A Transformational Moment!
Dear Friends,
Hello! I’m in New York, about to attend the Art of Relating this weekend, which I’m very, very excited about!! Meanwhile, I have a little magical moment to share…
When I arrived in New York, I queued up to go through Customs. After taking my fingerprints the guy at the desk started asking me questions: “what is the purpose of your visit?” “how long do you plan to stay in the United States?”…
Now, I must admit, this is a situation (official, stranger, etc..) at when my shyness/holding back would usually kick in and I might lie and say something like: “I’m on vacation.” Because it would just seem easier that way. He would stamp my form, I would take it and no real interaction would be necessary.
But why do I sometimes shy away from the possibilities of connecting with strangers? I think mainly because it makes me feel a little nervous about how they might react to the “real me” 
I often have thoughts about who I feel “safe” sharing Transformation with: generally people I know, or strangers I consider to be “open” to hearing all about Transformation – and no doubt my filter/judgement process leaves out a lot of lovely folks who are simply longing to know all about Transformation!
Of course, I realised, standing there at the Customs desk, my actions in the past actually had nothingat all to do with how open other people are, and everything to do with how open I am! Because when I’m totally excited, in the moment, not listening to my thoughts, then I just share with everyone, regardless!
And, in that moment I was feeling very open and excited about coming to the workshop, and didn’t mind that he (the custom’s guy) seemed a little bored and grumpy, so I just went straight ahead:
“I’ve come to attend a personal growth workshop.” I said.
He raised an eyebrow.
“It’s on Instantaneous Transformation.” I chattered on. “It’s run by an American couple called Ariel and Shya Kane. They are fantastic, I love their workshops, that’s why I’ve come to New York to attend one!”
In that moment he suddenly smiled. “It must be pretty good, for you to come all the way from England,” he said.
“Yes, they really are fantastic!” I grinned, “I go to their workshops in Costa Rica every year, and twice a year in Germany too!”
“Wow,” he said.
In that moment I realised we were no longer a Customs Official and a Visa Applicant, but two human beings actually relating to each other. Something had shifted and it felt fantastic. I had come out of my box and he had come out of his. I suddenly felt more alive, more open-hearted, happy, and full of Transformation 
Then he stamped my passport, handed back my forms and said: “have a fantastic time at your workshop.”
I smiled at him and said thank you, I would. I went to collect my luggage with a smile on my face and a bounce in my step. Transformation had just turned what could have been another “mundane” moment into a
magical experience. It was simply amaaazing.
Anyway, I send my love to you all, and very much look forward to seeing many of you at the Art of Relating tomorrow!! Yay!!!
Loads of Love, Menna xxx
