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Cheryl Wheeler (continued story)

I am grateful to Peter, who saw my yearning and encouraged me to write down my dreams and goals and then commit to creating them in my life. To begin my artistic journey I took numerous classes and apprenticed with professional artists. In the year 2000 I painted my first “real” painting and upon completion was overwhelmed with gratitude (towards both Peter and me) that I persisted in setting goals and following my desires. As if on queue, when I was ready my teachers presented themselves. Over the years my passion has grown and my talents have unfolded.

In 2003 I was the president of a publicly traded company that my partners and I were actively selling. I was at an important fork in the road; a moment that I sensed would leave me forever changed. It was a question of truth and faith. Did I have the courage and strength to let go of that which was financially rewarding but emotionally empty?

I took the leap of faith. I trusted my heart and intuition and followed my passion; walking away from a world and identity I had spent my life creating, to enter a new, unknown one. My new path left me both humbled and vulnerable, yet somehow more alive and authentic. Friends and family squawked in fear, but I followed my new direction in earnest. My supportive and loving husband pledged to be my first patron and to bring me light during times of shadow and fear. I also enlisted the love and support of a “mastermind group”; a collection of successful women who come together to support each other in creating their dreams.

With my skills, support and commitment I began to follow this road down a newfound path to freedom and passion. I am a different woman today than I was prior to meeting Peter. Today I enjoy a life defined by peace and serenity and I pursue my passion each day with vigor and grace. When I begin a new painting I experience a brief apprehension, but soon enough life’s beauty, love and energy begins to flow through me, leading to inspiration. I experience small miracles with each new day and each new brush stroke.

In high school I remember passing by the art room, looking in and wondering what went on in that mysterious room. I closed myself off to a dream of pursuing the arts, like my grandmother, because at the time I had the limited belief that I could not support myself as an artist. Commercial success is still a desired outcome of my commitment to painting, but the deep sense of joy I receive as a result of following my passion far outweighs the fears I once had that I could never possibly support myself with my art.

Peter taught me the value of defining, and committing to, my dreams. As a result of those insights I now sit in a studio rather than a boardroom. I watch, smell, feel and hear the Pacific Ocean outside my windows in Mexico rather than watch the clouds of November drench Vancouver in liquid sunshine. I study Spanish each day rather than stock trends. My goals and dreams are in alignment with my husband John’s and we look forward to bravely embracing a future that we are actively co-creating.

I have spent the last year of my life living in Puerto Vallarta Mexico painting with passion and faith. I deeply believe that I will attract the teachers, experiences, supporters and customers that are necessary for me to become a world class artist. I am selling my art and my clients feel my passion in my work. I still have fears occasionally raise their heads, but I gently tell them they are unwelcome, an illusion, and untrue. And they listen, and then leave. Peter, and LifePilot, provided me with a framework that helped me create my new reality. What I learned during my life-altering weekend listening to the inaugural LifePilot workshop years ago has provided insight and guidance every since. It changed my life, and could change yours as well if you have the courage and desire to create a more enriching and fulfilling experience of life.”

cw@cherylwheelerartist.com

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