I'm the author of, "Take It Upon Yourself to Live a Wholly Vibrant Life”, as well as two blogs. I write about holistic health and wellness, and spiritual topics. My intention is to share what I learn and use everyday to help others live a more Soul-aligned and wholly vibrant life!
I am a holistic health and well-being event emcee, and Soul-aligned wedding officiant (notary public), in the beautiful sunny state of Florida.
I am a vibrant spiritual being living a Soul-connected earthly experience.
My mantras: Align with Spirit in ALL ways. Go with your "God bumps" flow to FEEL your Soul-alignment ALL the time. Study at your Passion. Gather knowledge. Pray. Meditate. Then, Take It Upon Yourself to walk your talk, practice what you preach, and integrate all you learn into your day-to-day, so you joyfully express Omni-everything!
We Are All Connected.
Life's an ADVENTURE! Now, go have FUN!
Disclaimer: My full-time profession is in relational database systems and software. I am creative and technical, currently working full-time as a senior applications systems analyst.
I am NOT a doctor or health practitioner, though I work with natural and holistic health professionals as a writer and emcee at health festivals and events.
I encourage folks to seek multiple opinions for any health dis-eases. I support you in your quest to find holistic, licensed, professional health and wellness providers.
I am mostly a plant-based eater, more tree hugger than consumer, advocate of simple living, full-time RVer, and grandmother of three fantastic granddaughters (who live far from me, but with whom I video conference weekly and visit at least once a year for a month or more).
OM
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Using highly resonating words to empower ourselves and others
Launching the beginning of 2020, WORDPLAY to Empowerment is a new method and play-shop (a fun workshop class) developed by Sheila Murrey, self-help author of Transform Your Life! Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice (2014. Transformation Publishing); The Energy of Receiving (2015. Happiness Publishing); and Take It Upon Yourself to Live a Wholly Vibrant Life! (2018. Self.)
The WORDPLAY to Empowerment play-shop class shares a writer’s method specifically designed to ease one into feeling: better, balanced, supported, and stronger—one thought and word at a time. Plus, it can’t hurt!
Impetus for creation
In working alongside many small business owners on copy and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for their websites, I found a real need for wellness providers to become aware and more conscious of the words they speak, and put into their copy, websites, blogs, etc.
I’ve also been doing a lot (for years), to sort of play with words on a vibrational level, (demonstrated in Facebook comments, Tweets, T-shirt designs, blog articles, and more. You may have noticed how I used the word “Wholly” in the title of my most recent book, instead of the more straightforward words of “Holy” or “Whole” to play off those words and create more curiosity.
Birthing the creation
Thus, I developed the first workshop to test out my intuitive leaning into all of this. A writer speaks: Words Workshop has been rebranded.
I am thrilled to release this now as, WORDPLAY to Empowerment.
The goals of this engaging play-shop are to help us:
Release WORDS that no longer serve us (or our business)
Add uplifting, inspiring. and empowering WORDS to our daily vocabulary (and marketing copy)
Those looking for new and innovative ways to treat health conditions
Raise our consciousness
Raise and Connect the consciousness of ALL
Audience:
Wellness practitioners and business owners, nurses, teachers, and parents. Anyone interested in Energy, Frequency, Vibration, Consciousness, Alternative health, Holism, or natural ways to improve one’s health and mindset.
The workshop that became a Method
The focus of the method is to:
Release the WORDS that no longer serve us, such as, low frequency cuss words, (notice when we use these words – typically when we’re angry, upset, or in pain; we often overuse, unnecessary words, or those we say because we think we need to fill empty space.
Playfully identify the words we consistently USE and what our intention is when we speak them. We’ll specifically listen for the tone we use because that carries the frequency (Love = Creation, or Fear = “to destroy” / curse).
Engagement
Participants are inspired and encouraged to PLAY in this interactive class (where the facilitator will be using a whiteboard and 3×5 index cards).
This will be an empowering exercise in Awareness, by a writer with over 33 years of career experience and two degrees, both in science (aviation business) and art (visual communications).
Uniquely connect
Together, we’ll use unique ways to explore how we can replace the lower vibration words we often use, with higher vibrating and more purposeful words, (which hold our deeper truths), to uplift and empower ourselves and others to raise our consciousness. This work benefits ALL.
Word mining
Pulled from the pages of blog articles and books I have written, we’ll mine energetic words that resonate higher (and actively reach into the ether) to become aware of the empowering CHOICES we have when it comes to improving our lives using authentically powerful words.
Improves speaking
Yes, voice matters in multitudinous ways. So, we’ll spend some time playing and feeling the way in which our newly found, high frequency words FEEL when we speak them. This will allow us to fine tune the way in which we will deliver these words and the best feeling tone we will use (both to ourself and others) going forward. Finding the best tone when speaking these words will amplify the effects. You’ll be amazed!
Bonus!
We will uncover brilliant SEO keywords to expand our reach in the Mind, Body, Spirit, Soul Internet space. Yes, words that will not only empower you, but words that genuinely express who you are! These takeaways will become tangible ways for you and your technical team to upgrade your marketing copy and reach more potential clients!
Want to find out more?
Send me an email for a class dates and times. Group sessions in person and online are available.
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Thank you! OM
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For thrills
Check out this original song, Thank You. My husband wrote this song and it was performed and recorded in a Nashville, TN studio. You can download it (it’s Track 16) from this link:
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving”, available on Amazon.
Well, yes I know. This was a long awaited post for many of you! My apologies for putting this next to last on my list of our European trip articles to get done, but I hope worth the wait! And anyway, the first shall be last and the last shall be first.
I still have one more article of our arrival and first day in Ireland to post. So stay tuned! ❤️🦋🌀😉
Our Game of Thrones tour (from Dublin, Ireland June 29, 2019) went to northern Ireland, which seems to be a different country, as the monetary system changed to the British pound. Only a small sign marked the border along the highway as our tour bus drove us near Belfast.
Preparing for the trek
Prior to beginning our Sacred Celtic Journey, and as a bit of bait (nah, not really needed though, as my hubby had already decided to go to Europe with me), we arrived in Dublin, Ireland on Friday, June 28, 2019. This afforded us the luxury of having a free day to acclimate to the time difference and explore Dublin city centre before embarking on a full day Game of Thrones trek on Saturday.
We brought our good hiking boots, and dressed in layers, and though I had trained for about a month prior to going on this trip, I found out that I hadn’t done enough! 🤣
The GoT trek
Our GoT tour did not disappoint! In fact, it was entirely amazing!!!
Our tour guide, Eric, had been an extra on the spectacular and daring Game of Thrones (GoT for those unfamiliar with the abbreviation) show for 8 seasons and totally knew his stuff. He gave us inside information about the show, including behind-the-scenes, making of GoT episodes, site locations, and much more!
Eric in the busMy husband by the GoT tour bus.And me by the GoT bus
Eric literally brought every location to life for our tour group! He provided us all a look at 8.5 x 11 inch laminated photos so we could link, in our mind, each location to scenes from the show and enable us to have a point of reference. This not only enhanced our enjoyment of the tour, but gave us the ability later to relive points of the trek when we rewatched episodes of GoT! Excellent!!
In the scary Tollymore forest.Here’s your sign!Okay, so I loved the scary forest.The moss captivated me
We learned all about how they made the fake snow. Really incredible.
Eric our guide.
Eric talking, see the visual perspective he gave us?
Eric carrying a visual cue. Imagine dressing all these trees with fake snow!Everyone was very present for all Eric was explaining. ❤️😉Tollymore forest provided all minds of grand views.Rock walls, bridges, and beauty aboundCrossing this stream was a bit precarious Love the rocks and fernsHighlight ferns and waterThe lush forest floor and streamSnapped these mushrooms for my son-in-lawBeautiful bridge
Physicality
We had not expected this trek to be so physical, but we walked and hiked over 14,000 steps (equating to about 7 miles) over hilly and uneven terrain. So, if you go, and we highly recommend all fans of GoT go, really check your physicality, stamina, and endurance levels! Oh, and it would serve you well to take along a tube of Renew 28 for any tired or sore muscles you experience—you can order that from me at:
We were pleased that we had the stamina to do it though, as it was quite the extraordinary experience! And yes, we had some small tubes of Renew 28 with us, but had I known how sore my legs and feet were going to be, I would have taken the larger tube with us!
Love the show even more now
After experiencing several of the site locations, and hearing about how the extras often carried set items or equipment on foot to each of these locations (because the first season had a lower budget), it gave us new respect as to how it all got done. And now we can really imagine how difficult it was.
The lunch menu. We all preordered. Think the restaurant was called the Lobster Pot. Lunch. My Guinness in a wooden mug. 😉Best seafood chowder I had the whole 18 days of our trip!Geoffrey’s crown.
After lunch, we had great joy meeting the actual dogs that were used to portray (with CGI help), the Stark family’s Dire wolves.
The dogs used to portray the Dire wolves.
Winterfell
Entering Winterfell – The towerLooking up – The towerInside the Winterfell locationLooking out and beyond the tower
From the Winterfell site, we hiked a loop to see a couple more locations. First, the infamous hanging tree, then the expansive views where several waters edge and water landings scenes were shot.
The hanging tree. It was so creepy!!Hiked to Audleys castle I am enjoying the views they filmed many of the sea or water landings.Amazing viewGorgeous closeupHappened to catch a bird in flight!
Final stop
At the last stop, Inch Abbey, (after we were quite worn out from the day), we were all invited to dress up with actual clothes and props from GoT and play among the ruins. I did my best to make some mean faces (not good at that), and make believe for awhile. The end of a grand tour!
Hubby and meLoved the wrapI can’t snarl! Richard played his part well!Mean?Inch Abbey ruinsInch Abbey
Thanks for a grand tour!
Screen capture of our tour postOur group photo (June 2019)
We arrived midday in Edinburgh, Scotland from Bristol, England and took a bus to our hotel, the Apex City Hotel.
Flying from England to Scotland Arrived at Edinburgh airport Quick pic of us before we leave to find our hotel
I settled into the energy of Scotland. And later, Richard would tell me how much it all meant to him.
Looking across the street from our hotel. The Apex City hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland.Dinner tonight with some of our group at Fiddler’s Arms. ❤️😉🍀
Monday July 8
We had no idea the heart expanding treat we had in store for us as we visited Rosslyn chapel (think DaVinci Code and the Knights Templar), and the amazing grounds, Yew tree, and glen below the chapel. We learned, and felt, so much!
Upon setting foot on the grounds of Rosslyn Chapel, our soulful guide, Patricia McGivern, had a friend of hers join us and offer an invocation or meditation. As Hazel spoke, and with my eyes shut, I felt myself calm. This time, instead of seeing my field of vision blue (that I’ve talked about before), my view was completely different! My field of vision began to fill with a soft pink, and then quickly turned to a deep and bright ROSE! (One could even call it a vibrant rose color!) Ah!
Rosslyn cemetery
After walking for a time and taking in a cemetery, natural spring, well, and energy vortex, we made our way through a thicket (where I was once again stung by the stinging nettle), to arrive at one of the most stunning of sights. Thankfully, Hazel picked a few dock leaves for me to squeeze some fluid from to heal it.
Natural spring and streamThicket and our walking path.
We learned so much from Kris! Like how Robinhood is actually a VIKING story that is told in Scotland. And that Rosslyn chapel has 126 plus pictures of the greenman. The greenman is a male energy archytype. (Note: I had been pulling the greenman card out of my oracle deck for months prior to this trip!)
The Yew Tree
The base of the hundreds of years old, magnificent Yew tree.
As one who fancies how, We Are All Connected, you can imagine how deeply fascinated I was with how this Yew tree grows. It grows out and circles back (if left unattended and trimmed), into itself to continue expanding!
The Yew is an exquisite example of communion and continuity! ❤️🦋🌀🙏☯️🍀
Incredible Yew tree and grounds at Rosslyn.
Yes, this Yew was the most impressive thing I saw at Rosslyn! I sensed its incredible power. If you have been to Rosslyn and not seen this Yew tree behind the castle, then you missed experiencing a most enduring piece of ancient wisdom.
It is said that the castle and chapel were built on this land because the Yew tree was here!
Legend has it that the Yew tree was the first tree created! It is the tree of life and death. And all evergreens came from this tree!
I want to go to Wales where they have 40 or more Yew that measure up to 17 feet wide with walkthroughs!
To get some scale of size, look at the immensity of this Yew, as our friend, Kim (with hands on her heart), gazes at it!
I felt as though I couldn’t get close enough to this grand tree. It pervaded all of my senses! ❤️🦋🌀🙏
I kissed on of the Yew branches that was near to me just before Kris told us it is poisonous! Thankfully, I didn’t chew on one of its leaves! It did me no harm.
If you touch it or sit on its roots on a warm summers day and it will cause you to hallucinate.
Druid legends come from the Romans, but they didn’t know about the Yew tree! It was hidden from them!
Now, I can look back on the spaces between its branches that form the trunk of the Yew and meditate for hours on its magnitude, perseverance, and majesty. ❤️😘
The Castle
Our Rosslyn guide, Kris Kinosis on the bridge at the castle gate.Other side of the gate (lower portion)The upper portion of the gate that captured my imagination with sod and life growing atop!Backside of the castle The wall around the castleA gate in the wall.I noticed the alignment of where a shell mortar had damaged two of the pillars on the backside of the wall.
The Chapel
Rosslyn chapel
The parts of the chapel that most interested me were the colors used in making it look so unique, and the statues that brought the mysteries from the East together with the beliefs of the West. The co-mingling of art was astounding!
Eastern influences The GreenmanThe Greenman’s card I kept seeing from before starting this trip.The entry doorway.One grand doorway.
We really loved the basement chamber (or crypt), of the chapel when Kris sang an Acappella song for us! Stupendous!
The Crypt
Since no photography was allowed inside the chapel, I happened upon a guidebook that someone had thrown in the trash and I took pictures from it! Ha!
The Chapel interior (brochure pic)We admired the columns.I don’t recall if this white shadow figure was on the brochure picture or not, but it’s cool nonetheless.We walked around and around the exterior examining its architecture.Richard was intrigued by this “dark angel.”A kilted man at the visitor center.
As our group continued touring the glen in the rain at Rosslyn, Richard and I waited inside. I had found the brochure and happily snapped pictures I had wanted. Before our group returned, I saw a kilted man outside and snapped his picture through the glass. ❤️😉🍀
We arrived back to Edinburgh later in the day. On the bus ride back into the downtown area, we spotted several Murray businesses. Though our spelling differs, it’s all the same clan.
See the people looking out the window? Loved the architecture of the dwellings. 😉🍀I loved the roses and many flower gardens in people’s yards.
Our group walked through Edinburgh our first evening there, had a delicious and authentic Scottish meal at Fiddler’s Arms.
Fiddler’s Arms in Edinburgh, ScotlandCold Town House at GrassmarketInside, we had such impromptu fun with this video selfie machine! 🤣❤️😉
Tuesday July 9
Our tour bus took us took us on about a 5 hour drive or so from Edinburgh for a beautiful and picturesque 3 days in Isle of Skye. Yes, we knew this was out in the middle of nowhere, so we brought plenty of snacks!!! We really enjoyed hours of scenery on the ride.
Our bus stopped in Kyle to take a short walk and look at the magnificent cliffs and waterfall. This was a place of dinosaurs!
Sign at Staffin and Culnacnoc.Cliffs at Culnacnoc.Waterfall and cliffs at Culnacnoc.
Our tour included a stop at Eilean Donan castle, which was very cool. We roamed the grounds, had lunch, and took the castle walking tour as well. It was fascinating!
Eilean Donan castleSelfie outside the castle.
When we arrived in the seaside town of Portree we had no sooner checked into our hotel that a bagpipe parade began. What an aWEsOMe way to welcome us to town! ❤️😉
Bagpipe band.The picturesque view from our hotel in Portree.Isle of Skye pipe band.We all followed the band…Until they did a flip turn and we all had to scatter!
Wednesday July 10
Today was my dad’s birthday, (he would have been 80), so I had him on my mind most of the day. And this was the day we went to see the Faerie Glen.
Though it was a bit misty, we all made our way to the spiral at Faerie Glen.
Along the footpath trek to Faerie Glen.Here we are at Faerie Glen. 🌀
I naturally (or intuitively) picked up a small stone while performing my “Thank you to the 4 directions” at the Faerie Glen spiral. Ah! But something told me not to keep the stone though, so I found a space for it where I felt it was good to leave it.
Spiral at Faerie glen. 🌀
While walking back to the bus, I stopped and looked down to admire the plants along the road and I caught a glimpse of something shiny.
I picked it up and it was a rock with quartz on one side. In my thoughts I heard, “This is your gift from us, for listening earlier and not taking the first stone you had picked up”!
Wow! I was so honored to have been heard and acknowledged by spirit there. I am glad that I am open to receive. ❤️🦋🌀😉
This was our last night in Portree.
An amazing Scottish waterfall.
Thursday July 11
Our bus took our group to see the Faerie pools today, but the weather had turned a bit blustery.
Though the weather made getting to the Faerie pools an issue, it actually made the drive there more enjoyable due to the many waterfalls we saw along the way.
Amazing scenery at Kyle and Glenshiel.One of many waterfalls.Waterfalls and stream.
Richard and I stayed with our bus and driver at the car park. Always listening to our guidance and keeping our ears open, we heard seasoned hikers tell our bus driver (through his window) that they wouldn’t recommend trying to get to the pools because there had been a lot of rain and you couldn’t cross the stream (or small river) as the water was too high and moving too fast. I prayed all in our group who decided to go that they would be okay, and thankfully they were. When they got to the stream, they had chosen not to cross it. Whew!
I walked around the car park and took pictures of more foliage and waterfalls.
A little waterfall.The misty “pea soup” weather. 🍀
We had a lovely lunch after we left the Faerie pools area at the Kintail Lodge.
Richard and I at the Kintail Lodge.
We stopped along the way back to Edinburgh to have our closing ceremony and last past life regression with Patricia on the bus.
Richard told me later that everyone must have been really tired, because we all had fallen asleep part way through the session! Ha! I know I fell asleep, but I had a most wonderful dream!
Friday July 12
We enjoyed being back at the Apex City Hotel, where the Grassmarket area was bustling with vendors setting up for the Jazz festival the next day.
We spent this day in Edinburgh and some went to the castle, and others went shopping and exploring. We walked to the castle, but didn’t go in. We took in a few shops and bought our Murrey clan tartan and some gifts.
We walked the Royal Mile and checked out several area landmarks and historical monuments. We spent some time just BEing at some of this points of interest and pondering those times in history.
The castle sits high above the Grassmarket area.The actual historic Witches’ WellWe imagine at one time (before the door was put in), this would have read, “Thank God for All His Gifts.” 1616Richard outside the cathedral I learned that the name Dunedin means Edinburgh of the South in Scottish Gaelic.Monument to the Protestant martyrs.Sign at The Last DropThe Scotch whiskey map.
We had lunch on our own at Biddy Mulligans.
Biddy’s is a Scottish pub with traditional standing bar.Loved the pub green glass window panes. See the double decker bus going by outside?
Saturday July 13
Our Sacred Celtic Journey group met in the hotel lobby to say our goodbyes and wish everyone well. After taking a few last pictures, Richard and I set out to explore the vendor booths at the Jazz festival and take in some excellent Live music.
Took the double decker bus around town.Jazz fest in front of our hotel.
One of the gals we toured with saw our Murray marker while she was out and shared the photo with us. We tried to find it, but never did though the bus took us right by its location.
Murray monument
We stayed in Edinburgh until our morning flight back to Dublin (and 3pm flight back to Orlando) on July 15. Stay tuned for another post about that.
To read parts 1 and 2 of our journey, click here and here.
Also, I am working on another post regarding our Game of Thrones day tour, and if you’re a fan of that show, you won’t want to miss it. 😉
For thrills
Check out this original song, Thank You. My husband wrote this song and it was performed and recorded in a Nashville, TN studio. You can download it (it’s Track 16) from this link:
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving”, available on Amazon.
I’m so thrilled (and yes, proud) of my son, Matt! He is living his dream of building tiny houses, installing solar panels, and inventing ways to live a sustainable and simple life in Florida.
Learn how to live simply
On his, Dude Off Grid Facebook group, you can see videos and pictures like these, to learn how you can live simply too.
Cut costs, get out of debt, and help the planet! Sure seems like a win-win situation to me!
Solar panels
Getting the solar panels readyTiny house #1 (before paint and porch)Installing the panels on the roofMaking the connections
My son really enjoys what he does. He has room for an RV or two and has hosted boondockers also. And he’s not in debt. Something I know makes my parents (now, in the Grand Beyond) so proud! ❤️
I really don’t think there’s nothing more fulfilling than learning how to Take It Upon Yourself to learn and do things for yourself. So much self worth and self esteem comes from that. Bravo son! And thank YOU for reading.
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For some fun
Check out this original song, No Apologies. It’s one of my husband’s tunes – performed and recorded in Nashville, TN. You can download it (it’s Track 1) from this link: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/chevyfordb1
A bit about me:
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving”, available on Amazon.
I offer my blog articles free to the world for raising awareness, expanding consciousness, and uplifting the vibration of our magnificent planet.
In ALL ways, I thank Omniscience that people can feel better, it is their right and choice, no matter their circumstance.
I uplift others vis my words, tone, and social media sharing.
With no thought of gain
Pure consciousness
My intention is pure, to communicate to ALL with no thought of gain.
I am motivated to share from my heart and soul—as a human BEing on this planet, and to leave a legacy to our granddaughters.
Yes, everyday I ponder how my easy footsteps on the earth, simple and sustainable living, and what I write will leave a trail of loving breadcrumbs to our beautifully soul-connected granddaughter, Jennifer, and two adorable identical twin granddaughters, Jaclyn and Jewel. And I believe, it is also my public and commUnity service and blessing to you ALL.
For the bountiful blessings I have received, it is the least I feel I can do. Give, receive, receive, give.
The flip side
If all you see is darkness, that is all you think exists in the world. War is hell. Both the internal and the external manifested version. We have the power to stop that. We can choose to focus on the positive, Light. But, I know that is difficult to do when one is mired in the muck.
If you could find a little light, a little relief from your pain, that can begin to ease your mind and lift you up and out. Reach for that light, please. The peace for all humanity aches for you to grasp the better feeling thought!
Ego is like a pair of pants. You can take them off, but our culture demands we wear something, so perhaps compromise and wear shorts. 😘
Sheila in Sedona
Which witch?
What is a witch? I pondered this my last night in Sedona (during their Day of the Dead celebration time.)
At Halloween time, I love watching Hocus Pocus, but there’s a lot more (or less, depending on your varietal), to being a witch, or as some would say, natural medicine woman, than knowing where to obtain eye of Newt! 🤦♀️🤣
When I was a child, my best friend and I used to watch scary movies, dress up as witches for Halloween and put on haunted houses for the other neighborhood children. 👻
As Christians too, our moms were not thrilled at our choice of costumes. But we were having fun. Year to year we were ugly witches, but always of good intent. Think of Glenda, the good witch of the north (in Wizard of Oz). She would pop in and out. Always protected in her bubble. Always focused on love. And we didn’t think the other witches were evil, but that they were GREEDY!
So, I don’t know where greed emanates from, but I still think as long as you intentions are pure, and you set your mind to begin your work with no thought of gain, the Universe will have your back, and you’ll be supported—in more ways than you know.
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I had a huge clearing (emotional release) take place yesterday while playing“Fast Track Technique for Kidz” game with my friend and skilled certified practitioner, Dr. Susan Spilman.
I felt amazing then and still do now!
What an energizing and high vibe (vibration raising) experience! Susan told me that children and adults, (no matter the language they speak), can release emotions (even stored emotions they may not consciously be aware they’re holding), by playing this easy and FUN “game.”
Sheila and Susan Spilman holding the cards in the game, “Fast Track Technique for Kidz.”
The game worked on my Central meridian and I felt the GodBumps ripple down my spine, out my shoulders and arms, and a few moments later, down and out my legs and feet! My vibration was sooo high from playing this game and using the clearing method that my face became rosy! After leaving, I was able to meet up with additional friends (that my previous mind chatter might have talked me out of), visit with them for a couple of hours, drive over 100 miles home, talk with my husband, and stay up hours longer than usual with lasting vibrant energy! ❤️
As you know, I have been practicing and teaching Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for years, but what I experienced yesterday was incredibly FAST and extremely easy! No tapping required! This “game” does everything I have been seeking, as far as showing us how we all have choices! (Go back to my home page to understand: https://SheilaMurrey.net)
Though I am a highly sensitive person (HSP) and empath, and didn’t feel I was carrying around any emotional baggage, I played the game just to see what I might uncover. And wow!
This game can help calm a child whose been bullied, comfort a sad one, ease one into playing on a team with others, or help inspire a lonely child or adult to engage and connect with others!
As an only child who was often picked last during team sports when I was a child, I revisited that old feeling of loneliness (for a couple minutes during this game play) and felt those old feelings lighten and disintegrate! No wonder I love inclusivity and Connection as an adult! Wow! Shocker! Hahahaha ❤️🤣
I want to be certified in this technique! That’s how much of an impact it made on and IN me. And it’s such an easy and FUN “game.”
I just taught one of my 2.5 year old granddaughters the motion we used yesterday (instead of the tapping points) when on video chat I saw her sucking her thumb and twirling her hair. She copied me (and removed her thumb out of her mouth)! I already see how exciting this technique will be to teach! ❤️😉
UPDATE: I got certified on Nov. 27, 2019!!
A BIT ABOUT ME:
Check out this original song, Thank You. My husband wrote this song and it was performed and recorded in a Nashville, TN studio. You can download it (it’s Track 16) from this link:
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving”, available on Amazon.
Continuing on with the sharing of thoughts and pictures from our June/July 2019 vacation to Europe, this post covers our three days in England. During these three days we covered a lot of ground, literally and figuratively!
Our Sacred Celtic Journey was with author and speaker, Patricia McGivern (learn more about her at: https://www.patriciamcgivern.com).
The tour took us to Bath, Lacock, Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow, and Stonehenge (which was abSOULutely phenomenal!) plus, we explored Glastonbury (the Abbey, Tor, and Chalice Well) and also got to have a quick stop in the tiny town of Wells, home to one of the grandest of cathedrals!
Thursday July 4
We arrived in Bristol, England and had a bus (for our group), take us on about an hour’s drive to Bath, England.
Bath
In Bath, we stayed at the Apex Bath hotel. We had a wonderful room and comfortable bed. We had walked so much in Ireland that we were really appreciative to have the rest of this day to “just BE.”
We walked through town and marveled at the architecture of the cathedral.
Bath Cathedral Bath Cathedral doorsBeside the Cathedral as we walked to dinner
We dined at the famous Sally Lunn’s—home of Sally Lunn’s Buns. Our group believes Sally’s is haunted, as one of our gals experienced some odd happenings while she was in the restroom! She heard the door open, and water run in the sink, and door close, but no footsteps and no talking!
Our food was delicious and even months later, as I write this, I can still recall the feeling and experience of the place.
Vegetarian option of a Sally Lunn’s bunFamous Sally Lunn’s bun with meat on topSign above entrance to Sally Lunn’s
Picture of us in front:
Friday July 5
On this morning, we enjoyed breakfast at the hotel and afterwards met author, Andrew Phillip Smith. He presented interesting information from his book, The Lost Teachings of the Cathars. I have not read his book, but he certainly seemed an expert on the topic.
In the Languedoc area of Southern France, the Cathars met in groups and did not build churches. They were peaceful, educated, believed in equality of men and women and the early pure teachings of Jesus before being massacred by the Catholic Church in the Albigensian crusade. As well, we learned that the Cathars were celibate (called, Perfects) and confessed to each other in front of believers. Once a Perfect met their Perfect other, they went to Kingdom of Heaven (didn’t need to reincarnate into another vessel or creature). In 1209 something important happened (Reference to my 1212 life that I found out about while in Sedona.)
Supposedly, Mary Magdalene was alone with Jesus at the temple, the well, and in the garden. May not have married him but may have been his Perfect. They wouldn’t have had physical sex though, as that was not the belief or way at the time. This would have put the Cathars at odds with the Catholics.
Cathars believed in Laying on of hands (Refer to the story of the horse-lost shoe between to stones/horshoe over the door); Reference the Nag Hammadi; During the Inquisition we learned about the Cathars (so something good came out of it, yes something good can even come out of the Inquisition!). He even said Adam and Eve were not able to move until the spirit went into them!
While somewhat fascinating, I couldn’t help pinch myself a few times though, as I looked out the windows of the hotel. I was simply in awe to be in England. ❤️
Lacock Village
We walked through town again to catch another tour bus to go to Lacock (where Harry Potter was filmed), Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow, Woodhenge, and finally, to Stonehenge. Honestly, I could write one whole article on my experience at Stonehenge, it was that amazing and phenomenal.
At Lacock, Richard and I walked and talked with our driver who was a retired police officer. He told us some stories about how their criminal justice system operated and that people aren’t allowed to own guns there. We were very interested in the architecture and way of life of the villagers of Lacock. Even the barn was very well taken care of. Walking these aged streets were certainly a walk back in time.
Walking around Lacock
We ended our walk at the church and Patricia asked me to come and see an important memorial of a young mother and children.
Beautiful stained glass windows inside the churchI was enthralled with the back door of the churchPatricia McGivern at the tombTomb of Mary Ann Hooper and children
West Kennet Long Barrow
A short drive later, we arrived at West Kennet Long Barrow (a neolithic tomb built around 3,650).
Trekking up the hill to West Kennet Long Barrow
We played with taking photos and theorizing about these stones. I happily spied on two birds atop one of the stones at the entrance to the chamber and remarked to Patricia, “One has a feather stuck on its beak”! It wasn’t a busy place that day, so it was relaxing. And we liked that we could touch everything, which heightened my curiosity and made it all the more informative.
Richard explores the stonesEntering the burial chamber Richard points to a fissure in this “stone”Closeup View from the top of the mound
We joked about desiring to see a crop circle here, and wildly enough, a couple of weeks after we left, we read about a crop circle appearing near this place! “Missed it by that much”!
Avebury
Next, we spent a few hours at Avebury, exploring the largest megalithic stone circle in the world! Again, we were intrigued by the “flesh” type of texture to these humongous stones. We marveled at the placement of the stones and the various “growths” on their surface.
Avebury signMy darling husband, smiling after a back stretch Feeling the texture of the stonesOur friend, Pharon, resting by one of the stonesIncredible “holding hands” with these “stones”Fascinating closeupCatching sunlight over this magnificent stone
We learned that Avebury is also a henge, as Stonehenge is and were further intrigued. Since our visit, we have become quite hooked on the topic!
After leaving Avebury, we stopped along the road for a fantastic lunch at a place called, The Waggon and Horses. Not only was the food savory and delicious, but the building charmed me with delight!
The Waggon and Horses entryway history plaqueEntry door with the spiral glass panels 🌀The sewing machine reminds me of my mom, the glass windows are thicker at the bottom, and the candle is real. What a beautiful and mystical place to dine. Wood beams on the ceiling, splendor abounds. We are seated for lunch.Traditional fish and chips, and whiskey. (No peas for me, but every place served them!)Love the stairs and cobblestonesA back doorStopped to get to know these magnificent horses along the wayWe learn the story of the white horse. And this magnificent Friesian is a stunning example. Friendly too!Woodhenge
Before arriving at Stonehenge, we made a quick stop at Woodhenge. We learned that the wood markers had been placed where stones had once been.
Stonehenge
Walking the path towards Stonehenge
I will summarize to state that I felt the energy affecting me before we even reached the stones, as we rode the park bus out to the stones, and more while walking to the stones.
I noticed our shadows and took this artsy “giants” shot:
Foreshadowing Stonehenge The sun was in perfect position Casting light on the subject The heel stoneThe Druid priest provided instructions
As the sun was setting and I entered the stone circle, I felt a strong yet calm energy as I took each meaningful step. I felt an indescribable connection to this sacred site!
Walking inside this megalithic stone circle was deeply personal and most intriguing. Even now, looking at the photos as I write this, brings me back INTO engagement with those feelings.
One of the stones up closeThe sunset between the stonesWalking among the powerful stones Before meditating feeling deeply Susan and the sunsetShari, Kim, the Druid priest and sunsetPharon in meditation
After taking pictures and video of the sunset, I found a mostly buried blue healing stone (that Pharon had told me about earlier). I sat very near one of the blue stones and was blissfully surprised at how quickly I dropped into a meditative state.
My few minutes of meditation within the inner circle at Stonehenge was profound! I was quite surprised after leaving there to learn that my husband had taken a picture of myself and some of our others while we were meditating! Love!
Note: Even now, I continue to connect to that stone when meditating at home.
Sitting to meditate In meditation inside the stone circle of Stonehenge Coming out of meditation and seeing how many had joined inTime seemed to stand stillSunset was captivating SunsetKim, Sheila, and Pharon (Sedona SiStars)Stonehenge was everything and more than I had anticipated Our group at Stonehenge
Saturday July 6
Today (on the date of my daughter’s birthday), I was a bit emotional because of not being with her, but also because I was out of the country and not able to talk with her. In English tradition though, I put my chin up and trekked on, as we had a lot to see!
Wells
We made a quick stop in Wells, England’s smallest city. And we were all astonished at the sight we saw there!
Wells signThe Wells cathedral Closer view of the Wells cathedral. What grandeur and opulence!
Glastonbury
Glastonbury signSynchronistically, we were in Glastonbury while there was a Holistic Spiritual & Wellness Fayre going on!
We left the hotel at 8am for a full day in Glastonbury (where it is believed that Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur may be buried); we had our second past life regression out back of the Abbey and before the group tour of the Abbey.
My husband, Richard, had been dealing with a hip that was hurting, so we didn’t go on the Abbey tour, but I felt that was all in divine time. As it happened, a friend had lost her green Prasiolite crystal after our regression session and I was available to walk with her, help look for it, and have some time to talk. Had Richard not have needed to rest, I would not have been available.
Abbey ruinsHubby’s selfie
The grounds here were spectacular. I covered a lot of ground myself taking in the roses and other flowers growing on the walls and looking for meaningful items.
Richard and I at Glastonbury AbbeyI love steps, especially ancient onesThe height and construction of the wallThe beautiful flowers growing along the wallThe Lady Chapel signEntry door – The Lady’s Chapel Exit of the Lady’s Chapel Inside the Lady’s ChapelTaking time to stop and smell the flowers Reminded me of the little concrete donkey my mom had in our backyard for several years
I spent quite awhile in the Abbey’s museum and was immediately drawn to these blue glass fragments (reminiscent of the luminous blue stones I had seen in my first regression session in Glendalough—see part 1 post).
Blue glass fragments Getting lost in the blueMarvelous blueAncient Abbey door on display in the museum Incredible Tapestry
Before leaving we had a few minutes to shop and find some gifts for my granddaughters and myself. 😉
We walked into town for lunch and had a delicious meal at a cafe where we had quiche and English tea.
Delicious quiche and salad lunchSheila having traditional English tea (with pinkie out!)
Chalice well
We left about 1pm for the Chalice Well, England’s most loved and well known holy well that is believed to possess healing qualities). On the way to our tour bus, I spied my synchronistic blue on one of the buildings! I tell you, I didn’t miss a beat of receiving all of the subtle winks from the Universe I was given on this trip!
Blue window trim and above it! 💙🦋🌀Even the bus stops were quaint! See the spirals (top left)?At Chalice well, stopped to have Richard take my picture for my granddaughter by yellow flowers. 😉For my grandmother who grew roses, grandfather who always said to, “Stop and smell the roses.”Chalice WellStreet beside and outside of the Chalice well
Our guide for this day took us up a side street to The White Spring where back in the day, commoners could gather water (the rest runs down under the grate beside the street.) He also took us in the building (that isn’t always open), where we could see The Red Spring—and as our luck would have it, we even saw a nude man after his dip in the spring! LOL Oh, my! (No photography was allowed in there and we know why!)
Glastonbury Tor
Richard and I took one look at the hill and decided to stay at the bus with our driver, Richard, and talk about the legends and more with him. To us, connecting with those who live in these places are more important than the buildings and such. We enjoyed talking about the sheep and such too, and he prepared a lovely cheese and cider snack for us all after the rest of our group returned. Totally unexpected and delightful!
Glastonbury Tor signThe group climbs to the TorWhile they are gone, I find an interesting alter
Back in Bath
Wrapping it up, we spent several hours at the Roman Baths museum in Bath. We were amazed by how much was here and I could write another article on all we discovered here! It was one of the biggest surprises of our trip, as we didn’t know much about this at all and had no idea that we would be so mesmerized by it all, from the engineering and architecture, to the art! We knew Romans were intelligent, but obviously much more than we had thought!
Second story view down onto the bath where the roof had been removed when another civilization had built on top of this!Another second story view and statuesInside the museum (they offer a guided tour or self tour with audio)Model scale of how the original bath lookedModel scale with arched roof over the bathWater flows to the bath from the original springPlexiglass floor allows you to walk over the water flow right out to the bathFlowing out to the bathInto the bathSome original lead pipeline remains (which probably poisoned them!)Don’t drink it, birdie!Bath level
Note: As destiny would have it, out of 30,861 applications I won the lottery entry into the Newgrange neolithic chamber for the 2019 winter solstice sunrise! We are sooo excited to return to Ireland!
Check out this original song, When I Dream. My husband wrote this song and it was performed and recorded in a Nashville, TN studio. You can download it (it’s Track 11) from this link: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/chevyfordb26
A bit about me:
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving”, available on Amazon.
I joined the local chapter of Women, Wine, and Wellness in Cocoa, Florida to launch my new business, on October 7, 2019!
I attended last month’s event as a spectator and so enjoyed it, that I wanted to attend again anyway. So happens that the timing was perfect for me to grab a vendor table and announce my new mind, body, spirit, soul-aligned business!
Lauren Thew and Kali Bernardo have given me much business and entrepreneurial advice. And I am in awe of how elegantly they run this chapter. Kudos, ladies! ❤️🦋🌀
From helping me know all the things I needed to have put in place like:
Clarity of offering (longer version of an elevator speech)
Discussion about rates and fees
Discussion about in-home or virtual
Practice embodying it (by repeating it verbally in front of a mirror and recording myself)
Printed materials: Sign in sheet, flyer, coupon,
Welcome kit with accountability and engagement agreements/ session information
Disclaimers, how to accept payment, pay plans, and more!
My new business
Here’s my introduction on their Facebook business page:
Here we go!
Front of business flyer
I’m so excited to be introducing my new brand at our upcoming event, and I plan to have a vendor table at each of the upcoming monthly events!
Woo-hoo!
Girl power! Hahahaha 😉🤣 Yes!
And I’ll be inviting folks to my next meeting too!
UPDATE: The business launch was a lovely success! I made several new friends, contacts for tech work, and a new preferred customer with ASEA! Yay! I am having fun thinking of all the brainstorming and stuff we’ll be doing together!
The next Women, Wine, and Wellness event will be November 4, 2019. Come on out and join us! I will have a vendor table and offer mini EFT sessions! As well, you can sample ASEA Redox and Renew 28! ❤️😉
For Fun
Check out this original song, Last Call Before Christmas. It’s one of my new favorites (as I was the muse for it), written by my husband and performed and recorded in a Nashville, TN studio. Help us spread the word about it, won’t you?
#LastCall #NewSong #OriginalSong #ChristmasSong
A BIT ABOUT ME:
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving”, available on Amazon.
