Last week was my final week as Pastor of a small congregation.  It was also my final week in the role of Pastor.  I am shifting my work back to what I originally felt called to when I was eight — companioning people on their spiritual healing journey.  I am listening to the powerful voice of my inner child, trusting her wisdom.

As an eight year old, I remember telling my father that I was going to be a pastor when I grew up, just like him, just like my grandfather.   I stayed focused, always working toward pastoring throughout my growing up years, through college and on to seminary and ordination.  As I began to work as a Pastor, I became frustrated because there was always so much to do administratively in the organization.  What I wanted to do, there was little time for.  Over the years, I have been working to shift out of the Church into a place of freedom where I can fully offer my gifts as a spiritual healer and energy worker.

Sixteen years ago, I received a vision of a spirituality center and this week I am moving fully into this work.  It took 16 years, but Weaving Sacred Spaces is a reality.  It has been born and like all things that get born will have a life of its own.  My task is to stay in the flow of Spirit’s Energy and guidance so that Weaving Sacred Spaces grows and matures in beautiful ways.

This weaving I began just before my final week of Pastoring.  It connected me to my 8 year old self and she began to bring forth this vision.  I found myself unable to weave during that last week of work.  I was focused on two huge tasks that needed to be done.  There was no time for anything else.  This is the way with pastoring for me.

As soon as I was done, this beautiful tiny weaving completed herself.  My eight year old inner child came forth and guided me to that place of beauty.  There is safety in the soft fuzzy yarns like the one you curls up with to snuggle. The open spaces to allow for growth.  The white threads reach out into the Universe.  This is a reminder that I am following Spirit and my 8 year old self’s desire!

How are you listening to and following your inner child?  She/he will lead you to amazing places!