I Am: A Journey To Spiritual Enlightenment by Stephen Shaw

Author:Stephen Shaw [Shaw, Stephen]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9780956823717
Publisher: Stephen Shaw
Published: 2011-06-16T16:00:00+00:00

Tuscany, Italy

I am relaxing at the London therapy centre, reclining on my black leather chair. On the opposite wall there is a large photo of the Maldivian water bungalows with an ocean backdrop. I find myself drifting away, lost in sweet memories of those awesome beaches, swaying palms and incredible sapphire waters. I miss the gorgeous massages, the mouth-watering fruit platters and the lazy chats in the warm sunshine.

Cheryl and I phone each other every day. Even with the flurry of emails, I am finding that a long-distance relationship can be lonely and frustrating. We meet up for a few days in London and it is fun and romantic and passionate, yet tainted with impending heartache. We both bury ourselves in our busy schedules and manage a couple more days here and there. It is already July when Cheryl invites me to Tuscany for ten days in early September. I buy my plane ticket the same day.

The weeks pass by in slow motion and I have plenty of time to witness all my thoughts and feelings. Jay is probably somewhere in the world smiling at me right now. At least I am practising all I have learned. Interestingly, many people are making comments about my demeanour: “You seem so much calmer these days” or “You seem more relaxed and happy”.

The truth is I am noticing differences in me. My heart feels more open to others; my intuition and awareness seem lucid and expansive; and I am responding to people and events calmly and spontaneously. The best thing is that my bouts of anxiety have been slowly replaced by wonderful feelings of well-being and confidence. I understand why Jay said it was time for him to leave and for me to practise the teachings.

Occasionally I share with clients a little of what Jay has taught me. I am no expert in Jay’s concepts and sometimes I feel I have no idea what I am talking about. Yet many of my regular clients are experiencing significant increases in peace, happiness and well-being. So maybe there is something to all his mumbo-jumbo after all.

At last the day arrives to fly to Tuscany. Part of me expects to see Jay in the airport. It’s been months since I saw or heard from him. And my life of miracles has settled into the ordinary routine of everyday life. I am not complaining. I am happier than I have ever been. And I am in love!

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I arrive at Florence Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze) and finally enter Cheryl’s world with a huge embrace and kiss. We dance around like two reunited puppies. She hooks her arm into mine in her customary way and we find a taxi and are soon heading to her apartment. Florence is a beautiful Italian city and I am looking forward to seeing it all.

Cheryl’s apartment is a fabulous aristocratic three-bedroom affair on the top floor of an old building. The ceilings are high and the front room is more window than wall which creates an awesome feeling of space in what is already a vast room.

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