Follow Your Bliss

Photo by Graciela Laurent Photography

Joseph Campbell, a well-known mythologist, writer, and teacher, coined the phrase, "follow your bliss." Honoring your inner calling is at the heart of this idea. According to Campbell, everyone has an inner calling that aligns with their authentic self.

How do you find your inner calling? Following your bliss is not simply doing what is 'fun or easy.’ You need to take time to listen to your heart and intuition, so that your choices reflect and honor your unique path. Live authentically and find meaning in what you do and what calls you toward wholeness. Find what makes you feel most alive, fulfilled, and deeply happy — even if it's not what society, family, or others expect of you. It's about what feels deeply right, authentic, and aligned with your soul.

"Do what makes you feel most alive, fulfilled, and deeply happy.

— even if it's not what society, family, or others expect of you."

-- Joseph Campbell

The main message is: to live authentically and fulfilled, discover and commit to what gives your life true meaning, even if it looks different than what is expected of you. How can you honor this process of finding and following your bliss?

Choosing a Path that Feels Alive to You—Even if it Scares You.

Following your bliss takes courage, especially if the path feels risky or unconventional. It is ultimately about what feels most authentic to you.

• Someone who loves art but studied business because it seemed 'practical' might choose to open a small art studio anyway, because painting fills them with joy and meaning.

• A person in a corporate job who feels dead inside decides to teach yoga because that's what they've always loved.

• Your bliss is not always "safe" or "logical,"  but it calls you toward wholeness.

  
  

What Lights You Up?

When you're following your bliss, you notice what gives you a sense of flow— where you lose track of time, feel energized, and deeply satisfied. Even if these don't make you rich or famous, they are worth prioritizing.

• Writing stories, even though no one requested them.

• Working in a garden and feeling at peace.

• Traveling to remote places and feeling alive in the unknown.

  
  

Trust that Life Will Support You When You Align with Your True Self.

According to Campbell, following your bliss brings moments when, as he puts it, "doors will open where there were not doors before." Taking steps toward your unique purpose often leads to encounters with the right people, opportunities, or synchronicities at the perfect time.

Remember, following your bliss isn't just about pleasure—it's about living a life that feels deeply meaningful and authentic to you.

Bliss is not just about feeling good in the moment. It's what feels deeply right and meaningful, aligning with your true self.

• A parent raising children out of love — hard, tiring work, yet profoundly fulfilling.

• An activist fighting for justice, even though it's challenging.

• A spiritual seeker going through trials on the way to awakening.

  
  

Bliss may include struggle, but it's meaningful. You don’t have to make dramatic changes overnight. Small, consistent steps—like taking an hour to write or enrolling in a class you love—can transform your trajectory.

Practical and gentle ways to start aligning with your bliss.

Pay Attention to What Lights You Up

At the end of each day, jot down 1-2 moments when you felt alive, joyful, or deeply satisfied, no matter how small.

• When you were helping someone solve a problem.

• When you were cooking and lost track of time.

• When you were outside and felt at peace.

Make a "Bliss List"

• Sit quietly. Write a list of 10-15 things you love to do, even if you haven't done them in years.

• Think about childhood joys, hobbies, skills, places, even moods (like "feeling free" or "feeling useful.")

• Then circle 1-2 things and include them in your life more this week.

Schedule Bliss Time

Block out 30-60 minutes a week (to start) to focus on what brings you joy, guilt-free.

Treat it like a sacred appointment.

• Paint for no reason.

• Visit a park and do nothing.

• Take yourself to a museum.

• Play music.

• Call someone who makes you laugh.

Tune Into Your Body's Signals

• As you face decisions, big or small, pause and ask: Does this feel expansive and light, or heavy and contracted?

• Your body often knows before your mind. Bliss feels light, open, and alive — even if it also feels scary.

Notice and Follow Little Curiosities

Next time something sparks your curiosity or excites you, take one step toward it. Bliss often begins as a whisper.

• Read that book you keep thinking about.

• Take a class on something you've always wondered about.

• Strike up a conversation about a topic that excites you.

Surround Yourself with Inspiration

Inspiration makes it easier to trust your path.

• Spend time with people, books, art, or places that remind you of what's possible. Focus on what you love about life.

Reflect on What You Want to Feel

Pay attention to what feeling you want more of—freedom, peace, joy, creativity, connection, or meaning.

• Ask yourself each day, "What's one thing I can do today that moves me closer to that feeling?" This self-reflection helps you stay true to your bliss.

You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. Bliss is not a destination but a way of walking your path—step by step, choice by choice. Small actions can add immense joy and fulfillment, guiding you forward.

The photo at the top shows how I look and feel when I follow my bliss. Recently, I had been working a lot and was feeling burned out. One morning, I woke up, and the first Spirit message I received was to take a "vacation day" and go to the natural hot springs. I did not argue or convince myself that I had too much work. Instead, I quickly prepared to leave early so I would have the whole day to rest and relax.

It was a great day. As I sat in the pool, closed my eyes, and took a few deep breaths, I began meditating while the sun gently beamed on my face. I was surprised at how quickly I got into a deep meditative state, given that there were many other people in the pool, talking and splashing. So there I was, surrounded by people and noise, basking in the beauty and awe of the moment.

I would love for you to share some of the ways you follow your bliss.

If you would like help with finding and following your bliss, please contact me.

Peace & Blessings,

Chloe

Finding Light in the Darkness: The Power of Sacred Practice

Tap Into Your Spiritual Power to Weather the Storm

You are probably beginning to understand why I did not want to reveal the details of my visions that foresaw what is happening in the world today. I knew it could cause a great deal of fear, which was not what I wanted for you or our world. 

I understand that it can be challenging to stay calm and grounded. All of this turmoil and uncertainty is causing many to feel fearful about what is happening in the world.  I believe people are also getting triggered when this bumps up against some of their unhealed trauma and wounds. In these times, our spiritual practices can be a beacon for us, providing us with the strength and resilience to navigate through the chaos.

The current political and economic climate is enough to shake us up. If you also experienced similar trauma in your past lives, it can make it much more difficult to find your center right now. Please keep this in mind when you observe yourself and other people's behavior.

We all have different ways to cope. Some people want to pretend that if nothing is directly affecting them, then nothing is happening. They continue with their lives as though everything is fine and don't seem to be too concerned about the suffering of others. Others are allowing themselves to be consumed by the darkness; it affects everything they think and do. Let's not forget the brave activists who are willing to put their beliefs on the line.

Our world needs people to come together and share their talents, wisdom, and skills. Appreciate each person's contribution. In these challenging times, it's crucial that we support and understand each other. Pray, meditate, hold positive intentions, and believe in your heart we are headed for a fantastic rebirth. Yes, more darkness is coming, but the Light will overcome.

"Can you open your mind to the idea that sometimes dark energy

is here to wake us up rather than destroy us?"

Everyone who is here on the planet at this time agreed to be here for these challenges. The soul contracts for this life encompass the roles you are currently playing.  Can you open your mind to the idea that sometimes dark energy is here to wake us up rather than destroy us?  The lesson is to cause enough discomfort to get you to change your life.  One of the most important things you can do right now is find and remain on an awakened spiritual path. This path will guide you and keep you focused on your journey of growth and transformation. 

One of the visions I had in 2009 was a 'train station' inside a large mountain. There were many people and numerous trains. I noticed two distinct lines of people waiting to board. The trains were going in opposite directions. I realized one direction was for the people who were 'awake,' meaning they were spiritually conscious and aware, and the other direction was for those stuck with only the reality of their 3D world. What made this vision even more significant is that shortly after I had it, I met a man from another dimension who had seen the same vision. He said he remembered his spaceship crashed, and he 'walked in' to another person's life. A walk-in is a spiritual concept in which some souls who have experienced a great deal of trauma or illness may volunteer to let another soul exchange places with them. Usually, the walk-in has a higher purpose or mission to help. 

In our shared vision, both of us understood that people were not going to different physical places; it was a symbolic separation from those who were not awake. All the trauma and upset that happens in the 3D world will be felt emotionally and physically by those who are not awake. Those on an awakened spiritual path will be able to observe what is happening but will not be affected by it in the same way.

I have worked diligently to help people awaken, discover their Divine purpose, and heal.  Those who are not awake will continue to suffer greatly. I shared political posts on social media in the hope that they would draw the attention of more people, helping them realize they need to wake up. Some may think I was being fearful and sharing negative energy.  No one has asked me why I shared these posts; it is a result of a powerful agreement and spiritual contract I made with the Spirit world to help people awaken. This agreement and contract are part of my spiritual journey and purpose for this lifetime. I honor what Spirit asks me to do. Sometimes, the best way to reach people is by sharing things that could make them uncomfortable. Spirit brought me numerous serious illnesses and problems until I started deeply remembering my spiritual purpose and path for this lifetime. Am I upset that I had to experience all of these things? No, because it got me to where I am today.

"I want everyone to live a happy, healthy, abundant life.

If I know how you can do that, I won't keep quiet."

Most people don't know that in addition to my spiritual work, I studied political science, international relations, and economics during my college years. I have always been an activist. I thought I would end up with a career in politics. During an independent study at the University of Texas, I worked on the Lloyd Doggett US Senate campaign, which was managed by the legendary James Carville.  After the semester ended, I was asked to stay on as Libby Doggett's assistant; I declined the offer.  Shortly afterward, James Carville was hired to run Bill Clinton's Presidential campaign. I thought after college, I would be working in D.C. or as a US Foreign Service Officer in another country. 

This background provides me with a deeper understanding of the current political and economic landscape. I know how a battle like the one we're having plays out. Additionally, I have recalled two significant lifetimes I had that share similarities with what is happening today. In Ancient Egypt, the group of us that came from the Wise One's dimension were killed in a genocide because we would not use our power for evil. The other past life I keep bumping up against is the Holocaust. I was Jewish and watched and endured horrific atrocities. The concept of "not looking the other way" was burned into my soul so that I would never forget what could happen.

How are you showing up for others?                                         

It is not just what you say but how you hold space for others. The more grounded and centered you are, the more effectively you can inspire and motivate others. Simple practices like breath work, meditation, and pausing before speaking can help you stay calm and connect with people in a healthy way. 

Be sure to come from a place of compassion—even with those who hold opposing beliefs.  it does not require you to agree with what is happening or being said. Compassion creates a more loving space for you to hear and understand more deeply. Don't forget to set clear boundaries. For example, if you encounter someone who is supporting the current US administration because they are racist, that may be someone you don't want to have in your life. Realize that many people right now are making choices based on anger and fear.  So, instead of engaging directly with a racist person, you could send them love, compassion, and healing. 

Remember to be compassionate with yourself. We are all here, doing our best. When you're struggling and having difficulty returning to a centered space, try taking a break or doing something different. Sometimes, I wake up and immediately know I need a day of relaxation and fun. The following day, I always feel relaxed and ready to do my work.

To cultivate greater compassion for yourself and others, practice the Loving-Kindness Meditation daily. It is one of my favorite spiritual tools and is perfect to use during these chaotic times. There are many versions of this meditation. I am including one of my favorites; you can use it or add to it to make it feel more aligned with your situation.

First, close your eyes and take some deep breaths. Clear your mind.

Begin with yourself:

"May I be happy."

"May I be safe."

"May I be healthy, peaceful, and strong."

"May I give and receive appreciation today."

Now repeat the blessing for all sentient beings:

"May you be happy."

"May you be safe."

"May you be healthy, peaceful, and strong."

"May you give and receive appreciation today."

—VeryWellMind.com

"How to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation"

More soulful tips for navigating the storm:

• Take a break from social media and the news.

Recently, I decided to take a three-day break from social media and the news. I loved it so much that I added another four days. Then, I added another week. It is challenging to avoid headlines—they are everywhere. If I see one during my 'news fast,' I don't read the article. If the headline throws me off a bit, I process it and let it go.

• Find a meditative practice that works for you.

I have been a meditator for a long time. With the craziness in the world, I felt like I needed a boost. So, I enrolled in a 40-day meditation challenge. Right now, more than ever, you need to make a conscious effort to be consistent with your spiritual practices. It can make a significant difference in how well you remain calm and grounded. 

• Daily Rituals.

My mornings start with lighting incense and candles and saying a daily prayer:

"Thank you for this new day; thank you for getting me to use it wisely.--taking time to appreciate, time to be thankful, time to rest and relax, time to enjoy, time to be productive, time to be creative, time to devote to my spiritual practice, and time to nurture my mind, body, spirit, in all ways, all times, all dimensions and all realities." 

"Thank you for guiding me and getting me to make good decisions. Thank you for helping me see and hear your plan for me and giving me the strength, courage, wisdom, and guidance to follow it. Thank you for restoring my mind, body, Spirit, and space to its optimal functioning. And So It Is.”

Affirmations - there is real power in affirmations. Read them at least once a day. If you are having a difficult time, reread them. When I create affirmations for myself, I first journal to gain more clarity on what is happening in my life and what I need. Frame your affirmations in a positive light, with the intention and words that reflect your affirmation is true and happening for you right now. 

Daily movement options such as yoga, tai chi, Feldenkrais, Qigong and mindful walking, are all good choices. 

Music is a huge priority! It will make a difference if you listen to sacred music every day. If you are struggling, listen to it more often. Lean into the vibration of the music to heal, uplift, and ground you. 

• Sacred Music

I received a new assignment from my Spirit Guides about a month ago. It is all about the importance of surrounding yourself with sacred music. I am still working on a commissioned piece of music that will be the centerpiece of this music project. Additionally, I am compiling sacred music playlists that I have created for my healing clients to help you thrive during this time.

This playlist is saved on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Cwhj5dKizmk8eWQfYKale?si=71e89fb91f4447b6

I am also curating a playlist of sacred, uplifting music without lyrics, as well as a joyful playlist that will energize and inspire you to get up and move your body.

Please take responsibility to use these daily practices to help you navigate the chaotic and challenging times. It is okay to feel overwhelmed. Please remember you are not powerless. You have the choice of where to put your time and energy. You have tools to help you stay calm, grounded and centered. While the outer world is quaking and shaking, tap into your inner power. The world needs you now.

I would love to hear how everyone is doing and what tools you are using to stay calm and grounded. I am here to support your awakening spiritual journey. If you need assistance, contact me for an intuitive shamanic energy healing session, life coaching, or a soothing energy alignment 30 minute phone call.

Peace & Blessings,

Chloe

Why Patience Pays Off: A Lesson in Trusting the Process

Patience helps us accept or tolerate disappointments, problems, or suffering without becoming upset. I also see patience as essential to surrendering and trusting the Universe that all will be okay. Things happen in Divine time, not our timetable. 

It was not always easy for me to be patient. When I was younger, I achieved many things. My spiritual path was not as deep back then, and I frequently assumed I was the powerhouse making everything happen. I put pressure on myself to accomplish more and often said 'yes' to projects that I later realized I didn't want to do or didn't have the time to complete. If I had been willing to slow down and trust the spiritual guidance desperately trying to get my attention, I would have learned the 'patience lesson' much sooner.

Relinquishing my role as the driver of my life has brought a profound sense of relief and peace. I've come to love the fact that I'm not in control. My practice now includes waiting for guidance, however long that may take. Messages and guidance from the spirit world can come in many ways. I tend to process through feeling. Usually, I will receive a completely unexpected message, which is my way of knowing it is a Spirit Guide message rather than my intuition. As I am receiving the message, there is a moment when I feel my Spirit Guide's presence. I give myself time to fully process the message and understand what Spirit wants me to do.

My recently broken right thumb has brought many patience lessons.  It's a jolt to tell a writer they can't write until the injury has completely healed. I wasn't too concerned when the doctor said I only needed to wear the cast for three weeks. Later, I discovered I would have three more weeks of wearing a splint. After my 3rd X-ray, the time for the splint increased to three more weeks when I was out in public. The doctor said I could start writing again but must take frequent breaks; I consider that a win.

Initially, the primary spirit lesson was to rest, relax, and not participate in a writing project until my thumb healed. Spirit spoke up when I learned the doctor wanted to limit my activities for an additional month.  At the beginning of this week, I received an early morning message telling me I needed to change my daily schedule because it was time to be more active and committed to healing our planet.

Back in the fall of 2020, when I began writing my teaching memoir, my Spirit Guides insisted I have a session with a psychic. I resisted the idea until the millennium woman who encouraged me to write my book contacted me, raving about a psychic reading she had in Oaxaca.  I realized Spirit was trying to get my attention, so I contacted the psychic. I already knew most of what she told me. However, there was new information that took me entirely by surprise. She said the idea of safety for our planet was grounded inside me. She also told me my healing frequency is so powerful that it is difficult to describe. 

What she told me next was mind-altering. She saw a dark entity in my belly. She said the entity looked like a scorpion or spider, affecting my throat and mouth energy. It has kept me using a filter rather than being in my truth. This dark energy makes me feel unseen, not appreciated or understood. She said the dark entity was affecting my spiritual gifts and abilities. 

As she was talking, my Spirit Guides gave me a nudge that it was Roberto, the shaman I met in Ecuador, who placed the entity in my belly after the massacre in ancient Egypt. It was his way of protecting me so that there would not be a repeat of what happened in the ancient Egyptian lifetime, which was a genocide of almost everyone who came from the Wise One's dimension.

When I had a session with Eduardo, the shamanic curandero I work with in Mexico, my mother had just died. Eduardo agreed with me that it was Roberto who put the black entity inside me. He said the minute my mother died and left her body, the dark entity was spontaneously removed. 

Witnessing my growth since the entity has been gone has been truly awe-inspiring. All my wisdom, knowledge, abilities, and powers have returned. I get stronger every day. The shift is often so dramatic that I think, "Wow, I am not the same person I was yesterday." Fueled by my spiritual growth, this transformation fills me with inspiration and hope for the future.

The most shocking of the psychic's visions was when she told me I could heal the world by myself. The catch is that it would take everything out of me to do it, and I would pass on to another dimension.  If I could do something to heal the world, I would do it in a heartbeat. My only concern was my son—would he feel I abandoned him? Fortunately, he has come a long way since 2020, even telling me he was ready to become a healer last year.  I have recalled numerous past lives I have had with my son, so I feel confident we will find each other again. 

When Eduardo and I initially talked about me healing the planet, we both felt Spirit would let me know when it was time and tell me exactly what to do. So, when I got the message this week that the time for action was getting close, I immediately knew I wanted to talk to Eduardo.

A Spirit Guide appeared and told us the assignment had changed. Instead of healing the planet alone, Spirit wants me to invite ALL SACRED BEINGS to join me in lighting up the world with sacred music. She said my role in this assignment is crucial, stressing that the time is NOW—there is no more time to wait for signs. This assignment aims to counter the dark energy in the world and raise and sustain the sacred energy here on our planet. 

In addition to gathering all the sacred beings, I am reaching out to people here on Earth who are committed to their spiritual practice. Anyone who has had a healing with me probably has a sacred music playlist I prepared. If you are not still actively listening to them, it is time to recommit and make it a part of your daily life. I am also considering commissioning a special sacred music sound immersion piece for this assignment. 

Please listen to uplifting sacred music that makes you happy,  peaceful, and spiritually aligned. You want these feelings for yourself, your loved ones, and the world.  Moving your body to the music will be even more powerful.  Spirit wants you to feel optimistic about your future and the future of our world. Let your joy permeate everything you do. See the power of sound creating a balance for everything in the Universe. Know in your heart that the darkness will no longer be able to survive.

Trusting the patience process.

I am a big believer in baby steps. If having patience causes you to feel anxious, stressed, or other negative emotions, be gentle with yourself. Initially, challenge yourself to be patient for one day at a time. If necessary, start with shorter waiting periods, like waiting to reply to a message or to eat a treat. Eventually, you will realize that it has become second nature for you. You will build increased tolerance for discomfort and strengthen your self-control.

If you are struggling, remind yourself of the lessons your patience will bring you.  Embrace the learning opportunities. You can also ask yourself, "In a week, month, or years from now, will this matter to me?" Allow yourself to feel curious rather than stressed.  If you are anxious, naming what you are feeling helps create distance. Be sure to use "I" statements, like "I am feeling frustrated" (which indicates that the feeling is temporary) rather than just saying "I am frustrated" (which sounds like you are saying "I am a frustrated person"). Remind yourself these are temporary thoughts and feelings. 

Tools for your progress.

You want to pay attention to when you are patient and when you are not. Journaling is a great way to dig deeper and understand your thoughts, feelings, and reactions more clearly. Use visualization techniques to see yourself successfully handling a frustrating situation. Repeat a calming mantra phrase like "This too shall pass" or "I choose calm." I love the phrase, "I live my life with grace and ease." Make affirmations for yourself about patience, and read them daily.

The benefits of being patient. 

• It is easier to remain calm and grounded.  

• Increases your satisfaction and emotional well-being.

• Strengthens your ability to resist temptations and delay gratification. 

• It enhances your ability to think more clearly and make wiser choices rather than acting impulsively.

• Patient people cope better with setbacks and bounce back more effectively from challenges.

• Patience helps you listen better, respond more thoughtfully, and avoid escalating conflicts.

• Friends, partners, and coworkers feel safer and more valued when you're not easily irritated or reactive.

• Patience makes room for understanding others' perspectives.

• Patient leaders inspire trust, manage crises better, and motivate others without pressure or panic.

• Less time wasted on frustration and emotional reactivity means more focus and consistent progress.

• Patience is key to pursuing big goals, managing setbacks, and building sustainable success.

• Patience aligns with acceptance and presence, making it easier to live in the moment.

  
  

Your help is needed now.

Please join me in this spiritual assignment to bring joy, happiness, and peace through sacred sound and movement. Share this with family and friends. Together, we can counter the dark energy in the world and raise and sustain the sacred energy here on our planet.

I will send you information on the customized sound immersion when available. In the meantime, here is one of my favorite joyful sacred music playlists. I listened to it while writing this blog; my body moved to the rhythm of the music. At one point, I was inspired to stop writing, get up, and do a full-body dance.

KODO: taiko drums; Heart/Beat KODO 25th Anniversary

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wcNodzMihwLTSvd4glB41?si=97cf873774e6435a

The world is at a tipping point. In addition to joining me on this project, please let me know what else you need from me. More intuitive shamanic energy sessions? Life Coaching sessions? Online classes? What topics would you like me to cover in my future blog musings and online courses?

And one last thing—a funny side note to the Spirit Guide message.                                        

At one point, Eduardo said, "She is saying something that hopefully makes sense to you because I don't understand it. She said you need to change your shoes." I burst out laughing—I have had several falls in the past 1.5 years and recently realized almost no tread was left on my shoes. So, I bought new sandals and a pair of tennis shoes. But, sometimes, I wear my old tennis shoes with some tread left.  The Spirit Guide was adamant that I heed her advice, so she again told Eduardo I needed to change my shoes.  I had not communicated with Eduardo in quite a while; he was unaware of my falls.  The two warnings got my attention, and I will give away my two remaining pairs of old shoes. 

Peace & Blessings,

Chloe