About The Author
Elizabeth Selden-Smith is the Founder and President of Scented
Secrets (2000) and The Spiral Journey (2003).
As an international and local teacher of Shamanism, Metaphysics,
and Women’s Empowerment, Elizabeth provides guidance and
education in addition to creating holistic products to support individuals (and their animal companions) on their rich Spiritual and Physical Journeys.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech/Theatre from Northwestern University and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Vanderbilt University as well as being a highly trained Qabalist, 13th Degree High Priestess, Magus Hermeticus through the Ancient Oral Traditions,
and an Ordained Minister of the Universal Church
A mother of three, Elizabeth enjoys blogging, cooking, sewing, crafting and designing fabulous cakes for her fabulous children. Life is beautiful when it is imbibed daily with creativity, laughter, passion, and connection!
Renewal through Surrender
In this, my spiritual vision refocused on what was truly important. Birth is the ultimate act of teamwork. Child and mother make this exclusive and intense journey together, while the rest of the team must look on and support from the outside. The right team with the right knowledge is vital here. But the key factor to my own peace of mind in this second birthing experience was…surrender…
Although I desired a healthy baby and a process free from intervention, I permitted myself to let go of my restrictions with regards to what “had to happen.” My son would ultimately be born in the manner he chose. We would traverse his arrival experience together with a powerful and trusted team to honor our process. I was knowledgeable, capable, and willing to allow the journey, whatever it might be.
I educated my mind, trained my body, restored my spirit, assembled my team, and let go to experience the most extraordinary moment of my life. Blessings Be!
"I needed to probe into my deep personal feelings of shortcomings in my work."