Most people ask this question at one point in their life.And it’s often when their life is not looking or feeling as good as they would like.
“What is the point of my life, why I am here and as any of this really matter?”
And the answer will usually be something along the lines of…
Know Yourself Trust Yourself Love Yourself And Live Your Larger Story
But what does that really mean?
I was born with a strong impulse to share…
I share simply because I love sharing, not because I think I have some profound wisdom, but rather because I am a human being that STORY wants to move through. I have a lot to say because there is a lot to say, and there is a wealth of STORY in the cosmos keen to birth itself onto our planet at this present time.
What I have to say, is really more about the “what, why and how” of making oneself ready, willing and available for the appropriate stories to find the appropriate people.
And it is our shining spirit that story is rightly attracted to – but unfortunately, it’s the constant distractions and our addiction to the busyness that blocks our connection to our own spirit, which then creates a lack of adhesion to the powerful stories that want to find their way to our hearts. Every generation needs powerful stories to advance its evolution, but if a story doesn’t connect to the spirit of a human the story has no soul, and a story with no soul dies, which is a vulnerable place for humans to live in or grow from.
Stories are constantly knocking on our hearts to advance humanity so we can navigate our way through each generation. And without these appropriate, soulful stories our cultures can struggle to grow because they lose the ability to recognize the importance of ‘overcoming obstacles’ and the discipline to absolutely ‘protect their hope’, which ultimately fuels their vision and passion for a brighter future.
I designed the Living Attributes Typology as a tool to help women become powerful vessels so they can live their larger story, a story that they feel, is worthy of sharing and celebrating… a story that will genuinely inspire future generations.
So, peeps the term ‘know yourself’ in the Living Attributes system is associated with knowing “you”, your history, your backstory, your true nature and how it has influenced your life. And how it can potentially inspire or add value to other peoples lives.
The Best Way To Discover Your Purpose Is To Discover Your Story
What are these gatherings, and why are they important?
The Temple Green Gathering is the opportunity for women to gather as a community in the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens for group meditation.
These gatherings and meditations are to strengthen women’s faith in themselves, their community, and give them a renewed hope that our world is still our world, and is protected by the power we hold in our hearts.
The Temple Green Gatherings are being held out in the open, in a beautiful environment, for the purpose of connecting to the powerful forces of nature. If you feel deep in your heart that this is something you would like to experience.
I AM MICHAEL – Hold strong and be expansive with your venture. Bring the treasure of life to all who know the power of the Divine Living Presence. In your play of love and light, the pure unfolding of the Divine Living Presence will be with all. There is no battle to be won, for when one knows the nature of the Divine they are free, free from pain, free from hatred and free to create.
Be free my lamb and create
Q: Is the point of Light in your Heart, your one true love, and only reflector? Do you know, the name of its maker, do you bring it with you where ever you go – Is it your beloved envoy and are you taking care of its nature?
And So It Is
Wishing you many blessings in 2023
(This is one in a series of 12 messages I received from Archangel Michael over a one year period – of which I was asked to keep sharing with people until he asks me to stop doing so.)
2022 is coming to a close and invites reflection and completion.
This year has presented me with several powerful and clarifying experiences. Each of these experiences held lessons and blessings around these three themes and concepts –
Alignment
The act of aligning or state of being aligned. The proper positioning or adjustment in alignment with my true purpose.
Adjustment
The act or process of stating, correcting and modifying.
Affirmation
Asserting and affirming my new state of being to be a true and positive action.
This three-fold theme was present and persistent in 2022. – Even though it felt very challenging, I knew this triple-A process was forging a new version of myself.
This year has shown me my ability to recognise and act when things feel out of alignment and how making the appropriate adjustments allowed for the energy to flow to myself and anything I was working on.
With every decision, I decided to draw a line in the sand and express my authenticity, this created an appropriate environment affirming my actions and true nature.
So, I must give thanks for all 2022 has asked of me. Each decision and act has made me show up and honour my mission and purpose in this lifetime.
At the end of 2012 after 12 months of facilitating a group of amazing women, I witnessed a new style of leadership and now 10 years on, at the end of 2022 I realise I am living my new version of this New Style of Leadership; Light Leadership. I believe Light Leadership demonstrates social and spiritual synergy.
The Light Leader focuses on staying in a unity-based context, which defines and gives structure to the role of the Light Leader as a co-creator and community builder. I use the term co-creator not only as co-creating with others but also co-creating with the Divine Living Presence.
I know the first step in becoming a Light Leader is saying YES to the call…
I know that social and spiritual awareness is one of the same and plays a large part in being an effective leader. And even though I said yes to the call many years ago, I can feel a new level of conviction rising within me, as a social and spiritual human being.
Here are definitions, which I believe are how many people view the idea of being social and spiritual today.
Definition – Social
About being devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations.Living or inclined to live in companionship with others or a community, rather than in isolation.The welfare, and relations of human beings in a community.
Definition – Spiritual
Relating to, consisting of, or having the nature of spirit; not tangible or material. About having a spirit or soul, different from the physical nature.Having a relationship based on a profound level of mental or emotional unity, a refined and higher quality of emotions and actions.
Social and Spiritual Synergy is at the heart of every Light Leader, creating long-term effective change.
Social and Spiritual
I believe the connection between Social and Spiritual awareness is an integral part of our human experience, we are much more than our immediate world of material matter, we are also made up of our inner more sensitive world of emotions, which are connected to our thoughts, feelings, desires, and visions for a promising future.
However, when I start to talk in these terms, people often become dismissive, defensive, and disagreeable. Perhaps that’s because people think we must keep social and spiritual concepts separate.
But what if keeping them separate has created many of the hardships we are facing today? I believe there is no separation between social and spiritual; unfortunately, humanity is repeatedly creating this illusion of separation, which is accelerating our current unstable reality.
My role as a Light Leader requires bringing these two worlds/realities; social and spiritual together. It doesn’t involve becoming a preacher or religious person. All it requires is the desire to cultivate a promising future for humanity, one where both social and spiritual needs are met and respected. It is acknowledging, honouring, and participating in the process of creation…
Every culture throughout early civilization was centred on a creation myth of some kind.
A creation myth (or creation story) is a cultural, traditional or religious myth, which describes the earliest beginnings of the present world. Creation myths are the most common form of myth, usually developing first in oral traditions, and are found throughout human culture.
A creation myth is usually regarded as conveying profound truths, although not necessarily in a historical or literal sense. And then there are cosmology myths, which describe the ordering of the cosmos from a state of chaos or nothingness.
What I am suggesting is that human culture was originally based on concepts, like social and spiritual connection. This is not a new or unusual concept; perhaps we have just forgotten the nature of our origins and adopted a more hedonistic mindset and need to evolve our awareness to be Benevolent and Holistic. I’m not saying we need to return to ancient practices, but rather we can draw on these useful concepts.
Here are three simple definitions that I believe are aligned with the Light Leadership model. I see the concept and application of social and spiritual creation and co-creation as valuable tools in our world today.
Definition – Creation
The act or process of creating.Something that has been brought into existence or created.The act of creating or engendering; give rise to.
These neutral definitions of creation also provide a great platform from which to form a new and stronger style of leadership. The idea of creation is the combination of being in the continuous process of social and spiritual activity.
Humans are creations themselves, so the process of becoming socially and spiritually creative enhances our ability to create even more. Creating a new, creating together, creating social systems and creating spiritually sound relationships.
This is how we grow a vibrant and creative new humanity. – I don’t see an end to the process, but rather it requires a commitment to stay in the process until your time is up; your life cycle is complete. Perhaps we need to stay in a continuous process of creation for the new humanity to remain just that; it must always stay in a state of new.
So, in summary, I know social and spiritual are one of the same and do need to co-exist. We require social structures with a sound unity-based context, for the refined qualities of our human spirit to be creative and fully expressed.
Being openly social and spiritual is my real quest and mission.
My work is not mainstream, yet. However, for Social and Spiritual Synergy to be accepted in our world I must express my own social and spiritual authenticity.
As a Light Leader, I am committed to maintaining and repairing the social and spiritual fabric of our humanity. And as a Light Leader, I am prepared to stay in the process of alignment, adjustment and affirmation of my co-creation for as long as it takes.
I continue to believe if I’m able to observe the perfected patterns of nature; Creation, desirable results will form organically and the true nature of success will take up its rightful place in the minds and hearts of community and humanity.
Hope is my Leadership and it’s fuelled by my conviction to serve something greater than myself, with which I am also aligned. People often think hope is for the naive or unworldly, but I know hope is for the brave-hearted.
It is the North Star of my authentic leadership because my ancestor’s hope lives on in the heart of my true nature. – All I need to do is to show up and be me!
Heart to Heart, Dear Ones and may your Social and Spiritual life in 2023 be a creative and fulfilling adventure. Blessings Abound, Elizabeth
“Did you know the most successful presentations are about 65% stories and 25% figures, with the remainder an explanation of your credibility?”
Even though a presentation needs many elements to create magic, it’s hard to deny the power a great story can add to a presentation.
A well-crafted story can take your audience far away from the world of business jargon and inspire them to truly feel your message, imagine scenarios, and envision fresh ideas. As a result of your story and the emotional impact of your tale, your audience will often remember the overall message of your presentation for many years to come.
For your presentations, consider starting with a story, ending with a story, or weaving a narrative throughout your entire presentation; whichever option you choose, your audience will relish the experience.
Here are a few more ideas on creating an effective presentation – it’s very important to develop your own lexicon; the language connected to your brand. This is what strengthens your story and creates quality engagement – You must first and foremost become a committed and talented storyteller of your own Brand!
• Live within your brand’s philosophy by telling your story well and only speaking that particular language around your audience/tribe/community.
• To serve your audience well, they have to recognize your lexicon as their language too – this is a large part of identifying who your tribe actually is.
• You must create and know the lexicon and story of your own Brand so well that you become fluent with its story and message, which helps others to pick it up and want to follow it and share it.
BIG TIP PEEPs – don’t copy other people’s lexicon and story thinking it will work for your personal brand and story. It is extremely important and necessary that your lexicon and story are BORN out of YOU; they need to be an expression of your authentic truth and lived experience.
Elizabeth Ellames 