Breakthrough!

Hi there.  Marguerita here, and I just had to share with you one of the most incredible moments of my life that came just 2 days ago. 

But first, a little background.  If you have read my story on this blog, then you will know that my life has been a little ‘different’.  I have tried many things and failed many times.  And when I failed, I would pick myself up, brush myself off, make some changes to my method or direction and try again.  This has not always been easy.  In fact, there have been times when it has been incredibly emotionally distressing.  To keep trying, creating some of the best opportunities possible, and then having them amount to nothing for seemingly no reason, was incredibly frustrating and at times soul destroying. 

Don’t get me wrong.  I have been very blessed in my life and don’t claim to have insurmountable odds to overcome in order to achieve great things.  This has possibly been the most frustrating and confusing thing of all.  To hear inspirational stories of people who have come from circumstances that are so difficult, even desperate, and have achieved things I would not dare to even dream of, would break my heart when I have been gifted with such fortunate circumstances and couldn’t make anything work.  It was incredibly confusing. 

Several years ago I read a book called “The Power of The Subconscious Mind” by Joseph Murphy and this was the beginning of my world in conscious creation.  This developed over the years, to the point where I saw the movie “The Secret” which struck a deep chord within me.  Inspite of the glaring omissions from this movie, I immediately understood its’ message and filled in the blanks from all that I had read over the previous few years and took my conscious creation to a new level.   

I soon discovered some of the most powerful healing tools on the planet and met some very gifted healers who helped accelerate my healing journey.  All the time I asked many questions, including “Why haven’t I been able to achieve my goals and realise my dreams?”.  I kept asking these questions over and over wondering why I wasn’t hearing the answers!  

My healing over the past year during 2007 has been incredibly powerful and accelerated (though often not fast enough as patience is not one of my strong points), and often very difficult.  I have shifted so much subconscious negativity and faced a lot of buried pain.  And, finally, two days ago, came the moment I had been seeking.   

I was sitting with a cherished friend and colleague and we were discussing my gift for expending great amounts of energy and making my life more difficult than it needs to be.  This is a conversation we have had a few times before.  All that we talked about and she shared made so much sense, intellectually and emotionally.  And yet, there was something missing, just as there always had been. 

Then a thought struck me, that fact that the work we do as energy healers brings peoples pain to the surface.  Though we do not cause the pain, we cannot, we are responsible for bringing it to their attention so they can repair the damage and heal.  This is also causing and will continue to cause a great deal of upheaval and confusion within the world as the torment and pollution of the human mind is reflected by the human condition and mother nature.  Collectively, the healers work rocks the foundations of the human spirit and consequently the world.  This is necessary, but this is why I have continued to sabotage everything I have ever strived for.   

Subconsciously I have been unwilling to admit that my work will cause people to acutely feel their pain and this was unacceptable to me.  I want to heal peoples’ pain, not cause them to feel the depth of it.  So, subconsciously I put the breaks on.  I refused to allow myself to succeed if this is what it meant.  I wanted no part of it.   This realisation immediately bought a flood of tears.  I finally heard the answer I had been seeking. 

This understanding now means I can step into my truth fully, be who I truly am, and realise all my dreams.  Do I want to witness the pain of others?  Of course not!  But I know that in realising the pain they have pushed deep inside that people can heal and become whole.  How do I know this? Because this is what I have recently done. 

I still have more work to do to continue my healing journey. I don’t think that will ever end during my life time.  But I believe I have healed the worst of my pain. So, the 20^th of December 2007 will forever be one of the most empowering moments in my life and I am so excited about my future.  I now believe that there is nothing I cannot achieve. I hope my story inspires you to seek healing, follow your passion and realise your dreams. 

Love,
Marguerita

My Place

Hy’all.

For friends who haven’t seen where we live, I’ve put a short video here.  We are so incredibly happy in our new home.  I’m sure you’ll understand why when you see the video.

Love to you all,
Marguerita

We Have NO EXCUSE!

It’s December 22^nd, 2007 and I have just finished watching an incredibly inspirational TV program about another wonderful project that Oprah Winfrey has undertaken.  Myself and my husband were in tears through much of the program (don’t tell him I told you, it will be our little secret……sssssssssshhhhhhhhhh!) and I felt inspired to write my thoughts and share them with you. 

The TV program was called “Building A Dream” which showed how Oprah has spent years building a “Leadership Academy for Girls” in South Africa.  She and her team then carefully chose a group of South Africa’s brightest and best young black South African girls to attend the school.   All of their tuition, board, etc is paid for and if they wish to carry on to University after their graduation, Oprah will pay for this too, at any University of their choosing, anywhere in the world!   

Whatever anybody says about this woman, she is a true inspiration and thank God for the Oprah Winfrey’s of this world who have the courage and determination to really make a difference of such magnitude. 

What truly touched me is the amazing story of these young girls and how they have lived through such enormous hardship and trauma in their lives that for most of us would be unimaginable, but still remain so bright and positive and determined with their schooling.  They have never stopped striving to be the best they can be and have a dream to make a difference. These girls don’t come from privileged families. In fact most of the houses they were in have no running water or electricity.  Many have outhouses for toilets and some families lived in tin lean-to’s.  There were many stories of girls who had lost one or both of their parents, either to suicide or aids or violent crimes and many of them were being raised by their grandmothers or other family members. To travel to and from school was often treacherous, risking sexual abuse and rape, even death, just by wandering through their communities to get to the bus that would take them to school.  And they still choose to go.  

Oprah herself came from similar circumstances and has aspired to the kind of greatness few of us would dare to even imagine, let alone do what it takes to realise her achievements.   I felt so inspired by these girls who have such incredible odds against which they are persevering and winning!!  And yet, we, who have everything virtually given to us on a platter, very rarely aspire to realise our dreams or to make a real difference in the world.   

WE HAVE NO EXCUSE!!!! 

We are born into lives and circumstances many of these South African girls would not even realise were possible and yet we squander our opportunities for the best education, the best careers and then being able to give back once we have aspired to the great heights we are all so capable of. 

It made me wonder what is the difference between those who have so little and we who have so much? Perhaps we have too much and it’s all too easy.  I don’t believe life is ‘meant to be difficult’, but I do believe that the human spirit is at it’s most powerful and creative when rising to a challenge.   

Does this mean I think those who have to strive for the basics that we take for granted are better off?  Certainly not!  What I believe is that our circumstances empower us to set greater challenges and reach for greater heights that in turn enables others of smaller fortunes to achieve great things.   

We have no excuse for not reaching for our dreams. 

We have no excuse for not sharing our incredible wealth with the millions who are suffering and enduring unimaginable pain and circumstances.

We know we are capable of so much and yet we give up all too easily. 

I believe the reason we give up at the slightest adversity because we already have so much, it’s just easier to leave the hard stuff to somebody else and live a life of mediocrity in relative comfort.   

WE ARE WASTING THE MOST UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY! 

Alone, we can achieve great things, but as a community we are capable of the impossible.   These girls are not consumed by their anger or bitterness toward their circumstances like so many of us.  They are not paralysed by their misfortune or dwelling on why they ‘can’t’.  Instead they remain focused and positive and rise above their situation to triumph against incredible odds. I feel positively ashamed that I have allowed so many little things to stand in the way of reaching my goals. 

I’m not saying I haven’t tried, but I have not persisted in the face of such adversity as theirs. Sure, things get tough sometimes.  Much of the magic of our journey is overcoming our obstacles and triumphing in spite of them.  It is when things are toughest that we must come together to support each other and achieve what others will say is impossible. 

So, what is my dream?  What am I referring to in my life?   I am referring to helping to create a peaceful, loving planet.  Many are already tirelessly working toward this seemingly impossible dream.  And I know it is possible.  I know, that no matter what treacherous and hideous acts our human race is capable of, we are all capable of love that is unimaginably more powerful and beautiful than the most heinous crime ever committed against another living thing. 

It is this for which we who have so much must strive for.   We must stand up and draw on the inspiration of those such as Oprah Winfrey, Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa, Princess Diana and so many other inspirational modern day heroes who have aspired to greatness.  These people who have worked tirelessly and overcome great challenges in order to improve the human condition and to bring awareness and, most importantly, to share their love with the world in the most selfless and productive way possible………………..by their actions! 

So, ask yourself, what is holding you back from your dreams?  What is your gift?  And don’t think that you don’t have one, because we are all born with the most amazing gifts. 

What is your passion?  This is where your journey lies. 

If you can’t answer these questions, then start asking and keep asking until the answer appears. And if, like me, you have tried and failed so many times that you feel emotionally exhausted and unable to keep hoping and striving because the failures hurt too much, then ask what is holding you back.  What belief systems are keeping you from achieving great things?  And keep asking until you hear the answer. 

I have been asking that very question constantly for almost 2 years and just 2 days ago, on the 20^th of December, 2007, the answer finally came to me.  It was literally an epiphany that struck me instantly and had such an impact that I sobbed for some minutes.  I immediately knew that this was the belief system that had caused me to sabotage my hard work and opportunities so many times.  And I have a deep knowing that just having this understanding has disempowered all obstacles I will ever face in the future and gives me the strength to continue to persevere and strive for my dreams, no matter how great and seemingly impossible. 

This is not a call to throw away all your earthly possessions and wealth and live a life of abject poverty dedicating all your time and energy to the service of others.  Far from it!  Look at the incredible work Oprah, Bill Gates, Steve and Terri Irwin and many others because of the wealth they have created and enjoy.  Wealth gives us power!  And these people enjoy their freedom and their ability to live well.  This is your gift to yourself!  And nobody is more deserving than you to have everything your heart desires.  Never question this because it is truth. 

By achieving great things, we show by example what is possible and inspire others to greatness.  By small acts of selfless giving and kindness, we show our love and enable others to open their hearts. Dream big, and act on those dreams and you can achieve great things. 

And the key is persistence.  There is a saying of people being an overnight success.  Very, very few of those who achieve greatness have done so without overcoming great odds.  Those in our world who have become the greatest teachers, mentors and idols are those who have persisted against the odds and never given up.  Most have taken many years of hard work and commitment to  achieve what most of us dare to dream. 

If you wish to find out more about the story I am referring to, go to http://www2.oprah.com/presents/2007/academy/academy_main.jhtml.    

Of course there are many other people who do great and inspirational work.  If you have a specific person who inspires you, follow their actions.  Stay in touch with their work so you can continue to be inspired particularly when things are toughest. I hope this article and Oprah’s story with inspire you to follow your dreams, find your passion, share your gifts with others, and make a difference. Merry Christmas and may all your dreams come true In 2008. 

Love,
Marguerita 

Merry Christmas Everybody!

Hi All,

Just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I have been particularly slack this year and I haven’t even sent out cards.  Sorry about that. 

So, what I decided to do is sing you a Christmas Carol.  Myself and my singing partner, Elke Hook, sang at Ryde Christmas Carols this year (as we do every year) and somebody video’d some of the performance. 

 

 Wishing you lots of joy, love and happiness this festive season.

Love,
Marguerita