higher realms have also been a way of tuning into my dreams and manifesting my intentions.

My work now involves counseling and guiding  people  who are making this shift and want to live a truly great life of love, joy and abundance.

If you would like to speak with me personally, please email me at sheila@accessgreatness.com for a free consultation.

It is somewhat strange for me to wake up everyday and to allow myself to truly follow my energy and allow the day to unfold. I am learning to live a quieter, simpler life that is rich in its moments. And I am learning to follow spirit and to go where it leads me.

Last weekend, I attended a 2 two day workshop with the owners of Cafe Gratitude. They have several health food restaurants in Northern and Southern California. Their restaurants are truly a school of transformation where they practice sacred commerce. The workshop was on Inspired Leaders and Community Building. I was totally blown away by their commitment to their employees lives and the love that was expressed.

The workshop had a powerful effect on me. It showed me where I was not being the space of love and how the power of apology can restore relationship. I am now in the process of having some courageous conversations with people that I have judged and will apologize to them. It’s not that I was wrong and they were right, it’s more for me to keep my heart open and be the space for love.

I am finding my calling and my mission. Spirit is guiding me to the people and places that I am spiritually connected to.  My mind has totally surrendered to my heart and I am at peace in how my life is unfolding. Trust and faith are my constant companions on this journey and even though I don’t know where it is taking me I feel total gratitude for this amazing adventure of my life.

As the days go by, I am more accepting of the way things are. I am releasing attachments to things being the way I would like them to be and observing my feelings and thoughts. There is a space now for kindness and compassion for my humaness and my imperfections. Being present for the moment, reveals truth.

I am now preparing to move into my own home and I am excited about creating a sacred santuary, a place that will truly reflect this next phase of my life. I have chosen to live in community  and it will be a new experience for me. This decision was not an easy one as I am now taking another step into the unknown. I am more alive, more awake and more aware as my journey  unfolds with a deep profound sense of mystery and trust in the Divine.

My body grows stronger as I hike into the forest and experience the sounds of all the nature spirits. On one of my hikes, I heard a hissing sound and looked in the direction of the sound, as I looked down to my surprise I saw a large rattlesnake. Without hesitation, I ran back to my car looking back to see if it was following me. When I got my breath and knew that I escaped a nasty situation, I asked myself, why did I create this in my reality; and as I sat quietly and listened for an answer, I heard an inner voice say, “You are taking a path less traveled and it can be dangerous.  You must stay very aware and listen to spirit. Keep your intentions clear and keep your attention to what is happening in the present moment.

The next few weeks led me into several situations that had a significant effect in opening my heart. The first was a four hour symposium called, Awakening The Dreamer, Changing The Dream. It was through the Pachamama Alliance in San Francisco. My heart was filled with sorrow and guilt when I viewed a video that depicted our planet and what was happening and how we are destroying the earth.

As we continued, we watched what is emerging on our planet with the environment, social justice and spiritual consciousness. And I began to feel empowered and hopeful that I can and do make a difference by the choices I make everyday. I bring my bags everywhere and I bring my bottle for water and my cup for coffee. No more paper cups and plastic lids. It may seem like a small thing to do however it feels like I am contributing to the environment in a positive way.

In December, they will be doing a 2 day training program and I plan to attend…..The Pachamama Alliance is a great organization and I would like to be a part it.

The next weekend, spirit led me to another powerful opening of my heart. I participated in healing ceremonies for trees. As I sat underneath a beautiful redwood tree, I received another message from spirit telling me to sit in stillness and to find my tree. The facilitator of the ceremonies, mentioned that Julia Butterfly Hill, a spiritual activist, does a program called “What’s Your Tree” and it assists people in discovering their next mission in Life. I had noticed that Julia was going to be at Spirit Rock Meditation Center doing a full day on Spiritual Activism. I did not hesitate and signed up.

It was a beautiful Saturday morning as I drove to the Meditation Center. I got there early and I took a hike to the top of one of their hills and saw a grand view of the trees and the valley. As I walked in I saw Julia right away and we spoke and made a connection. The day involved rigorous yoga and my body responded positively. We sat in stillness and listened to the wise words coming from a woman who took a courageous stand and lived in a tree for 2 years and 8 days until there was a decision made that the trees would not be cut down. Julia is my Joan Of Arc…………I am so proud and blessed to have been able to spend the day with her.

Now I take my courageous stand into the unknown, one step at a time knowing I am supported and loved by Mother Earth and my spiritual sisters and brothers. I give thanks for all my blessings.

My spirit is guiding me. Nature feeds my soul. Walking with my grandchild at the park or feeding the ducks has become a joyous precious experience, fully experiencing the moment. All my life it seems I was efforting to get somewhere ………….trying to control my life,to feel safe. I now find that each day doing the simpliest things is so fulfilling.

Living in the moment has been a concept, yet until now I really have not experienced it. Surrendering and allowing the day to unfold without trying to control anything or make anything happen. Being available for the unfoldment…………..

I am feeling free of emotional bondage, free of my conditioning and free of my limiting beliefs. The sense that anything is possible is beginning to feel true and that I am able to truly live an extraordinary life. ………….. a simple life.

Letting go of fear and control opens me to a new way of living, feeling happy and at peace to who I am and allowing the adventure to unfold…………the unknown is not fearful to me anymore. It is filled with infinite possibilities.

The road through Texas was beautiful and long. I couldn’t believe how big the state is. I marveled at the mountains in the distance and observed how dry the land was with so little rain for so long and temperatures over a 100 degrees. I was going to stop in El Paso but my sister and her husband suggested I stop in Deming.Deming is a small town in New Mexico. As I crossed the border into New Mexico I felt a strange sense of calm and peace. I stopped at a Starbucks in a town called Las Cruces and refreshed myself with an ice cold green tea. The young girl at the counter told me about a winery in Deming that is the largest in the state. As I drove to my hotel, I saw the signs to St. Clair Vinyard so of course I had to stop. I did some wine tasting, talked with an American Indian who asked if I was Indian. He was a Navajo with deep dark eyes. We both picked out our wines and said goodbye.

After getting some tacos for dinner, I arrived at my hotel. The room was so pleasant and comfortable that I found myself getting the best night’s sleep, waking rested and got an early start for my sister’s house in Cave Creek, Arizona.

As I drove on 10 west into Arizona, I passed an area with big boulders on both sides of the road. They were majestic and looked like statues made by the Gods. I was breathless as I viewed the beauty of nature. Amazing to see these rocks standing so beautifully strong and high towards the sky. They looked like natures skyscrapers; a sight I shall always remember.

Had a few days with my sister  and brother- in-law and my nephew and his family. It was truly great having this special time to spend together. I enjoyed everyone especially Tommy who is seven. He was so much fun and impressed me with his maturity and wisdom.  His definition of cousins are brothers and sisters who live far away. Guess we need to have a family gathering so all the cousins can get together. Family is so important and special and having this time is the best. I am so grateful and thank God everyday for this gift of time to be with those I love. I was sad to leave but I know that I will visit again.

Getting back on the road felt exciting. I loved driving through Arizona into Nevada. Drove over the Hoover Dam. What a sight. I love this country and it’s geographical diversity. Makes me want to see it all. Every state has a beauty of its own and a particular personality. I felt so grateful for this opportunity to see and experience a spectacular show of natures beauty and expansiveness. The earth in its natural beauty gave me a deeper sense of appreciation for the greatness of this planet and showed me just a little glimpse of its magnitude and splendor. For this experience, I shall forever be grateful. And it has left me with a hunger to see and experience more of the beauty of Mother Earth.

I left Florida about 11 am and traveled on the turnpike north. It was a beautiful day and I stopped to get some food and discovered a natural foods cafe on the turnpike. What a delightful surprise.
My first stop was Tallahassee. After 6 hours of driving and seeing beautiful trees and sky, I was happy to find my hotel. In the morning at breakfast, I met a woman and her 7 year old son traveling from Santa Barbara, California to Fort Myers, Florida. What a brave woman, I thought traveling with a UHaul. We shared our moving stories and she too left everything behind and shared with me how much lighter and freer she feels. There must be something to this on a spiritual level that lets go of the past and is opening to a new simpler life with less material stuff and more space for experience.
Next stop for the night was Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I drove happily through Alabama, crossed the Mississippi River which was beautiful. I loved driving through Louisiana and then to Texas.
Arrived in Austin Wednesday late afternoon a little tired but very happy.

Several years ago, as I sat with a friend having coffee, she asked me what would make me happy. I told her I would love to get in my car with a few belongings and drive across country to California. Now, here I am doing it and living it.

As I drove along the highways, I marveled at the beauty of this country. I realized I loved open space, green pastures, and the rivers. Our Mother Earth is so magnificent. It gave me an opportunity to appreciate the green lush earth we sometimes take for granted. Loving Mother Earth and her beauty filled me with a sense of awe and pride to live in such a beautiful country and a desire to see more of this amazing country.

I don’t know exactly what I will find when I arrive in California. Yet I do know that I will be creating a whole new life. New friends, new work , new home…………….one thing I have learned is to trust and have faith that I am a co-creator with the energies of the Divine and that everything is in Divine Order unfolding perfectly in my highest good. I am happy and at peace.

Meanwhile, as I stay in Austin with my daughter, I give thanks everyday for this opportunity to be with her and to have this precious time together. This is what truly matters. The simple things like sharing a meal together, sharing our feelings and expressing our love.  I will cherish every moment of every day………….

The journey continues……………..until next time, enjoy the gift of life!