Things have been moving so fast for us lately, that I probably won’t be blogging about each and every new music video we put out. But if you follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn, Rumble, or subscribe to our YouTube channels, you’ll get notified each time Richard or I publish a new music video.
I would like to thank those of you who listened to all four of the versions of the Intimacy songs. Based on the feedback and comments, I chose to do two music videos for the original song, IntimacyMatters. I have a dear friend, who loves Country Music, so that version was mostly for her. The other two recent music videos are for the original song, Divine Echo.
I’ve also been working on new songs requested by one of the guys in the Bruce Lipton WhatsApp group I’m in, and another in the 4DU Fellowship group I’m in. So, yes, I’m busy and my book is on hold. But I do feel the song and video creation, along with the Book Club and book calls and edits I’m doing with 80smetalman (see his Peaceful Rampage posts for his book, He Was Weird) give me great joy, and JOY should be our focus. YAY!
Divine Echo. Original Celtic version. –Sheila Murrey
Intimacy Matters. Celtic version. –Sheila Murrey
Intimacy Matters. Country Music version. –Sheila Murrey
I’m always curious which versions you like. Richard says I’m going to be a famous Irish songwriter though I don’t live there, yet! Ha! (Not even kidding, he said after he dies I’ll probably move there. Ugh! I told him, “It’s cold enough here! Ireland is even farther north.” But then quickly added, “We’re going together anyway.” –and that’s a running inside joke between us. That we’ll “go together.” Time will tell. I’m sure not ushering it along for either of us!
I’ve submitted my review to Amazon on Michael LeFevre’s book, He Was Weird, but to date it has not been published. When it is, you’ll find it here: https://amzn.to/40FFcSH
I’ve updated the Connect with us section below, so keep scrolling…
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.
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 theorists), yet not in the ground! We’re just dancing around in rhythm with the mystifying Multiverse… all humble like. But we’re always thinking, onward and upwards, so we keep exploring and creating!
My husband of 19 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs).
All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.
Sheila’s books on Amazon
My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
Connect with us
The social channels where I am most active (after thoroughly testing out others in 2024, I’ve dropped a few. My stats revealed almost no one opened my blog posts from Substack, Locals, or Instagram. I still have accounts there but I won’t be posting to those anymore):
I’m in 4DU Community/Fellowship as a student of Aaron Abke. You can join me there by enrolling on his website: https://www.aaronabke.com/4duniversity/ I am in a couple of the Affinity circles. Also, I am on WhatsApp with my Dr. Bruce Lipton group, and I am part of a Theosophy book club, every other Friday (Let me know if you’d like to join us, it’s currently a small group). At any given time, I meet with a few fellow author and blogger friends on Zoom too, and am willing to speak with you by request. Amen. Namaste. OM
It’s December 21st, 2024; We have a glorious new original love song from the angels for ALL! Angels all around you is part story song, and anti-war. It’s a love story for the ages! And for ALL of us! Adam Cunningham and Kaci Bolls do an exceptional job on the duet vocals!! This original song was recorded by Beaird Music Group of Nashville, TN. https://www.beairdmusicgroup.com
This is the three-hundred-fifty-sixth new music post for 2024! And I say, it’s an amazing GOOD FEELING song for Winter’s Solstice. A ‘coming home’ story. Comforting and soothing, “you’ll never be alone.”
Angels all around you. Music, lyrics and video by Richard Murrey
On this Winter’s Solstice
I am reading my post from 2020 about my time inside the chamber at Newgrange for Winter Solstice 2019. And again, feeling all the ‘feels’ (the GOOD FEELINGS) I felt there, all the while experiencing the coldest cold I’ve ever felt, up through the bottom of my feet. I was all bundled up and wasn’t cold anywhere else, except for my feet. Oh, the dichotomy! And I’m usually the person who never has cold feet! Ha! Go figure! But I came into THIS LIFE to experience ALL. And so far, especially as an empath, I’ve been living up to that life challenge.
Part 1 of Patricia’s Facebook post showing photo inside the chamber at Newgrange. —Patricia McGivernPart 2 of Facebook post showing my comments. —Patricia McGivern and Sheila Murrey
Health corner: Living in America
Screen capture and meme: “The American diet was meant to put you in an American hospital for American healthcare so you can buy American Pharma drugs.” –Zane Sampson of Ascent Nutrition
Everything happens for a reason and myriad sides to every story
Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason 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.
Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. Let’s soar in ’24! And let’s (are you ready for this?) THRIVE in ’25! or just be… Alive in ’25.
Yours in expanding, coexisting (because there’s more than one-side to every story), 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!
My husband of 19 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 original songs can be experienced at: Listen4Music.com
All of our 400+ original songs are available for song placement in TV, film, games, etc. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. We’re also seeking bands to play our songs. If you know of any up and coming musical artist, please forward this blog article to them.
Sheila’s books on Amazon
My meme: Books by Sheila –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
In this Facebook Live interview with Lori Philips, I answer some questions that explain what I Am, why I Am your Spiral Sister, and when I opened to ALL of these things (ancient ways, perceiving Energy from ancient stones (think Newgrange and Stonehenge), exploring past life regressions (and why I wrote Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection), GodBumps–physical sensation, and more)!
On Facebook
I had the profound, enlightening, and sheet JOY of an opportunity to be interviewed by Lori Phillips of the ‘Be Awesome Network – Growth Mindset & Personal Development! I felt my GodBumps most of the entire interview! Join the private Facebook group, which currently has 4,200 members (on track for FAST growth), by going to the following address: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/jjGVhisoXFtfvC6r/ or by typing in: Facebook.com/groups/1356861241661711 as shown next:
Private Facebook group URL address for the Be Awesome Network. –-Lori Phillips
I’d LOVE it if you will join me in this Facebook group and watch my interview!!! It’s perhaps the best stream-of-consciousness (SoC) interview I’ve ever done! I talk about Energy, Fractals, and Holistic Health (Holism) and what’s inspired me to go down this path. I spoke about my esoteric experiences at Newgrange in Ireland (feeling the ancient stones older than the ones at Stonehenge) and meditating inside the stone circle at Stonehenge in England. I also told Lori how I ‘connected’ with my less-than-day-old sister, Christina, whom my book Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection is about. AND I offered ways for how YOU can ‘connect’ with Energy, Source, Creator, whatever label you want to use for (what I call) Omniscience God! It’s a gem of an interview, I tell you! You will want to see it if you follow this blog–I can’t stress that enough!
Private Facebook group with thumbnail of our interview on the Be Awesome Network. –-Lori Phillips
On YouTube
HUGE Thank You to Lori Phillips for inviting me to be a founding member of her private Facebook group after we completed the interview. I’m super excited–sooo stoked about this!!! Here’s how you can watch my best interview (to date):
The Mysteries of Life, featured interview #83 on YouTube with Sheila Murrey and Lori Phillips.The triple spiral glyph carved into the back of an ancient stone (where the sunrise shines in on it during Winter Solstice, AND the silver imprint of it I bought before we left Ireland in December 2019; yes returned for me and a friend to go back into the burial chamber for Winter Solstice sunrise, which I won via lottery from our time there from our initial visit in July 2019 with the Sacred Celtic Journey group! Read more here.Sheila meditating inside the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge (2019).Sheila meditating inside the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge (2019). Read more here.Sheila these lessons after meditating at Stonehenge.Sheila’s art paper spiral method example to free what’s tense or unwind what’s tangled in our lives. Problem resolution seems to come easy to me now. –Sheila MurreyThank Omniscience God for it ALL. –Sheila Murrey
Would I meet you on Zoom or in person? Would we walk together? Talk on the phone or chat whenever you need support?
I think the culmination of all I have done in my life has led me to realize my aim has always been to help people feel better. Mentally. Spiritually. And Physically. Not like a personal trainer, but by helping release chronic stress, illnesses such as asthma and allergies, or such.
I Am here to serve
Let me know if I can help you. If you are ready to receive help.
Yours in ever-expanding, revolving, limitless, spiraling consciousness,
To our better health, ease, and sustaining lives of JOY!
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 all of his songs at: http://listen4music.com
When we visited Newgrange in County Meath Ireland (twice in 2019), I was awestruck how the white stones reminded me of the house my parents built when I was a teenager. If you would rather listen instead of read, play the audio (and there’s a few minutes of BONUS info on the audio this time too!):
It took five years to build our house
When I was 12, my parents bought 6 acres of undeveloped property about a mile from where we had lived from the time I was 3 years old.
At first I wasn’t too keen on the idea of moving because we had to live in an older trailer (a single wide mobile home) while we built the house and no idea how long it would take.
My parents definitely had dreams however, and they worked their asses off to make their dream house a reality. I helped as well, though I was a teen (had school, started working when I was 15, etc.) but I remember those times well. From helping dad on the dozer and hammering nails into roof trusses, carrying wood, to fetching water for mom and dad while they cut down trees–I helped and my memories will last the rest of my life.
Sheila on her dad’s dozer while improving the property for the home
We all worked on the blueprint
Mom and dad drafted their own blueprint and I was able to offer ideas for my room as well.
The floorpan was unique, unlike any other in existence. I guess that’s why when they put the house up for sale rather than lose it during a business downturn, one of the bankers decided he wanted it. But that’s another story that I may turn into a novel or movie script. For sure the story has a lot of twists, turns, villains, and such. Blood, sweat, and tears.
Georgia White Marble
I don’t remember when my mom specifically decided to order white marble stone from Georgia, or if it had anything to do with her Irish or Cherokee ancestry, but I never heard her speak of it until the house was in progress 1974-1979.
Cousins visiting back in the day and my daughter when she was little (she’s front bottom right), this was the best picture of the fireplace made of Georgia White Marble stone.My dad holding my son as a baby and my daughter in front. Another fireplace photo. There was a wall to the left of my dad. It did not extend to the vaulted ceiling. It separated a lower entry way into the house.My dad laying the Georgia White Marble stone on the backside of the house. This was the kitchen and dining room. He created a huge bay window for the kitchen out of 3 regular windows. Notice he laid the stone with the widest portion facing out, which was at mom’s request, as the stone layers had started the fireplace stone stacked, which hid a lot of the color and markings and mom had to ask them to change it part way up. Oh, the joys of hiring help and them not following instructions–thankfully she got what she wanted for most of it.Another view of dad laying up the stone. You can see the bay window a bit better from this angle.You can see the entry doors and picture window with more Georgia White Marble stone around it too, behind mom, me, and my daughter while I was pregnant for my son.Mom and my children (when they were young) around the time we moved to Florida (1985). You can really see the bay window here and how dad had to lay up the stone in a stacked manner on the bottom to hold the weight of the windows. Mom and dad were both true innovators!
White stones of Newgrange county Meath, IrelandCloseup of white stones in front of Newgrange neolithic sacred site, county Meath, Ireland.
I am grateful for Everything
I cannot believe the correlation and synchronicity between what I saw at Newgrange, what my mom noticed (she’d seen the white marble while driving through Georgia and had made up her mind she would incorporate those stones into our home), AND what Mr. Fitzsimmons, an Irishman found in north Georgia! These stones may not be the same, but they sure look alike!
Facebook comment I made re: communing with trees and stones of Ireland, England, and Scotland in 2019 on our Sacred Celtic Journey; I had a deep knowing the stones had been giants! No one talks about this!Sheila feeling the Energy of one of the monolithic stones of West Kennet Long Barrow (same as at Newgrange) when thought dropped in these had been giants!
If you listen to the audio you’ll get bonus thoughts on my feelings that many of these standing stones (in particular the ones of Newgrange, Avebury, and West Kennet Long Barrow) had been giants! When they died they became petrified, turned to stone!
Special thanks to Gray Summers for chatting with me about this stone and encouraging me to share some old photos.
Is-ness – The snails path
Energy is the power behind ALL. Source creates. ALL rises, falls, undulates, pulsates, spins, whirls, collapses, expands, shrinks. The Dao (Daoism) emanates from the dot. Holism envelopes. ALL simply IS. Omniscience (Omnism) governs ALL.
Pioneering the Snails path. A long and winding road—yes. Not a yellow brick road, but for sure, there are flying monkeys and witches. Hahahahaha!
I am a fractal of Omniscience and so are you—making one grand design. Meditate on the yin and yang ☯️ as a 3, 4, or 5D version which breathes, pulses, undilates, and emanates Light! When the shadow grows larger the lighter portion shrinks but always this symbol seeks its own balance and like water. (Hint: the wavy line in the middle represents—water, movement, and action!)
We Are All Connected
I popped open, spiritually, in 2005 when I had a transcendental experience in the middle of the night. I heard a deep male voice say, “We Are All Connected.” I’ve spoken about this publicly. See the low quality video of my telling about that experience–on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_ttVo3rI_i8?si=JJMn5lDLa7tGv1-y
I continue to embrace the concept and reality that “We Are All One.”
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Ephesians 4:1-6
To our better health, ease, joy, and sustainment in JOY!
Audio provided by Otter.
Integrating the Spirals to ease negativity, pain, suffering, loss, grief, loneliness, aggravation, frustration, misery, and any other unwanted emotions
My online Zoom video course, Integrating the Spirals is more timely now than ever because I know people are suffering. (Let me know if you’re interested in working through the Integrating the Spirals course.)
As an empath I want to help ease suffering and raise our vibration to offer hope. I want to uplift others and expand our collective consciousness. I teach breath work and meditation so we appreciate the value of Detachment. We till our inner soil with our breath to calm the amygdala and institute peace. Meditation is an easy way to Connect us with spirit, higher selves, Omniscience God, and receive non-programmed personal guidance.
Be the best version of who you want to be–because if you’re reading my words your soul is probably beckoning you to align with it and live up to your highest ideals. Not perfect because who is perfect? Most stagnate or ‘get stuck’ while on their way to being whatever they think perfection is. Making progress is enough. Carrying your Karma lightly is enough. Be kind to yourself while living responsibly. Who you ARE affects us ALL. We Are All Connected.
Omniscience knows ALL. Omniscience is always with you. You are never alone.
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 all of his songs at: http://listen4music.com
I would love to speak at your bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture/chiropractor office, natural health foods store, art fair, music, or yoga festival. I support healthy lifestyle businesses.
I’m 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.
For more spiritual and esoteric updates, who we’re connecting with in Ocala, Florida and more, follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeonyour
A couple years ago, especially after visiting Ireland, England, and Scotland (on our Sacred Celtic Journey with Patricia McGivern), I found myself using symbols daily in one way or another—mostly as my signature in social media comments.
My signature symbols ❤️🦋🌀〰️
Why?
Perhaps due to the spiral symbols of Knowth and Newgrange informed me sooo much (and reconnected me to the Reiki power symbol I use when sending love and healing vibes to someone (or myself). Or because of my natural spiral curly hair! Ha!
Spirals
Spirals of Newgrange, Ireland.Spiral at Faerie Glen, Scotland.Triple spirals engraved into the interior rear stone of Newgrange chamber.
Some of you remember I treated myself to this energetic Celtic pendant that I have worn everyday since I bought it in Dublin, Ireland. That’s when we took our second trip to Ireland (a few months after the first trip), because I had won the Newgrange lottery to go into the chamber for Winter Solstice 2019—also, by the way, the last days the public has been allowed in the chamber!
Closeup of triple spiral pendant bought in Dublin, Ireland (Dec 2019).
Now, since I may never get back to Scotland again, I have Connected with a wonderful new friend who lives in Edinburgh Scotland and makes these beautiful pieces: Enya James.
Handmade neck torc by Enya James, Edinburgh, Scotland.Closeup of spirals (on the back) of the torc I ordered from Enya (a birthday present to myself).
Enya, kind soul she is, also included a bracelet! you can follow her on Instagram and Facebook too!
Handmade Enya James spiral bracelet.On the arm. Spiral bracelet. 🌀
Churches
Today, I was cleaning a PartyLite church I had bought from my daughter (back when she used to sell PartyLite stuff), and the thought hit me:
“I don’t even like most church buildings or temples, etc because WE humans ARE THE CHURCH!”
So, why don’t I just clean up this statue = graven image and give it away?
Hmmm.
And I sat with this thought while I went back to work on some documentation.
A couple hours later, a thought (or Aha moment) dropped into my mind:
“Because it reminds me of my daughter, my past experiences while attending the church ⛪️ of my youth with my family, my grandfather and uncle building churches, AND the chapel at Rosslyn!”
I will let it go. And I will know the right time for me to do so. And I will gift it to someone with lots of love attached, instead of my current vibration of, “I don’t like church buildings.”
You may remember some of my previous church rants/posts like this one. Enough said about that.
I actually have more recent notes about stuff I just learned that also pisses me off about how some church buildings are built by the congregants financial contributions (and hands on TIME), but then when the building is SOLD, the head church or corporate church or whatever you want to call it, KEEPS ALL THE MONEY!!! Grrr. S
“Sheila, quit your bitching!”—is what I have to tell myself. All those contributions of money and time were given freely of the people as a tithe or service to God. But then what does the world church do with the money? Grrr! “Sheila, Let it Go.” ❤️🦋🌀〰️🔥🙏☯️
Front of PartyLite church Side of PartyLite churchBack of PartyLite church (where the tea-light candle goes).
It ALL belongs to God.
Right.
And Omniscience SEES ALL.
God will deal with the money grubbers.
Okay.
Hmmm
Blessed BE.
It’s not up to me to resolve the injustices of the world. Hopefully, those churches will feed the hungry and clothe the naked. God knows they don’t want to house them (in their locked churches). ❤️🙏🤦
Perhaps the stones are more my “church” anyway? Stonehenge sure Connected me. Inner heaven to the peace on Earth (during my meditation there). And I am eternally grateful. ❤️🦋🌀〰️🔥🙏☯️
I would love to speak at your bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture / chiropractor office, or other holistic / natural fair or festival. I support healthy lifestyle businesses. For information on ALL of my books, visit my Amazon Author page.
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice, Energy of Receiving, and author of the captivating Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection as well as the incredibly helpful 2nd edition of Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally.
Be the best version of who you want to be.
Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
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As long as there are secret societies (or events) like the Bohemian Grove, Jekyll Island, and Epstein Island (if you haven’t heard about this, you can go to YouTube or favorite search engine to learn about it), there will be elitist rulers over slaves. And if we are not allowed to be privy to this information, don’t kid yourself, we are slaves. We are Controlled. ❤️🦋🌀〰️🔥🙏☯️
I woke up today to read of the 17 day Bohemian Grove event, and my mind immediately drifted to the slaves who built the pyramids. (Pyramids in Egypt and in South America).
From Secrets to Pyramids ❤️🦋🌀☯️
Many of us (born after World War II), were raised with the saying, “Loose lips sink ships.” In regard to necessary National Security (which is the secrecy to protect our nation). Interesting how close the word, Security, is to the word, Secret. No?
As long as there are nations to protect, there will be borders to protect. Thus, national security issues.
Pyramid Schemes
Most people think pyramid schemes are Ponzi schemes.
The less knowledgeable accuse multi-level and network marketing companies of being pyramid schemes. They are not. They are one of the easiest ways for people with hardly any up front cash, to actually get rich—maybe not quickly, but nonetheless I have seen it happen.
What’s absurd is that these MLM and network marketing companies model their businesses after other companies who legally “get away with” fraud—yes, the fraud that most people think they’re guilty of committing!
However, I find it very interesting that there are many ways for governments (think lobbyists), and multinational corporations (think stock trading and currency exchanges), to behave in ways quite similar to pyramid and Ponzi schemes, yet no one is being prosecuted.
Banks and insurance companies seem to skip happily along, all the while, taking advantage of the “little guy.” Present day raping and pillaging.
A few years ago, I was told by two different friends to watch a documentary called, Pyramid Code. Here’s the extended trailer for that intriguing movie: https://youtu.be/04j7rksyRzQ
Even before I laid my hands on the neolithic stones at Knowth and Newgrange in Ireland, and Avebury in England, and dropped quickly into meditation seated near a bluestone inside the stone circle of Stonehenge, I believed “The Powers that Be” were holding things back from us. Concealing secrets that could shift our world view.
Knowth and Newgrange are now thought to be the oldest astronomically oriented structures known to exist, predating Stonehenge in England and the great pyramids of Egypt. But for whatever reasons, they haven’t been romanticized as much. Perhaps, there are political reasons.
I knew many years ago that secrets were kept from us. I just didn’t know how far down the rabbit hole I would have to go, or if I would want to know, how intricately Everything is Connected.
And I bet that I am only continuing to scratch the surface.
Intrigued? We discuss these topics and more in my DE-programming groups: Integrated Spiral™.
Fractals of Omniscience
Fractal of Omniscience. “Spiral Sister”Observer & Perceiver of Energy & Wisdom from Nature. Empath|Author|Connector|Speaker|Singer. ❤️🦋🌀〰️🔥🙏☯️
A bit about me, your Spiral Sister
I would love to speak at your bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture / chiropractor office, or other holistic / natural fair or festival. I support healthy lifestyle businesses. For information on ALL of my books, visit my Amazon Author page.
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice, Energy of Receiving, and author of the captivating Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection as well as the incredibly helpful 2nd edition of Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally.
Be the best version of who you want to be.
Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
For more about this blog, how I create digital designs, why I wrote a holistic health book, and more, find me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Newgrange: Inside the chamber during the Winter Solstice
I won a place for myself and a guest, (out of 30,861 lottery applications drawn by the local children from three different schools), to go inside the Newgrange monument burial chamber, at Bru Na Boinne, County Meath Ireland for the Winter Solstice sunrise on Dec. 18th, 2019.
And though the sun’s rays did not shine at sunrise the morning we were there, it was still a magnificent and surreal time to be in the chamber with a select few for the experience.
It was also another string of events that were tied to the date of the 18th, which held significant meaning for me. (I call those happenings, winks from my dad.)
A littlebackground
We had first visited Knowth and Newgrange in July 2019, while on our Sacred Celtic Journey with Patricia McGivern—and I had felt palpable energy at Knowth, and been utterly fascinated by Newgrange. See my previous articles regarding that amazing trip:
Going inside the Newgrange chamber was such an incredible experience. This was my second time inside during the same year—and at such a special time of the year. I really felt as though I was walking into the mystic.
Unlocking mysteries at Newgrange during Winter Solstice.
The mysteries began to unfold for me, as soon as I got on the bus in the wee hours of December 18th, 2019.
I was so excited and thrilled to be back in Ireland, and to be one of the 10 Newgrange chamber Winter Solstice lottery winners who would go inside the chamber that morning!
Though our friends told me of the weather forecast (of clouds and rain), I didn’t want to believe it! I had sooo hoped to be mesmerized by the sunlight that was said could light the entire inner chamber at sunrise on the Winter Solstice!
As we drove from Dublin through the night, out to the sacred site (we had to arrive early in the morning predawn), there was a calm and peace overtaking me. I was there, along for the ride, and whatever the weather would do, was none of my business. Whatever happened, I trusted it would be for my conscious expansion.
Bundled up for the cold and wet weather outside the Newgrange chamber.
Our small group of 20 people (10 lottery winners plus a guest each), toured the brand new visitors center and rode a tram out to the monument. We walked through a light mist of rain from the tram stop to the chamber. All before dawn. All hopeful to witness something none of us had seen before—the Winter Solstice sunrise into a stone age chamber.
Since my husband did not care to go inside the neolithic chamber, we had invited friends to go with us. One of them went into the chamber with me, while the other waited outside. My hubby stayed back at the hotel and slept in that morning.
Our small group before heading in. Note the dark clouds in the upper right.
Inside the chamber
Heading into the chamber. Thank goodness for house lights, as it was narrow and I had to duck in sections of the passageway in.
While we all waited patiently for the sunrise, someone played crystal bowls and chanted lightly.
I caught a quick picture of the crystal bowls later, after the lights were on.
I think because the sun didn’t shine for us that morning, the stewards of the site, granted us a few more minutes, so after the 20 exited, our friends got to go back inside (along with myself and our driver, Edel). And we ALL felt sooo privileged!
Picture of a special recessed area in the chamber. Looking toward the back and top.Picture of a special recessed area in the chamber. Looking towards the floor. The object on the floor is stone and shaped as a kind of slab.Another view of that area looking straight ahead. The stones were gigantic and the etchings on each were fascinating!
I spent several minutes inside the chamber soaking up the feeling of just BEing there. Though my feet were cold, I remember thinking it wasn’t as cold overall as I had thought it might be. But without the little pen light flashlights on, or the house lights, it is really pitch dark in the chamber. I had put my hand out in front of my face at one point in the dark, as we all waited for sunrise, and I couldn’t even see my hand!
One of the stones were carved into a huge basin or bowl!This is one of the professional marketing pictures the visitor center displays for how it looks inside the chamber during a Winter Solstice sunrise.This is what it looked like when they turned on house lights to simulate a bright sunrise for us.Pen light sunrise simulation.My favorite (and perhaps the most well known) of the carvings or etchings into the stone at the rear of the chamber. Note: It is the symbol on the pendant I bought there and have worn everyday since.
On the way out of the chamber the last time, I consciously chose to take my gloves off and touch the ancient stones and whisper, “Thank you” to them. I felt such a connection with those incredible stones.
Coming out of thechamber
Coming out of the chamber.
The majority of our group had walked back to the tram that moves people from the visitors center to the chamber site, so only a few of us remained. It was so delicious that we had more time inside the chamber and were able to really engage with the park staff and ask questions, take pictures (normally not allowed), and sing, chant, or meditate. Afterwards, we caught another tram back to the visitors center, which gave us even more time to visit!
You can see how bundled most of us were and that the ground was wet. This was at the entrance/exit of the chamber. One way in and out. Everyone has to duck at the entrance.
As for the sunrise, a cold weather front happened to be moving in just as the sun was about to rise. Go figure! We’d experienced beautiful weather all week in Dublin (cold but clear), but the day of our chamber visit, it chose to rain. It is what it is. And I gained insights.
Insights
Some of the inspiring messages that dropped into my mind were deeper “unlockings” (yes, my new word), of concepts that I’d been given previously, and others were new. See these examples:
Expanded quotes of mine.A release mantra (prayer or meditation) that I was given. ❤️🦋🌀
I had questioned myself (when Bru na Boinne visitor center had contacted me that I’d won the entry), about spending the time and money to go, since the sunrise only lasts for 17 minutes and is weather dependent, but I chose to go. And we did have an excellent time with our friends.
We got to learn so much more about Dublin on this trip. As well as, I had gotten to meet Edel, and hear some timeless stories (such as the one about my namesake, Sheela na gig), that we otherwise would not have known.
Christmas in Dublin
Me by the Christmas tree at the Trinity City hotel, Dublin Ireland.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that Christmas time in Dublin was a beautiful treat too! We visited several places during our week there, sites we had not had the time to see in July.
We spent half a day at the Guinness factory, went to a botanical park, shopped (I bought Claddagh rings for my granddaughters), visited the Whiskey Museum Experience, went to the oldest pub for a dinner and musical storytelling evening, as well as laughed ourselves silly on a haunted bus tour that ended up at a pub and cemetery!
Richard and me at Guinness, Dublin Ireland.
Coming home
I returned to the USA with energy, enthusiasm, and enlightenment from my time at this sacred site.
With Tony you will experience the authentic Ireland, with storytelling and singing to boot! Tony’s sense of humor will delight you. Tony’s bus was so comfortable and provided all the needed amenities to make riding all day in it a pleasure.
We booked our December ride from Dublin to Newgrange with Tony, but through a twist of fate, he was unavailable at that time. However, because Tony is incredibly caring, he arranged for another driver and guide, Edel, to take us out to Newgrange for the Winter Solstice sunrise event.
And right from the get go (as we left our hotel), I felt a strong sense of connection with Edel. Edel told me deeply meaningful stories, as we rode out to Newgrange in the early morning of December 18th, that brought a tear to my eye more than once! I felt so supported by my family (all Beyond The Veil) and by the Universe.
My time at Newgrange and our entire week in Dublin was ALL pure magic.
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Until recently, I didn’t know a whole lot about the Solstices.
Previously published on The Wellness Universe, December 20, 2019
Except that many years ago, I had been told by a particular religious group that the Christmas holiday was celebrated at about the same time that Pagans celebrated the Winter Solstice. I knew that astronomically-speaking, the Winter Solstice was the shortest day, (a day with the least daylight), that we experience during a year. So if this is your first dive into the topic, you’re not alone.
When is the Winter Solstice?
In the northern hemisphere, the Winter Solstice occurs from about December 18th to the 25th; depending upon the year. Most people acknowledge the Winter Solstice only on December 21st or December 22nd. At the prehistoric sacred site of Newgrange in Ireland, the sunrise Winter Solstice will be observed and celebrated between the dates of December 18th to the 23rd, 2019.
Since many people from around the world revere the Winter Solstice as a deeply spiritual time, that reason alone makes it an interesting topic to understand. We all know how fractional religious matters can be. Yet, Spirit seeks to unify the fragmented parts of the whole.
Different Views
Some think the Winter Solstice is a time of connection, quiet reflection, and profound joy. Others experience this time as busy, complicated, or even chaotic; and not just around planning celebrations or such. Sensitive or intuitive persons actually dream a lot or experience spiritual downloads of information!
Naturally, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season may make it difficult to find time for ourselves, but we can use the Winter Solstice as a way to excuse ourselves from some of the drama and overwhelm and take a pause. Yes, take some time and sit for awhile to reflect on your hopes, wishes and desires for the future.
It might also be a good time to contemplate about how your year went, and maybe set new intentions and realign your priorities.
Eastern beliefs offer an explanation of how the Solstices affect us. Not only symbolically, but in a very real sense; yin energy is the darkness before the Winter Solstice and then at sunrise, the dark opens to the lightness of the yang energy.
By seeking to first understand, we may actually give ourselves more space to live and let live, let go of the past and give ourselves a break from feeling the need to control.
Curiosity, Like Love, is Eternal
Like the spirals engraved on the neolithic and monolithic rocks at sites like, Knowth and Newgrange in Ireland and Stonehenge in England, humans have sought to leave their mark on the planet.
I listed Knowth first because some believe it to be the oldest of the astronomically-oriented structures built. Unfortunately, the caretakers of the Knowth site do not allow entrance into its chamber.
Exterior of the large mound at Knowth
Thankfully, near Knowth you can visit the larger site of Newgrange and go inside its tomb. However, to enter the burial chamber during the Winter Solstice sunrise, you must fill out a lottery application and be chosen to gain entry. The lucky few who win the opportunity to go inside the tomb at sunrise, get to see the rays of sunlight fill the chamber via a lightbox cut-out of the stones above the passageway entry. Those inside the chamber during sunrise will watch as sunlight fills the entire chamber, (weather permitting), for 17 precious minutes. Yes, it’s a very big deal and a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Entrance to the Newgrange neolithic chamber
Interestingly, Stonehenge may be the world’s most famous prehistoric monument and sacred site to host the Summer and Winter Solstices that is aligned to the Winter Solstice sunset; while Newgrange only aligns to the Winter Solstice sunrise. I find this dichotomy intriguing.
The opportunity exists for all of us to visit these sacred sites and stir our inner curiosity about who and why all of the etchings were made on these gigantic stones. And we can be grateful that we are alive during this time in history when it is possible to visit these sacred sites.
I have been forever changed by visiting the West Kennet Long Barrow, (an Avebury site), Knowth, Newgrange and Stonehenge. Where allowed, I stood, walked, sat near and touched, many of these incredible stones; marveling their presence.
Last July, while meditating at Stonehenge inside the stone circle, I came to know of our “rightness to BE,” in the world. The experience quickly put me into a meditative state; when I am home, it takes me many minutes to reach that state of meditation. At Stonehenge, I became aware of why certain sites are sacred, and why, if we have the opportunity, we should protect them.
As I take the next long and luscious deep breath, I reach for the grace to continue to live and travel to these highly energetic places for many years to come. I want to take my granddaughters to these sites when they are of age.
Marking the Time
Nature shows us the effects of time. The inner rings on the trees mark the passing of years. Very few things last forever and no one agrees on the age of the neolithic structures that still stand on the earth.
Astronomically-speaking, the Winter Solstice marks the beginning of longer days and shorter nights. This is why it makes sense that as we head into the dark time of year, with shorter days, we allow ourselves the luxury of some time to journey within.
The Winter Solstice is observed by various cultures; not only Pagans and Druids. Eastern and Western cultures give meaning to the Solstice, because it marks the transition from darkness to light, or cold to warm.
In Japan, the Winter Solstice is a celebration of all things pertaining to the fruit Yuzu; that typically includes taking hot bath soaks filled with different tart citrus fruits. This event ushers in an important change in season. Cleansing rituals like celebrating the Solstice are honoring, both to us and our ancestors, before the earth makes another journey around our golden and life-giving sun.
Balance and Synchronicity
For me, this will be the first holiday I’ve experienced without my dad and third without my mom; at least in the physical sense, and I am an only child. Perhaps that is why the Universe has gifted me with so much recently; I’m thrilled, no matter the why or how!
I am simply grateful that through the use of all the holistic tools I have put into my proverbial “wellness toolbox,” I finally feel centered and balanced; even when emotionally triggered. Yay!
As an aside, one of my blog articles, “Why Am I So Emotional-Tips for Grief” was scheduled to be published on January 6th, 2020; that is my parent’s wedding anniversary! When I read the email from the Wellness Universe with that publishing date, I immediately sensed it was because my mom and dad are still with me in spirit. Truly, you can’t make this stuff up!
Yes, I see the synchronicity more clearly and feel this statement that was given to me spiritually or psychically years ago, even stronger now; “We Are ALL Connected.”
I write this as an aside, and that it’s a big reason why I am personally going to spend dedicated and focused time before and during the Winter Solstice to unpack my thoughts and set a new course for adventure!
I hope this article has been interesting and informative and that sometime soon you can experience the joy that awaits for you on the Winter Solstice in whatever way you observe this time marker.
I won a place for myself and a guest, (out of 30,861 lottery applications drawn by children from three different schools), to go inside the Newgrange burial chamber for the Winter Solstice sunrise on Dec. 18th, 2019 in Ireland and we are going! Stay tuned for the next post to read all about what mysteries it unlocks for me.
Thank you. Amen. Awomen. Namaste. OM
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A bit about me, your Spiral Sister
I would love to speak at your bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture / chiropractor office, or other holistic / natural fair or festival. I support healthy lifestyle businesses. For information on ALL of my books, visit my Amazon Author page.
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice, Energy of Receiving, and author of the captivating Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection as well as the incredibly helpful 2nd edition of Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally.
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