Universal Wellness

Déjà Vu 2?

2011-12-07T17:22:00.001-08:00

After returning from my first “apparently” unfruitful move to Panama in 2009, I was presented with an absolutely fantastic business opportunity in California that could have been the beginning of my Spa Retreat. While exciting at first, there were a few elements that didn’t sit well in my gut so I graciously turned it down.

Now, again returning from a second Panama “move”, I was in communication with a couple with an absolutely gorgeous place in Roatan, Honduras. It was another golden opportunity served up on a silver platter. The buildings on the property were absolutely beautiful and seemed perfect for a start up with land for expansion nearby. Clear blue water with delightful coral reef right off the coastline was inviting too. My big reservation…..while the property is on the water with spectacular views up and down the coastline, there is no beach there. I compromised on that important factor with my second Panama effort which may just be the reason that things didn’t develop as hoped for. While I knew how much I totally loved the beach, I didn’t realize until recently what an absolute necessity it is in my life. The “right” beach nourishes and sustains me even more than the food I eat.

It was a delightful month I spent with my extremely generous Florida family. The whole while I investigated opportunities to be able to support myself and work toward manifesting my dream in this area I’ve moved from 5 times and keep finding myself back. Another 2 week stay was lined up with another friend but I found out the morning I was supposed to go there an issue had arisen preventing me from that opportunity. While I continued my search, I found myself in the unique situation of living in a car for a week. Am I ever grateful to the friend who loaned me the car. It always helps in a car living situation to actually have a vehicle, something I don’t personally own at the moment. I am also so happy that Florida finally produced (after 2 freezing winters) the kind of winter I moved here for! This situation gave me lots of opportunity to be on my beloved beach….many times in a bathing suit – get that, it’s December! My dolphin friends communicated and interacted with me regularly. Actually this is part of my dream. It would be a sheer pleasure to live on the beach! Unfortunately for me I am a criminal here if I am on the beach too late or if I leave my vehicle in the beach parking lot after midnight. How crazy is that? Some day nature will be able to be shared in the manner it meant to.

Now I have again been blessed with a super generous friend providing me temporary housing! Oh that first night how I luxuriated in just being in a house, sleeping in a bed and enjoying “real food”! Simple pleasures…..

For a limited time I am now able to offer Telephone Wellness Coaching again. These days there are so many changes going on right now in our lives and on our planet. I have much information about this and am prepared to share, on an individual basis, with those who are ready to receive it (and you know who you are)! For details, please go to http://www.universalwellness.us/services/index.asp

As I continue my journey full of questions, there is still a certainty that everything happens for a reason which is for my highest good. Wishing you bright blessings and happy holidays as we all move together into magical 2012!

Discovering Like Edison

2011-10-29T05:21:00.000-07:00

I don’t remember personally as I wasn’t there but…….supposedly, after struggling to develop a viable electric light-bulb for months and months, Thomas Edison was interviewed by a young reporter who boldly asked Mr. Edison if he felt like a failure and if he thought he should just give up by now. Perplexed, Edison replied, "Young man, why would I feel like a failure? And why would I ever give up? I now know definitively over 9,000 ways that an electric light bulb will not work. Success is almost in my grasp." And shortly after that, and over 10,000 attempts, Edison invented the light bulb.

Well, I now know one more location that I will not manifest my Spa Retreat. Not that it wasn’t part of my path as I believe all experiences have value on our journey. Part of the magic is to have the wisdom to see all the blessings and miracles along the way. Tropical living is definitely something that calls to me (minus certain annoying chitres) so my 2 month adventure on Isla Popa in Panama definitely provided many useful lessons.

I am now with my lovely Florida Family that has graciously taken me in to rest and re-focus. Back at the drawing board I continue to look for clues, signs and information that will help me to discover the best path to take next. Btw, if anyone has any information on underwater birthing with dolphins, I’d be very grateful to receive it.

Another thing many asked me before was, “Why Panama?” Well, it wasn’t the human labeled country “Panama” that was calling me. It is a tropical location with a certain “energy”, including a fairly secluded stretch of beach for running and more, warm water to swim in (& possibly for birthing babies), mostly off the grid with as little government interference as possible. Ideas of where that might be are welcome too!

Relatively few learned to create a light bulb from Edison yet countless numbers over the decades have been inspired by Edison to be patient, persistent and follow their mission/calling no matter how many twists and turns in the road.

While I have always known that life is a journey, not a destination, I am beginning to realize it is the journey of following my calling that is actually part of my mission. I am supposed to inspire people to act upon what their heart (instead of their wallet) is telling them no matter how unrealistic, crazy or impossible it may seem.

The Spa Retreat Quest continues for me. May your purposeful quest delightfully continue, or begin if you have recently made the choice to follow your guidance to your Higher Calling!

Blessings on Your Journey ~

Michelle

PS. I was having difficulty getting the pictures uploaded where I wanted so, in the interest of time, I will leave them where they landed. Better to get this out today then have them perfect....on second thought, maybe they are perfect ;-)

Panama Move….Déjà Vu?

2011-09-18T17:05:00.000-07:00

In September of ’09 I enthusiastically “moved” to Panama. However the move was short lived as the basics I thought I had in place turned out to be naught. I certainly couldn’t have fathomed the gypsy journeys that lay ahead of me at that time. While I confess to many doubts about the “hows”, my vision remained constant and materialized again as my Panama return at the end of August 2011. While nowhere near the big picture I still envision, I am celebrating the milestone that it is.

What a roller coaster ride the preceding months were! I was on a daily basis, sometimes even an hourly basis, never sure whether I would actually make this Panama relocation. Yes, the air tickets did indicate August 25. Yes, I was packing…periodically. But the hows and details about other factors of the move kept playing shenanigans on me. It took every ounce of practicing what I preached…..it took every trick in my bag to remain vigilant for the light.

The return was plagued with premonitions although I did my best not to focus on negativity so as not to let my attention fuel them more. The sellers of the property my partner in this venture purchased where a high vibration when we originally met the in April. They told us many things that did not end up in the purchase contract as they were “people of their word so didn’t like to write everything down”. I felt the dark energy coming up after the down payment and before the final payment. Due to that lack of synergy and communication with my partner, I was not able to prevent the myriad of challenges we encountered due to the sellers not keeping their word and worse. They had agreed to sell us the house fully furnished which justified the amount paid considering the costs to bring all the tools and furnishings from the US or buy them here. Right under our nose the sellers took boatload after boatload of just about everything from the house. What was left behind was garbage and items that were broken. On top of that, they went around telling people that we had taken everything from them and they didn’t even have a mattress to sleep on. This was totally ironic since we actually helped them remove their mattress from the house. A sympathetic Panamanian woman (who didn’t have a lot of material possessions) gave them a mattress. Also interesting is that the sellers expected to entertain company (2 separate parties) in the house after we bought it and were angry with us when we didn’t relocate until their company was to leave. The whole situation was based on lies. Even the cute little house was like one on a movie set – built for a temporary purpose (to sell the property). There is one legality that the sellers didn’t fulfill in the contract time that may redeem the situation but only time will tell regarding that.

In the meantime, we are here on Isla Popa, Panama, making many beautiful friends both young and old. The people are simple, warm and colorful. Our encounters have involved mutually assisting and enjoying each other. Living on the warm Caribbean waters has many rewards as well. Both from the deck and the balcony of the second floor, the water is usually clear enough to see whatever happens to be playing nearby, fish, rays, starfish, crabs and more. Swimming in the warm water is always refreshing with the bonus of dolphins frequenting our tranquil lagoon on a regular basis providing occasional entertainment with their antics. Fish here are of the resplendent varieties I’ve only seen in fish tanks and diving in Hawaii. Oh, and much of the waters in the area are home to magical coral gardens. Gorgeous views greet us at all times of the day with the water, mountains, light and ever changing clouds. While never totally quiet here, the sounds are mostly peaceful – lapping water on the shore, a gazillion different kinds of birds, insects and other noise making critters.

Another benefit of this adventure was learning how to live off the grid. Our water supply is dependant on the generosity of the rain. Electricity is precious and used as little as possible as the batteries are charged twice a day with a generator. We discussed bringing solar panels in later but that may be a mute point now. Propane warms our showers and feeds our stove. We must tend to and be aware of all these systems throughout the day. Thankfully we are able to pick up an internet signal through cell phone which, during a few of those precious minutes using electricity, we hook up to the computer.

On that note, I’d better wrap this up and post as soon as possible. Until next time…..Be Well!

P.S. If you are my friend on FB you can see some pics there as I don't have enough electricity time to post at the moment.

Tropical Update

2011-05-01T14:05:00.000-07:00

Hola Mi Amigos! Thanks for taking the time to care and check in on the evolution of a dream or, better stated, a calling. Some of you know I have been patiently (ok, not always so patiently) walking through the doors of my life as they present. Many of them make no more sense to me than they do to you. I just trust the Universe to guide me one day at a time – sometimes one moment at a time.

Thanks again to the kindness of earth angels, I was able to take another exploratory adventure in Panama. As with most adventures, it was wrought with the gamut of emotions, ups and downs. The number of possibilities ran as high as the emotions. At the moment I am playing with research about sustainable living – off the grid. Any tips or resources in this area are appreciated. Also, if anyone is interested in donating a Rosetta Stone Latin American Spanish Language course, my arms are open to receive it J After 3 years, I’d still not do very well on the street and you can only imagine how I’d do by boat!

Those who know me on a personal level remember to shoot me and e-mail info@universalwellness.us and let me know you saw this news tidbit.

Until next time, wishing you the best…..Hasta Luego ~ Michelle

I Can't Get Sick!

2011-03-31T10:34:00.000-07:00

Ok, right off the bat a number of my clients are thinking there’s something strange about that title coming from me. You are right, I watch what I say and use my words very carefully. “Can’t” is generally a cop out, a victim word or expression of inability. And yes, usually the “Universe” (and our minds) don’t really process “can’t or don’t”…..the focus would be on “get sick”. In case I haven’t confused you enough up to this point, what comes to your mind when I say, “don’t think of a pink furry elephant”? If you are like most, you thought of a pink furry elephant first and then tried to figure out how not to think about it. So, why did I pick this choice of title words? Simple…to catch people’s attention.

It is now widely understood that people’s beliefs greatly affect the situations and outcomes in people’s lives. Now there are varying levels of “belief”. Certain beliefs I have are just kind of there beliefs. Others are accompanied by a strong sense of really knowing. And some, I know so deeply I can feel them. The knowledge that I can’t get sick falls in the latter category. Usually, when I am thinking about it, it is more of a sense of gratitude for my flawless health. I have had this sense, as well as excellent health, for over 15 years. Maybe over 20 but I’m not so good with numbers (just another belief system). While I do have a belief that I can’t get hurt as well, it isn’t the intense knowing, feeling level of the “I can’t get sick” one. So I do have occasional volleyball bruises, miscellaneous body tweaks or a stubbed toe here and there. Oh, and there was that crazy trapeze incident, but that’s a story for another day. Fortunately, my belief system about those rare occasions that I do get injured is that I heal super fast and so it is!

Then why do I still take Juice Plus? For insurance! 98% of the time, I am happy, at peace and in a positive space (it could be 99% but you know that numbers thing). So, there are a few brief moments here and there I get frustrated, confused, inpatient or have some random less than positive thought. Since I am aware of those times, there is a smidgen of a chance my beliefs could get shaky for a few seconds. So I feel better taking Juice Plus.

I do know that, in the regular human scientific thinking, most people need 5 - 9 servings of fresh, raw, vine-ripened fruits & vegetables every day just for maintenance! When I was eating fairly healthy on a regular basis I generally didn’t get all this in. Most produce in a grocery store is picked way before ripe thus not having all its expected nutrients. Cooking and processing also decrease the benefits to our health. And then there are those folks who don’t even eat many, or any, fruits and veggies. No, catsup is not a vegetable (or a fruit if you are trying to go that route)! Juice Plus is what I call a nutritional support system. It contains 17 fruits, veggies and grains, of which your body takes what it needs and simply passes on the rest. The FDA has even approved a food label since it is considered a whole food as opposed to the typical fractionated vitamins and minerals in many supplements. Heck, even when I was heavily studying nutrition I couldn’t figure out exactly how much of what vitamin and mineral my body needed, and my needs changed for different amounts of activity and different times of the month! When people asked me about various nutritional products to take, I finally felt comfortable with this simple system for most everyone. If anyone ate 17 fruits, vegetables and grains, (besides eating all day) their bodies would simply take what they needed and pass on the rest. For me, it is as close to nature as I know until I can be in a place I can grow my own food……

If anyone is interested in a little nutritional insurance for themselves, please visit https://www.juiceplus.com/nsa/content/Home.soa?site=mh42701 and see how it feels for you!

My Pirate Story

2011-03-03T13:38:00.000-08:00

Numerous times throughout this lifetime, I have experiences images, feelings and snippets of my “past lives” or “other dimension” experiences. In early 2009, I had my first “extended embodiment of myself in another time and space. I was in a Florida gym sweating delightfully on an elliptical trainer. My ears were filled with the music from Pirates of the Caribbean. I became transported to an earlier “me” I’d only seen briefly before. Surprise, surprise, I was a pirate - a girl pirate no less. I had long brown hair, a white somewhat billowy blouse, brown pants and high leather boots. I was also sporting 2 swords in my belt which did not remain there for long. Either a sword fight or sword play ensued as I was not sure if my opponent(s) were friend or foe. All I knew is that I was having a marvelous, skilled, confident, thrilling time. I actually had to work to keep my physical hands (in this realm) on the elliptical handles. My own hands wanted to turn, twist and parry as the vision I was experiencing. Now, in this life experience I have not touched a sword that resembled the ones I deftly wielded in this scene. However, I swear if someone placed one in my hand at that moment I would have know exactly what to do with it.

Fast forward almost a year later under similar circumstances….on elliptical trainer in gym with strains of Pirates of the Caribbean pounding in my ears….this time in CA. Again, I was transported to that dimension that felt more real than the one I was theoretically in. I was again that pirate girl this time aware that I was in some sort of leadership role. A female pirate was less common in those times but in the role of leader….very unusual! I realized I was about to be killed. Not sure if I was on my ship or the land but I was surrounded by my comrades. My “enemies” (not sure why they were so or what I had done) had me firmly by the arms, one on each side. I stood there with an air of grace and confidence as I was aware the purpose of my impending death was to teach my companions a lesson. That being…that death was not something to be feared, simply a transition to another dimension full of beauty and remembrance. Now these tough pirates went into battle with such drive and ferocity some may find that hard to believe. But in the moment they realized they were going to die, they became full of terror due to the numerous horror stories they heard or, possibly worse, fear of the unknown. Then, as in this life, I personally was not big on pain. Miraculously I realized I also could have part of myself remain in that experience and elevate another part of myself to another dimension. As I was run through with the sword I was calm and felt no pain as the crimson liquid quickly spread across my once white blouse. As the rough hands released their grip on my arms, loving arms from behind quickly supported my body and gently laid it on the ground as my spirit moved on peacefully.

Immediately upon coming back to my present life plane, there was the realization that Jesus had done something similar. His message has been so twisted over the years by those who would control and misunderstood by those who really desired to learn from him. He did not endure his passion and death to ransom mankind because we were worthless and deserving of hellfire. He died to show us about transformation and transcendence. He experienced and conquered his own demons teaching us that “this and more we could do”! He passed through the valley of darkness (something many of us experience in our lifetime) and rose again triumphant as an example for us all.

About a week later I had a few more magical pirate girl insights. Understanding was clearer about my “leadership role” although a female. I was a princess in a kingdom somewhere in Europe. I did not like or agree with the rules, the silliness about status and the way many people were treated….more like abused in my opinion. So I slipped away and, with a number of like minded people, became a pirate. We were not pirates in the sense commonly thought of as in pillaging and terrorizing places. It was more of a Robin Hood like mission. The difference being, we did not take from the rich simply because they were rich. The taxes people were required to pay in the way of money, goods and services was exorbitant at that time and unfair since they had to pay on things that should have been theirs already. We simply retrieved money and goods from the places that wrongfully took in the first place and returned them to the people.

My shipmates wanted to treat me like a princess but I did not desire the preferential treatment. Most of the time I blended in with my crew although here and there one would defer to me in a way someone who knew would notice. The ship was also operated mostly by mutual group planning and agreement. I can picture them clearly in my mind but don’t know the correct terms for the “rowers”…in I think was the galley ( or is that the kitchen?) Anyway the rowers were all buff, as would be imagined, and most of the time were in a jovial mood in spite of their demanding labor. There were drummers and dancers and comedians to inspire and entertain them. Regularly water was distributed to them as well. Yes, this crew was more like a family than any traditional one by blood.

…….So, I’m sharing this all with a friend and she hears something different in my tale. While I am saying I died in my past life to teach people not to fear death, she hears that I am here right now to teach people not to fear living. So many people are afraid to truly live for so many reasons. Some are caught up in the false sense of security of staying in a current job they don’t like. Others are afraid of moving since they’ve lived in one place, state or country for so long, the uncertainty of another location that may be “calling” them goes unheeded. There are so many adventures, hobbies, dreams, “risks”, catching dust in the back of their minds held hostage by their fears. Indeed, many people are only existing instead of being fully alive and living.

I am still musing about what she said as part of it resonates with me. At this time, I am looking for the door to walk through to see how it may become part of my joyous reality.

Perhaps Telephone Wellness Coaching is one of the pathways. Check out http://www.universalwellness.us/services/telephone_coaching.asp and see if it calls to you.

Blessings and Joy on Your Journey ~

Michelle

To Blog or Not To Blog?

2011-01-18T12:07:00.000-08:00

I know, I know, lots of you dear friends have been asking about my next update and for that I am grateful. Due to life’s complexities, I have not been able to maintain my blog as I would like. Being “spiritual” or “awakening” does not mean people are immune to human happenings and I am no exception. It’s how we handle “life happening” that makes the difference.

If you want to check in with me for a more personalized connection, please e-mail me at info@universalwellness.us (and make sure that address is on your happy list as I’ve had challenges with bounce backs in the past). Of course, I would also love to assist with Juice Plus, the nutritional support system I am a rep for as well as personalized Telephone Wellness Coaching. The Enlightened Chats with Michelle are still available depending on availability. I must clarify (in this age where “chatting” means online typing) that these must be calls within the US (or you call me) or we can connect via Skype.

Love and Blessings to All!

Change Again is in the Air!

2010-11-19T05:36:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends!

I’ve been on what I sometimes refer to as “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride” as well as “Down the Rabbit Hole” in the last few years. You’ve probably had some interesting happenings in your world as well since the whole planet is evolving at remarkable speed.

Since June of 2009, I have been posting some of my adventures at the encouragement of cherished friends. My reluctance to the whole idea had gone on for months as I’m usually pretty private and didn’t care to share my personal “craziness” with the world. However, constantly throughout the craziness was woven miracle after miracle. Many people have told me that my stories have inspired them in their lives and they found my shares very valuable.

The surprising twists and turns continue on an almost daily basis. With many apparent complications and mazes navigated, it isn’t possible for me to scribe it all. Besides, some is appropriate for certain individuals while other dances will be appreciated by a different audience. There are things some people can “hear” that others cannot. Sooooo, while on a recent early morning barefoot beach run, I was inspired to offer you and yours something unique…..”Enlightened Chats With Michelle”! Imagine exciting, inspiring telephone interchanges on a donation basis…you can only win!

Find out how it works:

E-mail michelle@universalwellness.us with a read receipt request (Have had some incidents where e-mails have not gone through). If you do not get the read confirmation within 46 hours, please send again to a back up address uwellness@hotmail.com .

Simply put “Enlightened Chats” in the subject line and an e-mail will be sent back outlining how the program works and what to do if it resonates with you.

Happy Adventurous Holidays and I look forward to talking to you soon!

Where Have All The Humans Gone?

2010-09-19T07:40:00.001-07:00

Over the past few years I’ve have more opportunity than before to contact “Customer Service” in numerous companies. 99.9% of the time I was greeted by a robotic answering system with many complicated selections to make - most of which where irrelevant to my issue. Frequently I’d be on hold for 20 minutes to an hour and it wouldn’t be unusual to be disconnected at any point and have to dial in starting the whole process over again. If I finally did get a person, they would ask me for all the info that I had to enter into the automated system before. They’d want me to explain my situation only to tell me they couldn’t do anything about it and would transfer me to someone else. When transferred, I’d have to verify all my info again, tell my story again and often be passed on to someone else. Many times I’d get cut off in the process and have to start all over again only to have no records of calling anyone before or my situation. I could go on and on about being transferred back and forth to the same departments since the one always pointed the finger in the other direction but you get the picture. The icing on the cake would be, after one of these particularly long, tedious events in which it was determined that they could do absolutely nothing to help or accommodate my needs at all, the person would say, “Is there anything else I can do to assist you?” So I started out communicating with robots through the automated system and ended communicating with humans trained to be robots.

I know I am not the only one who has had such experiences. The whole issue was not brought up to complain about the past but to emphasize how refreshing it is to have a whole different situation. Calling my friends at AXICOM is like a breath of fresh air. Usually the phone is answered by always bright and cheery Melanie. Otherwise, another staff member generally greets you. If you are calling after hours, or during a particularly busy time, and leaving a message is necessary, it is very easy and a caring human gets back to you promptly. While AXICOM’s people are all incredible experts at what they do with computers and technology, their customer service could easily entice one to do their computer/technology business with the real human caregivers at www.axicom.net !

Along the lines of loving customer care, I definitely pride myself in that as well. There are a number ways you personally can experience this:

· Universal Wellness Telephone Coaching (Wherever You Are!)

· Using Juice Plus – a fantastic nutritional support system…..

· Booking a Personalized Retreat here in FL on Casey Key

· Enrolling in my Renewal/Movement/Relaxation Classes taught locally (Nokomis FL)

· Staying here at cozy Harbor Lights Beach Resort for a glorious beach vacation/rejuvenation

For details regarding a retreat, my group classes or being a guest at Harbor Lights, please e-mail me info@universalwellness.us

Be prepared for Real Customer Service!

By the way, something juicy has come across my path regarding the Spa Retreat but I need a few more signs before knowing if it is a go. Please send your good energies to assist me in clearly dancing forward. Thank you for hanging in there with me with your warm love and encouraging support! I will keep you posted…..

I Give As I Receive?

2010-08-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Recently I shared about how I was grateful to be able to practice what I preached specifically regarding staying in peace during a potentially challenging situation. That was my being without my computer for a couple weeks, not knowing when or how I'd be able to get one and when I'd regain the contact with my "outside world" I'd been accustomed to. Interestingly I found a place I may not 100% have mastered another lesson.

I "put out" to the Universe, "I give as I receive" and "I am open to receiving infinite abundance from all avenues expected and not". Some of my clients may recognize such sentiments as ones I've presented to them to adopt.

My circumstances in last couple years have had me in a position to receive way more often than I am accustomed. As observed before, one of my roles on this planet is being a teacher. As much has been by example as with words. Sometimes we teach what we ourselves are still learning. This evidently has been the case for me in the receiving area.

The other day my morning started with a fantastic miracle. I was heading out my front door for my morning replenishment on my beach. To my incredible surprise, there were bags of groceries in front of my door from an anonymous benefactor. It was like Christmas (or my birthday)! There were vegetables, fruit, snack bars, chicken, cereal, rice, water, toiletries. There was even a little pink candle with a label that said, "Manifest a Miracle - May I receive from the spirit to assist me". So many feelings washed over me as I pulled the goodies out one after another. I was soooo grateful to have received this wealth of abundance. May of these things I didn't have or didn't know how I'd acquire next. Yes, yes, thank you, thank you! But then, I don't even know who so generously gave this bounty to me. How would I be able to repay them? Even if I did know, I didn't have the means to repay them anyway. Oddly I began experiencing feelings of embarrassment. The person leaving me this huge gift must know that I wasn't in a position to get these things myself. And then the thought, "I give as I receive" came to mind. Do I really? Oh, I love all the opportunities I have to give and do for others and I certainly didn't expect anything in return but here I am unable to purely accept another's pleasure in giving? Hmmm....a new can of worms so to speak. Perhaps I am in this seemingly unexplainable limbo because I've yet to totally master such a simple thing. I needed to be at this extreme to be in a position to purely receive with true appreciation and joy. How many blessings and opportunities are just waiting in the ethers.....just waiting for me to be truly open to receive? Maybe for you too?

Just a little food for thought....

P.S. By the way, it just happens that it was the day in Bijan's Effortless Prosperity book for the lesson: "I am open to receive all of God's gifts".

Technology Miracles & More

2010-08-10T01:37:00.000-07:00

Greetings All!

My trusty computer died August 5th after many long years of faithful service moving and traveling with me more times than I can keep track of. Since I still don't have a car and maintain the place I live for the roof over my head, the computer was my main means of contact with the outside world and path to potential income sources. Yes, I needed miracles and fast!

The first miracle was that I was able to practice what I preached. Many times people say (or think) when I share wisdom with them, "That's easy for you to say when you are not in it". Well, I was able to remain peaceful throughout these weeks of not having my information and trust the Universe/God would provide for me as needed for my highest and best good. I also used the quieter time for meditation and assisting people on a more energetic level.

Then my Earth Angels began getting involved. 3 friends assisted me in trying to resuscitate my old computer and try to get my info from another computer. Then my Parental Angels and Axicom Angels went in high gear.
Gratefully, I got my brand new laptop August 13 (Friday the 13th is indeed a fortunate day for me!) and am back on my way to making all the connections technologically to move me forward and assist others as well.

Along with learning the nuances of this computer, I will be doing my best to go through approximately 4,000+ e-mails. If you contacted me and I haven't responded yet, thank you for your understanding and patience! If you sent me a message regarding complimentary Telephone Wellness Coaching or interest in Retreat participation, please shoot me another e-mail so they are on the top on my list!

Another interesting tidbit is that my computer gave up the ghost right after I discovered that my Amazon link wasn't functioning properly so I won't be getting my commissions from the last 2 years. Thanks for the good intentions of everyone who has supported my by using my Virtual Mall. There is a reason for everything and that reason does support what's best for us. I will let folks know when I can get the link repaired....for those still desiring to order "Anastasia" and other materials from Amazon through me.

Reminding everyone again to please pay attention to their nutrition habits....We all need the nutrients of approximately 15-17 raw, fresh fruits, veggies and grains for our body's maintenance and repair. Please consider Juice Plus+ if you or your family is a little shy on these. I appreciate you allowing me to support you in this way and, even more, your body and mind with thank you!

Take good care of yourselves and I will be in touch either via e-mail, FB, SN, RCR or......the Higher Levels :-)
PS. Don't know why this post doesn't read Aug. 13 since that's the day I posted it. Anyway....today is Aug. 21 and I am still working on getting my e-mail straightened out. Currently can't get all my e-mail.....going over some of the same e-mails 3 times....more fun and patience!!! Hopefully next week....in the meantime, I think I'm around getting close to 5,000 to catch up on.

My Beach!

2010-06-07T06:40:00.000-07:00

The next door has indeed opened! While it is not yet “the” Spa Retreat, I ran through it as soon as it opened. I’d been looking for a house-sitting since making the decision to return to FL from CA in January. Had not seen anything or gotten any leads until May 24. A friend sent me a lead in Englewood. While I was a little unsure of the distance – note: my primary mode of transportation is my bicycle since I gave my car to my daughter in October not imagining I’d be needing one now – I felt I wanted to take some action in manifesting a shift. The gal was wonderful and her place lovely. I’m sure I was meant to meet her as she turned out to be quite an angel for me in kindness and referrals. Not 10 minutes after I arrived back to the place I was staying, my wonderful former husband called asking if I was interested in a situation on Casey Key. Casey Key? Duh, no brainer. It is my number one preferred location in FL!

Friends of ours, Ben and Rachel, own a darling little place on Casey Key called Harbor Lights Beach Resort. They were looking for someone to assist in caretaking the place. Yeah – I am now that someone and I get a room in exchange. I am literally across the street from my beach! The dock out back is on the intracoastal waterway. Amazing the size of some of the boats coming through there. Magnificent sunrises and sunsets grace the sky for me almost daily. Turtle season is here again so it’s fun to see where the mommy sea turtles (250-300 lbs) have crawled up and left their nests. Have seen numerous familiar dolphin friends and am so blessed to be engulfed in their powerful energy again! You’d love it here. If considering a trip to Florida in this area, check out www.hlbeachresort.com .
Thank you Ben and Rachel. Thank you Lee. Thank you Universe for turning my baby steps into something huge. I knew this would be a magical birthday for me!

Constant Motions is a very personable fitness studio nearby where I used to teach when I lived in the area before. They’ve welcomed me again and I am thrilled to begin teaching classes there soon. Look them up www.constantmotions.com . If you are local or visiting, contact me info@universalwellness.us about how you can enhance your wellness with me there.

Stay tuned, the Spa Retreat may be starting sooner than later on a tiny scale…..

Just Enjoying The Game

2010-05-18T07:37:00.000-07:00

I was just going to lay low and not write anything for a while as I didn’t have anything momentous to report and didn’t think it would be of much interest. However, a number of people have been asking what I’m up to so I will share a brief update.

Currently still in sunny FL assisting a friend in exchange for my “upkeep”. While I am grateful for this situation, I do have my radar tuned in for the next door to open in manifesting the Spa Retreat. Got my bike back so I’m able to ride to beaches on Anna Maria Island a few times a week. Takes about 30-40 minutes depending on the wind and traffic lights. Oh, and if the drawbridge goes up, that’s another story which leaves me sometimes trapped on the bridge watching dolphins. Nature indeed blesses me with the towering clouds I love, thunderstorms, and my dear little creatures. I’ve not taken a lot of pictures as I’m not big on cameras and mostly took the pics in Panama and Costa Rica at the behest of family. Here you will see some of the ducks that hang out in the back lake and a lizard that thinks he owns the beach chair. Volleyball is still one of my exciting activities thanks to another combination of miracles too.

I have been shown that the Spa Retreat is even bigger that I thought before (not necessarily a physical size reference). A number of enlightened/awakened partners that I look forward to meeting will step forward to help this come to fruition. I admit I don’t have a clue as to when this will all come together but I am having fun playing with the puzzle pieces as they “come in”.
For anyone with psychic abilities or who just get a sense of certain things, I’m putting out some hints. If you “get” anything, please let me know! Everyone else can be entertained with my out-thereness…..oh yes, I love you too! Here goes ~ SaRa, Isis, Jennifer, Anastasia, and of course…the parts you already know….Spa Retreat, Caribbean. This all play and there are no wrong answers! Looking forward to your input….
My birthday this year also has me excited. It is a magical enough birthday combination anyway but this year it’s extra special. On 6/4/64 at 6:46, I will be 46! For those of you who think I am shamelessly plugging my birthday, you are right, I am. So many folks forget we are here to experience joy. Many try to hide their age or play down their birthday rolling around. Hey, it’s one of the most special days of our lives and I invite you all to rethink it with the reverence and fun it deserves! And a cool tradition that exists in my family…..drag on the celebration for as long as possible. I’ve already started and you can bet will keep it up well into June and beyond (if I catch any late reader’s attention)! Happy Birthday to me and Happy Birthday to All of You…in case I wasn’t able to wish you health and happiness on your special day.

Until next time, dance with the music you’ve created and thanks for dancing with me. Much Love and DeLight ~ Michelle

The Wind Beneath My Wings

2010-04-06T14:01:00.000-07:00

This musing has me diverting a little from my usual Spa Retreat travel adventure stories. It is a heart-felt acknowledgement to someone extremely important in my life. Yes, I helped bring her into this world but she has done way more for me than I have ever done for her. This Angel is my daughter, Natasha.

While I experienced divorce, foreclosures and bankruptcy last year with relative ease and grace overall, there was one thing I found particularly challenging. Since my kids were born, I had always showered them with love often in the form of season appropriate goodies....Valentine hearts and sweets, Halloween trick or treats, Christmas stockings and Easter peeps. Even as they are adults, I continued sending them various holiday packages suitable for the traditions for the time of year. As my finances dwindled, I continued pouring my love to my children but was no longer able to show it in the ways I was accustomed. The role reversal kicked in….I was getting loving care packages from my thoughtful, loving Natasha! Inside were season appropriate goodies with fairies and sparkles and chocolate and candles and VS and Starbucks cards...all the fun things she knew would make me smile.

The care did not stop there. She was regularly offering me an airline ticket (ok, only one way) to California. This continued through my travels to Panama and Costa Rica as well as offering for me to stay with her for a while. While I was away, Natasha had the authority to make decisions regarding my little bank account. She was always checking to see if I had enough money or if I wanted her to put in any more for me.

Upon deciding to return to CA in January, I told her I appreciated all she was doing for me and that (without going into all the details here) we really didn’t have a lot in common so probably wouldn’t want to hang around each other much. So this kid goes on the internet and finds all sorts of activities happening/available in the area that we would both enjoy. She could have kept us busy for weeks!

In March, some friends did something extremely kind for me. I had no way of immediately paying them back except to express my extreme gratitude for their huge gift. When I shared the great miracle from my friends with Natasha, without being prompted, she took it upon herself to show them appreciation. Around her own busy schedule of work and school, she baked cookies and personally delivered them to my friends’ business.
Natasha always has a wealth of ideas and encouraging thoughts. She shares them almost daily with phone calls and e-mails. I must admit most of my crying is prompted by this sweet girl….in a good way!

Thank you for sharing these few moments with me in honor of and thanksgiving for the Wind Beneath My Wings……Natasha Marie.

The Florida Juice

2010-03-23T08:20:00.000-07:00

Here I am, back in sunny (well, most of the time) Florida. A friend was kind enough to take me in indefinitely. I earn my keep by assisting with organizing, handling office and real estate fun stuff. I am not right on the beach but only a few minute drive to Anna Maria Island. My feet thrill in the “powdered sugar” sand and there are a variety of shells there too. Out the back sliding glass door, there is a little lake which is frequented by birds of all kinds including blue herons, egrets and Canadian geese. Half a block away is a park where I sometimes run. The 2 lakes there connected by a little creek also contribute to my wildlife fix. A few blocks away (a few minutes running) is the intracoastal waterway. While not exactly the beach, there are numerous similarities for me to enjoy as I run on the roadway paralleling it.

On day as I was running in the park, a tiny bit of doubt about some of my decisions raised its tiny intrusive head. Thankfully I was able to shift within seconds and express gratitude for how well the Universe was providing for me. As I did that I started seeing more amazing things in nature. I saw an osprey nest in the stadium lights with one parent nurturing a little one (or two). Next thing I see the other osprey flying overhead carrying a fish in it’s talons for the family breakfast. The sun rose ablaze in crazy colors resembling pink, orange, purple and gold. It was huge! The most amazing confirmation that I was in the perfect place at the perfect time for me….I found a 7 inch long conch shell at the edge of the lake. That’s 7 inches with part of its “tail” broken off so it was probably 8 or 9 originally. This is not the kind of thing one would find by a lake. This is the kind of treasure I would find on my beach!

I am now officially endorsed to “legally” ride a motorcycle. I figure whenever I am in a position to acquire my next vehicle, a motorcycle will be more economical with original purchase, insurance and fuel. For now I’m looking for ways to win one :-)

As mentioned before, I must admit I do have my moments…..my moments that I get frustrated about not manifesting the streams of income yet to live according to a certain lifestyle that I was accustomed to. However, most of the time gratefully I appreciate that I do have a roof, transportation, food and fun every day. While I don’t have income in the traditional way, I am provided for as I put out to the world in so many ways. I touch hundreds of peoples’ lives each day with a smile, a hug, a phone call, an e-mail, a reference, or simply an energetic exchange. I share this as I know there are some other people in similar circumstances. What goes around does come around and again a huge thanks for all who have and are contributing to my life!

The Universe is indeed providing generously for me through so many incidents and beautiful angels called “humans”. Some of these angels are in the form of CPAs. If you are an individual living in California or a business in the USA and could benefit from some of the most awesome CPAs ever, please contact my angels at Roschke & Wall. They perform miracles! www.calabasascpa.com

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California Gold vs. Peace

2010-02-19T09:51:00.000-08:00

Florida was unseasonably cold upon my arrival in December so I was particularly looking forward to my trip to CA were the temps were supposedly warmer. However, when I arrived to CA, they headed south too. Quite an adjustment which I must admit I never quite made gracefully after having been used to temps in the 80s and 90s.

My brilliant friend Charlene in CA, who connects venture capitalists with folks doing business, had been telling me for months about this like minded gal who wanted to start a Spa Retreat “like mine” in the Westlake or Malibu area. From the location, I realized it couldn’t possibly be completely like mine but was keeping myself open to possibilities. I finally got a chance to meet this beautiful lady, Maryam. She indeed had many awesome plans and brought passion and experience to the table with some to spare. The idea was to start here and, in 2 or 3 years, when it was going strong, expand possibly to Panama. It seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime offered to me on a silver platter.

The weird thing was, in spite of this fantastic, perfectly logical chance, I couldn’t generate an ounce of enthusiasm no matter how hard I tried. Accepting this would also be accepting the possibility I would have to stay in CA for 2 to 3 years. On tropical beaches with warm, clear water, exquisite clouds and an abundance of wildlife is were I feel most alive and connected. No place in CA can I generate that sense. I realize it is totally personal preference as there is no place absolutely “better” than another. I chatted with my friend Dr. Rich Cimadoro www.bodyfix.net – one of the best chiropractors you will ever meet. He assisted me in seeing what I already knew deep down. Life is too short to make such a big compromise! I made my decision to return to my tropical beaches. As soon as I did this I was totally overcome with a sense of deep peace.

After making that choice, I drove out and saw a piece of a rainbow (it had been raining almost since I got to CA) which thrilled me since I saw it as a sign to confirm me following my bliss. In FL I am rightfully “spoiled” by seeing rainbows regularly. In CA I’d hadn’t this visit, and hardly ever before, saw any. The rainbow piece was exciting enough but then, to my left, I was thrilled to see what I thought was a whole rainbow side to side. As I turned onto the freeway the angle changed and it seemed like I was driving through this magical arch. Feeling so high, with tears of gratitude in my eyes, I looked end to end only to realize an arch is not a full rainbow. I about burst when I saw the “ends” reflecting across the pavement, glowing toward the car and blending with me. I was part of the full circle rainbow! As the freeway wound this way and that, I travelled from the lower right to the lower left of the glorious light show. I was blessed with this experience for about 10 minutes.

Again it is time for me to practice patience. I know the research I need to do to gather the information for the business plan…or Birth Plan as I prefer for the Spa Retreat. For now, I will focus on stabilizing myself with a place to live and an income stream in Florida. If indeed a Higher Source wants the Spa Retreat to be manifested, I know I will be shown a way that feels perfect when the time is right.

As wherever I go, I did have many cool experiences in CA. One particularly exciting one for me involves a wedding dress. While it was mine, I was not wearing it. My near and dear friend Elizabeth has a daughter Lena who is 6 going on 600. Not only does amazing wisdom come from this child’s lips, she is talented beyond her years as well. She danced the Nutcracker, complete with costume changes and props, with the grace, emotion and experience of a professional dancer. This Little Princess is forever dreaming of being a bride. Relatives happened to be storing a magnificent custom made wedding gown for me that had been sealed for 25 years. From the joy this precious One exuded when I presented it to her, I knew I’d chosen the perfect Princess Bride to pass it on too.

And my technology…..while the good Axicom folks had another notebook for me, to my amazement they were actually able to repair my on sad laptop. Quite the resurrection in my opinion. With their assistance I’ll be getting “on the cloud” too. Contact them yourself to learn more about this helpful technology www.axicom.net

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Michelle

Mission from God OR Incredible Journey? Phase 4

2010-01-09T13:46:00.000-08:00

There’s not much Holiday spirit in the Costa Rica area I am in. I take that back! There’s as much Holiday spirit as I put out and desire to see. Let’s just say it’s not the decorative capital of the world. Since I wanted to feel a little Christmassy, I was super grateful to find 6 holiday music CDs I’d brought. Yes, they were somewhere in all those suitcases which had been packed under hasty circumstances and I didn’t even know what was in them until I finally unpacked. While I always had an attitude of gratitude before, it is super amped here by little things…like Christmas music…and a computer that plays them as well as DVDs!

There is a wonderful little place here called Gringo Mike’s or Joe’s Coffee (depending on the time of day one goes). In the morning they serve delicious coffee and in the evening pizza. Actually Mike has retired and Joe is Mike’s son. Joe, his lovely wife Danette, and their kids, Noah and Abigail came here from the states one and a half years ago and took over the business, www.gringomikescr.com . I just love going there to enjoy their tree, their lights and the Christmas carols in the air. Yes, I splurged and got hot peppermint chocolate complete with whip cream and the whole candy cane with a white chocolate croissant on the side. That does wonders to enhance the spirit of the season for me! For my part I got to share a bit….brought over my Christmas CDs. Even with little, there are so many ways we can brighten others’ days!

Oh, regarding my “guardian animals”, I stopped on my Christmas morning run due to a rustling in the bushes nearby. Out lumbers an anteater, as peaceful as can be. It walked right by me within inches seeming not to even care that I was there staring mouth wide since I’d never seen anything like it before in real life.

I will admit to being a tad bummed at not being able to send out my usual “year on a page” update and holiday cards. I had to resign myself to sending greetings only from my heart to yours and hope you may have felt a warm twinge. My internet was so intermittent and mailing anything is kinda crazy…you may have received it in March and I’d have had to take a loan out for postage. For anyone missing a birthday card that usually gets one from me, consider yourself sung “Happy Birthday” and be grateful you didn’t have to hear it in person :-) My faith that we are deeply connected whether cards find their way out or not helped too

Now I know the real meaning of Leapin’ Lizards! I used to think it was what the cute little lizards in Florida did. They’d jump from a window ledge to the ground and run off, something our CA lizards didn’t do. But that was nothing compared to something I’ve now seen many times. At Villas El Bosque I suspected it from the sounds I heard but here…..I’ve seen monster iguanas fall from high up in palm trees (mostly because that’s my closest sighting spot) and other trees. It sounds like a limb crashing to the ground but it’s just a 2 ½ foot spiky iguana who gives me the “what are you looking at?” glare before running off. A number of times there are two on the ground so I’m not sure if this is a result of territorial issues or they just can’t calculate their weight vs. branch strength.

I have also been blessed with the opportunities to see not only one, but two volcanoes. Poas Volcano had steamy ashy blue-green water in it….at least I think that was water….kinda smelled sulphury. Beyond the rock of the volcano were forests and there was a blanket of puffy clouds in the sky…below us. Even more amazing was the sighting of Vulcan Arenal. While I was treated to a steady flume of smoke, evidently, more often then not, this volcano is covered by the clouds.

Remember the 6 suitcases? I managed to eliminate the biggest one through usage and mostly giving the contents away. So…only a meager 5 to get back to the States with me. I was prepared to pay as outlined on the airline's website for the extra baggage. Guess my “anything’s possible” could only have prepared me for getting to the airport with the 5 and being told only one piece of luggage per passenger was being allowed on my flight! Only an insane series of miracles resulted in me and my entire luggage making it back to Florida. This included getting baggage with liquids and scissors past the carry on inspection and someone meeting me at the gate and smuggling my luggage into cargo. Also had to retrieve luggage and go through customs/inspections again for a flight change. Talk about trusting the Universe big-time!

Like the movie Castaway, I had my own Wilson that I carried around with me, ever hopeful I could rouse some volleyball interest. Since the national sport in Panama and Costa Rica is soccer and I wasn’t doing too well in Spanish, the best I got was a few hours practice. Still, my Wilson was a symbol of hope on more levels than just volleyball. Sometimes it seems silly but maybe if you had a Wilson equivalent, you might encourage yourself to go a little longer, a bit farther….. If I had known what was ahead of me on this journey, I may not have done it. Having gone through it all though, I have no regrets and know I was meant to be where I was every day for a specific reason.

Will be in Florida January 9 where I may just be able to put Wilson to work a few times. January 16, I head to California. Will get a chance to say hello to my family and some friends. I have a couple meetings for Spa Retreat possibilities. AXICOM will be ready to assist me in getting a new set up complete with cloud computing capabilities (something I’m just learning about). If you are anywhere in the vicinity of Westlake, CA, I highly encourage you to find out about AXICOM’s educational opportunities at their office. They would also be happy to provide an audit to review ways that they can help you to save or make money with technology! Contact AXICOM to schedule an appointment.

Many of you have sent e-mails of encouragement, ways you’ve been inspired to take action in your own life and new ways you are thinking. I am incredibly grateful and fed by these “love notes”. One example of someone “making it happen” is my friend Barbi in Texas. Check out the Spa she created www.thebeachhousedayspa.com Continued thanks to everyone for the ongoing flow of leads, ideas and assistance for the Spa Retreat. Panama is still bursting with potential that I just need patience to discover. For now, I will be available again for Telephone Wellness Coaching starting mid-January. If this is something you feel may enhance your life, please contact me by e-mail asap so we can jumpstart your New Year!

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Blessings, Appreciation & Love ~
Michelle

Mission from God OR Incredible Journey? Phase 3

2009-12-07T07:45:00.000-08:00

I am now in my lovely green house with tower windows that I can see even more amazing views than just ground level. Again, however, things are not as they were originally spelled out. Hmmmm, another sign. For now, I enjoy the lovely pool, unique statues, fruit trees, the gazillion hummingbirds and butterflies drawn to the gazillion tropical flowers. The low roar of the rain-fed river in back can, at times, be mesmerizing.

Continuing on the awesome side, nature here is wild to say to least! While it’s a repeat on butterflies, monkeys, iguanas, frogs, bugs and exotic birds, they present themselves daily in ever-changing ways to hold my fascination. One morning from Villa El Bosque I ran to Playa Tortuga. There I saw a “Christmas tree” full of bright red ornaments. Ok, they weren’t ornaments, the tree was full of scarlet macaws! I ran back to my room to get my camera to share it with you (round trip about 3 mi) but sadly, upon my return, they were gone.

The first morning at my green house I went on a fascinating new run. As I paused at a point to take in the views of amazing cloud forests above and rows of waves down in the ocean below, I heard the now familiar cries of toucans. Looking up there were at least 6 of them playing and giving me National Geographic views.

On a funny note, there are random cows, horses and a goat along side of the road, in the middle of the road, out in the fields just wandering. I don’t quite understand how the owners would find them if they wanted to. I met a couple horses on my run one morning. Later in the day I took a long walk in a totally different direction and saw them again. I thanked one of them for being one of my “guardian animals”. We had “a moment” as she enjoyed me petting her.

Something that I had been visualizing for years in my “ideal day” has been happening here. In California and Florida, I always woke up to an alarm clock as I wanted to start my day early to run or work out before the rest of life happened. Now, I don’t have an alarm clock as my cell phone doesn’t work. Here’s the part of the dream realized…..I wake up early naturally, fully rested with the sun pouring in the windows to the sound of the jungle birds! Hey, I got part of it down, I know I can manifest more!

As I lay in the warm sun by the sparkling pool one summer day here, the gentle breeze soothed me and I was mesmerized by the Royal Palm fronds swaying above. There was a new frond, a little lighter and brighter green sprouting out from the top. It was extending up but not fully unfurled. At that moment it struck me that I was like that new branch. While I am fully committed to my journey and enjoying life in a new way; I am not totally mature (oh yeah, we knew that!) in the sense that the Spa Retreat’s route is not fully known. Of course that is the case in all our lives. Even though we may make plans and have expectations of how things may go, there are often surprises on the road and events that make all those plans null and void.

Thanksgiving blessed me with, not only one, but two traditional dinner invitations. I chose the closer one even though I’d only know the family that invited me. It was interesting as it turned out to be a totally Christian crowd. Most of these people came here as “missionaries” and were all from various parts of the US. There were probably about 100…more if you count all the family dogs that were brought along. They were all sweet and welcomed me warmly.

Lisa, another kindred spirit I’d not met in person previously, kindly invited me to her place in Alajuela…La Garita to be exact. As I’d decided to make the most of my time here, this seemed like an inviting door. With my intermittent communication, I was able to set up a shuttle, which got cancelled and rescheduled. I never actually got confirmation that I was on it but felt I would me fine. So I arrive at the appointed location 20 minutes before the pickup time. This really was a lesson in trust as my monkey mind wanted to go off on it’s own as the minutes ticked by. Half hour later, I was gratefully on my way making the “4 hour trip” in a swift 5 hours 15 minutes with excellent views all along the way.

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw a Christmas trees stand with real trees…’tis the season! Lisa, her 6 dogs and I had lots of fun and enjoyed great conversation. Funny thing at Playa Manuel Antonio – there was this small waterway, 10, maybe 15 feet across. I took pictures as I thought it was extremely funny that people were paying for boats to take them this ridiculous distance in shallow water. After I’d waded across it a total of 4 times, I told Lisa about this craziness. She couldn’t believed I’d walked through it as she informed me there where crocodiles in there! Oh well, hasn’t been the first time…I’d been in a similar situation for anyone who knows about my experience in Myakka Park, Florida. Lisa and I had a great time exploring and seeing the many, wondrous faces of Costa Rica in different areas. Lisa is definitely one of the angels on my way that reminded me I am in the perfect place at the perfect time!

Talk about signs. I went to the information center in the town nearby with my friends Patti and Wade with the intention of getting a mailbox along with other information. I did not tell them that I intended on doing that and they were there primarily to arrange an airplane ticket. I waited for them to do their business before me and they decided to get a mailbox too. Wouldn’t you know it, they got the last available mailbox which is why I still don’t have an address here.

Costa Rica provided me the opportunity to “re-group” from my situation in Panama. Curious how I landed in the area right near where my former husband Lee and I had purchased property about five years ago. I entertained the possibility that maybe I was re-routed to create something for the Spa Retreat here. With that in mind, I made various contacts and inquiries. However, after a month here it was evident that my stay will not be long.

Another interesting thing that happened…..oh, I must back-track first. Since I was little in California, I had this thing about saying, “My Beach”, no matter which beach I was on….Malibu, Leo Carrillo, Zuma or wherever. It continued when I moved to Florida whether it was Nokomis, Casperson or Siesta were I played. But here, I went to Ballena Beach and almost as soon as I got there was startled by a voice in my head saying, “This is not my beach!” Huh? Where did that come from? It doesn’t really matter but I ask for signs to show me my way each day and that sure was a big one.

My journey has been one similar to what my parents used to do for us kids at Easter time. Then, for us to find hidden eggs or baskets, they would say warmer, warmer if we were going in the right direction and colder, colder....indicating we needed to go a new way if we wanted to find the prize. After a month in Costa Rica, I have been getting more colder, colders and they are coming more quickly now. Not a bad thing (now, as then, I’m still having fun) just a handy system giving me a heads up that I need to change direction in order to be getting closer to the Spa Retreat.

Another factor surrounds my computer and communication. Since Panama I have not been able to access reliable, uninterrupted, high enough speed internet to do the functions I require. Since part of my current “job” is to be making connections and doing research for my Spa Retreat, this is a big sign for me. The day I sent out my Phase 2 update, my server did something mysterious and decided not to accept incoming e-mails for a couple days. This was not encouraging since many people communicate with me right after I send out my news. If you were one of those folks that were told I had a permanent fatal error, I highly apologize for your trouble. If you please contact me again, I’m pretty sure we will find I never go down permanently!

My reliable laptop has been used to mostly sitting open on my desk for years. Since I have been somewhat of a gypsy as of the end of September, it got opened and closed numerous times a day and started to rebel. Starting with a little “catch” upon opening or closing, it worked its way to getting stuck in various positions. The frame separating from the rest of the top and the top moving away from the bottom probably weren’t the most comforting signs for me either. Heading back to Florida in January will enable me to get back on track technologically and follow up more efficiently on all the leads I have acquired for the Spa Retreat thus far. Thank you for your patience.

I must admit also that I am really looking forward to a bath since I haven’t had one since September LOL! Am dreaming of a hot one with lots of VS bubbles.

When my trusty computer started to add a little bit of drama to my life, who came to my rescue again? You guessed it! Jake and his crew at AXICOM! Jake made sure I got, all the way in Ojochal, Costa Rica, a temporary computer to tide me over. When I return to the states, they will assist me in getting a new set up complete with cloud computing capabilities (something I’m just learning about). If you are anywhere in the vicinity of Westlake Village, CA, I highly encourage you to find out about AXICOM’s educational opportunities at their office. Whether you are in their vicinity or not, Jake, Christa & their team can provide you with the highest state of the art level of service for you and your company’s computer and IT needs www.axicom.net.

I still hear Panama calling and am working on a new game plan to be there in a more peaceful manner that the first trip. In the meantime, I will be available again for Telephone Wellness Coaching starting in January. If this is something you feel may enhance your life, please contact me by e-mail asap so we can get a New You going in the New Year!

With my current eating habits being somewhat different than I’d previously been accustomed to, I feel confident I get all the nutrients my body desires with my Juice Plus. The chocolate and vanilla shakes make excellent meal replacements which I am also very grateful for. If you have kids, or just like to eat like one, there are gummy fruits and veggies. Give yourself or a loved one a holiday gift of enhanced health by signing up for yours today!

I’d also like you to consider another way we can mutually assist each other. Our lives are affected by what we feed our mind. Spiritual Cinema is a monthly movie (DVD) service which provides uplifting, thoughtful brain food. Give it a try today HERE.

If these musings have entertained, inspired, motivated or otherwise made a positive difference in your life, please consider making a contribution to keep them coming. PayPal is available on my Blogger Page and your check is also very welcome payable to “Michelle Hazlewood” and mailed to:

Michelle Hazlewood
c/o Natasha Hazlewood
4207 Riverglen Street
Moorpark CA 93021

Abundant thanks to all who have generously donated already. My deep appreciation and powerful angels surround you every day!

Some pics are posted on Facebook. Only some as uploading pics is only as possible as current internet allow. To see them, please “friend me” on Facebook…just add Michelle Hazlewood. Muchas gracias all for your enthusiastic support….financial, professional contributions, advise, research, energetic, e-mails, FB messages and all. Without you, I couldn’t have gotten this far. Happy, Healthy Holidays to You and Your Loved Ones!!

Blessings, Appreciation & Love ~

Michelle

Mission from God OR Incredible Journey? Phase 2

2009-11-23T13:31:00.000-08:00

Pura Vida! Pure life! Definitely an appropriate phrase here in Costa Rica. For those who remember, my friend Patti offered me haven at her place of amazing energy and breathtaking panoramic views in Ojochal de Osa. Even with pool construction occurring, I can still breathe easy and get very connected with nature. Dozens of butterfly varieties have danced around me.

There is peaceful quiet broken occasionally by nature….a far cry from Panama City, Bocas Town & David where the horn is a motor vehicle’s most essential part. In Florida, I had Laughing Gulls … here there are Laughing Hawks … a reminder to always keep my sense of humor! Parrots squawk around regularly, woodpeckers peck and there are frequent hummingbird buzz bys.

Now I know what toucans sound like. The Fruit Loops’ model comes by often and I had a few meaningful interactions with a Chestnut Mandibled variety as he kept tipping his head side to side to see me. Had a Black and Green Dart Frog hopped across my morning run path. Oh, I say path but the rock and dirt road is like a 70 - 80 degree angle much of the distance. You can imagine that for a Florida runner where the biggest incline is an anthill!

And yes, I’ve finally seen monkeys – White Faced Capuchins, cute Spider Monkeys and Howlers, who bark/roar regularly. Multi-colored iguanas are cool ranging from the little 5-7 inch brilliant green youngsters to brown-green-orange monsters about 3 feet long with huge spikey crests. There are magical, disappearing waterfalls across the valley, visible under certain lighting conditions.

Bonus for me is getting the internet here. While the connection is sometimes slow, it is a blessing to be able to communicate with you! Here’s a plug again for my friend Jake at AXICOM. He’s assisted me remarkably over the past years. He has been hugely instrumental in getting my message out in the form of blogs as I don’t always have the internet connection or the tech savvy to make it happen. He also graciously assisted in getting my PayPal portal set up. Please check Jake & his team out for computer and IT needs www.axicom.net.

Right away I was told about a house-sitting opportunity for a gal who was leaving for the US in a couple days. When I met with her, she showed me around her place telling me she was also considering another couple and would contact me when she returned to the states. The day I was going to commit to another, less desirable housing situation (2 ½ weeks later), she calls. Evidently she’s not totally thrilled with the other couple, feels better with me and hopes that I’m still interested. Done deal! I will be moving into my new home (for now) November 25. It is absolutely gorgeous with a pool, delightful yard with many fruit trees and it borders a bubbling or roaring river depending on the current rainfall. Will post pics on Facebook after I move in – Internet allowing.

November 9th roused me bright and early at 1:30am with a gentle earthquake. Guess the Universe wanted me to feel at home. My friend Patti, who had slept through it, asked me how I knew it was an earthquake. “Remember I’m originally from California” I smiled.

Another cool miracle happened as I was sitting on the edge of the pool deck looking out over the jungle to the ocean. While meditating/contemplating what to do next, one of the workers, Gabriel, comes over speaking Spanish. Mind you my Spanish vocabulary is only a tad broader than I learned on Sesame Street when my kids were young. He’s handing me a torn piece of brown paper that had penciled “Mateo 6-25-34”. I thought he wanted me to look something up for him on the internet. Then he said “bible”. If you are curious, look up Matthew 6:25-34.

November officially heralded in Christmas…at least at Patti and Wade’s. I’m sure we were the first to put up cheerful, colored, hypnotically blinking lights. What fun!

Since it’s more effective to do business and get to stores with transportation, I was debating purchasing a scooter. The pros were I could possibly make money and I’d be able to get groceries etc. Cons included I would be gambling to buy it spending most of my money with no clear source of income ahead and heck, I wasn’t even sure I’d stay in the area. The “special deal” on the scooter was $1200…actually pretty good for what I compared online. It didn’t bring me peace to make the purchase so I considered it for a while. 10 days later I decided to make the leap of faith only to find it was now $1600. It is now “season”. Things go here from being quiet and somewhat of a ghost town to not being able to get a parking space in some locations. So much for the scooter.

While excited about the prospect of a place to myself a bit later, it was getting evident daily that there are only so many places to go in a 2 room house. My friend Patti and her husband Wade had been more than generous in assisting me but could really use some alone together time. There was one place I’d seen that came strongly to my mine, Villas el Bosque. We went there and I was able to score a smokin’ deal of only 20 bucks a night! Alone at last in the wild! The hum of the fan and sounds of the jungle are all I can hear. Some gorgeous scarlet macaws even flew by reminding me I am in the right place for the moment.

It is a day by day, even moment by moment listening to spirit required to keep me going. There are connections I’m making, people I am touching along with people and situations that are blessing me. I know my time in this area will not be extensive…..I still see white sand beach and clear warm water near the Spa Retreat (you’ll find none around here). The internet situation is not conducive to the lengthy time needed for my Spa Retreat research and communications either. Will let you know what’s next when I do!

With my current eating habits being somewhat different than I’d previously been accustomed to, I feel confident I get all the nutrients my body desires with my Juice Plus. The chocolate and vanilla shakes make excellent meal replacements which I am also very grateful for. If you have kids, or just like to eat like one, there are gummy fruits and veggies. Give yourself or a loved one a holiday gift of enhanced health by signing up for yours today!

I’d also like you to consider another way we can mutually assist each other. Our lives are affected by what we feed our mind. Spiritual Cinema is a monthly service which provides uplifting, thoughtful brain food. Give it a try today HERE.

If these musings have entertained, inspired, motivated or otherwise made a positive difference in your life, please consider making a contribution to keep them coming. PayPal is available here or on my blog page and your check is also very welcome payable to “Michelle Hazlewood” and mailed to:

Michelle Hazlewood
c/o Natasha Hazlewood
4207 Riverglen Street
Moorpark CA 93021

Abundant thanks to all who have generously donated already. My deep appreciation and powerful angels surround you every day!

Some pics are posted on Facebook. Only some as uploading pics is only as possible as current Internet allow. To see them, please “friend me” on Facebook…just add Michelle Hazlewood. Muchas gracias all for your enthusiastic support….financial, professional contributions, advise, research, energetic, e-mails, FB messages and all. Without you, I couldn’t have gotten this far. Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Loved Ones!!

Blessings, Appreciation & Love ~
Michelle

Once Upon A Year Ago

2009-11-10T08:33:00.000-08:00

Greetings My Friends!

Thank you for all your support and interest on this unique journey I am on. While some have known the scoop all along, some have just recently jumped on the ride. To provide a little more illumination about how it all started, here is a copy of the main letter I sent to friends and associates back in…..

November 2008

Dear "Friend" (Name was inserted) ~

Here is a message I am sharing with some of my friends….people who I value keeping connections with.

I have had a detailed vision of running a Spa Retreat for about 15-20 years. Since it seemed such a far reach from my current reality, I haven’t shared my ideas much. However, recently I have been guided to start sharing my dream with more people.

Briefly, this Retreat by the Sea is a place that people can visit for a day, 3 days or a week and delight in various revitalizing therapies and experiences.

Its grounds border a beach somewhere tropical. So far the countries Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Panama have presented themselves as possibilities.

If you have any leads for me to create a Miracle from apparently nothing, I am open to receive. Thankfully I have already received 100s of tips, offers for introductions, offers to participate and the desire to be notified when it becomes reality to be pampered and inspired.

I request that you please keep this in your thoughts and prayers and send some magical energy my way.

Last but not least, thank you so much for your love and friendship!

Blessings & Be Well ~ Michelle

Mission from God OR Incredible Journey?

2009-11-02T11:32:00.000-08:00

I expected adventure but couldn’t possibly have anticipated what I’d encounter!

Getting my life belongings into 3 suitcases seemed quite the challenge. But then 3 friends were traveling to Panama at the same time too so they each agreed to take another for me. How excited I was to now be able to take 6 suitcases. My excitement dwindled as my journey unfolded and began to show just how many times those suitcases needed to be moved from one place to another.

Many of the things I “learned” about Bocas del Toro proved to be just a little different than my understanding of them. The one thing I thought I was sure of was my friends’ apartment I was supposed to stay at. Upon arrival, the place wasn’t at all in the condition they anticipated (they’d been gone for quite a while) and in, from my perspective…a less than desirable part of town. I moved to a delightful Bed & Breakfast called Las Olas, thanks to an Angel assisting with the cost.

It was recommended that I take most of my money in traveler’s checks since I “wouldn’t want to be carrying lots of cash around”. Well, as of a couple months ago, no one in Bocas takes them any more and maybe no where in Panama. Beers were supposedly 3/$1 and your could take a water taxi anywhere around for 50 cents. Actually I don’t drink beer but, for the heck of it, every menu I saw had beer from $1 (happy hour) up to $4. The water taxi drivers seemed offended when we gave them 50 cents and insisted on a dollar or more.

I planned on scouting out property and working locally (which I was also informed would be no problem) while I worked on my Birth Plan aka Business Plan for the Spa Retreat. Prices quoted around $90 just to look at a property. People were begging me to teach fitness as they had no one around like me (fancy that). However, I was supposed to hire and attorney to get a work permit and proper migratory status to get that. We are talking around $2,000….maybe more. Heck, if I had the $2,000 burning a hole in my pocket, I wouldn’t be looking for the income opportunities.

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Now, of course, I expected things to be a little different but not the adventure of wandering around town for 3 days before finally being able to get a phone. Hadn’t anticipated the challenge of having all the instructions, prompts and recordings in Spanish either. What was I thinking? It seemed like I was running into a wall with every turn. In spite of the mailbox place being open from 8-5 daily, every time I went, they were closed.

Hmmmm, not supposed to get an address, my housing didn’t work out, people make way less around there (as anticipated) but groceries cost way more, I couldn’t assist those I desired to without compromising myself! Even the beach I desired to be at cost me money to go to. While I admit to having my moments of frustration, I know everything happens for a reason and I didn’t go to Bocas for nothing.

I was able, with the help of a legion of angels, to see some properties and a couple have potential for the Spa Retreat. I now have at least 20, maybe 30, new friends that I know I have touched in a positive way. Some of these people may also be able to assist me down the road. I did see plenty of Paradise with my breath being taken away a few times. Most people were kind and friendly and there’s no price you can put on those children's smiles. Having breakfast daily with exquisite fruits in the open air over the water was amazing. I strongly advise the “swinging in the hammock hypnotized by the waves” meditation!

Ok, I wasn’t getting to far quickly and spent 3 or 4 times the amount of money I’d figured on spending by then. While I got signs from the Universe regularly that I was headed the right direction (kind of like a treasure hunt), it was clearly showing me that this wasn’t the time to stay here. As I thought about returning to the states, turmoil arose inside me. So I put my situation out to a few friends. One was my dear friend Patti who recently moved from Canada to Costa Rica with her husband. Patti Angel graciously offered to host me and assist until I could get clarity about what direction Heaven wanted me to next go.

Bocas del Toro, Panama, to Ojochal, Costa Rica….doesn’t sound too complicated. Oh, but then there are those 6 beautiful suitcases again! Picture this:
Taxi from Las Olas to Bocas Marine (5 minutes)
Boat from Bocas to Almirante (1/2 hour)
Taxi from Marine Co to Almirante Bus Station (5 minutes)
Missed first bus due to first being overcrowded and no room for one, no less, 6 pieces of luggage
Bus/Shuttle from Almirante to David (5 hours)….

Now I must comment on this trip. I was jam packed with a bus full of people that didn’t speak English and my luggage was strapped towering over the top. Fortunately one doesn’t need to know the language to play with a 2 year old child next to me. After the first few dozen stops, I lost track of how many we actually did. About halfway through the trip, my little friend moved on at the snack/restroom stop. At that point I scored a window seat.

The views were breathtaking – magnificent foliage of seemingly infinite varieties, dozens of gorgeous waterfalls, mountaintops playing peek-a-boo in the clouds and I even saw a huge, aqua blue butterfly…exquisite! Kinda felt like Alice in Wonderland. During the trip the radio played intermittent American Pop. For those who know the significance, Abba’s Mamma Mia is also played in Panama.

Ok, I thought I was ready for David from the descriptions I got from everyone. I got to the bus station where I couldn’t find anyone who spoke English. I could hardly find a bus station, heck with checking the numerous schedules I was told about. Found an office that held two persons….only info I could get was there weren’t any more buses going to Costa Rica until tomorrow morning.

The Universe was indeed having fun with me. I asked a taxi driver (who couldn’t speak English), to take me to a hotel. We ended up driving all over the place and, although he wasn’t too thrilled with me, was a fairly good sport. Thanks to angels intervening over my fast diminishing minute phone, I actually landed a lovely hotel. I went to the restaurant inside (which actually had linen tablecloths) and had a 5 course meal for $3.50! Now that was a drink only in Bocas!

Next morning blessed with an English speaking taxi driver who assisted me in finding the right bus for Costa Rica. Comfortable bus and beautiful scenery on the way. Was a little wondering how I would handle the border when one of the passengers saw how much trouble I had finding someone to speak English. The “do you need some help” from him was met with huge relief. They went through my entire luggage on the Panama side, had to get in another line to show documents and even pay to leave the country.

At least I entertained everyone at one point. Going through 6 suitcases so many times….I thought the guy re-zipped one of the big bags and heaved it off the counter flinging the contents including bathing suits and underwear all over the ground. Then we got to do it all over again on the Costa Rica side except without dumping the luggage. If my English speaking angel wasn’t there I probably would have thought the bus left without me since it crossed over the border through all the buses and cars and we had to walk.

Traveling on the bus again I was sending telepathic messages to the driver since the bus was headed to San Jose and he (if we communicated properly) was going to drop me off at Palmar Sur. As I did so, a beautiful butterfly flitted onto the bus around. Actually, all along the way animals positioned themselves to let me know they were angels too.

Thankfully, the bus driver did remember to stop and just as we unloading the luggage, my friend Patti pulled up in perfect timing. While she and I had never met in person before, it was like a long lost sister reunion. Her place in Ojochal is in the mountains with a lovely view of the ocean. The foliage and animals around are amazing. Even got to see fireflies that evening. It feels so good here. I am breathing refreshing air and eating food my body prefers more. Have some things in the pipeline already that I’ll probably share about later.

Panama awaits for my return some day. In the meantime, I am in a place I can play peacefully with my Spa Retreat’s Birth Plan and enjoy the journey.

If these musings have entertained, inspired or motivated you, please consider making a contribution to keep them coming. I am in the process of getting a website for the Spa Retreat & setting up PayPal too. In the meantime, you are welcome to mail a check payable to ”Michelle Hazlewood” to:

Michelle Hazlewood
c/o Natasha Hazlewood
4207 Riverglen Street
Moorpark CA 93021

Until I can get the new website going, I will attempt to post some pics on Facebook. Attempt, because I am new at photography, uploading pics and not sure if current internet will accommodate. You can “be my friend” on Facebook…just add Michelle Hazlewood.

Muchas gracias all for your enthusiastic support….financial, professional contributions, advise, research, energetic, e-mails, FB messages and all. Without you, I couldn’t have gotten this far.

Blessings, Appreciation & Love ~

Michelle

Networking Miracle

2009-06-20T12:53:00.000-07:00

I was attending my monthly business networking meeting held at various local businesses. This meeting was hosted by a deluxe assisted living facility in Venice. The first miracle was the luxurious spread they provided us for breakfast complete with chefs making our custom omelets to the beautifully carved ice sculpture.

Every meeting there is a drawing from the business cards for lovely prizes. Often they are things/services that I’m not interested in and I wish them for the person whose life will be enhanced most in receiving them. However, on numerous occasions there are prizes I desire and I say, “That’s mine” or “I want that!” Yes, they’ve picked my card 99% of the time that happens. Today I wanted a gift for a very silly reason. I wanted the gift bag it was it. The bag was all sparkly and pretty and I’d run out of bags to gift people things in. The prize happened to be a bottle of wine (not something I’m big on) and a bottle stopper with a beautiful silver heart….the heart will stay with me for a while.

Everyone gets a chance to stand up, introduce themselves and their businesses. I stood up and said, “For all those who have been following my Spa Retreat progress…..manifestation, I thought it was Costa Rica but recently Panama has been presenting more powerfully. If anyone has any leads or ideas, please let me know.”

At the end of the meeting, a gal who worked at the assisted living facility, Julie *, came up to me and said, “I live in Panama”. She has homes here and there. She asked what areas I was considering. Trying not to be too specific and open, I said, “kind of around the west side, near Costa Rica.” Julie says, “I live in Bocas Del Toro.” She couldn’t help but notice my eyes getting bigger than saucers. Bocas Del Tor has been in my mind for months. Bocas info and pictures were on my desk that very moment. She said she could connect me with the various spas around and I could stay at her apartment. We agreed to get together later that evening at her place.

So I’m going to my new angel’s place to talk business and possibilities. Lo and behold, thanks to my morning’s winnings, I even have a gift to bring….a lovely bottle of wine! I arrive at Julie’s condo right at the beach on Venice Island and her husband Dan* answers the door. It was kind of interesting as he is all dressed up….in swim trunks! As I enter I see she is wearing a bathing suit herself. I’m thinking, “She’s totally comfortable in the midst of luxury and totally down to earth too – I like these people!” My first feelings couldn’t have been more right. We talked and laughed for hours feeling like we’d known and loved each other forever.

Turns they have all the connections I could possibly dream of in Panama. Dan is in construction and knows about properties, building and dealing with “the system”. Julie has holistic training, knows how to go into the rain forest to get plants for cooking and healing. She gave me some soap she made that smelled good enough to eat. She showed me her hand-crafted jewelry made from sharks teeth and shells. Layer after delightful layer of complimentary information unfolded.

So, I had all sorts of choices. I could go now, stay at their place and flounder on my own…..not good timing anyway (legal stuff not quite finished here). I could go with Dan in August when he prepares the way for Julie’s effortless arrival. Or I could go with Julie in September effortlessly flying in with her. I won’t need to know how to call a taxi or even where my apartment is. I’ll just have an Angel to guide me around, show me the ropes and introduce me to all sorts of cool people and adventures. I choose Door 3, thank you Universe!

So, I’ll be dancing off to Panama in September to live and scope out areas for the Spa Retreat. I’ve been doing plenty of virtual travelling and now it’s time for me to really see and feel the areas. Then I’ll be able to provide more info for the Spa Retreat Birth Plan to present to my potential financiers. They are beautiful people but a little more “practically” minded than I. The Universe will provide and my Angels and Fairies are always taking care of me aren’t enough for them.

More adventures later……