Over the past month, I observed several incidents that struck a chord deep within my heart. Within a matter of 3 weeks, the local news reported numerous incidents that gave me pause.
First case: a mother, an accomplished musician in the midst of a separation, killed her two young children, then stabbed herself. Second, a mother went missing along with her three young children, aged 5, 3 and 1. Days later, she was found dead in her car in a Target parking lot; her children alive. Sadly, the medical examiner recently ruled her death a suicide. Third, a four year old was brutally murdered by her mother and boyfriend with a history of drug addiction. Repercussions were felt by the state child protective agency as some employees resigned under the dark cloud that precipitated “accountability”. Finally, the text from a friend sharing about the apparent suicide of a fellow co-worker. I read it just as I walked in to present a parent workshop. My heart was heavy. I intuitively changed the focus of my presentation that evening, weaving these incidents into the evening’s lesson. I longed to help parents understand how our unhealed feelings can impact families. My heart has ultimately led me to change the direction of my work. I am called now to help women heal and transform at their very core. Why? Although these cases demonstrate dire circumstances, I believe that today many women (and men) are suffering needlessly in silence. My heart is crying, “WE cannot sit quietly any longer, numb to what we are witnessing. WE are at risk of losing ourselves!! Our children are at risk! And, we have the power to make a difference.” Women have always been the heart and soul of families. Paradoxically, cultural and societal expectations, technological advances, and self-imposed demands are creating a severe disconnect from our divine, feminine wisdom. This wisdom is the natural source of our personal power, the foundation of all things good. And, this wisdom is in your very spirit! Once awakened, she ushers in love, compassion, unity, creativity, community, and more. This energy has dwelled within us for ages. Are you feeling uninspired, out of balance, stressed, or uncertain? Do you feel a sense of urgency? It’s divine wise woman within gently whispering, “It’s time to awaken.” Heed her call to heal the wounded child within, embrace unconditional love, and bring the light of who you are to the world. This is the best way forward because when we heal ourselves, we bring healing to others. Today more than ever, the world needs the whole, wise woman you are born to be. I can guide you to lighten up, live more wisely, and increase wellbeing. I offer training and coaching that empowers women by activating the “Gifts of the Corazón ~ Heart” and connecting them to their divine inner wisdom. If I may be of service, please email me at lucy@lucyvcantu.com. I send you loving hugs ~ cariño y abrazos, Lucy
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On business travel a few weeks ago, I spontaneously stopped for lunch at a Thai restaurant just off the interstate I was on. My adventurous spirit is one for trying new, local places, so I entered the old looking building with an open mind.
Soon after taking my order, the waitress placed a dish of lemon chicken in front of me. Then, she laid the accompanying side of rice by the entrée. As I started to dig into the steamed grains with my fork, I stopped. Here’s the delightful part: I spied a platter, not the typical bowl, of rice in the charming shape of a heart! Hello…Hola and welcome to my blog! (Lea en Español abajo) The intention of my writing is to awaken, inspire, and uplift others. For years now, as I’ve been on this path of speaking and training, I have witnessed too many homes, workplaces, schools and organizations who have lost touch with their unique, yet collective, spirit. We have become dormant to the fact that such places are made up of people. People are body, mind, AND spirit. Spirit is what motivates us, ignites excellence, inspires and drives us to achieve our mission. Spirit is the divine essence pulsating through each of us. Simply said, spirit is LOVE and all of it’s marvelous qualities embodied within us. When one person is disconnected from their true essence, is unhappy, negative or not living true to their unique potential, their feelings affect the environment around them. My objective is to remind you about what’s divine, true and powerful within. My desire is to inspire you to embrace the mystical, magical, mysterious and miraculous in life. Positive energy is quite contagious! Through my blogs, I will be sharing “from the heart stories” to reconnect my readers to all that’s wonderful and special in them so that they’re inspired to live optimally. That said, wherever one goes or is, their spirit, loving and enthusiastic, will naturally touch and uplift others. I spied these beautiful daffodils during my walk yesterday, signaling that Spring is around the corner. Spring is symbolic of new growth and renewal. For the past two years, I’ve been talking about starting my Blog. Talk about it was all I ever seemed able to do. The reality is that new growth was taking place deep within me. Something new seemed to be calling me. I resisted it to no end and this resulted in emotional pain. What I was experiencing was a transformative period, and as such I was in the midst of “growing pains”. I felt uncertain of what was up ahead, fearful of the unknown and lacked clarity. These emotions held me back. I sense you have experienced similar feelings: being stuck or imprisoned in the grips of fear at one time or another in your life. The good thing is that as we learn to deal with fear and uncertainty, we grow, expand and become strong with courage. And so I reached a point where I had to surrender, let go, and allow the new to be born. The new growth for me includes this Blog. Yesterday morning, I felt a Divine nudge gently encourage me to just jump in with both feet into life’s flow. The new message and theme of my work has been percolating for the last few years. So guess what? I let go! What a gift! Taking this leap has felt quite liberating; it’s freed my truth…my voice. I can’t wait to continue to share all I’ve learned on this incredible life journey! In the meantime, I invite you to read how I was led to do the work I do today, here: My Divine Awakening. There comes a time when one cannot hide from their truth. Thanks for joining me on my new Blogging adventure. I wish you blessings galore. Until next time… Lucy P.S.: My posts will be in English and Spanish. Some weeks I may alternate languages, depending on the post. En Español Hola y bienvenidos a mi Blog! La intención de lo que escribo es despertar, inspirar y elevar a los demás. A través de los años que he estado en este camino de conferencista y de entrenamientos de capacitación, he sido testigo de demasiados hogares, lugares de trabajo, escuelas y organizaciones que han perdido contacto con el espíritu único del lugar, y aún colectivo. Nos hemos adormecido al hecho de que esos lugares están compuestos de personas. Las personas son hechas de cuerpo, mente y espíritu. El espíritu es lo que nos motiva, enciende la excelencia, nos capacita e impulsa a lograr nuestra misión. El espíritu es la esencia divina pulsando a través de cada uno de nosotros. Simplemente dicho, el espíritu es el AMOR y todos sus maravillosos cualidades incorporados dentro de nosotros. Cuando una persona está desconectada de su verdadera esencia, no es feliz, es negativo o no vive fiel a su potencial único, sus emociones afectan al medio ambiente que les rodea. Mi objetivo es recordarte de lo que es divino, verdadero y potente dentro de ti. Mi deseo es inspirarte a darle la bienvenida a lo místico, mágico, misterioso y milagroso en la vida. La energía positiva es muy contagiosa! A través de mis Blogs, compartiré “historias del corazón" para reconectar a mis lectores a todo lo que es maravilloso y especial en ellos y así les inspiraré a vivir de una manera óptima. Eso dicho, a donde quiera que uno vaya o este, su espíritu lleno de amor y entusiasmo, naturalmente tocará y elevará a los demás. Espié estos bellos narcisos durante mi caminata ayer, lo que indica que la primavera se encuentra muy cerca. La primavera simboliza nuevo crecimiento y renovación. Durante los últimos dos años he estado hablando acerca de mi deseo de iniciar mi Blog. Hablar del Blog es todo lo que había sido capaz de hacer. La realidad es que un nuevo crecimiento estaba tomando lugar muy dentro mí. Algo nuevo parecía estar llamándome. Lo resistí hasta decir ya no y esto resultó en un dolor emocional. Lo que estaba experimentando era un período de transformación, y como tal, yo estaba pasando por "dolores de crecimiento”. Me sentía incierta y temerosa de lo que estaba por delante, y carecía de la claridad. Estas emociones me detuvieron. Percibo que ustedes han experimentado sentimientos parecidos: estar atrapados o presos por el miedo en un momento u otro en su vida. Lo bueno es que al aprender a manejar el miedo y la incertidumbre, crecemos, expandemos y nos fortalecemos con valor. Y así llegué al punto en que sólo tenía que rendirme, dejarme ir y permitir que lo nuevo naciera. El nuevo crecimiento para mí incluye este Blog. Ayer por la mañana, sentí un empujoncito divino animarme suavemente a brincar con los dos pies al fluir de la vida. El nuevo mensaje y tema de mi trabajo ha estado burbujeando dentro de mí durante los últimos años. ¿Adivina que? Me dejé ir! Qué gran regalo! Tomando este salto ha sido muy liberador; se liberó mi verdad ...mi voz. No puedo esperar para seguir compartiendo todo lo que he aprendido al estar en este camino de la vida! Mientras tanto, los invito a leer cómo llegué a hacer el trabajo que hago hoy, aquí: Mi Despertar Divino. Llega un momento en que uno no puede esconderse de su verdad! Gracias por acompañarme en mi nueva aventura de los blogs. Le deseo bendiciones en abundancia. Hasta la próxima... Lucy P.S.: Mis mensajes serán en Inglés y Español. Puede que algunas semanas alternaré idiomas, dependiendo del mensaje. |
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