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Don’t Wait for Perfection – Start Now!

I know it can be an enticing idea, to wait for the perfect moment, to wait until you have the right experience, or money, or connections before starting something. After all, you want whatever you do to be perfect, right?

The problem is, it may never be the right moment. So just start. Wherever you are, with whatever resources you have, get started. And then be prepared to grow, evolve and change as you go along. I guarantee that you will look back at the early days and you will wonder what possessed you to do things the way you did, but chances are, if you hadn’t, then you would never have evolved to the place you currently are.

I used to use the example of my bears when I told students not to worry about being perfect in the beginning, and now I can use the example of my book covers. If I had waited until I could have the beautiful cover I have had created for the 5 Year Anniversary Edition, then it might never have happened at all. I started where I was, with the resources I had, and I took the plunge. It’s been five years of learning, growing, evolving and getting better and better at my crafts of writing and publishing.

Of course, if you have the resources to make your creation breath-taking from the outset, then please do that! If you have people willing to help you, who have the knowledge and skills, then please take them up on their help. Do everything in your power to make it the best it can possibly be from the beginning.

Here are the covers of The Earth Angel Training Academy, from first edition to fifth. Each cover has a place in my heart, for it shows my own evolution over the last five years too.

Don’t wait another year, another five years, another ten years before beginning. And whatever you do, DO NOT wait until you retire! Write that book now. Paint that art now. Write songs now. Learn an instrument now. Whatever your soul is calling, begging you to do, do it now.

I promise you won’t regret it.

Goddess Warrior – Nicole Zaagman

To complement my Spirit Warrior series on men shifting from the physical to the meta-physical, this Goddess Warrior series will focus on women who are living their spiritual message and journey, who are speaking their truth and are fully in their feminine power, while they make a difference with their words and actions.

The Goddess Warrior I would love to introduce you to is Nicole Zaagman. She is the founder of Lux Chix, which helps other Goddess Warriors to get their message out to the world!

MG: Nicole, can you tell us a little about what you do?

Goddess Warrior: A little bit of everything! LUX CHIX is a branding agency focused on helping holistic & spiritual professionals thrive via entrepreneurship. In addition, we aim to simplify entrepreneurship overwhelm via our spiritual support, luxury events and branding programs, that are designed to empower our clients’ success. On a day-to-day basis I work with incredible clients around the world who are passionate about bringing their purpose-driven brands to market. Lux Chix develops their visual brand – logo, marketing and website materials. Our events (1 day retreats and bi-annual conference) are designed to bring awareness to individuals about their life visions. Myself and my soul sister and business partner, Mindy Hills, (OASIS retreats & workshops) are often found working together developing comprehensive material for the events and planning what will take place at each experience. As a twin soul as well, I offer support to those seeking meaning behind their divine counterpart and how this connection is a sacred catalyst for their soul purpose and independent mission.

MG: When did your spiritual awakening/journey begin?

Goddess Warrior: My spiritual journey has been a comprehensive one, and one that began at a young age. I was raised in a beautiful Christian home, as a homeschooled student, believe it or not. I rely on my foundational beliefs and teachings experienced as a young child on a daily basis. After attending a Christian college, and after experiencing a health crisis, I began to be made aware that there was more to life than meets the eye. After traditional western medicine couldn’t help relieve what I was experiencing, I turned to integrative therapies such as including organic foods in my diet, energy work, acupuncture and healing my body with the power of self-love and affirmations. As I started delving deeper into the understanding of health from a comprehensive, holistic perspective, God began working in my life in much larger ways than I ever could imagine. To answer your question, I’d say my spiritual awakening was always with me, but I began waking up in 2011 when I first experienced my health crisis. As I began healing from that experience, other catalystic opportunities were brought in on my soul path,  such as when a friend and co-worker was suddenly killed in 2013, and then an unexpected soulmate connection came into my life in the fall of 2014. All of my experiences are being complied in my first book, You’re A Rarity, which is due to debut in November, 2016. As a result of everything previously mentioned, I’ve become much more open and appreciative of all walks of life, cultures and religious beliefs. I honor all those who come into my life and enjoy learning from their experiences and find harmony in learning from our differences. I’ve been able to learn so much about my own faith and spiritual practice by listening to what others have to share. I think if I stopped learning from others, I’d be hindering my own spiritual growth. My desire is to honor God with all that I do and to emulate the essence that Jesus shares as a living example of unconditional love, light and joy for others to learn from.

MG: What do you feel is your mission/purpose/calling in this life?

Goddess Warrior: That’s such a powerful question. I can tell you that when I set out on my business endeavors in 2014, I thought I had things figured out with exactly what I was going to do and who I was going to serve. That got tossed out the window shortly after (can hear God chuckling). I started off by hosting a radio show which introduced me to a network of incredible entrepreneurs all around the world. I thought my initial purpose in life was to be a graphic designer, as that’s what I went to school for, but was quickly dismissed that idea after I realized that working in a 9 to 5 position did not satisfy my heart and soul. It’s been an evolutionary process to get to where I am today and although I help many others get their entrepreneurial ideas off the ground through design and branding, there is much more to it than that. It’s becoming clearer and clearer to me that my mission and purpose in life is to create an inclusive community and space for others who are seeking to play life at a higher level by tuning into their inner guidance and soul purpose through entrepreneurship. Furthermore, to help others live in the present moment without fear of the unknown.

MG: Have you always known that was your mission/purpose/calling? Or did you discover it at some point?

Goddess Warrior: I remember having a vision when I was 16 years old of myself standing on a stage with a microphone in hand, speaking in front of many, many people. I didn’t know what I was saying or what I was doing on stage, yet I knew at a soul level that I was definitely influencing those in attendance. I remember thinking on that mental picture in my head and being very confused and frustrated, wondering “How in the world am I going to be on stage and furthermore, what would I would say to people?” In that moment, I chalked the vision up to being famous. In my teenage wisdom, being well-known was the only way you would be on stage and speaking in front of lots of people, or so I thought. From that point on, I felt frustrated about what it was I was here to do and accomplish. I didn’t feel like I had anything important to share, nor would people stop to listen to me. I didn’t know how to accomplish this vision from a human perspective, so I gave up in tearful frustration and put the idea aside. It would take 11 years for me to realize I had been working towards fulfilling that mission and purpose all along. It sure took its time and a round about way, but now I am speaking on stage and have a platform to positively influence people. Is it as large as I’d love it to be? Not yet, but I know that every day I am accomplishing my calling and that’s what matters to me. It doesn’t matter if 1 person or 11,000 people hear you, you have the opportunity to positively impact the souls you encounter, everyday.

MG: What does it mean to you to be in your divine feminine power?

Goddess Warrior: First and foremost, it means to trust my inner knowing and intuition. For so long I was outside of this, especially during my health crisis when my body literally stopped making progesterone and estrogen. I’ve had to make very conscious choices in life to cultivate my divine feminine power. Femininity is not about being weak or totally soft, it’s about being authentic and truthful. It’s about loving yourself and your body for exactly who you are. When I am in my power, I feel radiant, confident and magnetic. I can fully show up to any situation, be present, give, nurture and receive in equal parts. It’s a balance of the masculine as well. Knowing when to step forward and when to step back and wait for the Universe to come through. I actually have a video about developing feminine energy here, and I share more weekly on my YouTube video series Tea Talk Tuesdays.

MG: What helps you get through the tough moments in life?

Goddess Warrior: My relationship with God, my angels, synchronicity, soul-friends, family and my husband. I also have a couple of mental snapshots of days that have truly flowed. If I am having a tough moment, I refer back to those specific days and remember whatever I am experiencing is only temporary. Sometimes I also find it helpful to stop whatever I am doing and take a break. Just breathe, go for a short walk and look for the beauty in life.

MG: What has been the best part of your spiritual journey? What has been the hardest part?

Goddess Warrior: The best part has been seeing how much I have grown as an individual. I never dreamed I’d be doing the things I am doing today and connecting with the individuals I have connected with. It’s been very exciting and some days, unnerving. Lots of growth in a very short period of time. Being okay with not pleasing anyone but my Creator, myself and the individuals I am here to serve has probably been the most difficult part. The further you step into your soul purpose, the more you open yourself up to criticism and judgement from well-intending outsiders. I’ve been pretty fortunate to not encounter a lot of unsupportive comments, but I have had my share. There have been people who don’t believe in holistic health, in what I am doing through LUX CHIX or that discourage me from befriending individuals who believe differently to the little bubble you’ve been saturated and conditioned in. The thing I have to remember is my first point. I would not take back anything I’ve experienced and gone through. Even though it’s been a test of my heart, soul and spirit, it’s made me stronger and more confident in what I am here to accomplish through my soul purpose in this lifetime.

MG: What is your favourite spiritual practice?

Goddess Warrior: I love to connect to God through nature. This includes interacting with like-minded souls – sharing deep and high level conversations – and animals and the outdoors (when I can in West Michigan, Ha). I read the Bible and spiritual books regularly and use prayer, mediation and yoga as tools to enhance my spiritual practice. Being focused on my nutrition, water intake and using my imagination and creativity are other favorite parts of my spiritual practice.

MG: How do you juggle everything and still make time for yourself?

Goddess Warrior: Now that I’ve developed a better sense of self and my intuition, if I am feeling like I need to take a break, I now pay attention. I don’t forgo rest or hesitate canceling something if something feels off or I am not prepared to interact in a situation. I energetically decide if something is a good fit for me personally and professionally. I’ve learned to say no a lot more and I am thankful that I have, because that has given me permission to take more time for myself. My yoga routine in the morning is really for me and I usually carve out some time towards the end of the day to read, journal or relax with a hot bath.

MG: Are your friends and family supportive of your spiritual journey?

Goddess Warrior: Yes. I’ve been very blessed with supportive family and friends. I’d say the more I have evolved, the more my circle of close souls has as well. The more aligned I’ve become with myself, those who are not aligned fall off my immediate “radar” and those who are aligned come in. It’s a beautiful thing to behold.

MG: What advice would you give to women who are embarking on their spiritual journey?

Goddess Warrior: Get in the habit of setting brave boundaries, in other words, saying no to anything that doesn’t feed your soul and bring you joy. This could be things in your environment (furniture, clutter, clothing, etc), relationships (friends who bring you down, professional settings that drain your energy, etc) activities (things your significant other likes to do that you might necessarily not) and more. I’ve found the further I’ve elevated my professional career, the more I’ve had to say no. It’s not that I don’t want to pursue an opportunity, but the more I’ve felt into a situation or relationship, the more I’ve determined what will serve my soul path and spiritual journey. Also this leaves room for inspiring opportunities and connections that will help to develop you personally and professionally. The more I’ve stepped away from my previous more “traditional life” the more I’ve been able to connect with influential thought leaders, thinkers, integrative wellness experts and others who are like-minded and swimming the same direction I am being directed towards.

MG: Is there anything else you would like to share?

Goddess Warrior: Everything happens for a reason. Every experience, connection and hardship you encounter was designed to bring about cataclysmic change in your life to spur you on to your soul purpose and mission. I’ve discovered the experiences that leave me breathless, with more questions than answers, more reflection and healing than anything, are the moments that matter the most. We all have the capacity to influence others through our own essence and valor and to unite the universe through unconditional love. If you’re passionate about that statement, I invite you to check out the video on this page: LUXCHIX.com/reunion This is an event we have in the works for August, 2017 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are actively looking for participants, media partners and event underwriters. I’d be delighted to connect with you and hear what part of the message resonated with you and collaborate with how you’d like to help bring this revolutionary event to fruition.

MG: Thank you so much for sharing your story with me, and with my readers!

If you would like to check out what Nicole is doing her links are below. Thank you for reading, there will be another Goddess Warrior featured very soon!

You can learn more about Nicole here: NICOLEZAAGMAN.com and her company, upcoming book and events at: LUXCHIX.com  You can also contact her via email: info@NICOLEZAAGMAN.com

Special Announcement!

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you will have seen mentions of this already, but for those of you who don’t, then I am officially announcing that in May, I will be visiting Canada and the US on a book tour!

I will be doing signings, talks and workshops, and cannot wait to connect with lots of Earth Angels in person over there! You can check out the tour website to see all of the events that are booked at the moment, if you are planning to attend, do check the site closer to the time, in case of any changes to the time etc., it will be kept up to date.

The tour has been organised by John of Empowered by John, and is being supported by a very special Angel in my life! I will be promoting the 5 Year Anniversary Edition of The Earth Angel Training Academy, if you missed the cover reveal yesterday you can see it here.

I am so very excited about the tour, and to connect with so many beautiful Earth Angels and spread the word to more souls about our origins and our missions. I have so much to organise that I might not be as active on here (other than to post the Spiritual Warrior and Goddess Warrior series’ of course) but I promise to write all about my experiences on the tour while I am there!

Please share the site with anyone you know in the US who might like to attend any of the events, thank you so much for all your love and support.

 

Cover Reveal for the Special Edition

To celebrate the 5 Year Anniversary of the release of The Earth Angel Training Academy, I have had a beautiful new cover created for it, and have written a new foreword and acknowledgements, to express my gratitude for the people who have been with me on this magical journey.

I am so pleased to be revealing the cover, the artwork was created by Neil Chard and the graphic design by madappledesigns. So, are you ready? Here it is!

Here is the full cover:

I absolutely love the new design, and I cannot wait to release the new edition very soon! The moment it is available on Amazon, I promise to let you know.

I have a rather exciting announcement to make too, which goes along with the special edition of The Earth Angel Training Academy… look out for my next blog post!

Spirit Warrior – Robert Tremblay

Welcome to the latest post in the Spirit Warrior Series in which I am featuring Spirit Warriors I know. These are men who have made the transition from very ‘normal’ careers, some quite masculine in their nature, to a more spiritual calling. Many men are making this shift from the physical to the meta-physical, and they have allowed me to share their stories with you, in the hopes it will inspire and uplift you, especially if you are thinking of doing the same thing.

The Spirit Warrior I would like to introduce you to is Robert Tremblay. I have only recently connected with Robert, he is an amazing soul full of light.

MG: Robert, can you tell everyone what it was you used to do?

Spirit Warrior: Prior to my illness and awakening I spent 20 years teaching management practices in the sales and finance industry. I became an accredited national speaker with high energy and a huge ego to deliver motivating ways to lead and succeed. Prior to that I was in the military and then Police work.

MG: What is it you currently do?

Spirit Warrior: I am since September 2015 a published Author. I continue my passionate speaking about my experience and survival around the world.

MG: What inspired the shift?

Spirit Warrior: On February 27, 2011 I died in a hospital bed in Vermont, after suddenly being diagnosed as terminal.  I had a near death experience that changed everything about me at exactly the right time, like many others.

MG: Were there financial implications? What was it like to go from a regular paycheck to being self-employed?

Spirit Warrior: It was the most freeing experience for me to finally see that the thing I had chased all of my life was a block to finding my own riches deep inside my soul.

MG: Did you get support from your friends and family?

Spirit Warrior: During my long ordeal with illness, yes. Although some completely disappeared during that time, they had difficulty dealing with my impending death.  After my awakening, many took positions on my new persona and to this day, most still stay further away than they did prior to my NDE.

MG: Have you ever been judged, criticised or ridiculed for your decision to transition from the physical to meta-physical?

Spirit Warrior: Oh yes…although I might question the “decision”” aspect of the question… Although most don’t verbalize the judgement directly to me…their absence and lack of engagement in regards to my true purpose remain clear.

MG: Have you ever considered returning to your old career?

Spirit Warrior: Ironically, I tried three separate times to return…each time I made it 3 months before I found myself sick again.

MG: What gets you through the tough moments?

Spirit Warrior: Keeping busy with new experiences helps me through the tough spots…whether it be physical or emotional in nature.

MG: Can you share you favourite spiritual practice with us?

Spirit Warrior: Everyday since my awakening I rarely miss a sunrise or sunset…this is my meditation.  At sunrise when the first light of the day hits my face I just simply say thank you… It is in these moments that I think of everything I am grateful for.

MG: Are you more in tune with your inner self? With your intuition?

Spirit Warrior: I have spent many years resisting my intuition.  I don’t anymore… Now I find nearly every answer I need comes at exactly the right time, manner and sequence.

MG: Do you express your feelings and emotions more easily?

Spirit Warrior:  Certainly much different now, yes.  It flows so freely that I find it would be impossible not to.

MG: What has been the best and worst parts of making this shift?

Spirit Warrior: The worst part was the feeling of being alone at first…not understanding that there are others going through the same thing – it was a great gift to find a community. The best part is the childlike ways I experience nearly every minute. Seeing things like it is the first time and feeling it all.

MG: If you could go back in time and change the past, would you choose to do it all over again?

Spirit Warrior: I would not change anything about the past or what brought me there.  It shaped and polished me…finding this love for myself was the very trigger of my healing.

MG: Is there anything else you would like to share?

Spirit Warrior: Finally finding the correlation between positive thinking and healing and seeing it in action was a ‘holy cow’ moment where I found that positive thinking isn’t a sports logo. It is a universal law of nature.  The great epiphanies I experience every day on topics I never knew interested me prior, has been liberating.  When I realized that being present and mindful of the moment and the gratitude that goes with it was the best discovery I have ever found. In moments like these I connect to a universal stream of energy and knowledge I hadn’t even considered prior. It is in this “place” that all the answers lie. Answers to questions I didn’t even know I had.

 

MG: Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful insights with me, and with my readers.

Spirit Warrior: It was such a pleasure…thank you for continuing to share your beautiful soul with this world.

 

If you would like to check out what Robert is doing his links are below. Thank you for reading, there will be another Spirit Warrior featured very soon.

Blog – roberttrombley.blogspot.co.uk

Book – Twenty Seconds

Facebook – Twenty Seconds Page

Letter to my Soul

Dear Soul,

Why do I keep choosing struggle over ease?

Love, Michelle.x

 

Dear Michelle,

Because you are human. And you have been for a very long time. Struggle is encoded into your very DNA.

But DNA can be changed. Can be re-coded. It all comes down to changing you thoughts, your beliefs of struggle. The struggling, starving artist, in your eyes, creates better art, do they not? You have said on many occasions that you do not create when you are happy – you create when you are hurting, when you are sad, when you are miserable.

It is in these moments that you can express your darkest feelings and pains – and in expressing these you connect with others who are also in that space. But that doesn’t mean that you have to always be in that space. Or if you do need to sit in the darkness at times – it needn’t be for long periods of time.

Time to yourself is so important. Cut off, switch off, be still, be with yourself. It is good for you. You used to sit on the beach and watch the waves, with no thought of needing to do something else, or be anywhere else. You would just be there.

Do not resist the struggle. Experience it, express it through your words, share your thoughts with others. You have no idea how many people have found comfort in your pain, because it is their pain also.

Write from your heart. Write from me, your soul. Write whatever the hell you want. Do not censor yourself. Do not hide.

If you are thinking it, chances are, thousands of other souls are thinking it too.

 

Just say it. Say it well.

Love the struggle, it’s your friend.

Love, your other friend,

Soul.x

 

I wrote this letter a while ago, not long after I wrote my first letter to my soul. I just found it in a notebook and felt the need to share it. Why not have a go at writing to your soul? You may be surprised by the reply. xx

Goddess Warrior – Kellie Fitzgerald

To complement my Spirit Warrior series on men shifting from the physical to the meta-physical, this Goddess Warrior series will focus on women who are living their spiritual message and journey, who are speaking their truth and are fully in their feminine power, while they make a difference with their words and actions.

The first Goddess Warrior I would love to introduce you to is Kellie Fitzgerald. She is a positive transformation catalyst and radio host of the Positive Transformation Network.

MG: Kellie, can you tell us a little about what you do?

Goddess Warrior:  In short, I turn survivors into thrivers!  Through my internet radio channel, publishing company and numerous workshops, I help others share their messages.

MG: When did your spiritual journey begin?

Goddess Warrior: As a child I could see and communicate with spirit.  I sort of “turned it off” at times during my life but it’s always been there.  I’ve had a couple of what I call “dark night of the soul” times and emerging from each of those times made me wake up more and more.

MG: What do you feel is your mission or purpose or calling is in this life?

Goddess Warrior:  To give a voice to the voiceless.  Whether that is animal rescue, victims of abuse or domestic violence or people who are having a spiritual awakening and are feeling lost.

MG: Have you always know that was your mission or purpose or calling? Or did you discover it at some point?

Goddess Warrior: Honestly I think I always “knew” but actively fought that knowledge for most of my life.

MG: What does it mean to you to be in your divine feminine power?

Goddess Warrior:  Completely loving and accepting myself as I am.  Knowing I am on my path and completely loving and accepting that as well.

MG: What helps you get through the tough moments in life?

Goddess Warrior: Reiki and meditation…and my animals.

MG: What has been the best part of your spiritual journey? What has been the hardest part?

Goddess Warrior: Being able to help people navigate their own spiritual journeys is what really makes my heart sing!  The most difficult part is definitely having to let go of people who are no longer on the same path I’m on.

MG: What is your favourite spiritual practice?

Goddess Warrior: Oh wow, does Reiki count as a spiritual practice?  Other than that, meditation and Tai Chi.

MG: How do you juggle everything and still make time for yourself?

Goddess Warrior: I have learned to schedule time for myself on my calendar.  In the past I would have a really hectic day and allow work to cut into the “me time” I’d scheduled, but honestly I have developed such a respect for myself I don’t allow that to happen anymore.

MG: Are your friends and family supportive of your spiritual journey?

Goddess Warrior: Some are…some are not.  That really is the most difficult thing about embarking on a spiritual journey and becoming who you were always meant to be…letting go of those people who are not supportive.

MG: What advice would you give to women who are embarking on their spiritual journey?

Goddess Warrior: Baby steps!  This is a process, be kind and patient with yourself.  Find other people on a spiritual journey as they will be supportive of yours.  Honestly, once you make the decision to be the best “you” you can be, the right people do come into your life.

MG: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful insights with me, and with my readers, there are so many golden pieces of advice there!

 

If you would like to check out what Kellie is doing her links are below. Thank you for reading, there will be another Goddess Warrior featured very soon.

whenontheroadtoenlightenment.com

positivetransformationcatalyst.com

ibbilanepress.com

positivetransformationnetwork.com

 

Kellie’s book is When on the Road to Enlightenment, Don’t Forget to Take out the Trash and it’s available on Amazon.

Embracing Uncertainty

I’m nosy.

There. I said it. I’m really nosy! I hate being out of a loop or kept in the dark, I hate not knowing what’s going on an what’s going to happen next. Very much like the main character in The Earth Angel Training Academy – Velvet. She spends most of the book wondering what the hell is going on and getting annoyed when others seem to know what the bigger picture is and she doesn’t. Come to think of it, I’m quite like Aria the Faerie too. She’s always eavesdropping and spying on other people’s conversations. Hmm.

Because of my need to know everything, I have had many, many readings, from mediums and psychics and intuitive friends, all in my quest to know what’s going to happen. Most of the time, those readings bring comfort because they just reassure me that no matter what is going on in the present moment, it’s all going to turn out just fine. Which, let’s be honest, that’s the main reason why anyone has a reading – to be told – it’s all good!

The problem I have been experiencing, is that there have been predictions made in these readings that I don’t like. I’ve been told that things will happen, that quite honestly, I don’t want to happen. (not because they’re bad, but because they’re not things I would choose to experience). And so I set on a quest to choose the opposite. After all, we have free will, right?

But no matter how hard I was choosing, in further readings, the same predictions came up over and over, and it seemed like everything was conspiring to make this path happen.

So I gave in. I said – fine, if this is what is mean to be, then I’ll do it.

I thought that by giving in and going with the flow, the rest of my life would fall into place and start working. But it didn’t. In fact, I found I was even more stuck, because unconsciously I was stopping doing things that might take me down that path I didn’t want to go down.

So I made a new choice – I don’t want that life. It is not my choice. And even if the path I am choosing is a little more rocky, so be it.

All of this, of course, made me realise that sometimes, knowing what our future holds can be a big problem. Because we get attached or repelled by what we’re told is to come. And it affects our decisions, and our ability to remain in the present moment.

Yesterday I was reading excerpts of The Earth Angel Training Academy, and I found this quote, from the Rainbow Children, when they are asked to predict someone’s future. Despite my nosiness, and the fact that I know so many mediums and psychics that I have great respect for, I think it’s time that I let go of all the predictions, let go of my need for certainty, and embrace the wild ride of life on a moment to moment basis.

Of course, the ironic thing is, that once we let go of the predictions and live in the moment, we tend to end up creating the future we wanted anyway.

Don’t you just love how the Universe works?

 

PS. I still recommend having a reading if you are looking to connect with someone you’ve lost, or you need reassurance that you’re on the right path, but no matter what comes up, do you best not to get too attached to it.

Michelle is the author and publisher of 10 Visionary Fiction novels, all available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle. She spends her days helping Indie Authors to publish their books, taking photographs of mushrooms and making gluten-free cakes.

If you need any help with your publishing journey, please do get in touch with her by emailing theamethystangel@hotmail.co.uk. You can book a Skype session or a phone call with her, or ask questions via email. Please do follow her publishing blog to receive more posts on Indie Publishing.

 

Spirit Warrior – Adrian Incledon-Webber

Welcome to the first post in the Spirit Warrior Series in which I am featuring Spirit Warriors I know. These are men who have made the transition from very ‘normal’ careers, some quite masculine in their nature, to a more spiritual calling. Many men are making this shift from the physical to the meta-physical, and they have allowed me to share their stories with you, in the hopes it will inspire and uplift you, especially if you are thinking of doing the same thing.

The Spirit Warrior I would like to introduce you to is Adrian. I have known Adrian for three years now, and he was already following his spiritual path when we met.

MG: Adrian, can you tell everyone what it was you used to do?

Spirit Warrior: I owned and ran a busy Estate Agency practice in South West Surrey

MG: What is it you currently do?

Spirit Warrior: Good question. I am many things, I am the author of ‘Heal Your Home’, I am a Geomancer (Earth Healer), a film-maker of a documentary called ‘Intuition’ and a House Healer.  There are many things in between including dowser, lecturer on many spiritual subjects, and I teach courses on how people can heal their own homes as well as modern healing methods, nature spirits, looking at Sacred Spaces and Holy Sites… never a dull moment!

MG: What inspired the shift from the physical to the meta-physical?

Spirit Warrior: It started with a visit to a medium, as my company was facing difficulties towards the end of 1988 when the double tax relief on mortgages ended. To say that my business partner and I were naïve at that time would have been an understatement – the bank was not being helpful and the pressure was on us both to find a way of keeping the business going. A friend suggested visiting a medium to see if she could help with advice from spirit. I hadn’t got a clue what I was letting myself in for as I was very business driven in those days, and ‘spirituality’ was not a word in my vocabulary. However, the visit did start me looking at my life in a very different way and in fact it did help the business in the long run, as it gave me the confidence to carry on. We very quickly changed accountants and bank then things started to fall into place. We grew the company from there to five offices. It wasn’t always plain sailing but we made it. If the business hadn’t gone through those problems I certainly would not have visited the medium, and the seed perhaps would not have been sown.

MG: Were there financial implications of the shift? What was it like to go from a regular pay cheque to being self-employed?

Spirit Warrior: I have been self-employed most of my adult life as I am probably unemployable! Pay cheques have never been guaranteed, as the business did go through some major recessions, a real roller-coaster ride at times. Money was either flowing well or the tap was suddenly turned off and we had to make hard cuts. I do feel more of a master of my own destiny now, less vulnerable to the vagaries of the country and the meddling of the politicians!

MG: Did you get support from your friends and family?

Spirit Warrior: In short, no. In fact, the change from a very commercial life to a spiritual one saw most of the people who I would have called friends disappear, almost overnight. Few could understand how or why I made the change.

MG: Were you judged, criticised or ridiculed for your decision to transition from the physical to meta-physical?

Spirit Warrior: Oh yes, and to a certain point I still am by certain people. My partner at the time enjoyed a good lifestyle, we had a big house with 3 acres of land, two nice cars etc., she could never understand how I could leave all that behind for a more simple, spiritual and truthful lifestyle. I guess if the boot was on the other foot I may well have felt the same. I remember a time when I was laying on the floor practising my Reiki hand positions – one hand was over my heart and the other over my third eye, when she came into my study, took one look and said something like ‘That’s disgusting.’ then turned around and slammed the door. I promise that I was fully clothed at the time! Looking back, I can see how she felt, life was changing and she was obviously fearful for the future.

Many family members thought that I was having a nervous breakdown, but to me I was totally convinced that I was making the right choice, a spiritual life was calling and nothing was going to hold me back.

MG: Have you ever considered returning to your old career?

Spirit Warrior: I miss the people I worked with, the office banter was always very lively. We all had an excellent working relationship in my office in Godalming, they were very special people and I still see them when I go down south. Otherwise I would say no.

MG: What gets you through the tough moments?

Spirit Warrior: My belief in me. I hope that it doesn’t sound egotistical, but I love who I am, faults and all and also that I have overcome many obstacles in life that might have broken other people, both physically and mentally. I have an inner knowing that whatever happens, I am protected by some amazing beings and that the tough moments in my life have purely been lessons that I need to overcome to enable me to empathise with and help others.

MG: Do you have any advice for other Spirit Warriors who are making the same transition, or are thinking of doing so?

Spirit Warrior: I would say that leading a ‘spiritual life’ is probably one of the hardest things that you will ever do, but don’t let that put you off as there are so many rewards. One of the most difficult things to go through is actually trying to find out who you are. Once over that hurdle there will be many more lessons ahead. But there is no time like the present, as the 21st century energies are helping many people make the transition. Once you make the shift you will rarely look back.

MG: Can you share your favourite spiritual practice with us?

Spirit Warrior: I call it my ‘spiritual clocking-in’ time, when sit quietly in my study and connect to spirit. I leave the physical world behind me and tune in to the higher powers before I start my healing work. I connect with the Highest of the High, Mother Earth, our Life Giving Sun and Heavenly Moon, bringing their healing powers together within me to then send out to those in need.

MG: Are you more in tune with your inner self? With your intuition?

Spirit Warrior: Absolutely, you cannot fail to do so when carrying out any form of healing work or connecting to spirit. When I started working with spirit I hoped for an external voice telling me what I should be doing, this did not happen for quite some time, but now does. I get a great deal of guidance from ‘them upstairs’, but they made me work for it. There are some wonderfully gifted people who were born mediums for instance, and although I was a sensitive lad I feel that I have lived my life the other way around. I have worked through the many hardships that we call life, using this experience and combining it with a deep sense of spirituality that enables me to help others.

MG: Do you express your feelings and emotions more easily?

Spirit Warrior: Yes, but you do have to be careful. As you become more spiritual you undoubtedly become more sensitive, this can bring its own problems. You do need to protect yourself from other people’s feeling and emotions otherwise it can become overwhelming.

MG: What has been the best and worst parts of making this shift?

Spirit Warrior: The best part is how quickly you begin to appreciate life on Earth, the flora and fauna. The worst is realising how so many people are happy to take from others, but never give anything back.

MG: If you could go back in time and change the past, would you choose to do it all over again? 

Spirit Warrior: Yes, everything. It makes us unique as human beings, 100% individual and that is so special.

MG: Is there anything else you would like to share?

Spirit Warrior: Even though I live a very spiritual life I enjoy the physical side (other people would call it the real world) too, real ale is a passion, as is riding my motorbike. Both worlds can exist side by side, leading a spiritual life is not all about abstinence or hardships, life is for living and having fun. Very much about having fun!

MG: Thank you so much for sharing your story with me, and with my readers!

If you would like to check out what Adrian is doing his links are below. Thank you for reading, there will be another Spirit Warrior featured very soon!

 

DOWSING SPIRITS

Website: www.dowsingspirits.co.uk

Here you will find out more on the topic of house healing, there is a description of what geopathic stress is and how it can adversely affect you and your family on a day-to-day basis.

I have been working to help alleviate the problems associated with geopathic stress over a ten-year period, I have worked with hundreds of people worldwide and regularly teach courses enabling people to work on their own homes.

My course and workshop dates are listed on my website and if you would like to receive a Newsletter just leave your name and email address.

My book entitled ‘Heal Your Home’ and ‘Intuition’ DVD are both available from the site too.

 

Michelle is the author and publisher of 10 Visionary Fiction novels, all available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle. She spends her days helping Indie Authors to publish their books, taking photographs of mushrooms and making gluten-free cakes.

If you need any help with your publishing journey, please do get in touch with her by emailing theamethystangel@hotmail.co.uk. You can book a Skype session or a phone call with her, or ask questions via email. Please do follow her publishing blog to receive more posts on Indie Publishing.

Earth Angel Connections

I have been so blessed recently to connect to many beautiful Earth Angels! I have had conversations over Skype and Facebook with these amazing souls who are all fulfilling their purpose on this planet in different ways. I want to introduce you to three of them today, please go to their websites and check out the work they are doing.

I connected with Robert Tremblay, the author of Twenty Seconds. His book is about his near-death experience (NDE) and his spiritual journey. What an amazing soul he is! Before the conversation I had been feeling quite overwhelmed and low and within seconds we were laughing and joking like we had known each other forever! He is doing some amazing work raising awareness of HIV, and I am so excited that this summer, I will get to meet him and do an event with him. (More info on that to come!)

Another awesome conversation I’ve had is with the wonderful Nicole Zaagman, founder of Lux Chix. Nicole and I clicked instantly, and talked about our Earth Angel and Twin Flame experiences. As we talked we realised that we had been experiencing the exact same things at the same time recently, which was quite spooky! Nicole is organising an event in 2017 which I am really looking forward to being a part of.

A fabulous Earth Angel I was interviewed by for her radio show in Arizona is Kellie Fitzgerald. We had so much fun doing the interview that it was hard to stop talking! She read The Earth Angel Training Academy and really resonated with it, even dreaming of the characters afterwards! I also hope to meet up with her soon too. If you want to listen to the interview, it’s online here.

 

I will be writing a little about more amazing Earth Angels soon, as I have been connected with so many in the last few weeks by John Masiulionis, of Empowered by John, who is helping me to bring my books and message to the USA.

 

Michelle is the author and publisher of 10 Visionary Fiction novels, all available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle. She spends her days helping Indie Authors to publish their books, taking photographs of mushrooms and making gluten-free cakes.

If you need any help with your publishing journey, please do get in touch with her by emailing theamethystangel@hotmail.co.uk. You can book a Skype session or a phone call with her, or ask questions via email. Please do follow her publishing blog to receive more posts on Indie Publishing.