HerStory

Using the term 'herstory' as opposed to history is something I picked up from my sweet mamma who has always been interested in supporting the reclaiming of feminine spirituality.  Thank you Mamma Violet for helping me to open to my inner legacy. Thank you for giving me life and thank you so much for being the elder in our Wise Woman circle. Happy Mother's Day!

Melissa M. Benjamin

I came into this world feet-first. With a breech birth there is always risk, but my mother and I were both strong and determined. However, as a young child I had some difficulty walking. My feet turned in severely and it caused me to trip a lot. My mother, in a leap of faith took me to see a man from our church who was known for his healing gifts. I remember him, though I was just 3 years old at the time. He was older and slightly gray with a warm smile and a deep voice. When my mother took me to his home, he had us sit on an ottoman in front of his chair, me on my mothers lap. There was a window shade pulled down over the window behind him, so the light took on a sort of honey colored glow all around. He began praying and rubbing my legs. Of course at the time, I had no words to describe what was happening. Still I find words feeble to describe the essence of the Holy Spirit. It seems this stream of consciousness with it's healing Grace and all it's comfort surpasses human expression. I was soon surrounded with a warmth and a Light, my legs the epicenter of waves of sweetness that penetrated my heart and left me a devotee for the remainder of my days.

Now as I sit here and write this story to you, my eyes fill and my heart swells, because for the past 30+ years, that experience has offered me a template for what Grace feels like in the body. It has been the guiding force throughout my life. My Guardian Angels and Guides have led me to find ways to share and create safe and open spaces where others could experience the Healing Energies of the Holy Spirit as a living, moving, breathing expression of Divine Grace!

My path has been wild, I have made many turns. But like the beautiful teaching tool, the Labyrinth, life never has dead ends, only turns and changes. Eventually, my studies led me into my own Inner Being... the stillness of who I Am. Such a rich resourceful place! I have been blessed on my path to study with masters in the fields of Healing, Shamanism, Meditation, Yoga and Dance. The most important thing I have learned in all my years of study is to get out of the drivers' seat and let Spirit lead the way!

I have so much gratitude for the ways Spirit has led me to be of service. I feel as though through Mystic Lotus, I am able to live a life filled with Love and Light. I feel useful, purposeful, joyful and committed. I am truly honored to be here.

In September of 2004 My beautiful son Zachariah Delorne Benjamin was born into the world. Since his arrival, my Angels have reassured me that creating a place for children of all ages to play and explore is a vital part of my path. I continue to be awed by the beauty and wonder of this world! -Peace and Blessings, Melissa B.