Considering how the spirit may reside in or out of the body (science has yet to prove where consciousness resides), yet connected to one’s presence, God, Omniscience, and so forth, this category may include those, with a focus on the spirit portion of one’s BEing. This also includes: Omniscience, Omnipresence, Omnipotence. LIMITLESS, Ever-Living, Filling-ALL-Space Creator God. Source Energy. Love.
Here’s Part 2 of a deep dive into the various names of The Trinity, undertaken while I’ve been studying the Theosophy book, The Masters and The Path in a book club that meets twice a month via Zoom.
In Egyptian religious teaching, Osiris, Isis, and Horus form a sacred family (or a sort of divine Trinity) that embodies kingship, death and rebirth, magic, and rightful order. Together they express a cycle: a just king slain, restored through divine love, and avenged by the heir who re-establishes harmony.
Osiris
Osiris was a primeval king of Egypt who became god of the dead, the underworld, and resurrection, as well as a symbol of fertility and the life-giving cycle of the Nile.
In myth he is murdered and dismembered by his jealous brother Seth, then restored by Isis and thereafter rules as lord and judge of the dead, presiding over the weighing of the heart.
Isis
Isis is Osiris’s wife (and sister) and the great goddess of magic, healing, protection, and ideal motherhood, revered as the model devoted spouse and mother.
She searches for and reassembles Osiris’s body, magically resurrects him long enough to conceive Horus, and later protects and heals the child Horus, exemplifying loyal love and powerful protective magic.
Horus
Horus is the son of Osiris and Isis, a sky god often depicted as a falcon or falcon-headed man, associated with kingship and the living pharaoh.
As the rightful heir, he grows up under Isis’s protection and eventually contends with Seth for the throne of Egypt; his victory restores maat (cosmic and social order) and establishes him as the divine prototype of every legitimate king.
Meaning in Egyptian Teaching
In Egyptian teaching and later mystery cults, their story illustrated the hope of life after death, the power of faithful love and magic, and the sacral authority of the pharaoh as Horus on earth and Osiris after death.
Osiris, Isis, and Horus thus represent a pattern: righteous rule (Osiris), loving restorative power (Isis), and the triumphant heir who restores justice (Horus).
The answer about Isis being a loving restorative power stood out to me, since I watched a show when I was young about Isis (I think it was a cartoon, but not sure now… similar to Wonder Woman), and I used to do that little circular dance she did and repeat her words of, “Oh Mighty Isis.” Ha!
I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
While studying the Theosophy book, The Masters and The Path, the opening paragraphs of Chapter 13 intrigued me where it says,
WE KNOW that the Logos of our solar system—and that is what most men mean when they speak of God—is a Trinity; he has, or rather is, Three Persons; he functions through Three Aspects. These are called by many different names in the different religions, but they are not always viewed in the same way; for this mighty scheme of a Trinity has so many Aspects that no one religion has ever succeeded in symbolizing the whole truth. In some faiths we have a Trinity of Father, Mother, Son, which is at least comprehensible to us when we think of methods of generation and interaction. Of this type we find Osiris, Isis and Horus in the Egyptian teaching, and in Scandinavian mythology Odin, Freya and Thor. The Assyrians and Phoenicians believed in a Trinity the Persons of which were Anu, Ea and Bel. The Druids called them Taulac, Fan and Mollac. In Northern Buddhism we hear of Amitabha, Avalokiteshvara and Manjushri. In the Kabala of the Jews the Three are Kether, Binah and Chokma, and in the Zoroastrian religion Ahura-mazda, Asha and Vohumano, or sometimes Ahuramazda, Mithra and Ahriman. Everywhere the principle of the Trinity is acknowledged, though the manifestations are different.
In the great Hindu system there is the Trinity of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The Mother element is not shown in this Trinity, but it is indirectly recognized in that each of these Three is said to have a Shakti or power, which is sometimes in the symbolism named his consort. This is evidently a manifestation of his power in matter, perhaps a somewhat lower manifestation than that of which we must think when we mention the Trinity Itself. In the Christian system we have the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Ghost; and it is interesting in this connection to note that in some of the old books the Holy Ghost is definitely mentioned as being feminine. Apart from this, the instinctive need of man to recognize the Divine Motherhood has in Christianity found expression in the cult of the Blessed Virgin, who, though not a Person of the Holy Trinity, is nevertheless the Universal Mother, the Queen of the Angels, the Star of the Sea.
The series will explore
Osiris, Isis and Horus from the Egyptian teaching
Odin, Freya and Thor from Scandinavian mythology
Anu, Ea and Bel from the Assyrians and Phoenicians
Taulac, Fan and Mollac from the Druids
Amitabha, Avalokiteshvara and Manjushri from Northern Buddhism
Kether, Binah and Chokma of the Jewish Kabala
Ahura-mazda, Asha and Vohumano, or sometimes Ahuramazda, Mithra and Ahriman from Zoroastrian
Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma from Hinduism
Father, Son and Holy Ghost from Christianity
I especially relished and mused on the statement, “…this mighty scheme of a Trinity has so many Aspects that no one religion has ever succeeded in symbolizing the whole truth.” And is why I wanted to break it down further and prepare this series of articles to dig deeper.
I may also do one specific to the Divine Motherhood, as while reading that section of the above quote, I couldn’t help but consider Mother Earth and Mother Nature.
I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
While studying the Theosophy book, The Masters and The Path, I came upon a name I recognized, Amitabha. So, like many of us usually do, I did a search using Perplexity.ai now (previously I would have went to Google–but it now also uses AI). In 2019 and 2016 I visited the Amitabha Stupa in Sedona, AZ and felt a connection to it. This is what Perplexity gave me in return to my question of “Who are Amitabha, Avalokiteshvara, and Manjushri of Northern Buddhism?”:
In Northern (Mahayana) Buddhism, Amitabha, Avalokiteshvara, and Manjushri are three central enlightened figures associated with different aspects of awakening. They are revered especially in East Asian and Tibetan traditions as embodiments of wisdom, compassion, and salvific power.
Northern / Mahayana Buddhism
“Northern Buddhism” usually refers to the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions that spread north from India into China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, and Central Asia.
These traditions emphasize bodhisattvas—beings who postpone final nirvana to assist all sentient beings—and develop rich devotional practices around them.
Amitabha
Amitabha (Amida in Japanese, “Infinite Light”) is a celestial Buddha who presides over the Western Pure Land (Sukhavati), a blissful realm where beings can be reborn and easily attain enlightenment.
Pure Land schools teach reliance on Amitabha’s vow: by calling his name with faith, one can be reborn in this Pure Land and progress swiftly to Buddhahood.
Avalokiteshvara
Avalokiteshvara is the great bodhisattva of compassion, the one who “hears the cries of the world.”
In different cultures Avalokiteshvara appears in many forms and names, such as Guanyin (China) or Kannon (Japan), often depicted with many arms or heads symbolizing the ability to help countless beings in countless ways.
Manjushri
Manjushri is the bodhisattva of wisdom, representing the penetrating insight that cuts through ignorance and delusion.
He is typically shown holding a flaming sword that “cuts” ignorance and a scripture (often the Prajnaparamita) on a lotus, indicating realization of emptiness and perfect wisdom.
Their Relationship in Northern Buddhism
Together, Amitabha, Avalokiteshvara, and Manjushri express three key Mahayana ideals:
Amitabha: the saving power of a Buddha’s vows and merit.
Avalokiteshvara: boundless compassion for all beings.
Manjushri: profound, liberating wisdom.
In art and practice they often appear in triads or larger mandalas, with practitioners visualizing them, reciting their names or mantras, and emulating their respective qualities on the path to enlightenment.
I especially loved the answer, “Amitabha (Amida in Japanese, “Infinite Light”) is a celestial Buddha” since my husband and I have always wanted to visit Japan (he’s been years ago and loved it, but I have never been there). And I feel “Infinite Light” is a beautiful way to express each persons desire to forevermore live in a heavenly realm.
I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
Perhaps before I posted the previous article, I should have addressed the sacred cow in the room. I can’t charge money for Spiritual Advising. And I often feel resentful of people who charge ME too much money for Energy Healing, health coaching, etc. Ugh! Why?
That’s what I’ve been asking myself. And here’s what I’ve found:
My first and perhaps most REAL connection between Spirituality and Money was from my years in church. It was when the plate was passed around and people “tipped God” or slipped in their envelope containing their tithe.
I’ve never fully bought into how most churches handled the idea of the tithe. (The church I was raised in taught the way one should calculate their tithe different than most other Christian churches too. We were only asked to give 10% of our INCREASE.)
But what does the church DO with the tithes they receive?
Something about giving “to God” via a church always felt off in my body—too institutional, too transactional, too removed from real relationship. So instead, what would have been “tithe money” tends to move more organically through my life. Supporting small businesses. Buying something and giving it directly to someone who needs it. Responding in the moment rather than following a rule.
That feels closer to how spirit actually moves through me.
And yet, despite that clarity, money itself still carries weight. Tension. A quiet moral charge.
Because there is a deeper inheritance at work—one that didn’t come only from church doctrine, but from the stories, images, and exemplars I absorbed long before I ever questioned them.
When I look at the world’s most celebrated spiritual figures, a pattern appears.
Mother Teresa. Gandhi. Buddhist monks. Mystics, saints, renunciates.
Again and again, spiritual fullness is paired with material simplicity—or outright poverty. The message is rarely stated directly, but it’s absorbed nonetheless: when one is truly full of God, one needs less money.
Scripture reinforces this impression. (And the church I grew up in didn’t pay their pastors, deacons, elders, and so on. All of the priesthood members held full-time jobs outside of the church.)
“The love of money is the root of all evil.” “It is easier for a rich man to pass through the eye of a needle than to enter the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Add to that the dominant image of Jesus—wandering, unattached, living simply—and a binary begins to form. Even knowing there are other narratives of Jesus, including those that trace him to wealth and royal lineage, the version that lodges in the collective body is the ascetic one.
At some point, this stopped being an idea and became a sensation.
I can feel it in my body when money enters the conversation. A subtle contraction. A hesitation. As if wanting more might signal a lack of trust. As if spiritual maturity should naturally dissolve material desire. As if God and money sit on opposite ends of a moral spectrum and choosing one requires turning away from the other.
I didn’t consciously decide this. It arrived through repetition. Through scripture heard without context. Through reverence offered to those who renounced. Through a culture that quietly mistrusts abundance when it appears alongside devotion.
And yet—something in me is no longer settled by this framing.
Not because I’ve resolved it, but because I can feel its incompleteness. The belief is there, yes—but it no longer feels entirely true in my body.
So this is where I’m starting.
Not with answers. Not with conclusions. But with honesty about the divide I inherited—and how it still lives in me.
Somewhere along the way, money and God became opposites in my nervous system. I didn’t choose that consciously.
But I can feel it now.
Perhaps what started with feeling Godbumps. Now, I am feeling more thoroughly from doing all of this dancing. Hmm
Somatic movement
One of my recent JIGGLE BUTT thumbnails.
Integrating the Spirals
I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
The following is from a list of notes I found in a file on my laptop that I’d taken several years ago. Yes, I’ve been going back through my hard drive to see what Perplexity.ai could help me turn into blog articles. And anything that doesn’t offer something relevant, I’m deleting. Call it housekeeping, or call it taking a break from the book. I’ve been neglecting my old files and it’s been nagging at me. Let me know if you, or anyone you know is following this kind of business model. I know a few coaches who are doing it, yet I am hesitant. And now, here’s the article:
Energy healers, spiritual coaches, and empaths are sitting on the most transformative medicine on the planet—yet many are undercharging, overgiving, and exhausted. This post walks through how to step into a grandiose (big, ambitious, kind) business model that honors your Soul, your nervous system, and your bank account.
The New Paradigm Of Spiritual Business
Traditional “trade time for money” healing is burning people out. A new model blends spiritual depth with smart online marketing, allowing you to serve more people without draining your life force.
Social influence has become a form of currency; your follower count and engagement can translate directly into paid speaking gigs and collaborations.
Meditation creators on YouTube are earning hundreds of thousands per month just by sharing consistent, aligned content, and influencers charge premium rates for simple shout-outs.
Why Social Influence Beats “Adding Value”
Many spiritual entrepreneurs were taught to “just add value” and hope clients appear. In today’s digital ecosystem, visible influence often matters more than hidden brilliance.
A strong, engaged audience is like a perpetual word-of-mouth engine, multiplying your reach and trust without extra effort.
When brands and event organizers see real metrics—followers, views, comments—they are willing to pay significantly more for appearances and endorsements.
The DFY / DWY / DIY Offer Stack
One of the most powerful ways to scale your healing or coaching practice is to stop selling only one-on-one sessions and instead build a simple three-tier offer stack.
DIY (Do It Yourself): A lower-ticket course or bundle (for example, a self-paced program plus ebook around $97) gives people affordable access to your system and warms them up for deeper work.
DWY (Do It With You): A mid-ticket group experience (often runs somewhere between $2,000–$4,000 with about 20 hours of content) lets clients receive guidance, community, and live support without you needing to be in one-on-one sessions all day.
DFY (Done For You): A high-level, premium container (up to $25,000 or more) is for clients who want speed and personalized implementation, and it respects both your expertise and your energetic bandwidth.
Smart Tools To Decode What The Market Wants
You do not have to guess what to offer or how to position it. Data tools can quietly reveal what is already working in your niche so you can align your genius with proven demand.
The Facebook Ads Library lets you spy ethically on ads from teachers, coaches, and healers to see what headlines, offers, and hooks are currently being paid for.
Platforms like Similarweb allow you to plug in a competitor’s website or landing page and see where their traffic comes from and what content is converting, so you can design your own aligned version.
Energetic Alignment: Godbumps, Not People-Pleasing
Scaling your business does not mean abandoning your sensitivity; it means building structures that protect and amplify it.
Instead of people-pleasing or feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions, empaths can design group containers and digital products that support many people without constant emotional entanglement.
Follow what gives you “Godbumps”—those full-body chills of resonance—and weave in practices like prayer, meditation, yoga nidra, Qigong, or JIGGLE BUTT so your business growth stays in Soul-alignment rather than lack or fear.
Walking Your Talk In A Grandiose Way
A truly grandiose spiritual business is not about ego; it is about letting your impact grow as big as your devotion.
Study your passion, gather knowledge from many paths, and then become an “extractor of truth,” integrating what works into your own embodied method.
Practice what you preach in everyday life, then let your online presence incite, excite, and awaken people—turning your message into an adventure that attracts your perfect “tribe” of clients and collaborators.
One of my recent JIGGLE BUTT thumbnails.
Integrating the Spirals
I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
I have had a trip to visit Salem, Massachusetts on my Warren Buffet annual To Do list since 2017 at least. I’m thrilled to say, I can check that off now!
On Sept. 20th, 2025 my daughter drove my eldest granddaughter and I to see the sights of Salem, Massachusetts. Salem is a bit more than two hours from where we live in New Hampshire.
I’m pooped! I could barely do anything on Sunday because we walked about 7,000 steps on Saturday! Even today, Monday, I’m moving fairly slow. I did manage to accomplish my Jiggle Butt dances yesterday and today, mostly because my husband, Richard, wrote a couple of new songs in remembrance of the thirteen female witches hung during the Salem witch trials. FYI: Twenty people were executed in total; nineteen were hung and one was pressed to death. UGH! (Two hundred were accused of witchcraft/consorting with the devil.)
One of my dear friends from Florida lives in Salem now. She texted me several great tips, like where to park for free (a few blocks from the downtown area), and potential places to eat, etc. She also invited us to visit her and her husband at their in town farm, which we did at the end of our day! And THAT visit was the highlight for me, as Salem is too commercialized to suit my taste.
Driving around Salem
My daughter thought it best to drive us around to some of the sites first, that would be too far for us to walk too. Great planning and thinking on her part! This is a fairly good sized town with lots of one-way streets, and some two-way streets that allow parking on both sides, making driving around a little hairy.
Salem’s witchy history
First, we drove by the Proctor’s Ledge Memorial. We could have parked at the closed down Walgreens at the corner, but didn’t realize until we passed that corner, and her GPS had already taken us around the block in the neighborhood to get to it. We didn’t want to go around it again. My daughter always considers how residents feel about all the traffic (as I raised my kids in Daytona Beach, Florida and they know traffic).
While I was reading about early American history and what religious ties might have led to the witch trials in Salem, I read about the Puritans (of which my lineage traces to and why I feel such disdain for the Church of England), and how even the Puritans disagreed; some were Separatists, who believed there should be no state established church) and some were Non-Separatists/Nonconformists who remained loyal to the Church of England: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Puritans_in_North_America
Spiral thought: It’s a rather confusing subject, but since I was raised in the Mormon movement, one can see why this thread runs deep with me, that of separating from the Church of England and its Catholic roots. I’m now such a Separatist or staunchly religiously independent, that I am not an active member of any organized religion! If curious, refer to my previous articles: https://sheilamurrey.net/2018/11/06/the-fences-of-religion/ and https://sheilamurrey.net/2019/08/23/about-omniscience/
Hocus Pocus
This is one of the houses used in the Hocus Pocus classic film. It’s known as Max and Dani’s House. It’s located at 4 Ocean Ave. in Salem, MA. It’s a private residence and perhaps the most iconic film location from the movie that fans want to see. I was surprised that it was right on the water! The marina and the many boats in the water made this a beautiful spot!
Off to the side of this house, you’ll love the beauty of the water! The boats. The marina. It’s simply spectacular!
Marina and water next to the Max and Dani’s Hocus Pocus house.
We drove by The Witch House at Salem while looking for parking downtown. My friend, Jen, gave us parking info, but many lots were full (even the parking garage was full). We eventually took her advice and parked by Furlong Park on Franklin Street. That meant we had to walk across a bridge to get back to the downtown area, but it was free, and one can’t argue with that!
The Witch House Salem: https://www.thewitchhouse.orgA street named after my family name. Williams Street. (My daughter also drove by and took a picture of a Square that had her husband’s surname.)We saw a festival going on at this park – through the fence, but it was too much for us to walk back there to check it out after we eventually parked the car.The Witch Museum. This is a big draw! There seemed to be quite a long line and I don’t think any of us were in the mood to go anyway. We just wanted to get a feel for the town.The memorial to the founder of Salem: The Roger Conant Statue. https://www.salem.org/notable-locals/roger-conant/The Hawthorne Hotel. We were going to eat lunch here, but the sign outside the door said the kitchen quit serving breakfast at 11am and wouldn’t reopen to serve dinner until 5pm. My friend, Jen C., said the food here is very good. A fun mural that I thought was well done. It’s Pirates climbing a rope ladder and ropes on the side of a store. Note the iron fence. There is a lot of iron fencing around town.Driving around town. I enjoyed checking out the old architecture of the buildings, the stone walls, the iron fences, foundations and fireplaces of the homes, and the brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets.
Walking around downtown Salem
Once parked, we walked several blocks to the downtown Main Street area of Salem. It’s nice! It is blocked to cars, and is a wide street where people can get in and out of a variety of shops and eateries. (I think the cobblestone got to my feet though! And I was even wearing good ‘walking shoes’! I could not imagine walking around there in boots or healed shoes like I observed many women wearing! I will NOT suffer for anyone’s perceived idea of beauty.
The first shop we checked out was The Good Witch of Salem. It was a very small shop all built around the story of a good witch. The items in the store for sale were things having to do with a fiction book written by Ashley Tina (the store’s owner).
I glanced through the some odd 20 page book and saw few words but lots of illustrations. (She probably did write a good story, but we are two very different authors! Thus, I am a harsh critic.)
I couldn’t imagine having the money to start a store built around one book! The store carried little girl clothing, a doll (no doubt the heroine of the book), fake (extremely dyed) crystals (okay, to be fair, they were quartz), a bit of jewelry, and other small items. This didn’t interest me at all, but my daughter and granddaughter enjoyed looking it all over. In fact, this story reminded me of a line in Hocus Pocus about the sisters noticing how people had turned All Hallow’s Eve into a frolicking fun time! I found a quote that’s close:
Quote from Hocus Pocus
In fact, even as we walked into the second shop my eldest granddaughter remarked, “The first place was all cheery and light, and now we’re descending into the depths of darkness,” or something to that effect. I take creative license here to paraphrase her. Ha!
The darkly dreaming shop was The Black Veil Studio on the corner of Essex Street and Sewall. I almost bought a few things in this store, but I wanted to see what else I might find later on. (I didn’t end up buying anything but food! Ha!) Hats off to these guys though. The shop definitely sets a haunting mood!
Screen capture of an older Facebook post for The Black Veil Studio referencing the shop we’d stopped in at 304 Essex St.
We popped into another gift shop (I didn’t catch the name) to look at t-shirts, stuffed animals, hats and so forth. And then… we stood in a short line to go into Professor Spindlewink’s World of Wizardry.
About a third of the items they offered for sale were things my son-in-law can print on his 3D printer, so again, I wasn’t too impressed. But sure, the large articulating dragon for $49 was cool. I also liked the vibe and perhaps we should have taken in the attraction part of it. We just didn’t want to overwhelm our sensitive 13, nearly 14-year old.
Screen capture from Ecosia search for Professor Spindlewink’s World of WizardryPhoto I snapped as we left the shop because I had recently drawn of a tree and it was so stunningly similar to the tree on the glass of the shop, that I gasped!
While walking down the cobblestone-and-brick Essex Street (in the middle of downtown Salem), we saw several street performers. You could chuck in some coins or cash as a tip and have your photo taken with them. It’s nice because that street is closed off to vehicle traffic.
There was an overwhelming amount of shops, attractions, museums, restaurants, cafes, and people standing in lines to enter most of them. While it isn’t Disney World, it sort of has that vibe. I wanted something more authentic. Fact: Walt Disney was a descendant of Rev. George Burroughs, a victim and the only minister executed during the Salem witch trials in 1692.
I nearly missed this very large engraved stone on the side of a building paying homage to Alexander Graham Bell! And of course, this thrilled me to no end because he’s kinda the epitome of my career which merged electronics and communications!
It may be difficult to read, but this is a huge engraved marker that I nearly passed by as we walked up the street between shops. This site may help you discern the text: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=230062
We had a lovely sit down lunch at an Irish pub called, Olde Main Street Pub. I loved the delectable fish ‘n chips I had (best since my time in Ireland in 2019). My daughter enjoyed her pulled pork sandwich and my granddaughter liked her cheeseburger, but said the fries were the best! (My full review of our lunch is on Yelp.)
My fish ‘n chips at Olde Main Street Pub, Salem, MA
We saw some great characters in full costume regalia such as, Frankenstein, an old hag witch (see the photo), the clown from IT, Mike Myers from the Halloween movie, and Sarah Sanderson from Hocus Pocus (of course)! The gal even resembled Sarah Jessica Parker, and she did a bit of acting to drive that point home! Much of the town celebrates the Hocus Pocus witches, since it was filmed in Salem.
I liked the little alley we walked down that had the blue painted trees. After taking this photo, we began taking a lot of selfie group pictures. And I realized that I’d never learned how to set the timer on my new iPhone 16. (Go figure!)
At the temporary Blue Trees art installation. Left to right: My daughter, eldest granddaughter (front), and me (behind her)! –Sheila MurreyThe temporary Blue Trees art installation.The temporary Blue Trees art installation sign.
I put my hand out over each stone marker as we slowly and solemnly walked through the park (to leave a gift of loving Energy to all of the persecuted and murdered) at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial. THIS was the most poignant part of our day!
I had not realized how many men had been hung after being accused, and the young man walking behind me commented the same. I also did not realize that all of the ones paid tribute at this memorial died on different dates, some in July, some in September. We also noted that several were hung on Sept. 22, 1692. But this was one of the main reasons I’d always wanted to visit! To learn the real history of the Salem witch trials. (Especially since going to Ireland, England, and Scotland in 2019 and learning of the Cathars.)
After dining, we happened upon the Bewitched Sculpture and took more photos there as well. I was always a fan of the show (since childhood), so this was a fun moment! Elizabeth Montgomery in that role was probably the one who got me so intrigued with witches at a young age. Oh, and The Wizard of Oz film, which is still my favorite movie of all time! Ha!
At the Bewitched statue of Elizabeth Montgomery. Left to right: My daughter, eldest granddaughter, and me! –Sheila Murrey
Here we are in front of the old hag witch. And no, we’re not sure which movie or story she’s from. I searched online but could not find a name for this particular witch. She’s wearing a pilgrim type hat that’s black with a red belt above the brim, a red gown, black robe, and is holding a staff or broom in one hand, and a candle holder in the other.
At the hag witch statue. Left to right: My daughter, eldest granddaughter, and me! –Sheila MurreyMy granddaughter wanted us to take her picture in the stockade.
After this, we stopped at a bakery and donut shop that another customer at the pub had raved about. One was Lulu’s Bakery and the other was Funhouse Donuts. We got several treats to bring home.
NOTE: I must say, Lulu’s Bakery had one of the best brownies I’ve ever had (which Richard and I shared on Sunday/Monday)! I didn’t get a donut, but my daughter said they enjoyed them.
On the long walk back to the car, I stopped in front of the Wesley United Methodist Church to look at the stained and leaded glass windows. I couldn’t help but gasp at the sign on the side about the parking and note that on a Saturday, the parking lot was completely empty! All that space that could have allowed visitors a place to park without having to walk as far. Ugh
I’m sure someone in charge at this Methodist Church thought this old English font typeface sign would make people chuckle. I didn’t find it funny at all by the time I was struggling to walk back to where we’d parked.
I always wanted to visit Salem with my friend, Susan who grew up there. She’s into a LOT of the same things I am, and I think she could have shown me more of the authentic side of the town, but we’ve simply never managed to do it–yet. Tick tock time’s a wastin’! But if I never go again, at least I can check Salem off my ‘To Do List.’
After we left the downtown area, we visited my friend, Jen C. and her husband at their home. My daughter got a couple photos of my granddaughter playing ball with Jen’s dog, Misty. I thought I’d share it to show how we ended our day on a high note:
Granddaughter playing ball with Misty. Love the sun streaming through in this photo! –Photo credit goes to my daughter.
❤️🙏💙
Integrating the Spirals
I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
For a second time this year. I am taking a break from social media (including blogging). I shuttered my LinkedIn account last night because I felt strongly about taking at least one ACTION while sitting in the sad reality of Charlie Kirk’s death and the downward spiral I feel our country is in.
Goodbye to my LinkedIn account. I closed it as of Sept. 10, 2025. Oddly enough the last message it showed me was that I would lose my ability to communicate with 2 people (one was a former boss of mine, though I had over 500 connections! Does that mean only two people were opening my posts?!? If so, how much ENERGY have I been wasting there?!?
So, as of today, I am spending more time in my Bible. And meditating in my spa room.
I’m recalibrating. I don’t know if I will continue to build my YouTube channel or not. I’m on Day 7 of a 7-Day spicy lemon lime water challenge on my YouTube channel, so I will dance in a few minutes and get two videos uploaded there, but I’m so sad. I hope it raises my spirit.
A few days ago I jumped back on Substack and decided to offer a paid subscription service for Insiders, but after getting an email from a former colleague (it wasn’t good!), I am second-guessing my decision to put energy into that platform. I’m sure I will stay on WordPress, I will just self censor. Or at least I think I will.
I will work my process and see how I feel in a few days or weeks. I will continue to reblog some of your important posts or those that touch my heart. And I appreciate ALL of your heartwarming messages and comments. I truly do!
Today’s date, Sept. 11, has been an emotional one for me (and most Americans) since 2001. I got a feeling late last night of, “here we go again.” Though I hope I’m wrong.
Everything happens for a reason in the multiverse with myriad sides to every story
Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason in the multiverse and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. Even if we have to disconnect from some people, for a time.
Remember, “Our footsteps are ordered by the Lord.”
Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s THRIVE in ’25!
Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), balancing, spiraling consciousness,
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
About us
Richard and I play at the intersection of Energy, Spirituality, Health, and Music, to let FREEDOM ring for ALL! We’re down to earth (even if we are conspiracy “connect-the-dots” theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the very layered, complex, mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring, creating, and growing in JOY!
My husband of 20 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs). Richard’s artwork and many of his songs can be experienced at: https://www.youtube.com/@richardmurrey
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I observe across a wide spectrum of thoughts, words, ideas, history, and cultures. I observe therefore, I am. And in so doing, I share a lot of neurodivergent topics that may leave you wondering where I stand. But honestly, I share many things simply to teach.
I am always (in all ways) learning. And weaving a tapestry using the Integrating the Spirals. To raise and clear triggers. To heal. Sometimes pulling a scab off hurts before the wound can heal. That’s nature.
This might hurt. But we really needs to let go of using the following words:
Everyone alive right now is privileged. And most don’t even acknowledge or honor their ancestors for having birthed them into this world. Unless one is being held captive, every place is safe. We need to appreciate ALL cultures. We can affirm masculinity as well as femininity. I am thankful for both our patriarchs AND matriarchs.
Why do I say we need to let go of these words? Because they are divisive. I didn’t realize how divisive these words were until I read this article by John Leake:
I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
I know it seems like a lot of balls to keep juggling to get and stay healthy, but it is possible.
Nutrition. Exercise (movement, as in my JIGGLE BUTT videos). Water. Sunlight (we use red light therapy in the winter). Temperance. Air. Rest. And Trust, and that was the only word I received when I walked out of the hospital doors after my husband had a stroke in October 2022.
I teach ways to weave all of these things into your days within the Integrating the Spirals framework.
Watch this life and health promoting discussion with a pulmonologist. —The Diary of a CEO
If you have health issues of any kind, get some early morning sunlight, put your bare feet on the ground, drink some pure water, and count your blessings!
I’ve added two new health devices to our home and future articles will dive into how we are integrating them into our daily lives. A new red light panel and a Qi Coil. Stay tuned!
Integrating the Spirals
I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!
Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)
Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
About us
My husband is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (with over 400 original songs). You can view some of his artwork and listen to many of his songs at: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardmurrey
Integrating the Spirals 