*PHOTO ART* …A New Form of "Messages from the Universe"!

4x4 tile/coaster

5x7 notecard

I recently contemplated the question: what would I like to do if money wasn't my motivation? The thought came to me (from where?!) …wouldn't it be fun to make art from my photographs and essentially give it away for free!?!

So I began brainstorming and realized this would be a wonderful new phase of my Messages from the Universe social creative project. I've been giving away envelopes with a "message from the universe" and a symbolic token of abundance (usually a $1 bill) to random people I have the pleasure of encountering throughout my daily activities for well over a year (since January 2014)... and have distributed far more than 1000 envelopes and about $2200.

It's time to take it a step further and create hand made one-of-a-kind photo art with unique messages to extend inspiration, connection and hope out into the world in the form of a 5x7 notecard or a 4x4 tile/coaster (for now). Each piece will express a unique positive message that I hope will reach the right person who needs that particular reminder or guidance from the Universe.

I have opened a Hug Healer etsy account and will be posting new items regularly to be made available on a first come/first serve basis (one per person, please) to anyone who needs a lift for themselves or a gift for a friend... for a low price to cover my shipping and handling.

Click here to view current available artwork

My mission and intention is for people to go inward and ask themselves: What gift do I possess that I can share with the world? How can I extend my treasure? What can I do to brighten someone's day? Not only someday, but now in this present moment… a smile or a hug is a perfect start! 

We are all connected and what is good for you is also good for me. We expand into more joy as we share and extend love without conditions or expectations. Happiness is contagious! Spread the love and pay it forward!!


If you feel additionally moved to share and contribute to the continuation of my "Messages from the Universe" project, financial support and expressions of appreciation are welcomed and gladly accepted… just click the "donate" button below. :)

Another way to participate in my project is to request a "pay-it-forward" bundle of 5 envelopes and 5 message from the universe cards where you can insert your own dollar bill and extend the inspiration to anyone you feel move to share with!

pay-it-forward bundle

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What is your unique gift to extend into the world?

Unveiling the 2nd Message from the Universe!!!

I have managed to circulate nearly 500 "Messages from the Universe" cards!! I know this because I am down to my last dozen or so cards from my first order of 500. :) 

It was time to create a new message from the Universe! Wow… what did the Universe want to share through me this time?? What you see above is the result of quieting my mind, opening my heart, and sharing the inspiration that flowed. 

I'm excited to restock my supply of envelopes with cards and cash, go out into the world, and continue to be a conduit for extending Love to as many people as I can! 

I LOVE doing this work! It has become part of my heart and soul, and what I "do" in the world… my job!! :))) I can't imagine doing anything more fulfilling and satisfying in any capacity! Spreading Love, hope and inspiration has been far more wonderful than I could ever have anticipated! 

I am so grateful for the support and encouragement I have received from so many, including 3 generous souls who have donated money to help keep this project going… thank you!!! My desire and intention is to have it continue to expand, grow, and touch more and more people! 

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YAY!!!! Happy Dance! :D

Pushing up against my edges in Phase 2...

Messages from the Universe… Phase 2!

I have been on a journey with this creative project since the idea was first birthed in mid December. My dream is to give away $100 bills, but I didn't want to wait until I had a million dollars to begin!
So I started Phase 1 with an amount I felt peaceful sharing from my own savings account: $155. That included a total of about 57 envelopes, mostly with $1 and $3 amounts. When that was done, I had had so much fun, I decided to go to Phase 1b with about $200… That still felt pretty easy breezy…

By the end of that phase, I began receiving some feedback (yay!!) through my website (click here to read), had experienced profound connections with many strangers, and was feeling excited and inspired to move on up to Phase 2!! I even received a very generous donation of $100 from a friend to help support my venture!!! 

So I made the decision to go to the bank to withdraw the $1000 (!!) required to begin making my dream a little bigger. Now, most of the envelopes contain $5… and some with $10. But I am also feeling my edges of doubt and worry… 
Am I really doing the right thing? (it sure feels good!) 
Is it making a difference in people's lives? (I know it is in mine) 
Will I run out of money (as my son voiced to me)? (perhaps) 
Will I have regrets? (NO!) 
Am I crazy??! (hell yeah, but in a good way, lol!!)

In my heart, I feel happy and full of inspiration when I am working on this project and connecting with people! I can't imagine doing anything else that would give me more joy and satisfaction!! So my only course of action, as I see it, is to fully surrender to Divine Guidance and TRUST that it will grow and expand if it is the will of the Universe to do so…. and to continue giving only what feels peaceful for me to give.

I'm still playing the lottery (smile), and am slowly beginning to follow my guidance and intuition to expand my message of hope and love to a wider audience… and opening to the infinite possibilities of allowing funding to flow through me into this amazing and heartfelt undertaking. :) You can help by posting and sharing my Hug Healer Facebook page, this website/blog, or my Twitter account!! Thank you! :)))

Here's to being and extending more Love in the world!!

Messages from the Universe

There is a lesson in A Course In Miracles that states: "I am sustained by the love of God." Am I really? Does God, Source, Spirit, the Universe really have my back? I have been studying and applying the principles of the Course pretty seriously for the past year and have seen miraculous transformations in my life. But can I truly rest in the trust of knowing that I will be taken care of no matter what?

So one morning when I was contemplating the fantasy of winning the lottery (based on a friend's facebook post) the the idea of giving away money blossomed into the creative project of "Messages from the Universe". My big vision is to have a million dollars to give away in hundred dollar bills! But since that wasn't something I could do now, I asked myself how I could start where I am with what I have… giving away smaller denominations that I would share with strangers, along with a loving "message from the Universe". :)

My purpose in this endeavor is to spread love, hope and inspiration to my fellow human beings… and let them know that they are seen, valued and supported… by me? by God? by Spirit? by the infinite mystery? …to let them know they are not alone in the world trying to make it on their own! If I am going to live my life based on the assumption that I am sustained by the love of god, I want to put it to the test!

So I went out and bought a box of bright yellow dollar bill sized envelopes, and spent a day designing a business sized card with my message. I decided what amount of money I felt peaceful contributing to this project… and then began filling envelopes with $1, $3, $5, or $10. I drew a design on the outside of each envelope representing the different amounts…. and then I started giving away money! What will come of it is a mystery, but I am excited, inspired and hopeful that I can make a difference in someone's day.

I will be sharing more of my process and experiences in future blog posts, but for now I have started to play the lottery!! :)))

Inspired Ideas

Sometimes a random thought enters my mind that starts to snowball as my enthusiasm and excitement builds… I've had many such thoughts in my lifetime that I like to call inspired ideas. 

Where do they come from? What purpose do they serve? I'm never 100% sure, but often my enthusiasm results in hours, days and weeks of taking action and pursuing my vision… yet aside from my spiritual growth work, all of my inspired ideas have fizzled and faded over time. 

I'm sure each one has been perfect for my evolution for as long as it lasted, but I always wonder if the next one will be "successfully" achieved… whatever that means! 

Some things I realize I need to ask myself each time:

• Who am I now?
• How is this new or different?
• What is my purpose in this endeavor?
• Why is it important?

One big shift for me has been surrender. If I have an inspired idea, I'm not the one in charge of its success. My willingness to take action is important, but I am focusing more on allowing the Divine to be my guide, and for inspiration to flow through me and not from me! I may not know how it will all happen, but I can be more present to my guidance every step of the way. And who knows… the result this time could be far beyond my wildest imagination!

Here's to dreaming BIG!! :)))