Evolving As A Human and A Call to Mexico

Springtime is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere. For me, this is part of the constant theme of New Beginnings. It is a reminder that there is not just one particular time of the year for starting afresh. Rather, every minute can be a new beginning. It all starts with a choice. Personally, I note the old recordings echoing in my mind. More often than not, I’m able to catch them and decide to keep looping them or rewrite them.

This is the same for my expectations, my definitions, and where I thought I “should” be in my life at this point *. I realize these are colored, for the most part, by the indoctrination of other people’s expectations, definitions and shoulds. Even though I am drastically different from the person I was even 10 years ago, there still remain vestiges of the past that I have allowed, consciously or otherwise, to continue holding sway in my world. Now, I choose to harness the abundant energy of Spring to reevaluate how I see myself, the world, and everyone in it. I am judging less and accepting more. Keep in mind, accepting doesn’t mean condoning or liking a situation or anyone’s behaviors. It means being at peace in the acknowledgement of what is. If there is something I can peacefully do to make a positive difference, I do. Otherwise, I accept, then focus in a new direction – a direction I can have a positive impact on a situation.

This mindset also influences my ongoing Tropical Quest. Admittedly, I am still playing human. But I am grateful to be able to shift my frustration over “not being there yet” more quickly than in the past. Having preached for decades about the importance of the journey, I am accepting and embodying that truth even more. I have been in an area that is not my preference for an extended time - very cold (for me), and not near an appropriate beach. I must admit it has been, many a moment, challenging to practice what I preach.

Yet, I have been doing pretty darn well under the circumstances. In the past, I have agreed to work exchanges or situations that didn’t feel quite right just to get away from where I was – just to be in an environment where nature nurtured me more. Now, while I still long for surroundings that feed my spirit, I have passed on dozens of opportunities that didn’t feel peaceful. This is huge considering they could have had me on a delightful beach that enlivened my body and soul.

Before Barefooting and Earthing became trends, I was

already living them - as much as possible, that is. In some countries, like Ecuador, the Bahamas, some areas of Hawaii, Costa Rica and more, I reveled in the joy of going months without shoes.

Only my naked feet hit the sand on sunrise runs and sunset strolls - shoes on the beach seem sacrilegious to me. Since I am not in an area of my preference (as of this writing), weather and treadmill running dictate shoes be included in my wardrobe. Mine were getting pretty sad. Lack of extra money, and feeling like I’d surely be back to my beach any day, had me continuing to use them. My observant, bighearted host took me to a footwear store specializing in running and bought me a “proper” pair of shoes.

On the surface, this may seem simply like a very nice thing to do. But the significance was more far reaching. As many know, when one is living in uncomfortable conditions, it can be much harder for self-care. It is sheer discipline that has me get up early every morning and work out. The new shoes felt so incredibly better on my feet, I couldn’t help but notice it with every bout of cardio. Feeling lighter and bouncier on the outside, translated to feeling lighter and having a glimmer of excitement on the inside. Thanking you with every mile Kathy! Perhaps this energetic shift will help me manifest a desirable tropical situation sooner than later – one where my footprints will imprint welcoming white sand.

This potent reminder from The Universe via Mike Dooley was very synchronistic for me in its timing:

There's nothing quite as demoralizing in the human experience as trying to use your brain to calculate the logistics of a dream’s manifestation. However tempting, it can’t be done.
You just need to define what you want in terms of your desired end result, MH. And then get busy doing what you can, with what you’ve got, in every direction that feels right, while insisting upon no direction.
Then you trust me to connect the dots between all your baby steps, and the resulting masterpiece will blow you away.
I’m always with you, The Universe

Remaining open to infinite possibilities, my baby steps include exploring revisiting the Riviera Maya in Mexico. A friend in the area generously invited me to go adventuring with her for a couple weeks. It would be lovely if I could line up a work exchange after that on, or in walking distance to, the beach. If you have any leads or connections for me in that vicinity, please let me know.

Meanwhile, Facebook has been less and less friendly to my liking as time goes by as many others have been experiencing too. Although I am not ready to completely exit the platform, I would like to connect with my like-minded peeps on other social networks. I am, by no means, a social media expert. Rather I flounder around, trusting I will make the appropriate connections for the highest good of all there at this time. I invite you to check out

my other profiles via Linktree I am also on Orion, which I have high hopes for, although that is still under development. You may be able to join in its beta stage if you wish by clicking HERE. 

For now, I continue counting my blessings. I am beyond words grateful for my gracious angel hosts. Neither of us anticipated my stay to be this long. While it may have been lovely to be in a tropical location by now, there is no way express my gratitude for the powerful gifts of understanding, caring, encouragement and appreciation at the level I have been privileged.

Love and Gratitude have been ongoing themes in my life. In fact, I believe they make my world go round. Hopefully you also understand how powerful these emotions/ways of BEing are in your world as well. Then you will resonate with why it is essential in almost all my communication. At the risk of sounding like a parrot repeating the same phrase, I reiterate my gratitude for You! The litany of all my generous supporters is endless. Every kind word, every bed, every meal, every dollar, every excursion, every connection, every prayer, every sprinkling of bright energy and intention have been an invaluable part of my adventure. May you feel my deep love and appreciation every time you think of me.

And now some Precious Baby pics to make you smile....

An Exchange Between Two Little Masters

And so my journey continues, one step at a time – barefoot whenever comfortable. Blessings, joy, and magical moments on your journey - hopefully barefooted at times too! Happy Spring….or Autumn if you happen to be reading this from the Southern Hemisphere 💖

*  Noteworthy observation of Joseph Campbell about this, “We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned to as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

Love Always…Technology Occasionally

Those who know me well, also know Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday. I must add - as if we need a holiday to celebrate Love! For me, when one is focusing on Love, they are in the most wonderful moment, dimension or space. Delightfully, it can be repeated and lived eternally – or, at least, as long as we can keep our conscious intention focused.

While doing my best to come from a place of love, today I report a bit about my relationship with technology. As long as technology has been available, I’ve had tech “issues”. When the internet first came to be, I just “had to” have an aol account to be in business. Then I “had to” have a website. Of course, the obligatory newsletter was not far behind. Then followed the social media explosion starting with Myspace. While I admit to dragging my feet the whole way – not thrilled with it at all, I did my best to learn so I could be the most professional and successful in my wellness business. Some knew me back then, when my company name and logo – yes, one’s logo

absolutely defined their business! – was Fit Bodies. (Long before facebook, FB to me meant Fit Bodies!) Very quickly, my practice expanded to encompass so much more than my clients’ bodies. Dancing with the balance and integration of body, mind, spirit and beyond, Fit Bodies evolved into UniversalWellness.  (Thanks Russ and Julie at JRP Productions Graphic Design for my current gorgeous lotus logo!) 

I used technology to market, to create a book, for bookkeeping and huge (for me) database maintenance among other things. In spite of my best efforts, as soon as I learned something and began integrating it acceptably in my work, the hardware or software changed. This forced me, should I wish to keep up with what was “necessary to succeed in business”, to spend more money each time. Needless to say, I’d have to learn the new format again as well since it generally didn’t behave like its predecessor. I loved working with my clients and teaching classes but the rest of the running the business stuff was constantly challenging. However, I battled on bravely. Why? Because I loved

my clients….and so I could provide the best life possible for my precious children. Unlike in days of old, things – especially all those tech – aren’t made to last. With every new computer I got, I was required to pay all over again for software I’d already spent hundreds of dollars on. But even paying the ransom didn’t prevent losing valuable information and abilities from the older version each time.

My move from CA to FL in 2006 was just the beginning of huge waves of change sweeping over my life. The incredible magicians at Axicom continued to assist me in keeping my database, and other things important on my computer(s), for years. This was particularly tricky with my life transforming to gypsy life and living mostly by trade. Obviously, hardware and software companies won’t exchange their products for wellness coaching and

such. The Axicom Angels helped me rescue remnants of my previously extensive database (around 2,000 contacts) but I finally lost complete use of the ACT software a few years ago. Same thing has been happening with my website for over a decade. I went from working diligently to maintain the content and mailing list and then… Over the years, I was able to do less and less with regard to modifying existing content and adding new information. This was in spite of my web guy doing everything he could for me in the ever-changing tech world.  It finally came down to me basically keeping the website for the presence, a reference for older information and a portal through which I sent out an announcement for new blog posts to the wonderful folks on my personally cultivated emailing list. Since last year, it has been getting shut down with each announcement. The mysterious cause was finally discovered, when it again occurred in January 2021. Sending out a message “only” once a month was seen as “not normal” (then again, what about me is?) and was getting flagged for sending out spam. Evidently the “service” cannot take into consideration individual account needs so I am left with some big questions of how to proceed from here.

A few close ones know it would be easier for me to disappear in some tropical location with virtually no technology. I have seriously been tempted to go that route a number of times over the past decade. Each time, I have regrouped and found a way to hold on...until the Universe shows me otherwise.

I am not even sure how this blog post will be adequately announced now that I cannot do so through my website emailing “service”. The January announcement only went out to maybe half the list before it got shut down. So many times, I have seriously considered just

quitting writing this too… And I do so again now. One of the big reasons it has gone on this long is for Love – it’s definitely not for money! Heartfelt feedback I’ve regularly received has reminded me of the bright difference it has made. And so, at least for this month, I lovingly share this post with you. I trust I will be guided appropriately – on so many levels – on what actions to take for next month. It’s still…one day at a time and sometimes even, one moment at a time. One moment to make a conscious choice to make the best decision possible from a place of Love.

This post drastically evolved into a very different communication than I envisioned for my sparkling Love post. For the moment, I trust this particular message reaches just the right people at exactly the right time.

If you so choose, you can “follow” me on Blogger and you will get notified of any new posts even if I no longer have an emailing list. You do have to have an account (which is easy to sign up for) and you don’t have to be active.

Changing gears but still with Love….

I enjoy recommending dear friends and their products and services when appropriate. Often the topic of love goes “hand in hand” with romance. My very talented (and spiritually aware) friend, Peter Simon, has created a Romance Novel Class – for writing one, that is. A complete and detailed guide and, it’s FREE! I know, what a novel idea! 

If you visit his fb profile, be sure to check out “Details About Peter” in his About section. Pretty fantastic! Those details can also be found on amazon as well as his book Context that I couldn’t stop reading once I started. And that’s available on Kindle for ONLY .99! Note: “This isn’t a story to go into lightly. This isn’t a tale for those expecting the familiar. This is a book for readers that want more in their entertainment.” The trailer for Context can be found on youtube Naturally, it too involves

lovers, as appropriate for my Valentine post….. “It begins here. This book consists of a collection of letters written by two lovers. Lovers who must wrestle to retain love as they endure the pinnacle of strife. Only read these letters if you believe yourself ready to learn the answers that only Story can provide. Of course you are already prepared to walk across the surface of alien worlds. Obviously, you are prepared to read a tale of love, wilderness, war and despair. But, are you ready to venture through the ultimate Unknowns? Are you ready to invest yourself in a tale that may forever change you? It begins here. Open this book if you are ready to begin again.”

Last year, I offered, for Valentine’s 

Day/Month, Hearts of the Sea. Images show a few of the many hearts nature and I lovingly co-created. Although all pictured have moved on to loving owners, for a limited time, custom orders are available. Of course, none will look exactly as those pictured. As with people, no two are exactly alike. 
                                     Please contact asap with your interest….

I wish I could wrap this up with......and they all lived happily ever after. But I realize, for me, I can only be happily in this moment. So, in this moment of love and joy, I swirl its essence to you in whatever moment you are reading this. Words cannot adequately express my gratitude for the Light You Are in My Life! Happy Valentine's Day! 
Happy Love Moment!

Claircognizant? Clairvoyant? Clairsentient?

Last month I had a conversation with a lady regarding a situation about which I had a great awareness. She asked what I “did”. Most folks talking about these specific topics would call themselves Intuitives, Reiki Masters, Readers, Clairvoyant etc. I replied I didn’t have a label for my abilities and what I know. She asked how long I’d been doing “this”?  Since I was born….. It was obvious the woman was having difficulty putting me in a familiar classification box by my answers.

While I’m not big on labels, recently someone “identified” me with one. I guess it’s more useful for me to view them as characteristics or attributes rather than who I AM. There I was, a little jokingly, complaining about my abilities or, more accurately, my lack thereof. Why is it that I know so much information but can’t remember how to use my telepathy (See ANASTASIA and Amazon)? Why can’t I see auras or energy? Why can’t I see a dearly departed over another’s shoulder. Why don’t I “hear” answers to questions I ask? There are numerous individuals who don’t have a fraction of the information I do yet they can “see” and “hear”. (By “information” here, I am referring to things that are not common knowledge or acquired by book learning or school indoctrination.) The whole scenario just made no sense to me.

Pamela Aaralyn is my newly (re)acquainted friend who I met at the in5d conference back in October as I shared in Warm Holidays. Her website reads, “Pamela was born extra-sensory but an encounter with an archangel at age five really opened up her gifts and confirmed to her the path that her life would take. As a clear conduit channel Pamela has direct access beyond the veil. Color and sound play important roles in expanding upon the information she receives.” Putting forth my complaint/query to Pamela, she responded without hesitation, “It is because you are Claircognizant. You just KNOW things.”

Not book learning much of what I “know”, I wasn’t even aware this word existed so had to look it up. Claircognizance is “clear knowing”. People who are claircognizant may psychically know a great deal of information all at once, receiving it in a sort of “download” from God(dess), their Spirit Guides, Angels, and/or Higher Self. Claircognizant information may also come in the form of little insights that happen in the moment, or as inspired ideas that pop up just at the right time. Information received claircognizant is most often mentally, accompanied by the strong knowing sense that it is true… despite the lack of any logical or physical evidence. That definitely explains a lot. So many times I just knew things without knowing why or having a good reason to provide someone questioning. This was particularly difficult for me with certain individuals I’d previously attracted into my life who wanted proof for everything….. something I could never provide. It also sheds light on why I was so “successful” coaching a particular clientele. These clients came to me ready, willing and open to learn from the information I was able to impart with them. They pretty much took it and ran with it on their own. Yet with other folks, who I personally really wanted to share certain things, it was a practice in futility. Since much of my information didn’t make sense in traditional thinking, it was cast aside for lack of proof. A few people believed me after something I said took place, but it generally was too late then. Still others treated things that I predicted as just a “coincidence”. After much frustration, I learned mostly to keep what I know to myself. There are a few exceptions. When someone genuinely wants answers and is open to entertaining the ones I have to share, I do. The other is a bit more challenging for my ego but I am getting better at it. When I am guided to specifically give someone a certain message, I do. I used to brush off this one as it was potentially embarrassing, particularly if it was for a perfect stranger. But once I started there was no going back. One of the first times was in an airport. As guided, I told a lady that (Name) told me to tell her (Message). Tears welled up in her eyes as, unbeknownst to me, (Name) was her recently passed sister and the message, which meant absolutely nothing to me, was significant to her. I don’t always get this kind of confirmation when I share a message or am inspired to take an action. However, it has happened enough times that now I pretty much always comply.

Knowing all that, pun intended, I still don’t feel it’s appropriate to say I’m "A Claircognizant". Then lots of people expect you to know everything all the time. It’s not like that for me. I don’t get my information “on demand” much. I must have touches of other psychic senses as well. One might conclude the “download” I received many years ago regarding the Tropical Spa Retreat was a claircognizant message. However in the “vision” of my Tropical Beach Home that began as a sleeping dream, I vividly “see” my lush surroundings. I can “feel” the ocean breeze and the sand beneath my feet. I can “smell” the plumeria and the salt air. Apparently, these are bits of clairvoyance and clairsentience too. You can find both temperate “places” are described in Baring My Soul and Planting a Dream.

Now that you know a little more about my unique abilities, you can imagine how they may assist via my Wellness Coaching by Phone. Do you want to live more fully? Perhaps you have some spiritual abilities yourself you’d like to enhance? With the world going through so many drastic changes, you can’t continue “business as usual” even if you wanted. Perhaps you’d like some assistance in making positive shifts in your own life? Please visit http://www.universalwellness.us/services/index.asp to see if you feel called to some transformational “hand holding”….by phone of course. I wonder how many of the “Clairs” are involved in that?! :-)