Oct. 22, 2019
My spiritual mentor, Lizanne, messaged me and a few of her friends late last night. She explained that she had gone to an alien/light being expo in Toronto several weeks ago, and that a couple people who owned their own YouTube channel had interviewed her. They were so interested in her spiritual work and her connection with guides and angels that they decided to come all the way up here to Sudbury to spend some time observing her spiritual work and documenting how she helps countless people find their true selves. They were there tonight to video-tape and record her again. She wanted me and her close friends to be present and support her. She's helped me so much and I wouldn't be where I am today without her, so I jumped at the chance to support her. I had a hunch in the back of my mind that I might be asked to give an interview on her behalf, but I decided not to let my potential fears get in the way of my support of her.
Once I got there, I saw there were video cameras every where. They were interviewing and documenting her all day. She decided to have a meditation that night to show them a little bit about what she offers. They were going to record that process as well. One of the other ladies there found that out and instantly decided she was going to leave. She didn't want to be recorded. I saw a lot of my past-self in her. I would have been the guy who ran away as soon as I heard it would be recorded. I would have been too afraid, too anxious to be on camera. I always had fears of being the centre of attention and embarrassing myself or making mistakes in front of everyone.
Over the last two years of going there though, I've learned to face my fears, accept my anxieties as a gift that I can use to pick up on everyone around me, as well as to understand how important it is to speak my truth. I've understood I get anxious because I realize what I have to say matters and that's it's important to speak my truth regardless of any doubts or fears. Other people are counting on me, just like I got help from Lizanne. She helped me grow into the man and healer I am today. So, I knew I had the responsibility; the ability to respond accordingly. It was my job to acknowledge and express how much she helped me, and so many countless others. Instead of being nervous about it, I took great pride and felt honoured to be able to speak on her behalf. This was about her and her work in helping people, and I wanted others to learn about everything she offers and how much she leads by example.
So during sharing circle beforehand, I felt a little nervous. However, I channeled that into speaking the truth about how strong of a soul she was and is, and how grateful I am for all the help and leadership by example she provides me and countless others. I wanted everyone out there to know what a loving, accepting environment she creates and how everyone is welcome to come, heal, and grow.
It reminded me of the day after my first spiritual teacher, Caroline, crossed over. I was supposed to help assist her at a holistic fair. All the healers and table vendors gathered the next day to pay respects to her. I got there late, just as they were about to move on with their day. I could have easily let this opportunity go by, just like I could have easily left on this night when I saw the video cameras.
Instead, my soul and spirit moved me to make my way through everyone that night and stand at the front of the stage. Instead of listening to my past anxieties, I worked through my spirit body and spoke from my heart and soul. I explained how much Caroline helped me and how I wouldn't be where I was that day without her. It was such a powerful experience and example of someone finding their voice and assuming responsibility for where their soul brought them, and the responsibility they had to lead by example for others. That still drives me to this day. That's what drove me tonight to speak on Lizanne's behalf while we were being recorded on camera.
She then led us on a guided meditation in which we were taken to a special room with our names on it. I visualized seeing all my certificates that I've achieved hanging in frames on the wall in a special place where I was going to take my spiritual work to the next level; a room that would become my office where I 'd offer a variety of services.
After meditation, everyone was leaving. Then, one of the camera guys came up to me and asked if I still wanted to be interviewed. I instantly agreed. Lizanne listened on close by as they asked me to talk about my journey and how I got there. Even with the cameras on me, I remained calm and spoke from my spirit body about my soul's journey to get there. I wasn't thinking of what to say, I just channeled what I thought people needed to hear about my story. I articulated how much Lizanne helped me to find my voice so I could start branching out, attaining certificates, and offering my healing services. I found myself saying countless inspiring things to the interviewer, as well as to whoever was going to watch this video. For that whole interview, it was as if time has stood still and I was stepping into the real me; reciting the story of my life and what I've learned.
Afterwards, the interviewer thanked me for being so open and genuine and for helping him. He admittedly struggled with anxiety as well and had heart-breaks too. So my story helped him. That made it all worth it. I'm glad I reached at least one person. One of his fellow camera guys took me aside afterwards and personally thanked me for speaking my truth because his friend really needed to hear everything I said. Lizanne thanked me as well.
It was such a powerful evening. I left feeling so energetic, like I completed a part of my life mission. Many years ago, you couldn't pay me to be recorded on camera; now I was voluntarily speaking on behalf of someone else to help others. I'm proud to say Lizanne serves as a great inspiration for me. She's dealt with a near-death experience, she learned to work through her issues and anxieties, and healed herself. Now, she has her own shop to help others heal. She has a daytime job as a youth probation officer and barely breaks even at the shop. So, she doesn't do this spiritual work for the money; instead she says she made a deal with a light being that night of her near-death-experience to do her spiritual work. I'm so grateful she did her part and continues to do it. Just a few weeks ago, she had her bank card robbed from her, and she was threatened with a knife at a grocerty store. Instead of cowering in fear and seeing herself as a victim, she stepped up and spoke her truth in both instances. She knew what her responsibility was, and she rose up to the task on those occasions and since her near-death experience. Now I know it's my turn to rise up. It's my job now to follow in her footsteps, and Caroline's as well; to lead by example and help others help themselves to heal, just like they helped me. If we can do it, so can you.
Let this empowering story speak to you. If I can face my greatest fears and speak openly about my greatest vulnerabilities, so can you. If I can find the strength within myself to heal with the help of others, so can you. If I can find my voice, so can you. If I can figure out my life mission, so can you. You don't have to know how you'll accomplish something; just know you will. Step up to who you are and why you're here. You'll know when to rise up and when to speak your truth, and then you'll do it and live by it. If I can do it, so can you. :)
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