Vision Quest and Road Trip into the Mysterious Unknown!

I have been giving away my "Message from the Universe" envelopes for almost 9 months now! It has been a period of excitement, inspiration and expanding embodiment of my "purpose" in the world. I finally feel like I know what I want to do when I grow up, lol!!

So my next step will be an excursion/journey/road trip/adventure/vision quest towards warmer and unfamiliar parts of the country as we move into the winter months. I am ready to take my message of hope and inspiration out into the bigger world on a grander scale!

I am leaving Denver on November 3rd, 2014, and will be gone for at least 2 months… heading into the Deep South and perhaps all the way to the end of Florida! I will not have a set agenda, but will follow my intuition and guidance every day and every moment as I navigate this divine mystery! My Honda Civic will be my transportation and I plan on exploring a combination of lodging experiences including camping, couch surfing, hostels, Airbnb, hotels/motels, and….?? :)

As I move into my expansion, I wish you all greater and grander versions of your magnificent unlimited potential! We're all in this together!!

Check in for updates as I navigate this adventure and quest for an expanded vision! 

Blessings, Love and Big Hugs!!! <3

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! 

<3 <3 <3 

YAY!!!! Happy Dance! :D

A Magical Moment of Reflected Love

As I was leaving the coffee shop near beautiful Capital Reef in Utah, the barista said "Wait! I have something for you." As she emerged again from the back room, she brought with her a homemade gluten free granola bar to gift me. I smiled broadly, said thank you, gave her a "Message from the Universe" envelope, and left to continue the journey with my friend, Raven.

Later that day I received the following email…

dearest su~zen

......"the hug sisters"...that is what i named you and raven...... as you left the coffee shop today.....

........It touched my day to receive/give ......a wonderful heartfelt energy with you ....

....i am ever so grateful i had an extra granola bar to share with you...as i was going to save that for someone else....and the universe moved me to give it to you...!!!

...and i could see after you left...as i peeked in the envelope.....it was definitely meant for YOU!!!....

.......fuel for your journey....fuel for your quest....to spread hugs of love everywhere....such a beautiful venture!!!

.....i felt your gentle hug....and raven's exuberant hug....through the rest of my morning....

............*....*

....magical moments are forever appearing at the shop....perhaps it is a vortex drawing in special souls to connect....

....i mentioned my encounter with you today to a friend......and she said...."who knows?....perhaps that wasn't a person you met.....it could have been an angel".....

....and she read a quote ......don't quite remember it......yet it had reference to angels walking amongst us...

.......*.....*...

....soooo dearheart.....su~zen.....i am so happy to have met you ......or re~met you ....

....and send you many blessings of love and support in your creative project....

......with gratitude and love,

..melody

Truly, a message for me from the Universe to help inspire and reflect back to me the beauty that goes out though my heart and intention into the world! Just the boost I needed. Thank you, sweet Melody. :)))

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!!

Even Dinosaurs Deserve Some Love!

I met a man last week wearing a green dinosaur costume with a prominent tail and loading oil paints into the back of his car in the parking lot of our beautiful Denver Wash Park. He noticed me from across the road and randomly asked if I was writing poetry. :) I crossed over to approach him and we proceeded to connect over art, painting and lonely winters.

As I gave him one of my Messages from the Universe envelopes, I expressed my appreciation to him for his smile, his light, reaching out to me, and showing up authentically and bravely in his dinosaur costume. :) He said "Who are you?" and I replied, "Just someone who likes to spread a little love in the world". We hugged a beautiful and heartfelt soul-connecting hug, and then parted ways as I joined my friend for our evening walk. 

The experience touched me very profoundly… I felt a lightness and joy from the encounter, and a deeper understanding of the oneness and divine connection that exists between us all. He was my angel in that moment as I probably was for him as well… two souls finding each other in the vast expanse of an endless ocean. Opening my heart to this sweet stranger gave me just the inspiration I needed that day to continue moving more fully into my purpose of being and extending Love. I am grateful to him for that. <3

Have you hugged a stranger lately?

This is a message for you from the Universe...

Sooo… I have been distributing my messages from the Universe for over 2 months now! (Click here to see how this project was birthed.) The image above is the actual card I designed that is included in each envelope with various amounts of cash. 

I have given out approximately 150 envelopes… to homeless people with signs, random people walking down the street, in coffee shops, at events, as tips… as well as left on bus benches, car windshields, gas pump handles (my favorite!) and anywhere else I feel moved. 

The experience has been profound and continues to push me up against my edges as I explore my heart connection to complete strangers. Often, I wish I had related more deeply in the moment with an individual, but my interactions are continuously evolving, and each one brings an opening that helps me appreciate my oneness with everyone more and more!

With homeless people, it has been especially powerful. Before this project, I rarely, if ever, gave money to people who asked for it… feeling uncomfortable and awkward, and always averting my eyes. Now, when the opportunity presents itself, I truly see the person, witness them, and acknowledge their presence with love. 

Even though they have no idea what I am giving them (since it is hidden in an envelope) I have experienced such joy, appreciation and outpouring of gratitude that it makes my heart sing. I believe that just to be truly seen and valued with eye contact, a smile, conversation and loving intent is the genuine gift of our interactions… I know it has been for me! 

<3 <3 <3

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!! :)))

Hugging Nuances

We can receive powerful information about ourselves and others through a hug. Next time you hug someone, pay attention to the various nuances of the hug...

• what are your/their hands doing?
• what parts of your bodies are touching?
• can you feel the other person breathing?
• who pulls away first?
• do they have a solid or airy feel?
• can you sense the level of comfort in the other person?
• what are you feeling? content...? awkward...? loving...? distracted...?

In other words, be present! Enjoy the moment. Feel the connection. Appreciate the gift. Share the energy. And learn something about yourself! 

Life is an adventure of transformation and hugging can be another tool supporting our self-awareness and personal growth.

{{{present moment hugs}}}

Embracing our Imperfection

We are human. We are imperfect. We are here on this earth doing the best we can. Moving between the heights and depths of the human experience is an inevitable part of the journey.


When you hurt someone or make a mistake: apologize from your heart, then forgive yourself and move on. No need to beat yourself up... simply continue to act and communicate as transparently and authentically as you can... from an open heart with LOVE. 


With practice, intention and effort, we will move forward on our journey of transformation and evolution... towards reaching the zenith of that which we are capable of.

**{{hugs of self-kindness}}**

Keep On Huggin'

As I slowly emerge from the dark and isolated cave of a nearly one month illness, I am in the process of questioning and reassessing my purpose in life.  Am I on the right track? Is it even going anywhere? Who do I want to be? 

My enthusiasm for my Hug Healer message was strong at the beginning of the year. It felt right and true and purposeful... but then I got sick and had little strength to do anything other than survive each day. Now as the clouds begin to clear and I reengage gradually with life, the purpose of sharing love and connection is growing in me again. 

As they say: What doesn't kill us makes us stronger... and challenges help us become who we are meant to be. So I will keep hugging and sharing this message of love... and continue to discover where that path leads me. 

{{{Persevering Hugs}}}

Hugging Makes a Difference

Do you ever wonder how you can make a difference? ...how you can contribute something of yourself to make a positive impact in the world? Do you wonder what that could possibly be??

Perhaps you can’t imagine what you have to offer the world... Or perhaps you’re thinking too big and it seems unattainable... But making a difference could be doing something as simple as giving someone a touch, a smile, a hug, or even a word of encouragement. You really have no idea how great of an impact you can have on someone by giving something you may consider insignificant. 

So don’t judge your contributions based on the impact you perceive, but in the potential effect it could have on others. No effort is too small to make a lasting impression, as long as it comes from your heart and your intentions are pure and loving.

*~(helping hugs)~*