BOOK, Harmonious Health 4 Life

EXCERPT FROM MY UPCOMING BOOK:WRITE PRAY RECOVER:A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS THROUGH SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS AND SELF CARE – LOVE, WENDY

VISION

Recently, I was told by a very wise healer/intuitive man not to doubt my intuition. I​ knew exactly what he meant.

I have known for most of my life that I am blessed with a gift of spiritual “knowing” and intuition. It’s divine guidance, as the Universe interacts with me through many paths of Higher Communication. In the years of recovery from my prescription drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders, my spiritual connection is stronger than ever. My senses are in a heightened state of awareness and receiving. I am blessed to be fully awake to experience all of the beautiful and meaningful moments of life, as well as those I am made aware of beyond my physical limitations. 

A recent spiritual encounter happened in January, 2020, where I was shown very specific information. I had been missing an ex who had been my love for a very long time—and at this time, although we kept in touch intermittently, we had been apart for two years to be exact due to our breakup in January, 2018, after being together for three years. Steve and I had been madly in love, living together most of the time and about to move in permanently, and we were engaged (what we considered the equivalent of marriage) but we both brought unhealed trauma into our current relationship that made it painful and difficult to navigate. Many times we would inadvertently be triggered by each other, and each time it became more difficult to recover. We sought short term therapy to no avail. We separated on January 13, 2018. We were both seriously heartbroken. Spirit had been reassuring me all along that Steve, and I, would for certain find our way back to each other. Steve would intermittently keep in touch, and we would profess our love for each other. I would send him love energetically multiple times a day, and I could feel him intuitively receiving my love. However, we must always live by Divine timing. I could feel the deep loving, spiritual energy between my love and I every day. Not once did I doubt that at the perfect time as the Universe coordinated this reunion Steve and I would find each other again, and that led by Spirit, we would know at that time if we were meant to be together for a season, or a lifetime. I knew we would forever be connected energetically steeped in love, guided by the Divinity within us, and always blessed by Spirit to have shared love, time and space, even if it were to be temporary.  On January 15, 2020, the synchronicities and messages from Spirit became so clear that Steve and I would be brought together on January 17, 2020. These clear signs were exactly what I had envisioned and believed with certainty. 

I share this often in my book because it has deep meaning to me… A Course in Miracles says, “Those who are certain of the outcome can afford to wait, and wait without anxiety.” This became my mantra over the years. Although I missed Steve terribly, I was certain of the outcome of at least seeing him once again. I was also prepared to let him go if Spirit communicated that would be in our highest blessings. I would trust the process. I would trust that God/Spirit/Universe knows what would serve us at this time in our lives, both of us being in our 60s, and perhaps in different places in our lives that were not in alignment. I would wait for that information. I lived my life every moment to the fullest, in joy, in the present moment, with family, friends, and work, waiting with a full expectation of a miracle for us to meet again, whether for a short time, or if it would be our “always and forever.” 

As the day went on January 17, 2020, the signs, through the Universe/God/Spirit, became deafening in a beautiful and reassuring way. Through music, through others words, and through my intuition. I had been invited by my friends Jason and Ann to attend a music event. I “knew” that Steve would be there. I could feel it in my gut. Our song, “At Last” had been playing throughout the last week more than usual followed by a “theme” offering information through music, and a week prior, a car had passed me on my way home from work with the license plate “Atlast2.” Steve’s name, first and last, continued to reveal itself to me, and our number 555 as well. Daily signs, messages, synchronicity from Spirit showed up.

As I pulled into the venue to meet Jason and Ann, I heard our song play on Pandora. I also asked the Universe on my drive there to show me our number (Steve’s birth month and birth year) and as I pulled up to the light before the venue, a truck pulled alongside of me with a license plate with the last three numbers 555! Then, as I said thank you to Spirit and started to get very emotional, loud sirens began to blow right where I was driving. In the past, Spirit has made loud declarations in this way! It has been my sign of validation of Spirit’s communication. I was getting so excited! I could not wait to see Steve. I was experiencing that “certainty and knowing!” It was thrilling! We hadn’t seen each other in so long! As I was about to get out of my car at the venue, through my rear view mirror, I could see a car began to back up into the space next to me. It was dark, but I could see the license plate and make of the car, and my heart began to race with excitement. I got out of my car, and there was Steve behind the wheel! He saw me, looked shocked, and motioned for me to approach. I actually felt lightheaded and began to feel faint as I approached my beloved. In fact, I think I lost my balance for a moment! I was nervous and excited at the same time. Everything that I “knew” to be true and that I was certain of through spiritual communication had come to fruition. I had dreamed about, and prayed for this day. 

That night was a reminder and validation that everything that I feel and believe energetically and spiritually is a manifestation of my positivity, my beliefs, and my gorgeous spiritual practice that keeps me connected to the truth through the loving guidance of the Universe/God/Spirit. Steve and I danced, we flirted, and we hugged. With us, our deep soul love, we don’t need words to feel the love. We are love and it is palpable to us and to anyone in our company. Steve and I both have said that we have never truly been in love before we met. A first for both of us. 

Although Spirit eventually revealed to me in May, 2020 that my love and I were only fated for a season, I trust that there is a Divine blessing in this separation. I may never know what that is, but my faith is so strong, that I “know” it is in both Steve and my highest blessings. We have been so blessed to have found each other and to share the time and experiences that we had enjoyed as a couple, and with our beautiful children, and grandchildren. Even when people leave our lives physically, love always keeps them close in memory, and in matters of the heart. Steve Roman, you will have a piece of my heart, always and forever. May God always bless you and your beautiful family. God always has the last word, so I take comfort in that. 

We co-create our masterpieces. Envision it daily, stand firm in a spiritual practice that resonates with you, believe with certainty all that you know, and wait patiently in excitement and certainty. Communication with Spirit is my most treasured time of each and every day, even if the message doesn’t align with my desires because I am certain that Spirit is demonstrating unconditional love that which I have never before experienced. Unwavering faith. This is my grounding principle to the foundation of my wellness. 

Every artist excitedly memorializes their art and yearns to share its beauty and message. Each morning I sit and reflect and I meditate and pray for divine guidance for the day. As each detail is revealed to me and my “knowing” and intuition are validated, I add another tile to my mosaic as I continue to see my vision come to life. I record each and every beautiful stroke as the tiles continue to tell a story. My story. The story that began with a troubled soul like a caterpillar in the darkness of a cocoon, that has now evolved into a magnificent butterfly flying freely and experiencing abundance through the Divine. I’m living in blissful harmony, always in the present moment, and stopping to smell all of the flowers along the way. I am connected to the Universe, always with my loved ones in my heart. We’re connected soul to soul, no matter where we are in the physical realm. My intuition guides me. Spirit is always my guide.

Through Kything, a communion skill, a spirit-to-spirit loving presence which can bring about a deep sense of peace, I connect to my loved ones. I offer them an expression of my love and support, and let them know I am always with them through the flowing energy of the Universe. 

My artwork is a reflection of my soul. It has expression that reveals inner beauty and rich and vibrant color with a stillness that offers energy and healing from the cracks that once broke my foundation. Those cracks are now barely visible to others, yet are always a part of my tapestry. They are a reminder that Isurvived, even with all of the cracks in my foundation. I am always renovating, and yes, sometimes, even rebuilding.

My walk has purpose. I’m not always certain of the path, yet I know where I am headed, one slow and purposeful step at a time. I am never afraid as I walk along my spiritual path, and I am always certain that I am never alone.

Our perspective is what we choose to see. Our willingness to see beyond our limiting beliefs allows us to create the opportunity to reorganize and reassign our energy to awaken to new ideas and new solutions. 

Simply state what you desire. Envision it in color. You draw the sketch and allow the Universe to fill in the details. Then you wait patiently with faith. A masterpiece cannot be rushed. And when it has been completed and you have reached your destination, perhaps only then, do we understand the journey.

What do you envision? What do you see when you look beyond your physical limitations? What does your masterpiece look like? Using descriptive words, write your blueprint, and include the details of how your spiritual practice helped you to “see” and to be certain of the outcome. Signs? Intuition? Events? Synchronicity? Music? Technology? Write them down.

You may want to start your own Spiritual Log and document your experiences to be shared to inspire others to Write Pray Recover!

Write Pray Recover:A Journey To Wellness Through Spiritual Solutions and Self Care is tentatively scheduled to be released in December, 2021!

Please check back often for updates and giveaways!

Love and blessings,

Wendy

BOOK, Harmonious Health 4 Life

COACHING TRAUMA RESPONSE ACTIVITIES FOR WELLNESS – LOVE, WENDY

Today I choose the following as my trauma response recovery activity to promote healing:

  • A peaceful environment
  • Connection to Spirit through prayer and meditation
  • Trauma Informed journaling for 20 minutes
  • Talk therapy response to wellness goals
  • Walk in nature with calming music
  • Lots of water
  • Gratitude journaling for my abundant blessings
  • Serving others

Through my training, education and lived experience in trauma informed care, I continue strengthening my wellness muscle through spiritual solutions and self care as I continue on my healing journey. Here I choose healthy practices of natural and organic solutions.

Resilience expands as we practice being resilient.

Love, Wendy

BOOK, Harmonious Health 4 Life

THE PACE AND THE SPACE TO HEAL – LOVE, WENDY

“Healing can only take place when we are willing to look into a mirror, naked, vulnerable and with deep compassion as we connect to our truth.

In this safe space, I remind myself that my healing is a reflection of my self worth.
I am worthy of feeling well. I am worthy of experiencing wellness. I provide for myself the pace, and the space to heal, and to experience my birthright of wellness…

Body, Mind and Spirit.”

Love,

Wendy

BOOK, Harmonious Health 4 Life

DIVINE DELAYS ARE A BLESSING – LOVE, WENDY

“Divine delays are directions to pause and allow.

While we wait in a mindset filled with faith, we experience each tiny miracle along the way and this is the whole point of trusting Spirit’s timing.

Experience each tiny experience of the Experience.

Herein lies an energy of gratitude and trust in our loving enlightened Universe which through God’s Divine direction and timing, brings us to our highest level of blessings.”

Love and blessings,

Wendy

BOOK, Harmonious Health 4 Life

“A NEW BEGINNING” AN EXCERPT FROM MY UPCOMING BOOK WRITE PRAY RECOVER:A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS THROUGH SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS AND SELF CARE

A NEW BEGINNING

In early 2013, shortly after I began my recovery from lifelong prescription drug addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, my son Matthew, and I began a blog and website (no longer online) called The Rx Diaries, where my son designed a platform for me to write about my recovery from Substance Use Disorder and mental illness. He came up with the words: “recovery, rebirth, release,”​ and used a butterfly as the focal point of my logo. No truer words resonated with me. The butterfly is an accurate depiction of my journey. I have broken free from the darkness, abandoned the cocoon, and I am free to live in my truth. 

We have many “rebirths” throughout our lives, and each time, we release what we learn no longer serves us. As we shed that skin, we continue to learn, grow, and evolve, and to remain in a state of ease within our truest and highest self, where we are also able to offer ourselves fully to helping others on their journeys. 

Recovery from anything is ongoing. It is ​a journey, and it is all about what road we choose to travel. There are times when we travel in the darkness and there are times when we hit a roadblock. We must remember that as we remain focused, as we remain in faith, as we remain determined, the sun will ​shine the light on us once again so we may continue on our way home. In those “in between” moments, we learn resourcefulness and resiliency in waiting out the darkness, knowing that the sun will always come out tomorrow. For me, I ​chose​ the road less travelled, yet have never lost my way. I would hear the song, “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow,” in my head, and continued along the lighted path.

It is said that everyone loves a comeback story. This is especially true for the woman who came back swinging from a life of Substance Use Disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders. The woman with an inspirational story to share that offers hope to others struggling with this disease. A woman that nearly died of this disease in early 2013, but made a comeback through a Divine Intervention moment, a moment of clarity, a moment where I made a decision to look up, pray like my life depended up on it, and it did, and then, in that moment, surrendered. Me, Wendy Blanchard, I wrote, I prayed, I recovered through discipline, determination, and persistence in practicing spiritual solutions and self care…and through these practices, 

WRITE PRAY RECOVER:A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS THROUGH SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS AND SELF CARE, THIS LABOR OF LOVE THAT I AM SHARING, WAS BORN.

Before we begin, I want to say an extra special, “Thank you,” to my devoted, loving and supportive son, Matthew, who has been my greatest cheerleader, my greatest supporter, encouraging me through every step of my recovery, and for being my best friend. My son is deeply empathetic and compassionate, he says “just like you, mom,” and has forgiven the years of hardship that he endured due to my addiction, mental illness, and the poor choices associated with an unwell body, mind, and spirit. 

All of my children have rallied around me in my recovery with deep love and encouragement, and it is in great part due to their devotion and forgiveness that I have made such extraordinary progress in my wellness. I am finally the mom they deserve to have, and I feel so blessed each time I hear one of my precious children call my by my heartwarming name, “Mom.” I am living up to what this endearing term means to us all…unconditional love, a safe, non judgmental space, providing joyous and meaningful experiences, loving guidance when asked, intermittent unsolicited, well meaning insight, standing beside her children through every storm, and offering choices and solutions, yet allowing her children to make the ultimate decision in their own time as to what is best for them individually, and most importantly, steadfastly standing in the space of love, compassion, peace, and eagerness to live each and every moment with passion and authenticity. It was the thought of my children, Matthew, Nicole, Olivia, and Sarah, and my deep love of my children, in that Divinely led moment, that gave me an indescribable strength to speak my truth in asking for help to save my life. 

Here is my story…

On April 2, 2013, I got ready for bed and in a moment where I had some clarity, I dropped to my knees and asked the Universe/God/Spirit to please help me to save my life. I said, “God/Universe/Spirit, if you show me the way out of this, I will devote my life to any path you put before me.” 

I have always felt a deep spiritual connection to the Universe through music and said to the Universe at the end of my prayer, “In the next song on the radio, please give me a sign that you are with me.” I sat down on the edge of my bed, turned on the radio, and the first song to play was “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” The words touched my heart, and I became so emotional: “Jesus, take the wheel, take it from my hands. I can’t do this on my own. I’m letting go… So give me one more chance. Save me from this road I’m on. Jesus, take the wheel.”

I went to bed knowing that I would soon be given specific guidance from the Universe that would ultimately save my life. I woke up the next morning and I heard a strong intuitive voice say to me, “Call for help. It is time.” I heard this voice tell me that “everything is going to be alright.” I have been listening to that voice ever since. April 3, 2013 was the day that my life was saved by the grace of God.”

The following is the prayer I created in my early recovery. I use this every day to connect to Spirit. Feel free to adapt into your meditation and prayer practice:

Dearest Enlightening and Loving Spirit and Angels of the Highest Blessings,

I see beyond my physical sight when I am present. I hear beyond my physical hearing when I am open. When I allow myself to receive in a loving space, I am limitless. I listen for your words as I ask for guidance each day, and I follow your wisdom. I feel your presence inside of me and all around me that is all encompassing love. I am so grateful to have your loving guidance. Thank you for my divine gift of connection, and for all of my blessings. Please continue to keep me deeply grounded in faith, and show me where to go, who to see, what to say and to whom, to help another soul.

Amen…Sat Nam…And So It Is…

Love and blessings,

Wendy

Please visit my website often for more excerpts and for release date of my book coming in December, 2021!

BOOK, Harmonious Health 4 Life

EXCERPT FROM MY UPCOMING BOOK WRITE PRAY RECOVER:A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS THROUGH SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS AND SELF CARE and RECOVERY SUPPORT INFORMATION – LOVE, WENDY

“Recovery from anything is ongoing. It is ​a journey, and it is all about what road we choose to travel. There are times when we travel in the darkness and there are times when we hit a roadblock. We must remember that as we remain focused, as we remain in faith, as we remain determined, the sun will ​shine the light on us once again so we may continue on our way home. For me, I ​chose​ the road less travelled, yet have never lost my way.

It is said that everyone loves a comeback story. This is especially true for the woman who came back from a life of Substance Use Disorder and co-occurring disorders. The woman with an inspirational story to share that offers hope to others struggling with this disease. A woman that nearly died of this disease in early 2013, but made a comeback.


On April 2, 2013, I got ready for bed and in a moment where I had some clarity, I dropped to my knees and asked the Universe/God/Spirit to please help me save my life. I said, “God/Universe/Spirit, if you show me the way out of this, I will devote my life to any path you put before me.”

I have always felt a deep spiritual connection to the Universe through music and said to the Universe at the end of my prayer, “In the next song on the radio, please give me a sign that you are with me.” I sat down on the edge of my bed, turned on the radio, and the first song to play was “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” The words touched my heart, and I became so emotional: “Jesus, take the wheel, take it from my hands. I can’t do this on my own. I’m letting go… So give me one more chance. Save me from this road I’m on. Jesus, take the wheel.”

I went to bed knowing that I would soon be given specific guidance from the Universe that would ultimately save my life. I woke up the next morning and I heard a strong intuitive voice say to me, “Call for help. It is time.” I heard this voice tell me that “everything is going to be alright.” I have been listening to that voice ever since.

April 3, 2013 was the day that my life was saved by the grace of God.”

NOTE PLEASE!!!!! I am delighted to announce that…

Coming in December, 2021…my book,

WRITE PRAY RECOVER:A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS THROUGH SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS AND SELF CARE! will be published!

I am so excited to share this labor of love with you based upon my journey of lifelong prescription drug addiction, and my self created WELLNESS APPROACH TO RECOVERY PROGRAM! I’m in my 9th year of recovery, and through my program, my training and education in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder along with my lived experience, my private practice as a holistic health practitioner, mental health consultant/counselor and recovery specialist, my speaking engagements, my blogs, and my holistic lifestyle using natural and organic solutions, I serve others who ask for my guidance in recovery. I also work as part of the RECOVERY TEAM, chosen by the patient/clients from the traditional medical community.

Inherently, each of us knows what we need to heal from the inside out. I am just the “peer professional guide.” We explore together, we learn together, we grow together and we stand in our power through spiritual solutions and self care practices, and if the patient/client requests a traditional medical professional as a part of the team, we work alongside each other harmoniously to support the patient/client.

For information on my holistic health practice, please email me at wendyblanchard044@gmail.com and write “Recovery Support” in the subject line.

I am offering through June 30, 2021, a free holistic health consultation!

You may also want to visit my health coaching website at www.harmonioushealth4life.com.

“Self care is the actions that we take to achieve wellness and wellness is where we stand in our power!”

Love and blessings

Wendy

BOOK, Harmonious Health 4 Life

I AM AWAKENED EACH DAY BEFORE DAWN – LOVE, WENDY

It is in the early morning hours in deep silence and peace that I spend with God where I can clearly hear all of the answers, and the validation. I can feel the love and I can feel the magnetic connection. It is a time that I express my deepest gratitude for a life filled with blessings. I emerge with a smile in my heart and a full feeling of peace, and what I can only describe as a “knowing and certainly” that Spirit is ever present. My faith is my superpower. It is unwavering.
This is how I prepare my harvest as I clear a space for my abundant blessings each day.

I was recently told to “declutter my surroundings so that my blessings will have the clear space” to softly fall onto my path.

Even in my pain, physically debilitating pain of an untimely Lupus flare, I understand the value of the experience, a blessing as it speaks to me to turn my attention “to my inner space.” Here I am encouraged to practice deeper self care, and it is a reminder to me that Spirit is showing me that my health, my loved ones, and my spiritual connection are my greatest blessings.

The more readily I clear and release the unhealthy people and situations from my path, the more the center of my life becomes filled with more room for wellness to expand, for loved ones to rejoice and thrive with me, and for Spirit to have more room to create.

I did not understand the message originally, and I was told not to be too analytical and logical. My initial response was that all bills are paid, and that my space is spic and span! That is the “over-thinker” in me, as was also pointed out. Somehow, the Spiritual translation was lost upon me.

And this morning, before dawn, as a tsunami of peace and euphoria, and the “re-awakening”washed over me, I completely understood the message.

JUST…

LIKE…

THAT.

When the student is ready, Spirit appears.”

This blog post is dedicated to my beautiful friend, Brett, with deep gratitude for your never ending kindness, patience, and loving support. And, for your very on point Spiritual guidance.

I have cleared the space.

And, so it is.

Thank you.

Love and blessings,

Wendy