So It Begins: Faith & Miracles, Week #1 | The Garden Pathway, December 1st, 2024

Issue 28, Vol II

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Hello, dear friend! How are things in your neck of the woods?

Things have turned quite chilly here. It is currently 27 degrees Fahrenheit and there was frost on the grass when I took the furbabies out this morning.

That is really cold for us!

But, as I stood out there with them, I was grateful to be able to take several deep breaths and not feel the sting in my lungs I used to experience when we lived up north.

It’s not officially winter yet here in the States. That won’t be until the 21st of December, but this current cold snap has me running toward some of my favorite things: blankets, crazy socks, and soups/stews.

I even decided to start changing the seasonal graphics for the Garden this morning!

Journeys/Adventures : Faith & Miracles

We’re starting our new journey together this week - Faith & Miracles!

I decided to change things up a bit, though.

Instead of daily emails for the next month, which can - at times - be a bit overwhelming for both of us, I am going to include the information in this weekly email.

I may also post chats here and/or the Community. Though, honestly, I’m playing this by ear!

Some of the work we do this month will be with Archangel Galadriel. If you would like more information about working with the angels before we get started, I put together an Angel 101 guide. It includes the following information:

• Who the angels are.

• A brief description of the more well-known archangels.

• 5 steps we can use to access the angels and why they’re necessary.

• Ways we can communicate with the angels.

• Signs that they’re communicating with us.

If you’re a Paid Subscriber, this guide is my gift to you. You’ll find a coupon code at the end of this email.

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Introduction to Faith & Miracles

Faith [ feyth ] noun

A firm belief in something for which there is no proof Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Confidence or trust in a person or thing Dictionary.com

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. ” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Miracle [ mir-uh-kuhl ] noun

A divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law Merriam-Webster Dictionary

An effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause. Dictionary.com

“Each moment you choose love over fear is a miracle.” Gabby Bernstein

What IS a Miracle?

“Miracles are natural. When they do not occur, something has gone wrong.”
~A Course In Miracles

Miracles are a natural part of life here on the Earth, but it’s something that many of us do not experience in our lives. Or do we??

The truth is that miracles are always happening to us. We’re meant to experience miracles every day! We just don’t realize we are because we’ve come to believe that miracles are rarities.

A miracle is defined as: “An unusual event not explainable by natural or scientific laws, believed to be caused by the power of the Divine (Love/God/Spirit/Source/Universe).”

The very fact that we exist on this planet and don’t go floating off into space is a miracle.

YOU (yes, you!) are a miracle.

Do you know the likelihood of you existing AS you and not your sibling?

1 in 400 quadrillion. (You can see a greater breakdown here.)

When miracles do occur, it is a clear sign that we are aligned with the Divine.

Seeing signs (ie Angel Numbers) and synchronicities are miracles!

Other examples of everyday miracles would be: meeting the love of your life, receiving a call from a friend who has been on your mind, hearing the exact words from a stranger that you needed to hear, and arriving in the right place at the right time.

Take a moment and jot some notes down in your journal of miracles that you have experienced in your own life.

What we expect to experience in our lives is exactly what we will experience.

Claim now - set the intention - that you desire and expect to experience a life of miracles!

That’s exactly what it takes to open the door to miracles.

Claim them and believe they are possible for you, then look for them every day.

How Do You Access Miracles?

Here are a few ways to get you started:

• Open Your Heart and Raise Your Vibration to Love and Joy

• Ask

• Believe

• Receive

This process takes FAITH, though!

What IS Faith?

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith
is to see what you believe.”
~Saint Augustine

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines faith as: “Strong belief or trust in someone or something.”

The definition from Dictionary.com is: “Confidence or trust in a person or thing” and “Belief that is not based on proof.”

Faith can move mountains! Especially when coupled with asking the assistance of the Angels.

Faith involves TRUST. Trusting your intuition, your inner knowing, and your heart.

People will often say to us, “Just have faith.” But what does that mean? Have faith in what?

• In Love?

• In God/Source/Spirit/Universe?

• That something bigger than you exist?

• That there is a divine intelligence in this universe - a rhyme and reason for all that exists and everything that happens?

• That something brighter and better will happen on the other side of any challenge?

Trusting someone or something that we can SEE can be challenging enough sometimes, especially for one who has experienced trauma (which we ALL have in some form or fashion) in their life. But even more so when trusting in someone or something we cannot.

It’s not always as easy. Believe me! I get it!

I have come a long way where faith is concerned, but I know that I still have a way to go.

But fear not! During this month with Archangel Galadriel, we’re going to work on strengthening our faith muscles together!

What would “having faith” look like to you?

Again, jot some notes down in your journal, remembering that your current perceptions may or may not change by the end of this month.

The Health Benefits of Having Faith

Having faith has been shown to have significant health benefits to include:

• A reduction in stress

• It enhances the body’s relaxation response.

• Gives us a sense of meaning and purpose.

• Helps us to recover faster from illness.

• Can provide a buffer or protection from illness.

• Helps us to feel more hopeful and optimistic.

• Reduces the likelihood that one will experience depression.

Faith In Yourself

We discussed briefly all the people and things that we can “have faith” in, but one we’ve not touched on yet is - having faith in ourselves!

Again, this can be a challenging one for a lot of us.

In order to fulfill our Divine Life Purpose, we must learn and nurture faith in ourselves, our gifts, and our purpose.

And, again, it is something that we will work on in the days to come! That is, after all, the entire point of this year we’re kicking off together!

As my mentor, Courtney Fae Long, says, “Faith is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the spiritual warrior!”

Patience and trust are required to nurture faith. We must trust that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We must expect it and know that it is a true light, not a train.

We must trust that things will go well for us.

Everything is always working out for me!

We must trust that we are loved “beyond ALL measure,” trust in our partner, in the innocence and good intentions of others, and know that they are doing the best that they can.

We need to trust in the abundance of opportunities the Universe has in store for us and believe that “when one door closes for us, another opens.”

Have faith in yourself, believe in yourself, and trust that the Universe ALWAYS has your back and is ALWAYS supporting you 100%.

Exercise

Grab your journal!

In this exercise, we’re utilizing the powerful journal therapy technique of Inner Dialogue.

We all have varying “parts” or “voices” within us that can oppose or contradict each other. This may generate within us stress, anxiety, or blocks.

1) For this dialogue, we will start by posing this question:

“What within me prevents me from experiencing faith in...?”

This could be “faith in myself,” “faith in the Universe,” “faith in angels,” etc.

2) Next, you will answer the question(s).

Write whatever comes to mind without editing or second-guessing your answers.

3) Keep writing until no other answers come to mind.

4) Read your answers aloud to yourself. Really allow yourself to feel any emotions that may exist behind them.

Next week, we’ll meet Archangel Galadriel.

Do you enjoy planners?

I created a 104-page Faith & Miracles planner to accompany our adventure this month.

Not only does it include all of the content that we’re going through this month, but it includes many daily and weekly tools that will enhance the journey for you.

This is also a gift to Paid Subscribers. You’ll find a coupon code at the end of this email.

Weekly Community Reading

From the Angel Tarot Cards by Radleigh Valentine

Events moving at a fast pace. Delays are over. Many things happening at once.

Message Through Dawna:

Here we are starting the final month of 2024.

Today is the New Moon. It’s a time of beginnings.

We’re beginning to wrap up the year. A year that has - at least for me - gone by so quickly!

Not everything went according to my plan, but I am reminded that everything that occurs in my life is PERFECT, according to Spirit’s plan.

I feel as though this card indicates that doors are (finally) opening. Things we had been waiting for are beginning to line up and are falling into place. Just like the tumblers in a lock.

Things are loosening up and beginning to move forward.

But, much like the water that builds up behind a dam, things may begin flowing quickly to us.

This, in conjunction with the usual busyness of the holidays, may cause overwhelm.

You are asked to be mindful during this time. Monitor your thoughts closely. What is your mind telling you and trying to convince you is “true?” Breathe deeply while not allowing it to grab the steering wheel from you.

Your thoughts are powerful.

They shape your vibration which attracts your reality to you. Make certain they are in alignment with what you truly desire to experience in your life.

From the Book:

Hold on tight, because things now move into high gear! Past delays are over; and your plans manifest with swiftness and energy. You may feel caught off guard as frienzied activities tack over. It’s exhilarating and a little overwhelming, but it feels good to see your dreams coming true.

Suddenly, you have a lot of things going on. Too many balls in the aire? Stay grounded. Your messages are received positively right now. Embrace the spotlight.

Would you like to receive messages specific and unique to you and your current life experiences?

December Special: Embrace Your Spirit

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Why Now?

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect moment to reflect, release, and refresh your spirit for the new year ahead. These services are designed to help you tap into your higher self, find balance, and embrace the light within.

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Divine Wisdom Sessions

This session may involve life coaching, spiritual coaching, intuitive reading, relaxation, guided imagery, and/or energy healing. It's an opportunity for us to gain a higher perspective regarding the current events occurring in your life and help you smooth out the rough edges of life going forward.

The Archangels always stand by us. They desire to be of assistance and service to us as we journey through this dense and challenging human experience that we call “life.”

In this session, we will discuss the challenges that you currently face, all the ways the Archangels can be of assistance to you, and the steps you can take to activate that assistance. I will also guide you through an Angelic Healing meditation.

This is a 60-minute session conducted via Google Meet and can be recorded for future reference and viewing.

Angelic Healing Sessions Will Assist You In:

• Raising Your Vibration to experience more love, joy, and abundance NOW

• Receiving clarity and divine guidance from your angels, higher self, and God/Spirit/Universe/Source (these insights will empower you and your entire life while saving time, money, and energy)

• Releasing ancient subconscious blocks, fears, stress, and self-doubt

• Connecting confidently with the angels and activating their assistance in your daily life.

• Fulfilling your divine life purpose in a passionate and prosperous way.

• Feeling supported, inspired, and uplifted.

• Experiencing positive shifts and transformation in all areas of your life - romance, health, intuition, spiritual gifts, life purpose, family, abundance, money, and more.

Coming Soon!

• A Night of Light - Join me and my friends (Latrelle Ross, Astra, and Tanya Levy) for our fourth annual Night of Light gathering on the Winter Solstice, December 21st, 2024.

Until next weekend, my dear friend, take care!

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