about
When I was a little girl I loved helping people any way I could. My desire was to create and share love. I wanted everyone to feel loved. My path took me to retirement communities where my Grandma would play hymns and I would sing. I don’t sing very well but my Grandma thought I sounded beautiful and so did the folks listening. They would smile and sing along then clap with joy. I would hug every person that came to hear my performance and leave with my heart filled up knowing theirs was too.
In fifth grade I learned sign language because my favorite friend was deaf. I then became an advocate for all the deaf children in the neighborhood. I would race to the corner on my bicycle when the ice cream man would show up so I could interpret for the kids when they ordered. I also appointed myself to the position of “Chief of Police” as I made sure that scoundrel of a man wasn’t taking more money than he should be. He thought it so clever to rip the deaf kids off. He didn’t like me so much! That same year, I would stop by once or twice a week and check in on the elderly that lived on our street. Ora Burkes was my favorite. She would share her stories as we would take tea and tiny cookies. I would do my best to show up at tea time. I loved this ritual. I still take tea most afternoons. It warms my Soul and reminds me to be present as Ora taught me to be. She was long winded and I was a kid. I learned to listen without thinking about my reply.
Not much changed as I grew into a young woman. In school I continued to befriend the underdog and supported those in need however I could. During my eight years in Austin, Texas, while attending UT where I received my BA in Psychology, I set up classes for women to learn self-defense and volunteered with Special Olympics. During school and post graduation I worked as a caseworker for Austin Travis County MHMR where I was recognized for setting precedence for clients with a mental health disability. I advocated for professional employment for adults struggling with mental illness. I didn’t believe a mental health disability should define what type of work a person is able to perform and still don’t. The Americans with Disabilities Act was brand new and gave me a platform to stand on as I gave a voice to every person suffering from job discrimination because they were mentally ill. I found myself “job coaching” folks into the professional positions they desired and deserved while teaching employers that mental illness does not mean incapable, under educated, lacking on some level, crazy and out of control. I loved my work.
When I was twenty-six, my father died. He was only 45. This was my wake up call. I got busy asking God what he wanted me to do on this earth for him. I asked him to guide me and listened to every word he whispered in my heart. I am fortunate because I have never doubted I could pray and not only would God hear me, he would answer my prayers and my hopes and dreams would naturally manifest. When I was five years old my brother Shane lay in a coma from a brain tumor. During this time my brother Dino and I stayed with our grandparents. At night when Grandma would tuck us into bed she would say; “Don’t forget to ask Jesus to make Shaney wake up when you say your prayers.” We prayed every night to Jesus for Shaney to wake up. Then, one morning, Grandma woke us up asking us to gather our things we were going to the hospital. She told us “Jesus answered your prayers; Shaney woke up!” I was done. My faith in God to hear prayers, answer prayers, heal, restore and create miracles has never wavered.
I’ve turned many corners on my path since I was a child and young woman but have always followed God’s calling for me even when he shouted and I mean shouted from way down deep inside my Spirit; “Go to Boulder.” I suppose there was no other way to get my attention. I had been praying where I was to live to further my work. So be it. I moved to Boulder, CO fifteen years ago and love it! My heart soars here. I am filled with the mystical energy of the mountains.
Moving to Boulder has brought many blessings my way. I graduated with honors from Regis University in Denver, CO, where I received a Masters degree in Psychology, studied Archetypal Therapy with the late Charles Bebeau, Ph.D., developed what I call “Soul Talk Therapy,” created and sold all natural lotion bars, fostered sweet children, walked the employment path of corporate America where I learned to speak my truth with conviction as well as manifest financial prosperity and hold my brother Shane’s hand while he said goodbye and went home to God. His passing taught me to be and live in the present; to breathe fully without reservation.
Just as when I was a little girl, my greatest desire is still for every person on our planet to feel loved. I believe God hears my desire and guides me to make it so. I want nothing more than to restore faith, hope, love and inspiration into your life. I wish to set your heart on fire with passion and teach you how to listen, trust and act on the calling of your Soul. God lives within your heart and if you listen closely you will hear the whisper of his calling. My website is filled with inspirational words, advice, meditation and guidance for getting there. As you read, I invite you to open your heart, open your mind and be receptive. You are a child of the most radiant light and deserve to receive all the blessings you desire and God has stored for you. Get ready, your time has come!
Many Blessings, Hailey
