By Elasa Tina Tiernan Sherbs
“The space in my heart holds the driver’s key to my vehicle of the universe. And this key only ignites in the present moment.”
I was born to a set of parents whose definition of God was unique. My mother could be found in nature or on the shore contemplating and meditating with the sun and all of nature, while my father, who walked as a human angel and literally was born in a plane midair, showed me that God hid in the most obscure places, such as a homeless man’s words or a flower in the garden. Later in life, I came to the broad understanding that there are many paths leading to many understandings of creator, but I still wondered how I could live a life fully connected to creator, as creator, and through creator.
So I prayed to God to show me a way to get in touch with my own inner God spark, that simple SOUL choosing to show up authentically unique and undefined. It was the summer of 2004, and I had just assisted opening a string of spiritual centers. I knew I needed to shake off the daily scheduling created by life, bills, and career, and the cobwebs of mass-mind conditioning regarding what it means to be spiritual. I desired to feel more confidence in my shear Creative Being, the true form of god(dess) and creation.
I needed a sabbatical! So I closed up the center I was running with a note to clients that I would be heading west, with a light load, and with great love would return at the perfect time. On July 4th, what I like to call “INNER Dependence Day,” I was off. I was guided by spirit to have NO PLAN, and to be in the NOW with a knowing that there would be “no wrong turns.” My journey took me to spiritual communities, ashrams, parks, and hidden sages in oddest of places. As I reached the West Coast I could feel a freedom that was joyful and untethered. After several weeks I made my way to San Francisco and found a dear friend from college who needed guidance and offered a place to stay. While sharing my journeys with this friend and another, I told the ladies to sit down with me and do some finger painting to connect with their inner child. I asked to them to speak only in sounds, the language of love, while we painted. This led to laughter and joy, as the sounds that could be heard were “ah, oh, ee, ie…” Something then moved within me to say, “Now Great Spirit please tell me what my soul’s name is?!” The next three sounds I painted in song were E, La, Sa. My being became alive with light as the other two spoke their soul names ToSaLa, and LoLa.
When we finished, I immediately called my mother to tell her the news and, with great surprise, she loved it! We immediately began a search to find out more about Elasa: Goddess of Light and Truth, and we discovered that her story took place before time BEGAN (key point here). Elasa was being chased by a demon named Tien. He wanted her third eye as it held the keys to TRUTH. Tien chased Elasa down to the underworld, and finally captured her. He held her by the hair and drew his sword to cut her head off and have her third eye. Right before he made the cut she looked Tien in the eyes and laughed as she reminded him that she is eternal. As he took her head, out of her neck came eight beams of light that froze the demons in the land, transmuting the darkness. And then TIME BEGAN.
Just as I read this part of the story to my mother over the phone, a book from the top shelf at my friend’s house fell to the floor. My mother and I laughed and quickly said aloud, “flip turn!!” I told her to hold on and I got the book, which was titled The Mind’s Eye. I did a flip turn to chapter 2: “The Day I Lost My Head.” In brief, the author described how she finally lost her head and got into her heart space while meditating on sabbatical in the Himalayas. At this moment, NOW TIME began for her, and she experienced deep peace and an understanding of the PRESENCE of God that can be felt in the present moment.
Since connecting with the soul name of Elasa, and finding that I AM the God Spark when in a state of free flowing creativity bound by nothing, I have become conscious that it is my participation in the present moment that defines co-creation. It is where the masculine practice of being consciously connected to the true you blends with the feminine brilliance of being open to the light and freedom of undefined creativity and synchronicity.
My offering to you dear fellow god(dess) spark is to greet your day with a prayer and intention to be connected to that the god(dess) spark. Then move through your day open to the possibilities of the divine canvas called life as you unfold your soul’s masterpieces and creations.
Try this practice: Choose a day that plans, schedules, and normal routines can be released. Pack a few super-food snacks such as nuts, fruits, vegetables, and water. Head to your favorite nature spot for a short 10-20 minute meditation and intention setting session. Set your intention to be connected to your god(dess) spark, and to be guided by this super conscious part of yourself to connect to the appropriate people and places to further assist in awakening you to your path, purpose, and truth. For this day or time period, focus on being super present in the moment, and pay attention to the “characters” that connect with you, the messages that come forth from the nature kingdom, and events that unfold. Move forward in the direction of what feels right in your heart. Be open to the possibility that you may choose to stay put at the nature oasis of choice, or your journey may lead you to unfold mysteries from within the entirety of consciousness. And enjoy your time in The NOW!
Rev. Elasa Tina Marie Tiernan Sherbs OT, CYT had a near death experience at the age of 10 that awakened her to the healing arts. She began reading books on Energy Medicine, and knew that she would assist many on the realization of the SOUL. Elasa studied western medicine at University of Florida and practices Sol Sessions, CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, and Yoga. She also co-leads God(dess) Retreats. Her private practices are at Sol Terra Wellness and Yoga Lifestyle Center and Bliss Family Center in Palm Harbor, FL. She is currently teaching SOUL STAR SOURCE (S3): Meditation Training, Essential Oil Yoga, Healing Facilitation Certifications, and Yoga via the web and around the globe. Visit www.SoulStarSource.com