Greetings in Light!
As I sit in my office this afternoon, I am reminded of the lessons learned, and mastered. 2010 was a year of gain and loss. But most of all, 2010 was a year of moving closer to my purpose. I wish to share some of what occurred in 2010 – not to stay in the past, but to be able to release those energies and move forward into 2011.
2010 brought in new friends and new students. Some of these friends were closer than I have experienced for a very long time. All of my new students were amazing. I felt so blessed to be able to teach these special people. My new friends brought such a level of authenticity in my life and for that I am very grateful. I realized what it means to really be my authentic self. I have taught about being authentic, but this past year, I was able to really experience that.
Understand, that with this lesson came great pain. While I am proud that I never compromised and lived to my own self-authenticity, I realized that there are very few people who can really embrace that notion and way of living. And that’s good. Because without those people in our lives, we would not be able to master that great lesson of life – being our true selves without apologies. When you have someone in your life that backs away from you because you are being yourself, then it is important to release them. They have mirrored something from their own lives into you – you have become their great lesson. It is not your responsibility to hold that for them. When my friends left my side with no explanation, I hurt deeply. And, of course, I spent some time in that space of “What happened? What did I do? What could I have done differently? Why, why, why?” I allowed myself to feel these emotions and work through them. What a great lesson! I realized that in being my authentic self with these friends, they were mirroring their own “stuff” into me the whole time. It truly was their own “Stuff” – not mine. What a release. Now, I’m not saying that it didn’t hurt any longer – it most certainly did. But, with the knowing that they left from their own issues, I was able to work through and move forward in my own self. It would have been very easy to fall back into the pain and say “I’ll never be that close to anyone again. I can’t be myself.” But, I am myself. I chose to live authentically! I chose to be who I am – with no apologies. I also found out through all of this just how many friends I really have. Wow! People came out of the woodwork to bring support and love. And I didn’t share with anyone what had happened. In fact, this is the first day I have gone “public” with this. Spirit and Great Mother know when a child is hurt, and She sends others to help. Remember that!
Both of my daughters went through some very major physical and emotional problems this past year. My oldest daughter’s retina became detached and required several procedures and surgeries. My youngest had an eardrum rupture that required not working for a few weeks. Through all of this, I got to witness how amazing women my girls have become. They both went through with grace and such positive attitudes that I was excited that I get to say, “Those are my girls!”
My brother and sister-in-law came to stay with us for a bit while he transitioned from retiring from the Navy to being a civilian. They are still adjusting, but there are tremendous possibilities. I have seen first hand how our Veterans are treated after they leave the service of our country. I’m still working on the emotions of that one – I am appalled at how they are treated. After giving 20 years to our country, he is told over and over that he is unhirable because he was too long out of the civilian workforce. I have to work on that one!
I have the pleasure to have new friends that have welcomed me in their circle. I am being myself – authentic – and they get me. They are all like me – empaths, intuitives, psychics, channelers, Lightworkers. They are truly the same and honor each other in a way I haven’t seen since I moved up from Southern California. I have learned that I am truly a remarkable being that is moving into her purpose and mission. That in itself is a wonderful lesson mastered.
Today, I sit at my desk with my grandson by my side and I am truly grateful for the events of 2010 – the joy and the pain. Without it, I would not be in the space I am now.
So, as you reflect on 2010, realize how very special each and every lesson is to our growth and development. Each event in our life brings us closer to what we are supposed to become. Relish in the events and grow!
Blessings in Light!
Gaia Renee
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