When I sat down to record the latest episode, Gratitude: What It Is & What It Is Not, I was surprised by what came out of my mouth. There were several detailed moments that I probably would have preferred to edit out, but I kept them for authenticity.
For example, the nightmare that someone dislikes me so much they want to hurt me by manipulating my presence to others, or would prefer I was dead. Or the Maui story, where I was treated with less respect than I felt I deserved. I choose to be truthful and honest in my episodes so you know I'm human, going through life with "all the things," just like you are.
What I also wanted to say is that just as I've had discouraging visions, or experienced hate and animosity projected towards me, I have also experienced wonderful and joyous connections, in dreams and in life. I've been surprised by the people who show up just to make my life easier; to support me, to acknowledge me, to speak kindly about me behind my back. These people help me see I'm not alone, and that my life isn't in vain. I do make a difference. They make a difference.
Even so, all the hard work I've had to do to get to where I am today has made the journey strong, layered, and nuanced. Yet the foundation I've built feels as solid as I am today.
I had no idea it was going to be this hard, and if I had, I probably would have wanted to depart early. Wait, I talked about that too, and I did want to depart early, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I somehow knew I'd get through it, and I did.
For all that I experienced; the many dark nights of the soul, the shadow work that felt frightful and never ending, I kept reaching for the light. And it kept me alive.
I am sure you have had similar experiences, and you made it through just like me. We are stronger because of our commitment to LIVE. To be patient, and know in our hearts we would see the light again. To know that the light wants to break through us, to be us, to shine always. As many broken hearts as we've had, we've been rising throughout all of it.
So, wherever you are on the path, there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for, because we are still alive. Still holding on, committed to our paths, our service in the world, to our fellow human beings, and pets and plants. Everything has energy. Our words have energy. And when we can fully feel the gratitude we have for ourselves, what a magical world we will all live in.
Thank you for walking this path with me. I see you, I understand you, and we can do this.
🩷,
Lisa Eve
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