April 28, 2026

Angel Insights - April Edition

We approach the virtues that rule our lives initially by adopting those of mentors and greatest influences. Some of us stop there. We are told by our parents, teachers, communities, and religions what to be and how to view the world. Others go on to experiment, adventure, question- and then there is this sort of kaleidoscope of belief systems that forms. Some early virtues remain while others are born of sought out deviations or the result of our own experiences. We then look to commune with people who share similar values, protecting, nurturing, and at times perpetuating our systems of belief.

Somewhere in the process of forming these structures, we locate ourselves in the grand scheme, and that becomes the map to our purpose. Whether you believe that you choose your purpose intentionally or that it is bestowed upon you by a higher power, there is this underlying thread of who you are for the world. If you've considered your purpose, perhaps it is just a whisper, an idea that you touch lightly in quiet and infrequent moments. Perhaps you've centralized it in your life, and you've fashioned your profession or your hobbies around it.

Without some semblance of purpose, we can often feel entirely directionless. With too much emphasis on our purpose, we sometimes miss when directions change. As all things, I invite you to hold this with an open hand. When I was in college, I saw so many people that knew so clearly what they wanted to do. I waited until the last minute to declare a major, not really knowing the clear direction I'd take it even when I chose. All I knew is that when I stood in a group of people discussing what we'd all become, my heart lit up at hearing others' passions. When it got to me, I didn't know what to say. When finding coaching, I realized that the root of it was to be passionate about others' passions, and I was reminded of how lit up I was in the moments I hear others light up about theirs. I'd found mine.

With that innate passion for others' passions, I've made a career out of amplifying people's dreams when they come to me with a fire in their hearts. I've put seemingly unrelated puzzle pieces out on a table with others who weren't quite sure where their fire was until it burned brightly. I've stoked trembling embers back into fiery passion after failures and heartbreaks, and I've stood by the side of those brave enough to dream bigger before the evidence shows up.

In this month's Tea Time, we will talk all things Purpose, no matter where you are in relationship with it now, and it will set the spark for what's to come. We are introducing a Click-to-Book feature where if you click on the link above and click One-Click RSVP or Register - you'll be all set to join the call.

Melanie curates and hosts monthly and welcomes your donations. If cost precludes your attendance, just come as you are. Any contribution is much appreciated.

What's lighting my fire these days:

The Garden has a new website, featuring so much of the work our team has put in to have the vision grow from The Beauty Way to an expanded list of offerings, some of which I am leading. The next initiation (retreat-style experience) is May 21-24 in Bend, Oregon. Apply @rememberingthegarden on Instagram.

My integration work has taken off again, whether coupled with medicine ceremonies or part of a life transition ritual, I'm opening 1:1 spots for deep transformation for those who are no stranger to change work.

For my own development, I've joined a group called The Power of 8, modeled after Lynne McTaggart's work where we hold the space for calling in healing and growth for each other. I have also engaged with a therapist who uses Internal Family Systems, a supportive modality for working with the subconscious mind, something I highly recommend for anyone, and especially intuitive people who already have high self awareness who have trouble seeing growth with CBT or other talk therapy.

I'm taking a deeper dive into Edgar Cayce's work as well, brushing up on and reopening my intrigue for psychic and prophetic gifts to strengthen my own.