Beloved,
A decade ago, when I was living in a disconnected state in Los Angeles and the desert first silently sounded its call for my presence, my heart opened to the unknown. I did not know what I was opening myself to exactly, all I knew is that I was open. It was my clear intention for coming to the desert: I am open to whatever this path has for me.
This was a newfound openness expanding within me; it was unfamiliar. It was bliss. When I came to the desert, while I let go of a beautiful home, friends, work, and familiarity, I was not running from my former life, I was not escaping reality. I was simply overflowing with a joyful readiness for the unknown. I was complete with staying safe and small in my life, and was bursting with readiness for a new reality of living in a state of open-heartedness after 30 years of hiding in contraction and fear.
When I moved to Joshua Tree, I didn’t know a single person who lived in my new town. I didn’t know anything about the community, there was no Instagram, and I had no plan for how I would support myself. I came only with my cat, clothes, guitar, camera, and trust that I was doing the best possible thing for myself.
I was in complete surrender to my open heart.
And while in the beginning I had some ideas and dreams of what my life would be like in the desert, my openness to the unknown guided me into a journey I didn’t know was possible for me, a journey I couldn't have dreamed up on my own. The bigger picture was beyond my capacity to comprehend at the time. It was my willingness to surrender, trust, and stay open that guided my every step. And along the way of committing to those continuous, challenging steps, I became someone brand new. I became free.
I came to the desert with a declaration of openness, and the Universe responded by opening itself to me.
Ultimately, I came to discover this was a journey of coming into union with my truest self. A journey of loving myself fully and completely. A journey of awakening to the divinity within me.
I discovered this was a journey of Self-Love.
I did not begin my journey of self-love knowing I was on a journey of self-love. I did not step onto the healing path knowing it was a healing path. I did not know I was opening myself to great initiations to align me with my most authentic self. I only felt the pull of my heart to explore the unknown. It was a longing to know my own innocence, my pure essence, the authentic expression of my truth.
My journey of Self-Love continues, as my transformation continues. I find myself at a new precipice of the unknown. I feel a new level of readiness that opens me to a new level of surrender and trust in that which I cannot see.
At a time when so much is unknown, aligning with trust, surrender, and openness is essential to navigating these epically changing times. The work is never done, for there is always more opportunity for opening to Love. There is no limit to the expanse of Love, and we are being asked to fully express and embody Love in all we do.
Live with Love guiding your way. Let this Love guide you back into your truth, the pure essence of you.
As always, if you are in need of assistance opening your heart and awakening to the Love within you, I’m here for you one on one. Scroll below or visit my site to schedule a session with me to help you guide your way in alignment with clarity, peace, and embodied self-love.
*** And an extra special offering this coming week! You may also consider joining my upcoming New Moon Ceremony to open yourself to the journey of Self-Love and awaken to your heart's truth.
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I am here to help you awaken to your light, your truth, your divinity. May these loving words bring you exactly what you need today. I welcome your replies and always love hearing how my words resonate with you.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for your love and support, and for taking a moment to read my words during this most exciting and activating time of transformation on our beautiful planet. Yes, it's intense. Yes, it's uncharted territory. Yes, so much is coming up individually and collectively. But remember, it's truly a gift to be here at this time.
Blessings to a most harmonious time of change in your life. May you awaken to the truth of your heart and shine your radiant light upon everyone and everything.
May every word of this letter bless you with love, peace, and joy.
And so it is. Blessed Be. Jai Ma.
Breathing in love, exhaling in gratitude,
Angela
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
~May all beings in the world be happy and free~