My Solstice Pilgrimage: Trusting the Journey

Dearest friends,

Life has a way of surprising us when we least expect it.

Less than a week ago I experienced an unexpected meltdown in the middle of the night. It was BIG. I went to sleep that night disappointed about something, but I was ready to pivot, knowing everything always works out for the best. But the rumblings in my stomach had a different story to tell. They weren’t just rumblings – it was an active volcano ready to erupt…And erupt it did! I obviously had some things to release which I truly did not see coming.

I felt sorry for the tenant below me as I was stomping through the house like a madwoman. Then, in the middle of it, my eyes caught sight of these words on my bookshelf: Escalating Bliss – words my friend, Judith Rockert used just before she died. (You can hear her say them in my podcast here.)

I cried out to her in earnest. “Judith, please help me.”

Within seconds, peace and tranquility washed over me. I went back to bed and fell into a deep slumber. I must have been travelling with the angels because when I woke up, I was given a clear roadmap indicating a brand new life was about to unfold —a brand new direction to follow.

Since then, I have come to know that every step of the way has been Divinely guided and orchestrated. Apparently, the universe felt I needed a quantum leap! I am still shaking my head in disbelief as I pack up my belongings in full surrender.

After 22 beautiful years in Victoria, it’s time for me to say goodbye. 

This December 21st, on the Winter Solstice, I’ll be embarking on a Solo Solstice Pilgrimage, a symbolic step into the unknown. I am on my Magical Mystery Tour, which I have called TRUST. While I don’t yet know the exact destination, I am following the signposts north of the Malahat and perhaps as far as the Comox Valley. The only thing I know for sure is that I am celebrating Solstice in Nanaimo at the Bethlehem Centre for a Special Under the Stars Solstice Celebration. Come and join me there! 😊

This is the absolute perfect place to begin my pilgrimage! Thank you, Donya! Donya is the director at the Bethlehem Centre who invited me to stay at their beautiful retreat centre while I scout for my perfect new home on the island. I also have friends in the area who have offered me to stay with them as well.

As you can see, everything about this new chapter is being guided by Grace. I am getting nothing but Yesses for all the details I am attending to…and in the order that they need to come. It has been perfect ease and flow all the way! Thank You, God!

I’ve been packing up, asking each item if it wants to come with me. I am feeling into the energy of all my earthly treasures to see if they are going to continue to grace my new home or is it time to bless and release them for someone else to love?

I have started to post things on FaceBook Marketplace and have also decided to host an indoor contents sale. I’m letting go of a lot! And that isn’t just what I’m putting in boxes!

Mark Your Calendars:

When: Saturday, November 30th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Sunday, December 1st, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What: Treasures for your home or items that can be the perfect Holiday Gifts.

I hope to see you there…and give you a goodbye hug at the same time! Or come and be one of Santa’s Helpers…Volunteers needed. (Text me and let me know if you would like to give me a hand 😆)

WOW! A year ago I was still riddled with cancer, David and I were still together.  This has been one crazy- harsh year!  Today, I am cancer-free and David and I, although no longer together as husband and wife, have become good friends. Imagine that! I am counting my blessings.

And I continue to count my blessings for YOU! And a special call out to you if you live in Victoria and have been part of my creative and healing circles for over two decades.

Many of you have become my dear friends – some have come and gone.  Please know that ALL OF YOU have brought so much richness to my life.

One day, on the other side of my pilgrimage, when I am settled somewhere brand new, I will be able to write what gifts this beautiful city brought to me. I can’t do it now. You can’t write about Paris while you’re still there. But I can surely say, “Thank YOU!”

By the way, this doesn’t mean goodbye, it just means goodbye for me to Victoria! Thankfully, my irreplaceable executive assistant, India, follows me everywhere I go via this thing called the Internet!

All Love and blessings,

Junie

P.S. I may have a special open house going away celebration. Stay posted for details! *you may need to bring your own chair! LOL

P.P.S. As you can see by the picture below, I am still working with my author mentorship clients. Tayama is getting ready to join the Author Mentorship Bootcamp at the Bethlehem Centre in Nanaimo. See all the details here, and stay posted for more information about the Author Mentorship Bootcamp soon!

P.P.P.S. I always like it when people respond to my newsletters. This time, if you are inspired, I’d especially love to hear from you!  I’m a Cancerian — we are natural sentimentalists!  And I love you all!