There I was standing at the UPW event hosted by Tony Robbins (floating along in space thinking I had it all figured out) when the universe came and gave me the biggest spiritual whiplash I have ever experienced. We were asked to open our hearts and minds and allow our souls to speak to us. ( I was invested, but also wondered when this kumbaya moment would pass) Then it hit me like I had just been punched in the gut. In front of my eyes, a vision developed that included precisely 100 women celebrating a successful seminar focused on all things holistic. (Yes, I forgot to mention the kumbaya thing follows me around). 

     Here I was completely baffled. Why would this vision appear to me? Universe didn’t you know I was a jewelry designer, podcaster, and copywriter? I didn’t have time for wishful thinking! How in the hell would I plan a holistic seminar for 100 attendees with ZERO experience? But this feeling was now embedded in my psyche, my heart, and my soul. (It REFUSED to be shaken off… I tried it multiple times) I began to ask myself, WHY ME? This isn’t my zone of genius. I don’t have the experience! In reality, I operate on a completely different creative playing field. Steadfast, this idea refused to move, so I did what every person would do. I hopped into the driver’s seat and began to explore this deep seeded desire trying desperately to sort out why this vision has appeared to me. Then I’d be hit with the second train that truly wiped me off my feet. My personal journey was interwoven with this soul-led purpose. (Oh yes, this is a story of a personal awakening…if woo is too much for you… you had better stop reading now)

     I burst into tears. My soul was dragging me (most unwillingly) to share my story. A story that I had kept hidden for years. A story I was ashamed of. (Universe, how do you tell a story that you can barely voice to yourself?) Readers, this was the key! By choosing to follow my heart-led purpose it was essential that I accepted and shared this part of my story. As mentioned at the top, the universe gave me a swift ass kicking to put me on my path. On numerous occasions, I begged and pleaded. Couldn’t someone else share their story!? Couldn’t someone else bare their soul to the world? The universe declined abruptly and told me, “It must be you”. With my fit throwing behind me, I pulled up my big girl panties and got to work. I encouraged my instincts and intuition to guide me. Today, I am exactly 9 weeks and one day from that decision. My life has completely turned upside down. That idea that weasled its way into my soul has now become my purpose and will ultimately become my life’s work. Thank you universe, for the ass kicking! Everyday, I wake up with pure passion and drive in my heart. The universe has shown me my path and I am choosing to walk wherever it leads. At times, I still scream back that I am not enough this or that and with that same steadfast voice I hear, “It has to be you.”

     Perhaps in your life you are also screaming, “I am not enough.”  I am here to tell you (in the voice of Darth Vader) “It has to be you.” You were put on this planet for a purpose. You may have tried a laundry-list of ideas already while you have avoided that one idea you have gagged and wrapped up and hidden in your highest cabinet. It’s nagging at your thoughts, and I am here to tell you it’s right “It has to be you.” It’s your turn to pick up your big girl panties and get on with it, before the universe decides you need a good ass-kicking too! 

     You’ll find that weasley idea has poofed into a grand scheme that will take flight on May 17th 2024, when I host the La Foret de Lumiere Holistic seminar in France. You can keep dibs on the details by following my Facebook profile! 

     In the meantime, go unlock your highest cabinet and unpack that idea before the universe gives you a royal ass-kicking! 

     Live you life with your heart open! 

Kisses, 

Rachel