Heads Up: This is a long post, but I do request you hear me out.

At this point and certainly whenever I am guided to write or further document any personal accounts of my story, there is an unprecedented amount of hesitation and resistance on my part, always weighing in on the practicality, rationality, and potential outcomes for continuing forward. I’m also keenly aware how many in my world hold their breath and perhaps even cringe while reading my words, afraid and not quite sure what will be revealed this go around or what the consequences might be. And for good reasons for sure. Technically, I have been open and forthright about my life path of biblical entanglement since the publication of my second book, with more clarity and determination arising everyday. I have continued to document my interpretations and opposition to the biblical era for nearly a decade now. Yet ironically also insist I am still an integral part of that age-old biblical story reluctantly living out prophecy to this very day. In fact, for the past seven years I have stood firmly in a soul path I wish with all my heart and soul wasn’t even mine to stand in nor defend for that matter. And to what avail? Bringing upon my own desolations and heartbreak? Slowly depleting my spirit and resources beyond all measure? Testing the patience and endurance of my family while relentlessly stepping forward with blind faith beyond all logic and reason? And if faith were to have its limits, how would I know when I finally arrived and what would those desolations eventually look like? More specifically, if I were to decree those desolations of mine, and if only for the purpose of hoping to end this without further delay, what would I say, and more importantly what would it even matter anymore?

Well, spoiler alert, I haven’t quite figured that out yet. But certainly, all very valid and troublesome questions lingering on my mind, weighing on my heart, and haunting my soul even to this day. And although the outcome is still very much unknown; perhaps with a little more faith, sincere candor, and one more rally of my spirit, it is my higher truth that will eventually and finally set me free.

What many locals may not realize (myself included at the time) is that the announcement of my third book didn’t finish my role within prophecy, it simply sealed in my fate and set the last part of the larger divine clock into motion. Seven weeks later, my book arrived, asking for interpretations from the past to be rebuilt, while insisting on the complete removal of the very inaccurate, fabricated teaching that someone’s life would ever be sacrificed for the benefit of all others. Another 62 weeks later, I finished building my sanctuary and metaphysical space while declaring I was ready (or not) still holding a glimmer of hope despite the rejection of my third book and subsequent depletion of both my spirit and resources. Triggered by the desolations and halfway into that 69th week I decided to officially sell my fortress and surrender my sanctuary for the sake of my family who admittedly has been supporting my ambitions for far too long. On a larger scale, a startling 2300 days had already passed since my initial documented accounts of prophecy; clearly far too long to be held captive within the throws of such upheaval yet seemingly still signaling more heartache yet to come. By the fall of 2023, and what ended up being 62×7 weeks since my day in the valley, I stood up yet again further explaining my desolations and reasons behind wanting to leave SOULworks Sacred Healing Centre within the past. For many years, I had been assisting others, while also trying to calm my own spirit, heal from the past, and play God for a time (not really, but for details on that account you will have to read book three). Basically, it was time to shift gears and free myself from the biblical saga while sparing my family from the continued financial burdens experienced as of late. Staying here while no longer being supported at the local level was not really an option anymore. And by now, walking away was not only for the sake of freeing my family from the financial burden and stress (although most certainly my primary goal); my soul authentically craved a gap in time to rest and rejuvenate my spirit until the remainder of the biblical saga was finally complete. Full disclosure, I had already had a few minor heart attacks while writing book three, so there was no disputing I needed to regroup while focusing on wellbeing for a time. Which brings me to today, as I further reflect on the unfoldment, very aware of the timeline and fulfillment components still lingering in my closet, while further assessing the obvious writing on the wall. All things considered it is officially time to call it. For all intents and purposes, you can formally consider my desolations publicly decreed.

Now I’m no biblical scholar nor do I want to be. And you can go ahead and call me crazy; many have (they may have even started a club by now). But the past seven years of my life are pretty much the exact verbatim sequence of events as per the book of Daniel expected to unfold during the second coming (with my life path seemingly playing two roles as I’ve always alluded to). The exact unfoldment I thought I had finished and freed myself from when I printed book three. And despite everything, there are days I can hardly fathom how I’ve managed to remain within the throws of this biblical muck. Certainly, I’ve known for many years the extent of my entanglement was a long and messy one, with more clarity on the scope of my life’s work and awareness of the timeline only arriving shortly after every step I made. Sadly, it is nearly nine years already since I originally stood in the valley both starting to comprehend my life path, while seeing visions of what was yet to come. Even more disheartening is that seven years has already past since putting the final touches on my second book with what I thought at the time was nearing the completion of my work. All I can say is thank God I never realized how long this would take, how hard it would be to transcend, or the unique significance my sanctuary played within the prophecy (a newly discovered detail within my biblical saga, btw). I have certainly known for many years my life would reach a crescendo feeling like everything was falling apart. I am beyond grateful I never realized just how far it would actually fall or the heartache involved with the changes at hand. I’ve always known I would need to surrender to the process because the events were unfolding for myself and all others to heal from the past while creating new pathways moving forward. Truthfully, I never did realize how much everyone, including myself, would resist every step of the way before finally agreeing to open up to the floodgates of change, yet here I am.

This spring marks eleven years since I opened my sanctuary, both willing and able to assist at a local level within our global transformation. The last few years have been personally challenging for sure, but I have certainly still showed up every day willing and able to help, while perhaps developing a thicker skin and a much more compassionate heart for the situation at hand. Nevertheless, my spirit and bank account have officially reached their limit beyond many attempts to stay viably open at a community level, or to surrender my sanctuary, or to walk away. Since I’m still tied to a lease for another two years, at this point I would basically do anything to have my reprieve even if that meant selling everything off piece by piece. Truthfully though, I’d rather not destroy everything I’ve created beyond what has already been brought to ruin (and don’t worry, I am certainly taking responsibility for my part in that). Instead, I would prefer to rebuild the original momentum and intentions of this sacred space. I’d also rather give that opportunity to a friend or friends of SOULworks or even one or two frenemies within the community who might not understand my life path entirely but still see the value in keeping the lights burning for those seeking higher awareness. However, it’s already been over 14 months since I originally reached out for help, indicating I needed a break, while hoping someone would see the value in this place beyond myself. Since then, I’ve watched far too many stand back and witness my desolations from afar (although please understand, I respect the varying reasons why). Nevertheless, there are still more then I could ever have imagined, cheering on that same demise. Some outright acknowledging their views of disdain for the unfoldment of my life and audacity to speak my truth. Many who perhaps sympathize with my situation but still back away wondering if I truly am crazy. Even a few who have driven the last few nails into my heart well beyond repair. Yet, despite the unrest and experiences as of late, my story still remains just as steadfast as the mounting payments on a place that no longer holds any meaning to my personal journey beyond the location I officially reclaimed my SOULworks. Not even just as a hollow whisper of my own decrees by the way, but as a legitimate paper trail to an authentic lifepath of prophecy fulfillment in motion (past and present timelines accounted for). Chapter by chapter, book by book, post by post, wall by wall, road by road; to the completion of my books, to the building of my sanctuary, and then the subsequent desolations of it, leaving no stone unturned. Not even one.

Please realize my goal has always been to help myself and all others heal and transcend from the past, not to repeat it. In all honesty, I may not succeed at my original goal beyond healing and transcending it myself (free will and all). But make no mistake, I was and I am here as a messenger both past and present, and to this day stand firmly before you as a unique expression of my own SOULworks proclaiming our divine appointment in time while helping bring expanded awareness and understandings to the table. Now I realize many don’t believe that is true, but humor me just for one moment and consider if it were, authentically true that is, do you know where you stood and hence would stand during this second coming of our interconnected biblical entanglement? Would you stand back and whisper in silence? Cheer on the demise of my sacred space? Throw insults or stones at my life’s work? Insinuate I am a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Applaud my desolations? Cry silently from a distance while lamenting I was not strong enough to endure? Imply I got what I deserved? Pray I would just eventually stop? Question the truths I have brought forward, perhaps too uncomfortable to bear? Scorn the decisions I have made along the way? Pray for my swift and just atonement? Call my life path an abomination to all things holy? Drive a nail through what’s left of my heart during our second crossroads in time? Or – or would you step in with full faith to help transcend the old patterns? Help remove the cross I do still bear. Help provide the support needed to move beyond the age-old story. Allow me the time to rest and rejuvenate during the last of our global transformation yet before the world wakes up to the very full realization I am authentically here. Because make no mistake, I am (authentically here that is). We are all here, within this divine appointment in time of which we were always intended to heal from the past while forging new pathways and heartcentred choices towards our collective new beginnings together. One thing I do know for absolute sure, even if my reprieve were only to last a couple of years, months, or even a few days from now, I would be eternally grateful for any and all souls who have the faith, tenacity, and inner knowing to stand united ready to create authentic change in a world that so desperately needs it.

And I certainly don’t intend to disrespect, guilt, or shame anyone for where we individually stood in the past (myself, included). Honestly, I don’t even know what I would have done or would do if the roles were reversed. Furthermore, I’ve always believed we should leave the past in the past, offer forgiveness to ourselves and all others, while moving forward towards our individual and global new beginnings together. However, since I am still experiencing biblical unfoldment by myself in real time, present moment situation accounted for, still claiming to be a messenger of change, still seeking to protect my family from my own desolations (because certainly every choice I make does affect them too), still having just officially arrived at and birthed my individual SOULworks, still seeking to finish what I started, still looking for a reprieve, still looking to find like-minded souls that see and respect the beauty in every unique life path while forging our collective journey together. Well then, I guess the question still remains but more officially, and for the record, most definitely a second time around. Where do you stand?

And if you are ready to stand united, not in my specific shoes per se but beside them equally capable of walking within your own soul potential, then I have a proposition for you. Soon, the world will know I am here, and my books will be opened. That is not my ego talking that is just a divinely appointed fact. To manage that transition on a global level I would sure appreciate the support at our local one first. I am being completely sincere and humble in my request for an end to my desolations and would also prefer to walk away for a time, to enjoy my reprieve. Not because I won’t show up from time to time or that I don’t love my original sacred space beyond measure. More so because I can’t imagine owning and operating SOULworks Sacred Healing Centre while starting the next chapter of my life nor do I even want to. I am preparing to be an author and messenger of change at a global level, which requires much more flexibility and far less personal responsibility at a local one. That being said, I would genuinely love to see my sacred space being utilized by the community and for the community. Just to be clear, that is not to set anyone up (don’t worry, I’ve already covered all presumed abominations prophesied), ask others to worship me (for the love of God, please don’t), or throw anyone under the bus because of your involvement here (or lack thereof for that matter). It is simply because I do authentically see and believe in you as an integral part of this global change and would sincerely appreciate a more unified team approach moving forward.

So, my original offer and preferred option still stands. Likely the last chance to simply take the entire place off my hands and manage it on your own accord or with a few friends within the community. Sure, I’d love for them to also be friends of SOULworks, but honestly it doesn’t even matter anymore because from a bigger picture, world’s eye view of the gargantuan changes before us, we are all interconnected and a part of team world working together to create this monumental change. And in case you have yet to see and believe in the value of my original sanctuary, its significance to closing the biblical era, or what it is capable of manifesting down the road, I assure you if it doesn’t sell soon, and if I ever place it on the market ever again down the road, it will be for its genuine bona fide worth, of which at this point is pretty much monetarily and historically priceless btw.

Second option, and in the event no one wants to take on the entire lease, but does see the value in SOULworks remaining within the community, then I am seeking out a few key players willing to individually rent my larger two spaces housed within. One person (or group) to rent the store and continue to offer a welcoming space to all those starting their metaphysical journey of soulful empowerment. And another person (or group) to rent the sanctuary to house events, offer various classes, or to utilize for your own work within the community. Both renting from SOULworks and remaining a part of my original creation yet operating the two separate areas as unique business ventures moving forward.

Third option, and in the event no one wants to rent either of the two main components of my original fortress then I guess my last plea for help would involve finding friends of SOULworks who are willing and able to help keep the lights on and doors open while I break free from the past and rejuvenate my spirit for a small amount of time. Potentially paid positions within a foundation type format down the road, but for now, simply out of the kindness of your heart because you know me, you know my life story, and you recognize the higher truth of an originally silenced – still rising from the ashes – soon to arrive – new to the global scene yet coming out of the old biblical narrative – kind of authentic gal, when you see her.

Fourth option, and in the event no one wants to step up to the plate at a local level, but still values my work from a distance, then for heaven’s sake show up every once in a while, support my local business, open my books, share them with like-minded souls, and let a girl know you are standing beside her. I mean seriously, stand up already! Near as I can figure, staying silent and remaining in the shadows has never helped anyone. Trust me, I’ve tried.

As of today, my desolations are a formal decree. I am moving forward regardless of the response received from this post. Although for the record, I do have the upmost faith in the lightworkers within this community and their ability to stand united within our common goal of creating a radical paradigm shift beyond the age-old belief systems. I would also certainly appreciate knowing there are people out there who authentically have my back, share similar goals of transcending past doctrines, and have the capacity to rejuvenate the potential this space bestows upon the community both now and for years to come. My personal request is to gather a tribe, band together at a local level, and transcend the written word together before the opportunity to salvage my sacred space has officially past. If you hear my decree and are ready to show up and stand beside me (not below me, above me, or against me, but simply beside me as a fellow human being also helping to bring enlightenment to the world), then respond to my request and let me know where you stand and what options call to your own unique life path (critics need not apply). I am sorting out the details, taking offers, considering all potential routes, and aiming for new beginnings regardless of how that comes to be or how little time remains to enjoy my sacred gap in time.

Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to all those amazing souls who made it to the end of this post, heard my call to action, and more importantly actually stand up. God speed.

In the meantime, yes I am still here, yes the store is still open regular hours, and yes I am offering sessions as per usual until the day finally arrives when I am officially set free to begin my new chapter. Just in case anyone is still wondering.

All my love,
Lauren Heistad