You just never know what truly incredible journey will unfold or what pure magick will manifest, when you receive Higher guidance in some way, and choose to trust it wholeheartedly—no matter how unusual it may be or how long the journey may take. Aside from trust, it can require a lot of courage, faith, patience and perseverance. However, trusting in your supportive divine allies (the Divine and divinity of life: Spirit, Nature and Humanity—including your own) will reveal phenomenal, sacred possibilities that you didn’t even know, or could ever imagine, existed for you!
The Divine intimately knows each of us, all our heart desires and the reason for our being here in this world—our unique purpose, to shine our divine *Light*. When you choose to have a Love-centered, sacred alliance with the Divine and divinity of life, so that you consciously co-create together in higher awareness, life is so absolutely extraordinary for the logical mind and immeasurably rewarding for the heart and soul—and beyond!
The beautiful photograph on this website’s homepage, of the magnificent Hawk and I in Nature’s splendour, is not something that I ever would have envisioned myself—not in a million years, as an introvert who has never enjoyed being in the spotlight! This photograph resulted from a totally unexpected, Divinely guided and orchestrated journey, that lasted for four months, and initially seemed completely unrelated to a heart desire I’d had (to do volunteer work for a Nature-related organization), that initiated this journey! The unanticipated adventure I found myself on, revealed incredible, priceless, and rewarding gifts, as I kept trusting the supportive guidance I received, despite being called to stretch way beyond my comfort zone and overcome the challenges that also showed up in the process.
It was the beginning of May 2015 and I desired to incorporate volunteer work into my life, for an environmental organization that felt aligned with my love-centered values. Supporting Nature-related charities in various ways, through donations of money and time, had been part of my lifestyle for over two decades. With an understanding of the great importance of being a responsible steward of this world’s invaluable natural environments, their diverse life-sustaining elements and inhabitants of countless species, I’d already started contributing my support in my late teens. At this point, I’d been living in Alaska for almost a full year and yearned to contribute some of my time in person somehow. Meanwhile, guided by divine Spirit and Nature, I was also immersed in transforming our co-created mentoring course for Sacred Earth Connection®, into an internet-usable version, to make it more accessible to people globally (no need to travel and greater integration within home environments). I infinitely appreciated my so tech-savvy and patient husband Michael, who greatly assisted and supported me to accomplish this!
I’d decided to visit a soul sister at her secluded home in Nature, as a full day break from my computer and the city. As I drove to my destination that morning, a majestic bald eagle suddenly soared low over the highway just ahead of me. To my surprise, I simultaneously received a vision for a photoshoot with an eagle along with its symbolism—emphasizing why I was being asked to do this for our special mentoring course. In that moment I felt an awe-inspired, “Wow!” in my heart while incredulously thinking, “Yeah, right…!” in my mind. It seemed so far beyond my “comfort zone” and extraordinary, that I released the entire inspiration back to Spirit, thinking that would be the end of that “crazy” vision. Bald Eagle had been a continuously prominent animal spirit guide for me since the dawn of 2012 and was now on a new mission for me… though I had no idea yet!
Every time I ignored or tried to forget this divine inspiration, a bald eagle would show up in some way—always accompanied with a reminder about it! I couldn’t not notice Bald Eagle’s insisting presence. After over a week of this, I received a clear request for me to pursue this vision from Spirit, so I reluctantly agreed to be open to it… I then suddenly remembered Adonis, a bald eagle at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, whom Michael and I had met during a visit the previous year, and I felt that it was now time for another visit.
Immediately after arriving at the AWCC, located one hour south of Anchorage, we decided to use the restrooms before walking up to Adonis’ outdoor enclosure. We discovered that the regular restrooms were temporarily closed, with signs directing us to use the ones behind the gift store. Well, Michael and I were unknowingly guided right up to Adonis, who’d been moved to a new location since we’d last visited! I felt a clear sense of being in a divinely guided flow.
I spent some silent time with Adonis, asking Spirit for a sign to confirm that I was moving in the right direction with this inspired “plan”. As soon as I asked, I was absolutely amazed to see a tiny hummingbird (the size of Adonis’ beak!) suddenly appear “out of the blue” into this bald eagle’s cage! Her gorgeous iridescent-green back and head plumage shimmered like a gem in the sunlight, as she moved with ease in all directions (including backwards—the only known bird who can do that!). She momentarily looked directly at me, while hovering beside Adonis in front of me, then swiftly flew away out of sight!
Until that moment, I’d been unaware that some hummingbird species spend the summer all the way north in Alaska! Hummingbird’s surprise appearance at that specific moment, brought me the significant message, “Expect the unexpected—anything is possible with the Divine!…” regarding this unusual journey that I’d agreed to embark on. This provided me the confirmation I’d requested, hence,…
I inquired with the staff, to find out who I should talk with, regarding a possible collaboration—a photoshoot with Adonis (which I was willing to pay for), in exchange for a donation to AWCC from a portion of each course enrollment tuition. While to my rational mind he seemed way too big, to perch on my arm as I’d seen in the vision I received (in relation to my 5’2″ slender body), I chose to follow the divine guidance instead—trusting that it would eventually make more logical sense at some point, as it always did (when it was time).
Well, connecting with the very kind employee whom I was referred to, ended up requiring a lot of patience, due to the nature of her work. After several emails and phone calls over the span of three weeks, I decided in our last conversation that it wasn’t in Adonis’ best interest to have a photoshoot with me. Despite her optimistic enthusiasm about my proposed collaboration, I chose to not risk stressing him out (I learned in our discussion, that his permanent injury made him uneasy around all people within his personal space). Deep within my heart, this truly felt like the best decision for me to make, despite that logically, it also seemed like I was creating a “dead end” for this journey…
However, just as we were ending our conversation, she suddenly asked me as a last attempt to assist me, if I’d ever heard of “Bird TLC” in Anchorage—which I hadn’t. She highly recommended that I contact this non-profit organization’s director, whom she knew personally. So just as one door closed, another one suddenly, unexpectedly opened!
When I looked up the Bird Treatment and Learning Center’s website, I received an astonishing surprise that lit up my heart and soul—not only were they looking for volunteers, but they were also located a mere five minutes’ drive away from Michael and I’s apartment and were the type of non-profit that I truly resonated with! Wow!
I sent an email to Guy, Bird TLC’s executive director (at that time), including the same details I’d shared with the AWCC’s rehabilitation coordinator, regarding a possible photoshoot collaboration. I also expressed that I’d be applying to do volunteer work. Interestingly, one of the requisites to become a volunteer was proof of a current tetanus vaccination, which I’d happened to have obtained the previous year during my application process for a U.S. permanent residency (I was guided by divine Spirit to proceed, when I’d inquired about this requirement for certain vaccinations before I proceeded). Shortly after sending my email, I phoned Guy, confirming that he’d received it, then printed and filled out their volunteer application.
Well, the day that I chose to bring my application in person to Bird TLC, was pure magick! After reviewing my information, the beautiful avian rehab coordinator (who looked like a pretty, copper-haired Faery), gave me a full tour of their facility. As she did so, she enthusiastically shared that the weekday afternoons I’d chosen, were actually what they were in need of the most! Then, a lovely senior volunteer and education presenter arrived with a great-horned owl. To my absolute surprise, the senior volunteer veterinarian (another beautiful Earth angel), joyfully invited me to assist them with this gorgeous owl’s routine examination—by having me gently hold his head still! While volunteers usually began with small birds (like songbirds) and gradually advanced to the birds of prey, I was always an exception to the rules in all my significant life experiences (surely Divinely influenced!… earning me the nickname “Contrary Faery”)—and this was another one, which I absolutely appreciated! Hence, “just like that” I was fully “initiated” and welcomed, as a volunteer for a love-centered, Nature organization!
As a prominent, personal animal spirit guide since 2011, Great Horned Owl’s sudden physical appearance at that specific late afternoon moment (shortly before Bird TLC closed for the day), was highly significant for me. I felt so awe-struck and honoured by his presence. I knew then, that I was exactly where I was meant to be. This was part of my sacred work on my purposeful path of life, and I was elated! My heart desire suddenly manifested in such a mutually perfect, totally unexpected way, without me even having to look for a place to volunteer! It was so divinely orchestrated and guided! Michael and I celebrated and I infinitely appreciated that he supported me in this as well.
That summer of 2015, I volunteered three hours on three afternoons every week, which was so greatly appreciated by everyone there (I discovered that this was their busiest time of the year, since so many bird species migrate to Alaska from “everywhere south” for the summer months!). When the internet-version of my mentorship course was launched on the Autumn Equinox in September, I then reduced the afternoons to twice a week for one year, and then once weekly during the last year that Michael and I lived in Alaska (until October 2018). I wholeheartedly did anything that needed my wide range of talents, abilities and expertise—working directly with the wild birds in various ways; creative projects and a multitude of tasks for the facility and events; training other volunteers; etc. I was astounded by the diversity of wild bird species that we rehabilitated (admitted to Bird TLC due to injury or illness—mostly human-related causes). While I dearly loved them all, I felt a special connection with the bird species who were personal animal spirit guides, including the ravens. It felt so sacred for me to be of service this way. My favourite part of this volunteer work, aside from connecting with such wonderful, love-centered people in person, was releasing so many rehabilitated birds, from a vast diversity of species, back into Nature—each release was a celebration that felt so divine!
I also met their oldest education ambassador Hal—a truly regal bald eagle, who sustained a permanent injury during the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 and had called Bird TLC home ever since. He was even larger than Adonis, and I honestly could not imagine doing a photoshoot with an eagle almost half my size! I now wondered… if perhaps the photoshoot inspiration I’d received, had just been a means for the Divine to cleverly manifest, my beautiful heart desire to do volunteer work—for which I felt so immensely blessed and fulfilled! My heart was full to overflowing with love and appreciation.
My volunteer work was truly such a mutually beneficial gift for me and Bird TLC, that I was often referred to as “a godsend”. It felt so wonderful to work with so many kindred people, dedicated with selfless love to the well-being of wildlife and natural environments, along with expanding people’s awareness about being responsible stewards. Amazingly, those whom I ended up working with the most, due to my chosen days, felt like soul family—we shared the same values, higher awareness and quirky sense of humour. It was another priceless gift of this divinely orchestrated journey, that I hadn’t anticipated. I was beyond surprised, only two months after beginning my volunteer work there, to receive a card signed by everyone I knew personally, lovingly expressing in their own way, how much they appreciated me and my presence there—rendering me speechless and teary-eyed!
That day happened to be a special New Moon, marking the beginning of a global circle of healing love that I’d initiated for a soul sister, who’d been diagnosed with terminal cancer. While I’d considered not going to Bird TLC that day, since I was holding sacred space for this, I’d felt strongly guided by Spirit to go and trust that it was all perfect. I quickly understood why—this unexpected, love-filled card gift, deeply moved me and burst my heart open into infinity it seemed. This increased expansion enabled me to hold even greater sacred space for all who joined the circle that day, and felt so powerful when I did my second prayer-ceremony that evening for my soul sister. It really was perfect!
Interestingly hilarious, throughout those first two months, I didn’t hear a word from Guy about my proposed collaboration. I saw him every week and we even worked together sometimes. However, at that point I’d decided that what I’d gained from trusting in my divine guidance was priceless to me, far beyond what I’d desired—so I didn’t mention the photoshoot again, and felt blissful inner peace and fulfillment. Well,… I soon realized that my “Sacred Circle” (including the Divine and assigned divine allies of Spirit)… wasn’t done with the photoshoot inspiration!…
Bald Eagle now handed over the guidance to Red-Tailed Hawk (who became a prominent, personal animal spirit guide in 2011 along with Great-Horned Owl—by day and night, both powerful birds of prey had had such a beautiful, continuous physical presence at the lovely old rental house in Nature, that I lived in for two years after my radical leap of faith into a completely new “unknown” life). This significant hawk, now consistently showed up in my everyday life, in uncanny ways. Then one day, I unexpectedly came face-to-face with two live individuals at Bird TLC (the first I’d seen in Alaska)! They were education ambassadors from another non-profit in Alaska, temporarily in our care due to a forest fire affecting the air quality of that area. One hawk had the distinctive, mostly cinnamon-orange coloured tail feathers (that I recognized from Canada and California), while the other one was darker overall, with mostly cream-coloured tail feathers—known as the Harlan’s subspecies. Both looked so regal as they intently gazed at me, like two wise elders…
Then, as my eyes met their piercing gazes, I suddenly felt strongly guided to email Guy, to follow-up on my initial email about the proposed collaboration. I also now had a clear “knowing”, that the photoshoot was meant to be with a red-tailed hawk, not a bald eagle—I understood that I’d initially received the bald eagle in the vision, so that I could follow the “trail” that led me to Bird TLC! This also now made logical sense to me, since the hawk’s size was actually perfect for my own. However, I felt quite a bit silly (to say the least), emailing Guy after over two months had passed since the original email, but had no doubt that this was what I was being asked to do—so I did. (My past personal experiences had taught me that there’s always so much more to divine guidance than I could perceive… so by nature, I just had to find out what possibilities awaited in that “unknown”, no matter what that required of me—which continuously stretched me way beyond my comfort zone and logical thinking!)
The following day, just before I went to Bird TLC for my volunteer work, I explained to my “Sacred Circle” that if I was really being asked to pursue this photoshoot, I needed to receive something amazingly miraculous, that day, to encourage me. I requested this, since as an introvert, I didn’t enjoy being the center of attention, and therefore, personal photographs always felt very challenging to me—and in addition to this, I was now also being guided to include the photoshoot I’d been inspired to do back in early 2012, to honour each of the six sacred elements I worked with (featured in the mentorship course), that I hadn’t manifested yet. All this was a lot of “spotlight” photography, and not something that excited me—not at all!…
Well, to my absolute astonishment, my request was clearly heard and fulfilled—promptly! Shortly after I began my work shift, Guy came to find me and sincerely apologized for not replying to my first email, which he explained he had no record of. I expressed sincere understanding—with a smile. Somehow, I felt that this was the Divine’s wise influence at work, since by now, Guy had gotten to know me as a person and invaluable volunteer (instead of just a faceless email), and he gladly wanted to assist me in any way that he could!
I truthfully explained with appreciation to him, that before I could even think of scheduling a photoshoot with a hawk, as well as with representations of the six sacred elements in Nature, I needed to find a suitable photographer who truly understood my inspired visions—to feature the divine beauty and spirit of Nature. His eyes suddenly lit up and he joyfully announced, with a huge smile, that he was a professional Nature photographer (!), and was more than happy to offer his time and expertise to capture this vision for me—completely free of charge!…
I just stared at him speechlessly, as my jaw literally dropped open with stunned awe-mazement! I’d had no idea that so many of the breath-taking photographs in the reception area, were his work! He also shared that his schedule was relatively flexible, which meant that we could “go with the flow” of the weather—another immense, invaluable bonus gift! I was so speechless at this totally unexpected, divine orchestration—bursting with so much love and appreciation for the Divine and divinity of life (through which sacred co-creation can manifest like this)!
Guy informed me a few days later that none of their bird education ambassadors could be used for a photoshoot due to strict regulations—however, he knew a man on their Board of Directors who was the caretaker of a red-tailed (Harlan’s) hawk named Belle. Her name was a personally significant synchronicity that made me smile wide! (In 2013, I’d acquired the endearing nickname “Lulu Belle” from a soul brother and soul sister, when I’d rented their suite in Hawai’i for three months, and we’d spent a lot of time together, especially in Nature—their resulting, humorously made-up verb “lulu-belling” meant: “receiving signs from divine Spirit”!)
I did feel some resistance to this new possibility with Belle, when Guy told me that she and Fred were part of the falconry association. It was very important to me that everything I did, always fully aligned with my values—to the best of my knowledge (a continuous journey of discernment, to live with integrity!). Therefore, that night I researched this organization, and realized that I’d had misconceptions about this ancient practice. I greatly appreciated learning about their strict ethics and important roles in conservation (including preventing the extinction of the peregrine falcon in the 1960’s, when the insecticide DDT was decimating the bird of prey populations across North America). I also learned what a tremendous responsibility and commitment it was to be a falconer, and that the partnership was fully based on trust—the bird of prey could choose to fly away and not return, at any time when out hunting together. I felt more open to that possibility after my research.
Then, I unexpectedly met Fred a week later at a Bird TLC meeting. I barely made it on time, with so much to do that day, but I’d felt so strongly guided to go—and then understood why. Meeting him in person there, also felt divinely orchestrated. To my delightful surprise and immense appreciation, he not only agreed to allow this photoshoot with Belle, but also said that he didn’t want any payment for it (which I’d offered)—he just greatly appreciated that I volunteered at Bird TLC! The only condition was that I’d have to be patient, since Belle needed to completely grow her recently molted tail feathers first. This was a vulnerable period for her, and her well-being was priority. It greatly touched my heart to feel and see his genuine love when he spoke of her. It made any remaining little doubts about this arrangement, fully vanish. Everything now felt perfect (which helped me through my ongoing unease related to “spotlight” photography).
Well, a few days later, something completely unexpected occurred… I received an email from Guy explaining with his sincerest apologies, that his schedule had become very demanding, so he wouldn’t be able to do the photoshoot for me, but could refer me to another photographer that he knew personally. Since I’d been experiencing such a magickally divine flow, I hadn’t anticipated this at all! I felt momentarily crushed by this news, while also fully understanding (I saw how busy he was during my volunteer work)—when I shared this news with Michael, he reminded me of the truth that everything always worked out for the best, in my life for me. Despite Guy’s surprise announcement, I still felt so strongly in my “knowing” heart, that he was the one meant to do this photoshoot—I honestly couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect (I felt as comfortable with him as if he was a brother, which was priceless to me). I chose to remain optimistic, surrendering it all to my Sacred Circle—wide open to guidance, knowing that it really would all work out, somehow, exactly the way it was meant to.
I’d learned through countless personal life experiences already, that when plans unexpectedly change, and you choose to trust that things are actually working out for the better somehow, and allow your divinely-aligned sacred heart to lead you (instead of your reactive emotional heart, or over-protective ego-mind), you never know what blessings or gifts might await you. How you respond to life’s surprises, especially the seemingly unfavorable and challenging ones, makes all the difference in the outcome (and I was always willing to discover the most divine, sacred possibility available, no matter what it required of me!)!
Every true-to-your-purpose, divinely-aligned desire, vision, inspiration, guidance, etc., that you receive in your life, offers you a unique journey during which you can learn and gain so much—perfectly tailored for your personal, purposeful path here on Mother Earth. What you acquire from these journeys, and their resulting outcomes, depends entirely on your perspective and choices (courage to trust, allows for the greatest rewards and highest outcomes possible to manifest).
During a solo Nature hike, on a favourite wilderness trail near Anchorage, the day after I’d received that unexpected news from Guy, I was unknowingly, divinely guided to truly perfect photoshoot locations, for each of the six sacred elements! I was not only so amazed, that the farthest location was only a five-minute walk from all the others, but they were all so conveniently close to the parking lot—and yet pristinely beautiful! I wouldn’t have noticed these locations in relation to the specific sacred elements, without being shown through Spirit and Nature! I was in awe… and suddenly received a clear knowing of what I needed to do.
When I saw Guy again at Bird TLC, he wholeheartedly apologized again, for not being able to fulfill his intention to assist me. I assured him that I completely understood, then asked him if it would change the possibility for him, if the photoshoot wouldn’t take more than three hours. He suddenly lit up with a big smile and said, “Absolutely!”. I was overjoyed! He couldn’t believe that it would take such little time, but I gave him my word. So, we tentatively scheduled the photoshoot (weather depending), and agreed to do another one with Belle when she became “photoshoot ready” (we just knew that particular photoshoot with her wouldn’t take more than half an hour, if everything flowed well).
I ended up receiving such perfect weather for the sacred elements photoshoot, it was truly magickal and complete within three hours—as I’d promised Guy! The previous evening I’d gone to each of the divinely chosen Nature locations and did ceremony, specifically for the elements of Air, Fire, Water, Earth, Storm and Spirit, to ensure that the photographs would be guided, to fully honour each of their divine beauty. I knew with overflowing joy that we’d succeeded, since during this photoshoot more rainbows appeared than Michael and I could accurately count! Even Guy and his colleague (another Nature photographer and Bird TLC volunteer who joined him) expressed that it was “very magickal”.
However, just two hours before the scheduled time of that photoshoot, I’d suddenly felt so intensely sick with nausea and cramps! Since that was unusual for me, I suspected with compassionate acknowledgement, that it was related to my ever-haunting spotlight fear). I asked my Sacred Circle for extra support, and just in time (counting the time to drive to that park), I finally felt well enough to get ready for the photoshoot without looking sick! I was so relieved that I hadn’t had to cancel! I infinitely appreciated Michael’s supportive presence, along with Guy’s and his colleague’s, and that it all flowed so beautifully, so that I could honour my word! Amazingly, no people were around in that popular area of the park, during our time there; and the clouds were so dynamic, dancing and changing in the sky in ways that complimented the different sacred elements! It was so mesmerizing—I couldn’t stop smiling! The continuous presence of the Rainbows and their so special, Divine significance for me, was so blissfully incredible—all sorts showed up in the sky above me, around the sun and in the clouds! I felt so blessed, and expressed my great love and appreciation to all who were present, including my Sacred Circle and three wonderful men, for co-creating those photographs with perfect timing!
When I inquired about Belle again, Fred shared that this was unusually late for her to complete the growth phase of her feathers. The days were getting cooler and rainy with the approach of the Autumn season—which was less than ideal weather for that remaining photoshoot. Then, Guy went on a much-deserved vacation for a week, further delaying any possible photoshoot date.
One evening I was feeling particularly overwhelmed by my long “to do” list, along with the seemingly delayed coordination of the second photoshoot. I already felt more than blessed by all that I’d received and experienced—so I considered that perhaps the photoshoot with a hawk wasn’t necessary. After all, everyone was doing this completely voluntarily, out of the generosity of their hearts. Guy also expressed that he didn’t expect me to make a monetary donation to Bird TLC with each course enrollment, or to mention his photography website in the credits (though I convinced him otherwise, since I always gave proper credit whenever possible). He kindly explained that he was simply doing this out of appreciation, to support me for the work I was doing from love—including my volunteer work. I was so deeply touched by this! It’s such a profound gift to connect with people who live from their sacred hearts of divine love!
With so many thoughts in my mind, I went for a long, solo Nature hike on another trail that I loved, in the same park where we did the first photoshoot. I hiked up to a favourite, south-facing hidden cliff, that overlooks a forested valley. In this very peaceful sacred space, I released all thoughts and feelings of overwhelm to the Divine. As I contemplated specifically about the second photoshoot, a small hawk suddenly appeared at my right and flew just a few feet in front of me, with the feathers of his wings and tail, beautifully fanned out! He reached a conifer tree at my left and perched on its top, facing me. He silently gazed straight into my eyes a while, then suddenly glided down directly towards me—never breaking eye contact! I didn’t move, but when he reached just a few feet away, still heading straight for me, I couldn’t help but think, “Yikes!” in my mind, at which he sharply turned left, towards the valley. He continued to glide down above the forest and called out, before vanishing from sight among the trees—as mysteriously as he’d first appeared! He was the first hawk I’d seen in Nature, in Alaska! I was silent with awe at this close encounter, and felt honoured by his purposeful presence.
I discovered that he was a sharp-shinned hawk and the smallest species of hawk—with an obvious message for me, to keep trusting that everything was working out perfectly (as an animal spirit guide, Hawk is known as a “Messenger of God”, among other attributes). So I surrendered the timing and coordinating of everything related to this last photoshoot, to my Sacred Circle. I was being reminded that it wasn’t up to me, to figure it all out! After all, I’d been so divinely guided and supported with every detail up until now—including what to wear!…
I’d asked for assistance with what to wear also, since it was important that it express my personal, divinely unique essence (my sacred individuality), while also honouring my values, and beautiful Nature. Everything I already wore in my everyday life, was mostly the warm colours of Nature (like in my Sacred Earth Connection® logo, in an eclectic style of my own. Therefore, for the photoshoot, I’d envisioned a full-length, green skirt with multiple layers of different fabrics and textures—but it was difficult to find green clothing in general, making this a challenge to manifest (unless I created it myself). Then, my dear Michael suggested “out of the blue” that I go to a store I’d never heard of before, in Anchorage (he often received insightful messages and divine guidance from Spirit for me—without even realizing he was being a spiritual messenger!). I discovered that the owner of that store, traveled to countries like India and Nepal to purchase directly from the artisans, to support their communities. This immediately resonated with me. Within just a few minutes of being in the store, as I browsed the first room of countless handmade treasures, I suddenly noticed a mannequin placed high up on a shelf, wearing layers of clothing that hid most of… what looked like… exactly the kind of skirt I’d desired! I couldn’t believe my eyes. As the wonderful employee took it down for me, she also happily announced that it was from India and 20% off (end of summer sale)! When I tried it on, I was even more amazed—it fit me perfectly, even the length and hips (which was rare)! It also happened to be the only skirt like it in the whole store—it looked like it was created just for me!
I couldn’t stop smiling as I shared about the magick of it with the employee, which she celebrated with me. Since Nature’s divine splendour includes a great diversity of plants growing together, creating a combination of various green shades and textures, I wasn’t concerned about the skirt not having a matching top—a great opportunity for me to focus on the divine inspiration’s purpose and send my little “perfectionist” self on vacation. I ended up purchasing a green scarf (also made in India) to wrap around me in a creative way. I didn’t need footwear, since I was going to honour my preference for walking with bare feet. I also found beautifully carved wood bracelets in the store that felt perfect. For my earrings and necklace, I purchased fair-trade, sustainable wood beads, and included a gorgeous green tourmaline pendant to the necklace, which I’d received as a special surprise gift. In ceremony, I created my special jewellery from divine inspiration, aligned with the Earth-stewarding higher awareness of the First Nations ancestors. My all-organic makeup in warm shades, was all from the highly conscious 100%Pure® company that I was guided to discover in 2009 (each purchase also planted a tree!). To wear all this beautiful energy for those special photoshoots, as products purchased through places that also supported so many, and all fully aligned with my values, felt so divine to my whole being!
Shortly after my significant encounter with the wild hawk, Fred phoned me unexpectedly, to suggest that we meet at the beautiful lake park, located behind Bird TLC’s center, for the photoshoot with Belle—she was now ready! I so greatly appreciated his willingness to not only help manifest this photoshoot, but to be so accommodating, that Guy could just bring his camera with him at work! Guy also agreed with this very convenient plan, so we chose a tentative day for it, weather permitting. Everyone was now ready—it was all up to Spirit and Nature. Since it had been raining a lot recently, which the land really needed, I made a respectful, special request for ideal weather—just long enough to complete this final photoshoot on September 9—if it was for the highest good of all. Then I fully surrendered the outcome to the Divine. (I loved the date that was chosen by Fred, since to me, the 9 resonates to my personally significant 333, relating to my life’s unique path and purposeful work.)
The weather had been cool, overcast and rainy all day and night previous to our chosen afternoon. However,… in the early afternoon of the photoshoot, we were suddenly blessed with a small “window” of radiant sun, shining through the thick clouds, and it even got warm enough for me to not feel cold (a huge blessing, since I get cold easily)! It was divinely perfect timing, for what we’d needed! I was so overjoyed and felt radiant with love and appreciation (and even more so afterward, when it began to rain again that afternoon, with a strong cold wind!). We received a moment of grace! Then adding to this blessing, during that photoshoot, I experienced something uniquely magickal, mystical and beautiful, that I’ll always cherish within my heart. To this day, just the thought of this experience still moves me beyond words…
We didn’t even have to walk far from Bird TLC, to find a beautiful clearing in the forest, where golden leaves carpeted the ground. I’d agreed to use Fred’s glove which Belle was used to—instead of a more fancy-feminine, unfamiliar one from Bird TLC. Well, as soon as Fred removed his left hand from the glove and I slipped mine in it, Belle suddenly flew directly towards me and perched firmly on my hand and wrist! I was awestruck!…
In that moment I felt our spirits “merge”, in a way I’d never felt before with one of the Animal kingdom. I felt directly touched by the Divine through her, and overflowed with so much pure love for her, Spirit and Nature… I felt so deeply honoured, by Belle’s level of trust and full presence with me—a mutual trust was required, since we didn’t know each other and she wasn’t used to people, like the Bird TLC’s education ambassadors were, and I wasn’t wearing any sort of protection, despite her sharp beak and talons created to hunt (my trust in our Divine Creator who orchestrated all this, superseded everything else). It also felt significant that she was perched over my special green turquoise ring (purchased directly from the Navajo in Arizona during my 2012 sacred journey, and a personal symbol of my commitment to my purposeful work, in sacred alliance with and for the Divine and divinity of life—Spirit, Nature and Humanity). It seemed that Belle was divinely guided throughout the photoshoot, for she remained in absolute connection with me, until I removed my hand from the glove, which really amazed me! Everything flowed so perfectly once again, that we completed that photoshoot in very little time. It was profoundly beautiful and so sacred…
I felt so blessed by the Divine, Mother Earth, Red-Tailed Hawk and Belle, the rest of my Sacred Circle, and other divine beings of Spirit and Nature present with me in the forest and beyond, including the two men present who also made this experience special and possible. I expressed infinite love and appreciation to them all, as well as to Guy and Fred who so fully and generously supported this photoshoot with complete respect, patience and love-centeredness—holding sacred space for me and Belle, along with Spirit and Nature. It felt very special and significant to me, to have those two wonderful men and friends, co-creating with Belle and I during that moment in time—the divine masculine in synergy with the divine feminine. Since I’ve always been dedicated to honouring and supporting both men and women through my work, this manifestation couldn’t have been more perfect, and I’ll always cherish that experience.
It was truly awe-inspiring for me, to now see everything that was so precisely coordinated (as only the Divine can orchestrate!), on this journey during the last four months, including the perfect timing, to come to this moment—when the landscape was now the rich and radiant colours that resonate the most with me (and hence, are featured in all aspects of my life, including my wardrobe, Sacred Earth Connection® work and logo—also all Divinely guided and orchestrated)! The dampness of the landscape also made the colours vibrant—only one week sooner and the leaves wouldn’t have displayed their beautiful, warm colours, nor would they have carpeted the ground, as they now did! My patience and trust had been necessary (and were greatly rewarded), to allow for this sacred experience to manifest in the phenomenal way that it did.
Guy even offered to take a few photographs of just me in Nature after the photoshoot, which I graciously accepted. Then, as we walked towards Bird TLC, I explained to him that what made this entire experience and the photographs so special and sacred, was that it all manifested purely through higher heart-centered collaborations—divine love! As I said that, we passed Fred’s (wife’s) vehicle and noticed that the personalized license plates, simply stated HEART on them! We both laughed at the perfectly timed synchronicity.
When I shared about my awe-inspiring experience, with Michael afterwards, I looked up at the sky and saw a Rainbow shining over the sun, with a tiny illuminated heart cloud between the Rainbow and the sun! That evening, despite the cool, strong wind and rain, I went to the location where we’d had the first photoshoot near McHugh Creek, and did a love and appreciation ceremony for my divine allies (my Sacred Circle—always including the Divine and many of Spirit and Nature), and all others who’d somehow contributed to this incredible journey I’d experienced—living examples of the divinity of Humanity as well.
The following spring on May 20 (exactly two years since I’d arrived in Alaska), I was unexpectedly greeted by Fred at Bird TLC. He’d been waiting for me to arrive for my afternoon volunteer work, to share in person, that he’d released the beautiful Belle back to Nature!… I was stunned speechless! After nine years of being her caretaker and sharing a special bond of trust as hunting partners, he’d noticed that she’d begun showing interest in other hawks. Then he received a clear sign that she’d now prefer a life in Nature. He chose to lovingly acknowledge and honour her desire, by releasing her in a gloriously vast, Alaskan wilderness park environment, where there’s an abundance of natural prey for this species of hawk. It so deeply touched me, to receive this surprise news directly from him—he knew I’d fully appreciate the significance of what he’d done for Belle. I gave him a big hug for both me and her. My sacred experience with Belle became that much more special to me in that moment, knowing that she now lives as a free spirit in Nature—as a truly wild hawk. I still feel the priceless gift of her powerful, gentle spirit within my heart.
The Divine and divinity of life, never cease to amaze me! I never could have ever imagined, this remarkable photograph or its adventurous and rewarding journey, even being possible—and much less thought of all that it was meant to represent! That’s what enables me to share it publicly, despite my aversion to the spotlight. Only the Divine can orchestrate such truly awe-mazing and rewarding journeys and manifestations, in beautiful, sacred alliance and co-creation with the divinity of life (Spirit, Nature and Humanity). This photograph in particular, is so very dear to me. It’s the embodiment of truly honouring the Sacred, including our divine true nature as human beings—of living from pure, Divine Love, in sacred alliance and relationship with the Divine and divinity of life (including our own), which makes anything possible. We’re all meant to shine our divinely beautiful, individually unique *Light* in this world, and when we do, together we co-create “Heaven on Earth”!…
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When I left Bird TLC, I received such special gifts, and two of those gifts were: A photograph of the gorgeous Great Horned Owl education ambassador, who I was asked to assist with when I brought my printed volunteer work application!; and a beautiful stained glass Great Horned Owl work of art, that hung in the Bird TLC staff room window and which I admired every day that I volunteered there! (Photos of these very meaningful gifts below; stained glass owl artwork seen in different light.)
*** Please note, beginning at the end of 2016, during my truly extraordinary writing journey for the upcoming sequel of the first “Sacred Possibilities” book (“Sacred Possibilities” book 2), the empowerment mentoring courses are not available, allowing me to maintain my time and energy on writing “in a divine flow” (so necessary for these types of books). However, you can receive ongoing divine inspiration and empowerment from the Divine and divine Spirit and Nature, through my e-newsletters, which I co-create and publish aligned with every New Moon and Full Moon. Since Spirit is beyond time and space, past e-newsletters can offer support for you at this time or any time. You can read past messages and/or sign up to receive them conveniently in your inbox when they publish HERE.
*** For more real-life “Sacred Possibilities” of truly magickal and miraculous proportions, and to receive guidance on how to unlock your own life’s possibilities, even “against all odds”, (plus see what global readers have experienced themselves by journeying with me through the pages of my first “Sacred Possibilities” book!) go to:
www.SacredEarthConnection.com/sacred-possibilities
I wish you an empowering Equinox and expanding Divine empowerment on your journey of life!
With great love and wonder-filled spirit,
Special thanks: the Divine, divine Spirit and Nature, Michael Leon Rockwell (Lucille’s beloved husband), Guy Runco (main photographer www.wilderalaska.com), Belle (Hawk), Fred (caretaker of Belle), Bird TLC soul family, and all others who played a significant part on this divinely priceless, sacred journey!
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