presence

The Power of Being in the Now

Inspired by the quote: “Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment.” — Deepak Chopra

This quote centres on a soft truth—a reminder that time becomes spacious and generous when aligned with your presence. We often battle with time in a world that races ahead with to-do lists, deadlines, and digital noise. 

We say, “I don’t have enough hours in the day,” or “There’s never enough time to do what I truly want.” But what if it’s not the clock’s ticking that binds us—but our absence from the present moment? The present moment is more than a concept—it is the living gateway where life unfolds. It is the sacred terrain of the now, the only place where real change, healing, creativity, and joy can occur. 

When we truly place ourselves in the present moment, we step outside the illusion of scarcity. Time slows. Space opens. You feel, see and hear your true self again.

You might have noticed it in small moments—when you lose yourself in your craft, a conversation that stirs your spirit, or the hush of nature. Time bends. Hours dissolve. And somehow, everything feels possible.

Many years ago, I experienced this truth in the most unexpected place—on a morning television talk show. I had been invited as a guest to do a makeover on a woman. We began with a heartfelt conversation on the studio couch, sharing pieces of her story. But it was backstage, in the green room, that the real magic took place.

As I began the makeover—applying her makeup, cutting and blow-drying her hair, and styling her in a new outfit—I entered a heightened zone I had never known before. It was as though time expanded, allowing me to create with precision and grace. 

A chatty young woman hovered nearby, attempting to engage, but I simply looked up at her with a soft but clear gaze—a gentle authority—and she moved on without a word. I was entirely in the now. There was no rush, no cluttered mind, just my full presence. And in just 40 minutes, an entire transformation took place—not just externally—but something deeper, more radiant. A soul remembered.

Being present in the now, creates your authentic Presence!

That experience stayed with me. It taught me that your presence is your secret power. When fully engaged in the moment, without distraction or doubt, we awaken to an extraordinary creative force within us. It’s not just about doing more—it’s about being more present to what we are doing.

The truth is that life is not too short; we spend too much of it in the past or trying to rush into futures that haven’t arrived. We dwell on regrets, replaying old stories. Or we project our fears forward, trying to control outcomes. Either way, we miss the gift wrapped around the present moment. To stay in the present moment is not to ignore plans or dreams. It is to arrive fully in what is right now, so that our actions are infused with clarity, our choices are shaped by alignment, and our presence is charged with divine power. It is in the now that our true self speaks, our soul guides, and our deepest desires begin to crystallise into form.

So if you feel like you’re running out of time—pause. Breathe. Return to the moment that’s right in front of you. Here, you will find more than minutes or hours. You will find enough. Enough energy, enough grace, enough direction to do whatever it is your soul came here to do. Because life, in all its wisdom, doesn’t rush us. It waits patiently and faithfully until we are ready to return to the only place where magic, meaning, and miracles live: the present.

What is one desire or dream you’ve been putting off because you believe you don’t have enough time?

How can you bring a piece of that dream into this moment, today?

Heart to Heart, Elizabeth

To Control is to Deplete — True Presence Illuminates

Hello wonderous Soul,

We live in a world where the illusion of control still wears the mask of power. Here’s what I know for sure—control is not strength. It is emotional control and confusion disguised as order. It hinders the spirit, tightens the breath, and discourages real connection. To control others is stepping out of resonance with your divine alignment and integrity. It is the path of intimidation, not grace.

True power is not in your push, but in your presence. It lives in your resonance. In the way your energy speaks before your words do, it’s not something you do. It’s who you are at your core. Resonance begins when you live with and as the vibration you long to awaken in the world. It’s when kindness becomes your current, stillness becomes your prayer, and your presence is a lighthouse.

Ask yourself:
What do I long to awaken in others? Now—how do I breathe, walk, and speak as that? This is how I live with Presence—I view my story as an integral part of my soul and sacred practice. I let that be my silent offering. I don’t have to convince. I don’t have to control. I just have to know.

This is my Light Leadership. This is my Living Goddess Code. This is how I shape the world—not by holding it tighter, but by blessing it with my presence. Let’s release the urge to rule, and instead rise to radiate. Let’s resonate so deeply with our truth that it awakens others to theirs.

Heart to Heart, Elizabeth Ellames
Sacred Beauty Mentor

When Presence Becomes a Portal

The Soul’s Unshakeable Mission

Yesterday, I turned 66—Another cycle around the sun. Another layer of wisdom settled into my bones. I’ve come to love birthdays, not just as milestones of age, but as invitations—gateways that open into deeper self-knowing. With each passing year, a little more wisdom rises to the surface, and a little more of what once felt complicated now feels clear.

This birthday brought with it a simple but soul-shifting reminder:

It doesn’t matter how much you try to tame your energy to suit an audience—your spirit will still come through.

And that’s because, at the deepest level of your being, you already know what you are here for. Your soul carries a memory, a code, a divine assignment. Whether you whisper it or roar it, that sacred imprint will radiate through your presence.

In my case, that mission is rooted in Transformation and Sacred Beauty—the divine capacity to bring about inner alchemy and awaken others to the exquisite truth and beauty of who they really are.

When the Divine Puts You in Front of an Audience

There’s a sacred saying I often recall:

“Where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am also.”

Which I call the Holy Spirit, The Divine Living Presence or the Christos Sophia

When I’m placed before a group—no matter the size—I’ve learned it’s not by accident. I am being called to hold a specific frequency, to activate something in the collective field. And so, my presence alone becomes an invitation for transformation.

But here’s the paradox.

Some people feel instantly expanded in my presence. They sense a new timeline open up, a glimpse of their true potential. Others may feel stirred, uncomfortable, even triggered. Why? Because transformation requires readiness. And beauty—true sacred beauty—can feel confronting when someone hasn’t yet remembered their own.

For a long time, I internalized this resistance as rejection. I made it personal. But no longer. Now, I stand in clarity and compassion. I no longer shrink or self-edit to appease the room. I’ve come to understand that not everyone will resonate with me in the moment, but their spirit might.

And that’s enough. That’s grace.

My only function is to embody love and offer blessing. The rest is between them and God. I have this saying that I’ve being sharing for 20 years now…

My responsibility to you is to be me. (it sums it up in just a few words)

The Architecture of Presence: Two Lenses of Expression

Over time, I’ve come to understand that my presence is created through two lenses:

(These are my specific lenses, they can be different for each person)

Lens One: Vibration

  • Strength
  • Beauty
  • Loving
  • Divinity
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Intuition
  • Gratitude

Lens Two: Action

  • Benevolence
  • Prophecy
  • Blissfulness
  • Extraordinary
  • Resurrection
  • Truth
  • Plentiful
  • Unity

Together, these attributes form a radiant field. But, as with all energy, they hold polarity. When distorted, the vibrational lens can be felt as weakness, resentment, ugliness, or being bound to the material. The action-based lens may appear as destruction, misunderstanding, unworthiness, or mediocrity.

Presence, therefore, is the living combination of vibration and action. It is a sacred offering. But it is also a mirror. And when others look into that mirror, they will either feel the call to rise or the discomfort of resistance. That’s not mine to manage.

My task is to stay aligned, to remain available to the alchemical process of the soul’s work.

Meeting People Where They Are… or Not

We’ve all heard the phrase:

“You have to meet people where they’re at.”

And while this holds truth in intimate, one-on-one exchanges, it doesn’t always translate in group dynamics. In a group, one can only speak from a clear context, hold steady to their vibration, and trust that what lands is what is meant to land.

People arrive at different stages of readiness, willingness, and availability to grow. They carry different needs for validation, different karmic imprints, and different soul contracts.

Which is why part of my own soul work has been to clear the karmic residue from past lives that may have once limited my expression. In this lifetime, these are the transformations I’ve been called to anchor:

  • From Destructive to Benevolence
  • From Misunderstood to Prophecy
  • From Unworthy to Blissfulness
  • From Ordinary to Extraordinary
    → Together, these support my vision; Sacred Beauty
  • From Victimized to Resurrection
  • From Falsehood to Truth
  • From Inadequate to Plentiful
  • From Comparison to Unity
    → Together, these embody my mission; Transformation

This ongoing evolution supports my soul’s purpose and amplifies my ability to serve.

And now, at 66, I feel a deeper embodiment of this than ever before. It’s not just what I know—it’s who I’ve become.

But What About Those Who Don’t Want Transformation or Sacred Beauty?

This is the question that lingered in my heart:

What happens when someone comes into my presence… and they don’t want transformation or sacred beauty?

Here is what I’ve come to know:

Some people don’t consciously desire transformation because it threatens the identity they’ve spent a lifetime building. Others don’t recognize sacred beauty because they’ve been conditioned to value the superficial over the soul. And others are simply not ready.

But the soul is a vast, timeless force. Just because the mind resists, doesn’t mean the spirit isn’t listening.

My job isn’t to convince, convert, or cater.
My job is to transmit truth with love.

And so, even if a person isn’t ready to receive transformation or sacred beauty consciously, their soul might take in just enough light to stir a future awakening. And if nothing else, I can always bless them, exactly as they are.

Because in the end, our true presence is never wasted. It plants seeds. It opens timelines. It honours divinity.

So here I am—66 years alive—and more devoted than ever to living my truth out loud.

I’ve stopped trying to make myself small to soothe others’ discomfort. I’ve stopped questioning the magnitude of my vision and mission. I’ve chosen to trust the truth of my soul’s purpose.

Because the truth is, whether someone wants transformation and sacred beauty or not—my presence, my spirit will still offer it.

It’s who I am now.
It’s what I carry.
And it’s why I’m here.

Heart to Heart, Elizabeth