Reeeeally??

Is it a sunrise or a sunset?

Many humans will fight to the death for their beliefs. Friendships are lost and families divided when realities collide. Looking around you, it is obvious people believe things are absolute truth based on the “facts” of their programming. What programming? Culture, religion, family, education, and political systems. Some conditioning may have begun well intentioned enough but, regardless, it is still programming. People will report what they observe and what the “news” tells them is true and call that “Reality.” Yes, it is a reality – in fact their reality in that moment. It is just not absolute reality. 

Some cultures were programmed to believe being photographed would steal their soul away. If someone took their picture, they acted as if one took their soul. Others believed a certain act of a chief, or displeasing a deity, would result in losing their life. That conviction was so intense they had a heart attack, or such, and “spontaneously” died. That was their reality. Certain individuals can predict the future, can see things others do not, can communicate with spirits, can see happenings in parts of the world they are not. Once upon a time, these people were put in mental institutions or burned at the stake for being in league with the devil. In this perceived “now” of your time, these people are often revered and sometimes paid megabucks for their abilities. One reality was “then”. It is a different reality in your “now”. Some people in the “now” have war as their daily reality. Yet, in this same “now”, others live peaceful lives far from the awareness of anything else. Both “realities” are equally valid – equally real for those experiencing such. 

Women in different parts of the world even live through menopause differently. Indigenous cultures that weren’t “aware” of what others experienced didn’t go through menopause – at least not in the manner much of the “developed” world did/does. Yes, they experienced a cessation of their menses but didn’t have hot flashes or other hormonal changes they didn’t know they were “supposed” to suffer in that process. It was an exalted time honoring women’s transition to a status of higher wisdom. 

Then there is, what is now known as, the Mandela Effect. Whole groups of people absolutely remember things a certain way. But current history shows those clear group memories entirely differently. For more about that, there is plenty (currently) on the internet for your exploration. Many that believe one way will adamantly say the others are obviously “wrong” or have a “false” memory. Yet it’s just another example that one person’s reality isn’t necessarily the same as another’s. 

Fascinating how many people continue living realities they don’t prefer. They cling to the “facts” of what they see around them to define their reality. They act as if they have no power about what happens around or to them – living in more victim mode than they care to admit to others or even themselves. I remember when that kind of situation was my reality - when I thought this is just the way life is. That’s just what happened to me. And so believing – so it was.

You have no power over me...

Thankfully, I have claimed the power I forgot I had all along. Sure, I still have many areas of my reality I am playing with shifting. At the
same time, I celebrate the huge ways I have shifted and lived in an entirely different reality than others – in some cases, a massively different reality than the majority of the population of the planet as you know it. While I still have a long way to go…. Wait, that’s just a belief! I can change my perception in a day if I can just wrap my mind around it. Witness the games we play!

Then again, that’s just my reality! I share these musings as an invitation to you. Look around your life, your world. How can you reduce the things you imagine as distasteful and increase that which you desire? Since much has been programmed into you as reality for a long time, sometimes lifetimes, there may be many layers of belief which need to be shifted to allow for a more preferable reality. What beliefs keep you stuck feeling or experiencing things the way you do now? What would you need to believe to allow for the experiences you desire? 

Are you as healthy as you wish in your current reality? Might

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When I travel from one place to another, I really

feel like I am in another reality. Although there are still a few constants, there is an energetic shift to my core that feels like I am in a different world or an alternate life. My present reality still has me on a quest to find the Paradise of My Dreams. Recently, I thought perhaps it was time to let go of that pursuit. I’d seemingly been searching for so long with no apparent results. Within an hour of that serious consideration, the cup holder on my decadent hot chocolate told me something else. So, for now, I listen to my hot chocolate 😊 Maybe more on that next month. 

For “now”, I wish for you, in your today, an exciting adventure of your pleasing – unless, of course, that in not in alignment with your desire. Either way, I honor your experience. 

Until next time ~ Much Love and Appreciation ~ Michelle

Sunrise or Sunset?

Afterthought:

Since first hearing Grand Illusion by Styx, I so resonated with it. If you haven't heard it, or it's been a while, I invite you to listen to it again. I prefer the previous version but here it is with lyrics for those who prefer....

Continuing Through the Labyrinth

When coaching clients, I suggest it unwise to discuss things perceived as negative or unwanted unless it helps the person telling or helps the person hearing. Someone sharing a challenge with another can be positive if it results in that other person assisting with the solution or healing. Sometimes I relate tales of difficulties personally encountered, along with things that helped me through, to inspire others on their journeys. It is my belief that sharing from fear, gossip or simply to get attention just makes the problem bigger and attracts more of the unwanted into our lives.

That being established, I share things that could be perceived as less than desirable in this message. Yet, as pointed out in my previous post Happy Love Month, who is to say what is positive or negative but our very perceptions! Besides, there is always observation – in which one notices things without making judgment of them.

For about six weeks I was without my computer. This was a huge game changer for me as so many aspects of my life, humanly speaking, are on that piece of technology. Unlike others, I don’t use a smartphone although I have been offered one by a number of generous friends. And dang technology! My antique phone as well as my usually awesome camera were playing shenanigans of their own. On top of that, the place I stayed for a month didn’t have cell reception or wi-fi……something I didn’t discover until after committing to stay for the month! For me this was a perfect storm of inability to communicate on a human level. If I was self-sufficient in my secluded tropical Paradise Island of my dreams, this lack of communication would be just fine with me. But operating in the manner I have been, gypsy style, it certainly made life interesting to say the least. 

Also noted previously, both Costco and Dell fell short big time with regard to my computer and customer service. I will only go into more detail on an individual basis if it is helpful to someone making decisions involving either in the future. At the same time, I would like to shout from the rooftops the praises of AXICOM. They not only ran the extra mile on my behalf, they ran a technology marathon for me! They have the most amazing IT team and I encourage you to look into their offerings. Whether you have imminent needs for IT support, service or products, or just have them in your resources for the future, you’ll be glad you found them!!

Staying at the beach close location was originally anticipated for six months. Two days in, for various reasons, it was clear I’d only be staying for the month I was already obligated. This significantly changed my hopes and affected many of my activities not knowing how long I’d be in the area. As usual, it is simply one day at a time (or often one minute at a time) as I continue to navigate the labyrinth of life as peacefully as possible.

One of the most amazing gifts the month of February did present was the opportunity to experience beach magic every morning and evening. For me there is nothing like the exhilaration of running barefoot in the sand with occasional kisses splashed by the warm waves. Most of my mornings started under a magical celestial canopy of ever-changing moon, twinkling stars and familiar planets. Being my church, the beach would witness my gratitude, my questions, my hopes and ideas as each new day dawned. Evenings found me, yet again, in my happy place. While happiness is an inside job, there are certain locations that make it flow more easily and naturally. Everyone is different regarding the spaces that help them recharge. For me, the “right” beach can make all my challenges, doubts and wishes simply dissolve into wonder. Dolphin friends appeared on a number of occasions to lift my mood even more as they distinctly played with me. And the sunsets….Majestic!

I do have a funny Green Flash story. For over a decade I’ve heard the stories of others seeing this spectacular flash of green light the second the sun went down. Hundreds of sunset performances later – especially watching intently at that last second – I saw nothing resembling the reports. I began to think it was just an optical illusion caused by one staring at the sun so long. Researching youtube videos didn’t help my perception much. I’m thinking, that tiny hint of green they videoed with much hullabaloo is “The” Green Flash? While reviewing my photos (after I got my computer back) of the oodles of beach photos I took, one captured my attention. My camera obviously caught something I hadn’t seen. The Green Flash! So here it is for you to enjoy and decide what levels of excitement you wish to attribute to it 😊  Note: You may need to enlarge the photo to the right to actually see what I'm talking about. Or you can ask me to email it to you!

At the current time, it appears I will remain technologically connected enough for Wellness Coaching by Phone. If you’ve contemplated getting a boost with the way you navigate your personal labyrinth in joy, contact me and we’ll set up a complimentary consultation to determine appropriateness.

Wishing you much delight and happy surprises on your journey. Watch out for those impish fairies and leprechauns. Here and there I’m hearing tales of their playful mischief……

LET IT GO……..

This is a phrase that has now flowed through me more times than I can count. It represented many

things over the years from letting go of material things, relationships that no longer served, situations I couldn’t change and more. How extremely ironic it was I went to see the movie Frozen in the theatre when it came out. How could sun and warmth loving me so relate to a movie with that title?? Anyone who knows me also knows of my aversion to the snow and cold. Nonetheless, a few who are a bit closer to me understand my connection and the many personal relevancies of that “fairytale”. In fact, my darling niece and great-niece felt inspired to send me an Elsa shirt with “Let It Go” as a cheerful reminder.

Recently I had an incredible, totally unexpected opportunity to “Let It Go” on an infinitely higher level than previously. If someone had described to me the month before my transformation, I would not have believed it and, furthermore, would not have gone. See earlier blog post  If I’d Have Known As is was, I did go full on  - physically and emotionally. To shorten the story to blog post length, I ended up agreeing to accompany a friend on a visit to his mom in the Northeastern region of the US….in the WINTER! What was I thinking?! The whole time I was traveling there, I couldn’t even believe my own actions and wondered what could have possibly possessed me. I entered into an almost altered state of reality.

When I first actually saw the “white stuff”, I was in a state of semi-denial. Arriving, there were actually only traces here and there. The next morning dawned a completely different story. Created by a blizzard from the night before, I looked out at what might have been a winter wonderland.

Instead, I recoiled inside and burst into tears. My stomach twisted in knots as my mind played images from long ago like a movie that would not stop. Reliving the painful feelings actually took me quite by surprise. While I knew I didn’t prefer the snow and cold, I thought I had thoroughly dealt with all these old experiences and was at peace with them. Obviously not. I burrowed back into the bed trying to shut it all out. Finally, I got myself together enough to be “sociable”.

When it was time to go out in the snow, another barrage of distressing emotions were triggered. By the way, going out in it meant the 3 seconds it took from being completely snow bunny bundled from head to toe in a heated house to a heated car. Then, of course, the reverse had to happen at our destination. The miles in between were almost non-existent as I closed my eyes imagining I was somewhere else. As the days went by, I’d open my eyes here and there. But all I saw was ugly and painful. The associations I made with sights and sounds were pretty much all negative. Then one day, I caught myself mentally noting how cute something was on someone’s house. Then something else was beautiful. That day was definitely a breakthrough as I slowly began noticing beauty all around. Finally I even got to the day where I saw the snow itself as glorious and magical. The height of my “healing” came the day I actually played in it.

I felt joy as if through the eyes of a child. Yet a wise child. It wasn’t as if nothing had happened before. It was knowing all that had transpired and getting back to the point of innocence, appreciation and wonder. I’d notice the occasional sunlight making the dancing frozen moisture appear as a zillion fairies at play. Crystalline prisms sparkled enchantment….in frozen fractals all around!

While I definitely wouldn’t have intentionally gone through this
transformational experience, my Wise Self evidently knew something little human me did not. I still am not crazy about being in the snow, do NOT like the cold and am still searching for my secluded dolphin retreat in the tropics. However, the deep dread about being in the cold and snow no longer has its grips on me. “You have no power over me!” This triumphant, awakened phrase from Sarah, in the movie The Labyrinth, was very poignant both with regard to the snow and old memories as well as what was imminently in store. Unbeknownst to me at the time, I absolutely would need renewed strength to make it through to the other side of the next challenge I unwittingly allowed to totally blindside me ……

Presently, I am going within to determine how and what to share in my next post via a manner that will be for the highest good and edification of all. In the meantime, do you ever feel as if life is pulling you in strange directions? …..like you might have fallen down the Rabbit Hole? Perhaps Wellness Coaching by Phone might assist you on your unique journey? If you’ve ever contemplated the idea, look HERE to decide if you are called to take the next enchanted step.

Here is a link for my Fairy Sparkles video. I could not figure out how to embed it in this blog....