Divine Connections took me 15-20 years to compile and publish. Being an older mom, I wanted to provide some insights for my daughter, Katie in future times of need. Within the book are personal experiences with the divine, a formula to create them for yourselves, and 31 short chapters with questions to grow in the way you need today.
A question for you on the back of my book ... Have you had certain moments that you know cannot be a coincidence?
You remember them in such detail: where you were, when it happened,
and how it unfolded? These divine connections are truly yours.
Gail shares her moments along with a formula for you to create even
more divine connections for greater fulfillment. With its 31 chapters, it could
be used as a daily practice.
I hope you gather value from the read.
Gail
Divine Connections took me 15-20 years to compile and publish. Being an older mom, I wanted to provide some insights for my daughter, Katie in future times of need. Within the book are personal experiences with the divine, a formula to create them for yourselves, and 31 short chapters with questions to grow in the way you need today.
A question for you on the back of my book ... Have you had certain moments that you know cannot be a coincidence?
You remember them in such detail: where you were, when it happened,
and how it unfolded? These divine connections are truly yours.
Gail shares her moments along with a formula for you to create even
more divine connections for greater fulfillment. With its 31 chapters, it could
be used as a daily practice.
I hope you gather value from the read.
Gail
Chapter 1
Always Had It – Faith
Where does faith come from? Do you just have it? Do you get proof then you believe? Do you go to church and just get indoctrinated to the point of faith?
I don’t recall a point where I said, I believe. At the same time, I have always had faith. And I always knew it was a gift. I didn’t have to wrestle with any of the doubts, study the past religions, or question which faith is correct. I was always curious of how faith worked and why it worked. Given that, I took philosophy in college, went to many types of seminars, examined the human condition of why people do what they do, had a career in which understanding emotional intelligence and leadership was important, read all kinds of genres of books, read the bible, etc. You get the picture. I was not one to be on the sidelines. I knew there was a God; male, female, the Universe … call it what you wish. I use the term He, due to my Catholic upbringing. In the full scope of time and this world, what name you give God doesn’t really matter. I fully believe there is a God that created all of what we know and what we don’t know.
Growing up Catholic, Mass was a Sunday must. I did go to Catholic grade school and high school. Thank God it was all coed. My childhood overall was one out of the “Cleaver” show. My Mom and Dad loved each other. They didn’t fight or argue in front of us. (Later I wish they had a little.) They had seven children who care for one another and still love one another to this day. Minimal drama all the way around. I am forever grateful for the life they gave us and the family we have.
That doesn’t mean that my childhood was perfect. Pretty close to it though. I did have to learn to be confident and deal with not being good enough in my own mind. Home was a safe haven. Except when Bill, one of my older brothers, liked to put me up against the wall and ask me, “Do you give?” I would never give in. After I would yell, “Mom, Billy put me against the wall again!” Ha! My Mom would yell back, “Billy, stop doing that!” I say this in jest. It wasn’t cruel. He never hurt me. He was just being Billy. It did teach me not to back down.
My faith has had its trials. Through the tough years; three divorces, single parenting years, raising a precocious child, etc., I questioned where God was in all of it. When my second husband wanted to try to save our marriage, I listened to God and went for it. I begged God’s help to make our marriage work. I told God I would be angry if it didn’t work. When it didn’t work, I was angry. I was very angry at God. In time I was able to see that the outcome was what it should be. I will always be grateful for the marriage because it gave me my baby girl. My ex-husband did go through those difficult seven years of trying to get pregnant. I will always be thankful for his support. I sent him a gratitude letter two years after our divorce. I didn’t receive a response and nor has he spoken to me since our divorce. He continued to prove my decision and God’s direction was spot on.
Given this precious gift of knowing, I have tried to share it with my family and friends in our interactions. What I haven’t done was used it for a purpose. I wasn’t sure what to do with this gift of faith. Maybe all these experiences had to happen to become this book and to share it with whoever needs it. This book is my gift back for this divine gift of faith. May you find what you need for your faith and your divine connections.
We live by faith, not by sight.
~2 Corinthians 5:7
Questions to Consider:
1. What do you believe?
2. How did your beliefs develop?
3. Where would you like your faith to grow?
Putting the “GOD” Divine Connection to work regarding your faith:
1. What Guidance do you need from God right now?
2. How can you be Open to hear God’s guidance?
3. What action does God want you to Do for the next step?
Divine Connections is a spiritual story about Gail and her connection to the divine. This connection has helped her to care for others, sponsor a child in need of an education, give her daughter the space to grow, and care for her father, who suffered from dementia. It’s also encouraged her to speak up for her classmates and to speak out against abuse.
This was a very inspiring read about the ability to both give and receive guidance from the universe without a narrow focus or any form of dogma. Gail shows such deep gratitude for her life and the people she shares it with that her book was an absolute joy to read. From her psychic college classmate to her determined and courageous daughter, she shows awe and respect throughout.
This book is probably most suitable for spiritual readers or seekers, but it’s also very open-minded. It’s easy to understand and not at all forced. Gail speaks openly about appearing vulnerable when sharing her insights or experiences, fearing judgement when sharing that she had been communicating with a lady in the hospital, and speaking about her loneliness, longings, and confusion. She doesn’t take credit for her good deeds.
This was a book that should have been read over thirty days, with a story each month, but I read it over a shorter time period, connecting Gail’s stories to instances within my own life. She told of knowing she should pull over to let an erratic driver pass, knowing a certain home was right or wrong for her, and knowing she should bake (and take) cookies to a neighbor—small insights that occur every day but have enabled her to stay safe and loved. She’s also spoken about knowing loved ones are there for her and looking after her. All of these instances have been very present in my life and are very relatable. How wonderful it is to receive guidance!
This is a book I am so grateful I got to read, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to connect (or realize how connected they actually are) to universal compassion and guidance.