It’s easy to allow the strong emotions of fear, worry or doubt to overwhelm us in the face of a crisis or an uncertain situation that appears to threaten some aspect of our life. It’s an automatic response from our protective self.
However, when we allow for higher emotions to affect our possible outcomes instead, miracles can manifest. The following personal story demonstrates how every moment is dictated by the power of Emotion, governed by the sacred element of Water!…
At the beginning of December 2011, I was driving to Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) to do some errands. It was a very cold day, but I was feeling grateful that there wasn’t any snow yet. The highways were still perfect for driving. I had purchased a used car five months earlier, and it simply was not as dependable as I would have liked it to be. Its tires were also smaller than average and probably wouldn’t be the greatest on snow and ice, especially on the country roads. I’d obviously gotten what I paid for (which wasn’t much, but all I had at the time). Despite it all, I felt blessed to have found a vehicle within my price range when I really needed one—with a heater that worked. Now living a new life in the country, I required that I have my own transportation in order to be independent.
As I reached the highway’s turnoff to enter the city, my vehicle’s electronics suddenly went completely crazy. Every gauge, light, and switch was blinking on and off, the motor started to buck, and the car made terribly abnormal noises. I had just enough time to pull over onto the gravel shoulder, and then everything completely shut down! I turned the ignition switch off, and after a moment of absolute silence, I gingerly tried to turn it on again.
Unfortunately, what I had dreaded was now reality—my car was completely dead. Or so it seemed. My heart sank and I could feel a flood of emotion welling up within me. I just could not believe this was happening.
It was the second used vehicle in seven months that had stranded me on the side of a major highway! It really made me wonder what was going on. The first one had been completely unexpected. I had owned it for five years, and it had been in great condition. Then, without warning, it suddenly blew its engine on a U.S. freeway shortly after I’d had it serviced. I needed my own reliable vehicle, especially with the winter weather about to begin any day now. Since I no longer lived in the city, I couldn’t depend on other modes of transportation. I had no money on hand for another used vehicle, and the truth was that I had been feeling quite irritated with used vehicles ever since I’d purchased this one. It had been costing me as much in maintenance every month as payments for a new car would have. I had to finally admit I’d purchased something akin to junk.
My consolation was that I had discovered a wonderful vehicle dealership by having to bring my car for frequent maintenance and repairs. The staff was always exceptionally wonderful with me, including giving me discounts on parts, service, and repair fees every single time. Perhaps my unfortunate predicament with a car manufactured by their company made them that much more compassionate with me. Whatever it was, I always greatly appreciated it.
Now, however, I was stranded on the side of a busy highway. At least I was a safe distance from traffic, out of the way of the big semi-trucks that frequented this route and made the car shake when they drove by. I suddenly remembered that when I had driven away from the house 40 minutes earlier, I’d had a certain feeling about the car. Now I understood, it had been a little premonition.
I screamed out loud and pounded on the steering wheel to release my immense feeling of frustration. In that moment, I felt completely defeated. Fortunately I had my cell phone and was able to contact a soul sister who also happened to be my neighbour. Upon learning about my situation, she offered to come and get me. I wholeheartedly thanked her and simply told her I would keep her updated. I felt, somehow, that another solution was in store for me. I had no idea what that might look like, but I knew that getting her to drive with her children to where I was, didn’t feel right at this point. I had to see what all my options were and giving up wasn’t one of them.
I closed my eyes and breathed deeply to calm down all the worry-based fears that threatened to overwhelm me. They definitely wouldn’t benefit me in that situation. I then looked up at the evening sky, and stared at the stars that were already shining brightly. I deeply inhaled … then slowly exhaled … and expressed to Spirit that I was completely surrendering this situation, since I couldn’t see any favourable solution from my perspective. All my mind could think of was that it would cost me a lot to revive this vehicle—if it were possible at all.
In surrendering, I shifted. I realized that I actually desired a brand-new vehicle for the first time in my life—one I didn’t have to worry about when driving long distances or within the city. I had been feeling this desire for a few months already. I’d always preferred purchasing used vehicles, since they were being reused and didn’t put me in debt. However, the dependability factor now highly outweighed those considerations.
I asked Spirit for clear guidance and for the highest outcome possible to manifest—whatever that might look like. I phoned the dealership I frequently dealt with, and they gladly sent a tow truck to get me. Once again, I was extremely grateful to the employees of this company. They had gotten to know me very well for less than ideal reasons over the past months. However, unbeknownst to me, this costly “junk” vehicle was now about to become a blessing in disguise for me.
By the time the friendly tow truck driver had brought me and my dead car to the Suzuki service department, I felt optimistic about the unknown possibilities. I knew clearly what I had to do. The manager, whom I knew well, warmly greeted me and asked what I would like to do with the car. As soon as he asked me this, I confidently told him that before they even unloaded that car, I wanted to know about their brand-new vehicles. He smiled broadly and told me I couldn’t have asked at a better time, since all their 2011 models were on clearance—with countless, incredible bonuses—to make room for the 2012 models!
This wonderful news instantly uplifted and encouraged me. It reminded me once again that timing is everything. Perhaps my car had dramatically expired at this specific time with a higher purpose. Perhaps my heart desire for a new vehicle, even though I had felt it would take a miracle to manifest without a regular salary, was actually in the process of being realized. All I knew for sure was that anything was possible, and I felt that I was being divinely guided.
The manager took me to the sales department of the building and introduced me to a kind sales agent. Since the agent reminded me a bit of a leprechaun, I immediately felt at ease with him. I had never heard a positive story from people who had purchased new vehicles through a dealership, but despite this and my ordeal, I felt amazingly calm and focused—even joyful.
I noticed several of my essence language signs, including a rainbow, so I knew things were unfolding exactly as they were supposed to. Within minutes of discussing what kind of vehicle I preferred, I knew exactly which 2011 model would suit me perfectly. It was what I had envisioned every time I drove my old car—a combination of all the features I had liked best in my last two vehicles. It was uncanny. As if that wasn’t enough, they actually had that model in their showroom right behind me, AND in the colour I preferred! It was a shimmering, dark rusty-orange, like the beautiful Sedona, AZ landscape I loved. I was so amazed and suddenly felt excited!
The sales agent took me for a test drive, and I knew without a doubt that I had found my vehicle—it was just perfect for me. I loved the comfort of it, its exceptional visibility, its spaciousness for a small car, and many features and little things that mattered to me. I also really enjoyed driving it. It was a reasonable price, and I was even given money for my used car, which I had purchased privately. It wasn’t worth anything at that point, except maybe for parts. But since I had brought it in so often for servicing and repairs, the manager (perhaps out of compassion) signed for an amount that I could use as a deposit for this new vehicle. I greatly appreciated that unexpected gift, for I hadn’t expected to receive anything for it. All these people felt like Earth angels to me during that experience.
I was then taken to the financing department and introduced to an agent. I suddenly realized I hadn’t even thought about financing, since everything had unfolded so quickly. I had just been going with the flow. I couldn’t help but smile at myself when I noticed how present I was to the moment (completely free of worry).
The kind agent asked me all sorts of questions, which I answered with completely open honesty. I told her I didn’t have a current income and had just launched my online business the previous week, with no idea whatsoever how much income I would be making. That was the absolute truth. At that point, I presented myself as a spiritual artist, since I had my first book, prints and originals of my spiritual-themed paintings and Nature photographs, available for purchase on my website, along with my inspiring blog and newsletter.
It sounded unsustainable to the typical bank or business person. Yet, she was extremely nice and non-judgmental, since her mother was an artist! After chatting a bit about my new business, she completely surprised me. She made up an estimated income for me and proceeded with filling out all the paperwork, with a smile! I saw the personally significant number 33 show up multiple times while I was with her, so I went along with it, knowing I was being guided to do this.
I needed a vehicle and trusted that if that car was meant for me, everything would simply work out. If it didn’t, there would be an even better solution for me.
Shortly after I’d sat down in the lounge area to wait, the financial agent informed me that I was approved and congratulated me for being the owner of a new car! I was speechless and ecstatic. We finished the paperwork only 10 minute before the insurance broker next door closed for the day, so I was able to go over and get the car insured. I came back to the dealership, and the sales agent handed me a package of gifts for the car, including a valuable fuel-discount card, and the keys. He then installed the new license plates and moved all my things from the dead car to my new one.
The wind was now blowing strongly and freezing cold, so I greatly appreciated all he did for me. I thanked everyone for their exceptional service and called my soul sister to let her know I was driving home in a new car! As I told her, it felt so surreal—I just couldn’t stop smiling. I drove away with my very first brand-new vehicle and felt like I was on top of the world. It handled exceptionally well on the highway, even in the strong wind (much better than my previous vehicles had).
The level of gratitude and blissful joy I exuded, driving on the highway that night, was probably felt by the entire planet! I felt so relieved to have a vehicle I could now fully depend on; it even had roadside assistance (part of the bonuses I received). And it wasn’t just any vehicle, but a perfect-for-me vehicle! I must have thanked Spirit a million times as I drove the one hour from the city to my rural home.
I was filled with absolute wonder. When I had been stranded on the side of the highway a few hours earlier, I could not have envisioned that this outcome would manifest for me—with such ease! Things could not have flowed more smoothly or perfectly. A few days later I created a very special little dream-catcher to hang on my new car’s rear-view mirror, to infuse its mechanically-created space with sacred energy. Little did I know at that time what other miracles involving this car, would soon manifest on my unique path of life!
Throughout my life’s experiences, I’ve learned there’s a divine solution for everything, in divine timing. Our emotional reactions highly influence the outcomes. We’re also never alone. We have an infinite amount of support available to us at all times. We can either try to figure things out on our own or we can ask for and remain open to receiving the loving support from Spirit. It’s a sacred partnership—a form of divine teamwork—based on trust. Surrender is the ultimate act of trust, and Spirit always responds immediately. It allows us to co-creates magick together. Love is the opposite of fear, faith is the opposite of worry, and trust is the opposite of doubt.
While every emotion that surfaces is an important teacher for self-awareness, we always have the choice of which emotion to give leadership to.
Water, the governor of our Emotion Body, is the third sacred element featured in my new program “Sacred Allliances for Empowered Living”. Together, they’re another powerful ally on the empowered path of the heart!
Find out more here:
https://sacredearthconnection.com/heart-empowered
With great love and wonder-filled spirit,
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Special thanks: Guy Runco (photographer and director at Bird TLC), Michael Bay (photographer and Bird TLC volunteer), Michael Leon Rockwell (my beloved husband), Nature & Spirit, and all who’ve contributed in some way to co-create this amazing journey!
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