Living in Grace: An Evolving Spiritual Journey

By Shari Shea

Shari Shea takes us through an amazing journey that reveals the spiritual growth, transformation, and power that lie within every one of us.

Shari writes with the same free spirit as she lives out her life in her daily walk with the Divine. One of the quotes that caught my attention was by Mahatma Gandhi, when he stated, My life is my message. This truly expresses Sharis devotion to following her heart.
Paul Funfsinn
Spiritual Shepherd of Celebrating Life Ministries

In sharing the unique steps of her Spiritual Pilgrimage, Shari has reminded us of the power of Infinite Love to touch us, wherever and whoever we are. Her compelling and thorough honesty should prove to be a great beacon of Light to all seekers who hunger for the Presence of their Beloved Source. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed, comforted, and refreshed!
Reverend Carolyn Swift Jones
Spiritual Leader of Unity in the Foothills, Torrington, Connecticut

This touching and heart-opening story of Shari Sheas life is inspirational and provides a clear understanding of what it takes to be a vessel for spiritual healing: an open heart and a willingness to grow with the guidance of Spirit.
I invite you to feel the energy emitted from the pages as Shari shares her experiences of stepping fully into her role as a healer, her travels to Brazil with John of God, and her time spent in the Holy Land walking the path of Jesus. Let this work fill your heart with joy, as you experience the Presence in Sharis words.

Nickie L. Golden, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Unity Teacher,
Certified Life Coach with The Hendricks Institute

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Jan 29, 2016
• ISBN: 9781504344906

Shari Shea

Shari devotes her life in Sacred Service to humanity. She has been facilitating Spirit-Led Healing services for many years. Over the past two years her Healing Service work has primarily been with Unity in the Foothills, Torrington, CT. Before the Pandemic, she had begun facilitating services at a Congregational Church in Manchester, CT as well. She has also been known to occasionally lead Healing Services in her home. Shari is part of Celebrating Life Ministries Interfaith community, whose TRUTH is, "There is only one religion, the religion of LOVE." The work of this Ministry is to help all grow deeper in relationship with Creator, as well as experience Healing and Balance; emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Shari also works as a Lifestyle Coach and Energy Healer offering private sessions to clients, both in person, as well as by phone and Zoom. She relishes her time with Creator in nature, and finds great pleasure tending to her seasonal vegetable garden. She lives in Northern Connecticut with her husband. For further information on Shari's healing work visit www.sharishea.com or email [e-mail]

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ISBN: 978-1-5043-4489-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5043-4490-6 (e)

Balboa Press rev. date: 1/28/2016

Contents

Dedication

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1.   My Early Years

Chapter 2.   The Move that Rocked My World

Chapter 3.   Middle School Vulnerability

Chapter 4.   The Wild Child

Chapter 5.   Time to Grow Up

Chapter 6.   From Challenge to Triumph and New Awakenings

Chapter 7.   Born Again in Spirit

Chapter 8.   Healing and Prophecy

Chapter 9.   My Sacred Pilgrimage to Abadiânia, Brazil

Chapter 10.   Stepping out into Ministry

Chapter 11.   My Great Heartache

Chapter 12.   The Work at Hand

Chapter 13.   The Final Goodbye

Chapter 14.   The Greatest Shift and the Feminine Presence

Chapter 15.   Grounding and Regrouping

Chapter 16.   Longing for More

Chapter 17.   My Most Holy and Sacred Journey

Epilogue

About the Author

Dedication

This book is dedicated with deepest gratitude for My Love, Source of All, whose love and guidance mean everything to me. Knowing this Presence is the most magnificent gift of my life.

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – this is to have succeeded.

– Bessie A. Stanley

(attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Foreword

When I was invited to read Shari Shea’s manuscript, I approached it in full ego-mind editor mode. Is the punctuation right? Spelling? Is that sentence as clear as it should be? How can I help improve Shari’s work?

Fortunately, I quickly realized that Shari’s work is complete and perfect as it is. It needs no help from me. As I continued to read, I could hear Shari’s voice and – what is more amazing – I could feel her Spirit.

If you are one of the many people who have experienced Shari Shea personally, you know what I mean. If you are meeting Shari here for the first time, I think you’ll know her equally well as you read her book.

I know that Shari’s healing power is strong and clear. I’ve felt its effect personally, and I’ve seen its effect on others. I didn’t know – nor did she, I suspect – that she could channel the Infinite from which all healing flows through the pages of a book. Now I know, and – if you allow it – you will soon know, too.

I invite you to let your ego mind focus on the words and analyze the story. That’s what it does, and it does it well! At the same time, move your inner focus upward to your true Spirit self and receive Living in Grace at that level. Leave any judgment, comparison, or doubt with ego mind. Feel the Oneness that exists between your spirit and Shari’s. Receive her story at that level.

I am especially grateful that Shari is sharing her story flat out, including muddy detours and unexpected challenges, because all our experiences are essential to the journey. After all, we aren’t here to live life perfectly; we’re here to live life creatively. And creativity can be messy!

The Truth is, each of us could write a book about the very same spiritual journey. The details and stories would be different for each of us, because our individual paths are unique. And yet, as infinite Beings sharing an experience of limitation, our purpose and our journey are the same. I hope this book will help you appreciate both Shari’s story and your own.

I am deeply grateful to be a part of Shari’s journey thus far, and I am even more grateful for her continued presence in mine. We’ve been through a lot together – always (well, almost always) with a shared appreciation for what is, and excitement about what will be. Whether in coffee shop chats or sacred circle ceremonies, I can always feel her healing energy. I think you will feel it, too, in these pages. I’m already eager for Living in Grace: An Evolving Spiritual Journey – Part Two.

And perhaps one day I’ll read your story, too! The healing energy that Shari shares so beautifully can accomplish amazing things! Blessings!

Reverend Ed Townley

Ordained Unity Minister

Founder of Spirit Expressing

Acknowledgements

My husband Bob Shea, for loving me, sharing my life, and continuing to stand strong as I evolve and grow on my journey. My love for him is deep within my heart.

My children Ryan Shea and Holly Shea, for the gentle souls that they are and helping me promote my work of service. I have loved being their mother and watching them shine their lights.

My mother Sharon Alfieri, in gratitude for staying home and always taking care of me as a child.

My father Joe Alfieri, for wisdom, guidance, and sharing many spiritual adventures with me. He has been my greatest spiritual friend.

My sisters Carin Grakowsky and Sandy Linder, for being loving presences in my life.

My dear friends (you know who you are), who have supported me in my life’s purpose.

Dear Lorraine Gagnon for typing this book.

Dear Bonnie Rowe for editing this book.

I love you all.

Introduction

I was guided to take pencil in hand and share with you my life thus far. This is it! I’m coming out and baring all. You will read of joys and transformations, as well as so-called trials and tribulations, which I moved through on my journey on this earth plane and brought me to where I am today as a Healer and Lifestyle Coach.

I trust in the truth of my experiences, that all I have moved through has been necessary for my highest growth and evolution.

Grace is a state of being and awareness that I am Spirit, Divine, whole and complete…in this present moment and always.