My Goddess name is Aphrrodite, and I represent the aqua light. Aqua is a weave of the heart of Mother Earth with the healing waters of Lemuria. Together they embrace truth within the light of love.

    I was raised in a small, isolated town on Oahu. I was young, idealistic and barely nineteen years old when I got married, started a family and believed I would live happily ever after. By the time I was in my early thirties, I held a secure job with the federal government, owned a home, cars and jewelry, and thought I was happy.

    But even with all the successes and material possessions in my life, why did I feel an emptiness within myself? Why did I feel that something was out of sync?

    I was in my early forties when I “hit bottom” and began awakening to my spiritual journey. I joined a support group with people who shared similar experiences; I learned to be open and willing to make changes in my life, one step at a time, one day at a time.

    During this time of healing, I found myself constantly shedding tears. Someone would say something that touched my heart, and I would cry. I’d hear a song that touched my heart, and I would cry. I’d watch a movie that touched my heart, and I would cry. For the first time in a very, very long time, I was awakening to the love within myself, and the tears were helping me feel the emotions that had been buried deep within.

    Many changes began to take place following the ending of a long marriage and the beginning of a new life. I started a new job, learned to surf, took up yoga and hiking, returned to school, earned an associate degree, and more. The activities of a new beginning were stimulating for awhile, but something was still out of sync.

    I was searching for something but still did not know what. A friend suggested I try meditation, but I had no idea what that meant, or how to get started. Another friend took me to a workshop at the Inward Healing Center where I was introduced to meditation techniques and practices. There I discovered that what I was really searching for was a connection with my center, my spirit, my inner self. I learned that by quieting my mind, I could tap into the fullness, richness, and totality of my true self.

    The Inward Healing Center was also where I connected with my soul mate, my life partner, someone like myself who is on a spiritual journey. In 1996, the Inward Healing Center evolved to the Honolulu Church of Light, a sanctuary of love and healing. Through the guidance of Master Guide Kirael, the teachings of Kahu Fred Sterling, and the wisdom and love of my Goddess sisters of the Silver Wings of Light, I am continually learning about myself. I now fully understand that life is a constant journey of experiencing, learning and growth, and the “out of sync” feeling I had most of my life has been replaced with love, peace, fulfillment and joy.