(An excerpt from Barachiel,
Part of the 15-book series, The Archangel Chronicles.
On this stop, Claire & Ginger have a remarkable conversation
with an equally remarkable, tiny being.)
Part of the 15-book series, The Archangel Chronicles.
On this stop, Claire & Ginger have a remarkable conversation
with an equally remarkable, tiny being.)
Chapter 8, Part 3
Sunny Meadow
Earth
Barachiel smiled. “Lavender Victoria is in butterfly form for our visit, but she is actually a nonphysical entity from a different Universe. You are truly blessed because my friend has agreed to share her wisdom with you today.”
The girls nodded and turned to the butterfly, who spoke softly. “When Barachiel told me about this quest, she asked if I would like to be a part of it. I did not hesitate to accept.” She smiled at the angel. “Our archangel friend is correct. I am here to share my wisdom, but part of that process is asking questions, so please feel free to stop me and ask, as needed.”
The butterfly turned her gentle gaze to Ginger. “I hear you have been learning about your cosmic roots. I was pleased to hear you are open to it all, for it is Truth.” She paused.
“But, before I share my own Truth, I would like to tell you a bit about my background. As Barachiel stated, I hail from another Universe, but I spend my time assisting fledgling civilizations and planets wherever I am needed. My gift for those with whom I work is my knowledge and wisdom. Many choose to accept my gifts, but there is no coercion to do so. Free Will is a primary tenet in all benevolent civilizations.”
Ginger raised a finger. When the butterfly nodded, she asked, “What is your Universe like?”
“We are a 12th Dimensional Universe many, many light years from Earth. We are a nonphysical star system at this point, although early on, we began as a physical one.”
Ginger continued, her curiosity piqued. “How did you become nonphysical? And why?”
“Our Universe and many others, are constantly evolving, as we continue to raise our vibrations. It’s simple, really. The higher we raised our vibrations, the less physical we became. As to why, we chose to move closer to Source, strengthening our connection to Unconditional Love.”
Claire cleared her throat. “I find it interesting that Theo appeared as a cervitaur to better reflect his message: the Power of Innocence. Is there a similar reason that you appear to us as a butterfly?”
“As you are well aware with your cosmic friends, Claire, nonphysical entities can appear as they choose, which is often dependent on the set of circumstances with which they are presented. If I were to ask you to describe a butterfly, you would probably first mention my size. Yes, butterflies are small, but what you may not know is that butterflies are extremely powerful and resilient.”
“How so, Lavender Victoria?” asked Ginger.
“While we look delicate, butterflies must be strong and resilient in order to migrate the many thousands of miles necessary for wintering in warmer climes. Along the way, our flutters band together as one – like a collective – working single-mindedly toward a common goal, only stopping to rest and refuel. Butterflies may be tiny, but they are extremely powerful, and showcase The Divine Power of Resiliency.”
Good things come in small packages, Ginger mused.
“Exactly. My beloved child, on this quest, you have met amazing people and entities, who have taught you much, but you have yet to realize that you have all the answers to your many questions within you. You merely need to dig deeply to find and unearth them. Several times, Barachiel has asked the two of you to heart/mindstorm. And each time, together, you have found the answers to the questions you asked.” The butterfly paused.
“Ginger, I know you have always struggled with self-esteem issues, but it may help to know that you, yourself, chose those issues to work through and resolve. While they appear to be issues, they are actually gifts.”
“Remember when Claire told you that the earlier Great Earth Experiments failed because Life was all Kumbaya? Nothing had been created to cause humanity to band together and push against to resolve. Your issues, chosen before incarnation, are also a necessary part of this latest experiment. Each time you dig deeply, face and resolve those chosen issues, you raise your vibration.” Lavender Victoria paused.
“The low self-esteem issues, while common to many humans, especially young ones, are two of the many challenges you took on before incarnating with the express purpose of facing and resolving them in order to raise your vibrations. And while it is heartwarming to see Claire help you, you will eventually come to the realization that everything you need to resolve these challenges is already within your heart-mind. You merely need to dig deeply for them. I believe Malachite talked about your hidden gems and gifts, just waiting to be unearthed. A part of these challenges are the gems you seek.” She paused.
“It is no coincidence that thrice now, I have used the phrase dig deeply. Another important part of my message today is that in order to rise up – which is humanity’s goal – you must dig deeply. Right now, it may make no sense, but it is Truth: the deeper you dig, the higher you rise.”
“Which goes along with facing and resolving our challenges in order to raise our vibrations and ascend,” mused Claire.
The butterfly nodded. For a long moment, the meadow was silent. Finally, Claire spoke. “We were talking about collectives earlier,” she said. “Are you part of a collective, or do you interact with civilizations individually?”
“I am part of a sizable collective, and, although they are with us now, they have chosen to remain invisible, not wishing to overwhelm you.”
“Claire has prepared me well for your visit,” began Ginger, “even though we were unaware of your imminent arrival. Honestly, my mind was blown a long time ago in our discussion, so if your collective wishes to pop in to say hello, they won’t overwhelm us.” Ginger glanced at Claire, who nodded.
Lavender Victoria exchanged glances with Barachiel, who must have concurred, because suddenly the meadow vanished, and the area was filled with swirling colors and Music like none ever seen or heard on Earth. In place of the meadow, the colors coalesced into a massive sea of bright, translucent entities, all showering the girls with Love and Compassion. The thousands and thousands of beings in the collective appeared to be were made up of different types and sizes of nonphysical beings, some with humanoid features, while others resembled animals, and still others were just Light – all stunningly breathtaking. The girls gasped within that beauty, Love and Compassion, and opened themselves up to it, wishing to hold this connection forever. But to their great disappointment, within a heartbeat, the collective vanished, and the meadow returned. For a long moment, Claire and Ginger sat transfixed, trying to process what had just happened, praying that the memory of this special visit would forever remain.
Ginger was the first to speak. “That was incredible – absolutely mind-blowing! I will never forget that experience, no matter where my path may lead me.”
“Thank you, Lavender Victoria,” added Claire. “We are honored that you shared that special moment with us.” She paused. “So, as a collective of various entities, you act and speak as one when working with young civilizations?”
“Yes, but today, you see me as an individual for this particular situation, but generally speaking, since we are high-dimensional, we combine our Love and Compassion in order to better assist others, speaking as one.”
Claire nodded, and continued. “May I ask about your name? I have the feeling that Lavender Victoria must have some significance. Could you share that?”
“Ha! I can share anything, beloved human. Our Universe is not only nonphysical, but we have no need of names. We just are. I know that may seem challenging to grasp, but when I made the choice to visit you, I looked forward to giving myself a name that would reflect my message. I wanted it to mirror my individuality within that collective, so I chose to appear as a butterfly, with Lavender for my color choice, as well as my name, and Victoria because, well, … because I wanted to showcase a sense of power and majesty.” She paused. “I know the name is a mouthful, but it rather suits me, don’t you think?”
Ginger nodded. “Lavender Victoria fits you to a tee! You are, indeed, majestic, your Highness!” With that, Ginger nudged Claire, and they both curtsied low before the exquisite butterfly.
Claire put up her finger.
“Yes, my loyal subject, you may speak!” The little group chuckled when Lavender Victoria suddenly appeared with a crown, scepter and magnificent deep purple cape. The girls giggled appreciatively, and the royal trappings disappeared as quickly as they had arrived.
“Could you please tell us more about The Divine Power of Resiliency?” asked Claire.
Lavender Victoria looked pleased. “I will be happy to do just that, dear child. The Divine Power of Resiliency is the inner spiritual strength, purpose and adaptability to allow beings to navigate the challenges facing them by drawing on their connection to Source. As I told Ginger, she has everything within her to navigate her challenges, but that everything is Source.”
Ginger’s eyes grew large. “That sounds good, but how does it actually work?
“By tapping into Source, which is also that heart-mind connection, you have access to spiritual strength, which will grow exponentially stronger each time you tap in. It allows you the wisdom and knowledge you seek for the task at hand.”
When the butterfly saw the confusion on Ginger’s face, she changed tact.
“There are many ways of tapping into Source, Ginger. You can pray and meditate, and use self-reflection practices like journaling. You can also more easily connect when you are in Nature, Water or Sunshine. Doing so with an open heart deepens that connection.” She paused.
“Let’s chat for a moment about the critical need for Source energy – the sun. While you may know it as the ultimate source of light and Life on your planet, it is also the symbol of inner power, clarity, wisdom, and deep spirituality. When you are feeling down, go outside and spend time in the sun, for it replenishes your spirit and restores your balance. The sun is Source energy.”
“But to return to the list, Dancing, Music, Art – even petting a precious pet – will allow you to feel that connection with Source. At first, you may need to dig deeply to find it, but remember, the deeper you dig, the higher you’ll rise and soar. This connection is within every single creation – like an umbilical cord, connecting a mother with her precious baby. These are only a handful of things that will allow you to not only connect, but view the situation through the macrocosm – the Big Picture – instead of focusing on the minutiae of the microcosm – the Small Picture. Anything that brings you Joy will automatically connect you to Source, as well as deepen your resiliency and consciousness.” Lavender Victoria paused. “There is yet another way to do this, Ginger. You understand the phrase, Your thoughts create your reality, right?”
“Yes, Ma’am, I do. We hold the power to change our reality.”
“I believe the Goddess Ixchel talked with you about illusions, did she not?” When Ginger nodded, she continued. “Illusions are like riddles. Even though humanity’s ears, eyes and minds believe everything around them is real, the riddle is that actually, everything is an illusion – a riddle of this and that, its true nature hidden. These illusions have kept humanity in place for millennia.” She paused. “Earlier, I lifted the faerie glamor from my collective, and for that moment, you were able to witness all those beautiful beings. The illusion has also been lifted with the entities with whom you have met on this journey, Ginger, allowing you to see them as they wish to be seen. You would both be wise to remember the power of Illusion, for it has created a false reality. It is humanity’s sacred task to end that Illusion. Keep reminding yourself that it is all an illusion, and make the choice to witness Life from that Higher Perspective. It will serve you well.”
The butterfly continued. “When you are feeling overwhelmed, create a bubble of Love and Compassion for yourselves, and then crawl inside. It’s like arming yourself with White Light, and is spiritual protection, which humanity needs now more than ever from the slings and arrows that surround you.”
“How would I create such a bubble?” asked Ginger. “And why a bubble?”
“Let’s start with your second question, Ginger.” Suddenly, a large, glistening, translucent bubble appeared before them, gently resting on Barachiel’s hand. The girls watched, mesmerized.
“Bubbles are all about lightness and need effortless effort in order to create them. So it is with the higher dimensions, which exist with effortless effort, as well. Think of a butterfly’s chrysalis – light and airy, but resilient and strong enough to keep the tiny creature safe until such time that she emerges as a butterfly. Be like the butterfly, and stay safe within your chrysalis bubbles, but unlike the butterfly, you need not emerge from this White Light shield. Merely, live your precious lives within that bubble.”
“As for your first question, let’s just do that together, girls. Close your eyes and take several long, slow, deep breaths. Imagine a powerful, resilient bubble of Love and Compassion. As for the size, you can create your own small, personal bubble, and with practice, you will be able to create a large one that will easily house all those you wish to be included in that spiritual chrysalis. But for today, let’s start small.”
“When you feel you have done that, crawl inside and rest, knowing that you are protected, regardless of the melee in the outside world. You can create that bubble for any situation in which you find yourselves, but it may be easier to just remain in your bubble as you go about your day. It will give you a Higher Perspective on anything you’re dealing with, making it easier to navigate. Feel free to expand your bubble as you see fit.” She paused, smiling as she watched the girls form their own bubbles, and climb inside. “You can open your eyes whenever you wish, knowing that the bubble is now yours.”
Slowly, the girls opened their eyes, and grinned at each other. Hesitantly, they touched the sides of their bubbles, and found them soft and pliant. Unlike fragile Earth bubbles, they sensed these spiritual bubbles were strong, powerful and resilient. After a moment of delightful exploration, the bubbles slowly faded. Claire and Ginger looked to the butterfly in confusion.
“No, they haven’t really disappeared,” Lavender Victoria reassured them. “They’re invisible to the human eye, but now that you’ve seen them, you can rest assured that they will protect you.” She smiled at Ginger.
“Now, does that clarify the Divine Power of Resiliency?”
Ginger nodded, realizing that she really did understand it. She found she now understood more than she ever thought was possible since she had knocked on Archangel Michael’s door, offering her services, which now seemed light years away. One of these days, I’ll find those gems of mine and my own answers – safe within my shiny bubble! And one of those answers will be my own cosmic heritage.
I believe in you, precious Ginger. She quickly glanced at the exquisite butterfly, who smiled and nodded. It’s time for you to believe in yourself!
Lavender Victoria lifted off the coneflower perch and flew to each of the travelers, dropping a kiss on each head and then handing each a tiny seed.
“These are seeds from a purple coneflower. When your quest is over, you might want to plant your seeds as a reminder that feeling small and defenseless is only an illusion. Lift that illusion, and you will find Truth: you are deeply powerful, protected, resilient beings. Make a difference in your world, for it will not only ripple through your world, but for all of us across the Multiverse. We are One.” Lavender Victoria paused, gazing with Love and Compassion at the little collective standing before her.
“It has been a rare privilege and honor to have spent time with all of you today,” the exquisite butterfly said. “I must leave, but the memories I have made will forever remain, and I thank you.”
“Thank you, Lavender Victoria!” Ginger cried. “I am grateful for all you have given us. I will always remember you and your message, Ma’am.”
Claire stepped forward. “I, too, am grateful, Lavender Victoria. Thank you.”
“Goodbye, dear friend,” began Barachiel. “Until we meet again.”
And with that, the exquisite butterfly with the majestic name of Lavender Victoria, disappeared.
For a long moment, Claire and Ginger stood lost within their thoughts. Barachiel watched them quietly, as they assimilated the visit from the butterfly. Finally, Ginger spoke.
“Barachiel, is it time for us to leave, as well?” When the archangel nodded, Ginger blurted, “But Claire can continue with us, right? I don’t have to say goodbye to her, do I? Please say she’s coming!”
“It is Claire’s choice.” Barachiel turned to Ginger’s best friend. “We would love to have you remain with us if you would like to continue.”
“I would love that, thank you!” Brody trotted over and nudged Claire’s hand. “Yes, my precious pup, you and Sadie are coming, too!”
Ginger grabbed Claire’s hand and the two danced in excitement. Suddenly, Ginger stopped, and said, “Hey! I thought I was going to get to meet Joli and Soren!”
Claire laughed. “You will, Silly! But only when the time is right, remember?”
“But I think the time is right now,” protested Ginger.
“Sorry to disappoint you, friend, but cosmic beings don’t operate on Ginger Time, but their own …”
Barachiel smiled at the banter between the two best friends, who had now grown even closer. The meadow had been a wonderful stop on their journey, but their quest was not yet over. The two girls enjoyed their lively discussion, so did not notice the small whooshing sound.
Excerpted from Barachiel, The Archangel Chronicles © Marty Boyle 2025. All Rights Reserved.)
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