I would like to share with you the wonderful journey of faith, joy, and trust I took to create Wholistic Life Services.
For quite some time I knew things in ways I did not know how to talk about. And even if I knew how to talk about, just who would I tell? So I began to meditate and seek quiet time within myself. And I began to realize that my life as I knew it was going to change. My prayer for some time had been “Please lead me to spiritual maturity and to my higher purpose here on this earth” I had began to hold spiritual retreats in my home, asking massage therapists, Reiki masters, and spiritual readers to be available for those seeking their time and gifts. And in April of 2004, 65 people found their way to my home. My then marriage partner was becoming increasingly more angry about my new direction and giving me clear indications that he would prefer I not explore further in these spiritual directions.
So I made the decision to take my work outside of the home. Upon much praying and meditation, I was led to Williamston. The first location I was interested in did not work out. However, the person I was working with wanted to help me locate in Williamston so she had researched all other store locations currently available for me. And thus I signed a lease on 150 S. Putnam Street for one year. My landlord immediately told me about a client of hers that lived in Otter Lake and suggested that I contact her for information about beginning my adventure.
So I called her, and she immediately invited me to her house for a gathering of like minded people. So off to Otter Lake I went. There I met a woman seeking a place to offer massages in Williamston. And I met a woman offering Aura Photos and Energy Work. And I met a man that told me I needed to met his friend in Lapeer. She owned a store and was interested in selling her stock.
So I bet you guess where I went next. The store owner told me that she had decided the third week of April to close her store. I had decided the third week of April to open Wholistic Life Services. My true desire was then and continues to be to create a place of healing for whatever level you are seeking. I was not clear on how a retail store fit into this vision. During my meditations, I clearly heard a whisper “You need to be a store too”. So we agreed upon a dollar amount to purchase all of her stock, including display racks and card holders. The only stipulation was all merchandise needed to leave by Sunday, and this was Tuesday.
As I drove home in the rain in my small Ford Ranger with no topper, I prayed and asked for guidance on how to accompolish this task. And I so clearly heard, just call your friend Mary. Upon my return home, I immediately called Mary and told her my delightful situation. She lovingly offered me the use of her businesses covered truck and trailer and insisted upon paying for the fuel. “I believe in you Julie and what you are creating” She told me with love. Instant Store, can you believe it?
I opened June 1st, 2004 just six weeks later. When you are guided to create, trust and open yourself to the experience is the message I heard then. And my adventure continues to this day in our new location - 1099 E. Grand River Road
Stay tuned for further installments of my wonderful journey
Much Peace & Love,
Julie