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Bridging Realms

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Bridging Realms: Sharon Milliman’s Journey Through Lakota Wisdom and Christian Faith

Few stories are as compelling in the rich tapestry of spiritual narratives as Sharon Milliman’s. Her profound experiences weave together the deep teachings of Lakota spirituality with the transformative power of her Christian faith. Her journey is marked by encounters with a Lakota Elder, extraordinary experiences involving a white buffalo in Farmington, Pennsylvania, and divine interactions with Jesus that illuminate her path.

Teachings from a Lakota Elder

Sharon’s transformative journey began after a profound and vibrant near-death experience where she was struck by lightning. With the unexpected appearance of a Lakota Ancestor ( Gabriel Gray Eagle, brother-in-law of Chief Sitting Bull), who became her mentor and spiritual guide for three profound years. This Elder, representing the voice of ancient wisdom and tradition, imparted teachings that resonated deeply with the values of interconnectedness, respect for the earth, and the spirit of community that embody Lakota spirituality. Through his teachings, Sharon learned the importance of recognizing the sacredness in all beings and our vital role in the web of life—a principle deeply intertwined with both Lakota and Christian beliefs.

During this period, Sharon experienced four separate lightning strikes, each serving as a powerful symbol and a sign of divine intervention. The lightning strikes catalyzed moments of realization and awakening, reinforcing the connection between the physical and spiritual realms. These experiences reflected the Lakota understanding of spiritual guidance and protection, affirming that she was on a destined path.

Encounters with the White Buffalo

Integral to Sharon’s story are her real-life encounters with the white buffalo at Nemacolin Resort in Farmington, PA. Known as a sacred symbol within Lakota culture, the white buffalo signifies hope, renewal, and the call to peace among all people. For Sharon, these encounters were more than mere sightings; they were powerful spiritual affirmations of her purpose. Each meeting reinforced her belief in the importance of unity and the interconnectedness of life, echoing prophecies and teachings she received from the Lakota Elder.

The sacred nature of the white buffalo resonates profoundly with Sharon’s Christian beliefs, which center on the themes of salvation and rebirth. Just as the white buffalo represents a new beginning within Lakota spirituality, the teachings of Jesus emphasize love, transformation, and the promise of new life. Sharon sees these elements harmoniously aligned, illustrating that both paths guide individuals toward a deeper understanding of their spiritual journey.

Divine Visitations and Christian Faith

In addition to her Lakota experiences, Sharon has uniquely intertwined her faith through several profound encounters with Jesus. These physical visitations have shaped her worldview, providing her with a sense of divine purpose and connection that transcends traditional boundaries. In moments of grace and revelation, she feels a calling to share the love and the teachings of Jesus, advocating for compassion, forgiveness, and the importance of community—values that are foundational to both her Christian faith and Lakota teachings.

Sharon’s experiences reflect the belief that divine messages can manifest in various forms and through different cultures. The essence of Christ’s teachings—to love one another, to seek peace, and to care for creation—mirrors the Lakota understanding of living in harmony with the world around us. This shared focus on love, respect, and unity is the core of Sharon’s belief system, bridging the teachings from her Lakota Elder and the spiritual insights of her Christian faith.

 A Unified Path of Spiritual Growth

Through her unique journey, Sharon Milliman serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating how diverse spiritual teachings can come together in unity. Her teachings emphasize that both Lakota spirituality and Christian faith affirm a shared understanding of the sacredness of life, the importance of community, and the call to foster a deeper relationship with the earth and its inhabitants.

Sharon encourages individuals to embrace their own spiritual paths without fear of reaching across cultural divides. She asserts that wisdom transcends boundaries and unites us in our shared humanity. Through her storytelling, she cultivates an appreciation for both the Lakota traditions and Christian teachings, inviting others to find their own connections in the beautiful tapestry of spiritual experiences. 

Conclusion

Sharon Milliman’s journey through Lakota wisdom and Christian faith exemplifies the potential for harmony between seemingly disparate spiritual traditions. Her encounters with a Lakota Ancestor, the sacred white buffalo, and the transformative presence of Jesus create a rich narrative of the interconnectedness of all life, unconditional and universal Love,  and deep Spiritual Wisdom

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Hundredth Name of God

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What I have learned from a lifetime of spiritual experiences is that this earthly existence is not the true reality. What we experience here is more like a dream. What waits for us on the other side is more real than real.
I have also learned that there is a God and God is very real. He goes by many names based on how people are brought up and what their belief systems are.
But, whatever name people call Him, there is only one God, there is only one Creator of all that is.

During my second NDE, while conversing with God, I said, “God, your hundredth name in the Koran is God is everywhere, God is nowhere and God is in me.” God’s reply was, “ yes, that is right.” At the time, I honestly had no idea why I had said what I did. I had never read or even seen the Koran, nor did I understand what the words truly meant. But since that time,I have learned the meaning and the concept of those words.

“ God is everywhere “

God is so huge that Heaven cannot contain him; the sky above cannot contain him. God created space, and space cannot contain God. What we think of as outer space cannot contain Him. The biggest space you can imagine cannot contain Him. The God who made the universe and the multi universes cannot be contained in the universe or the multi universes. Heaven, even the highest Heaven cannot contain him. God is uncontainable. God has always been. God existed before the universe and the multi universes existed. God spoke and as He spoke, He breathed the universe and the multi universes into existence.

“God is nowhere “

Because God created everything and cannot be contained by anything He has created, there is nowhere,no secret place that one can go to hide from God. There is nowhere that you can go where God isn’t already there. There is nowhere that He is not. He sees and He knows everything we think and everything that we do, even before we do it.

I learned that God is not a human man. God is! He always has been and always will be. His essence is spirit. Being Spirit and being the Creator of all that is, He can appear in physical form as anything He chooses. He has appeared to others in different forms in the past( yes, it’s written in the Bible). But, for me, during my second Near Death Experience, He appeared as a beautiful, loving man. He appeared as someone I could relate to and was not afraid of. I knew He was God. But, in truth God is immaterial. He has no form. He was that huge loving, formless presence that appeared to me after being struck by lightning. And as I progressed further into my experience, God took form. He took a form that I could understand and relate to, one that brought comfort and put me at ease. During my fourth NDE, I went to a place called “The Void” and as I laid wrapped within a soft, black velvet blanket, in this warm, dark place, God appeared again. He was a huge loving, presence and once again, He took on form. It was the same form he had taken on during my second NDE but this time, He was huge. He was bigger than huge and He stood over me. Then He held me in His huge hands, telling me to just rest in Him. I felt so protected and loved beyond words. There was no fear. I felt only His love, warmth and protection. Human words cannot adequately explain God. But, His being is always fully present everywhere. He is fully present with me right now as I write this. He is fully present with you as you begin your day. He is giving each of us his undivided attention, and he is fully present in each of our lives, every single moment. He loves us so much that we are always in His divine mind, every single moment of every single day. If He stopped thinking of us for even an instant, we would cease to be as if we never were. Because God is who He is and His love is so great, His love is uncontainable. It is all encompassing. It is never exclusive. He loves each one of us as if we were the only one that He ever created. He loves you. He loves me. He loves all of us, individually, as if we were the only one ever created and He can do this all at once. He is omnipresent and omnipotent which means, He is everywhere and He is all knowing. Being everywhere and all knowing means there is nowhere that we can go where God is not already there and fully present.

“God is in me”

God spoke and as He spoke, He breathed each of us into being. We hold within our being His breath of life. We literally carry part of His DNA within us. He literally gives us a part of Himself, His essence, His Spirit. He is “In” everything He has ever created. God is in me, He is in you. God is in the trees, the birds, the flowers, the mountains and the deepest blue seas.
God’s hundredth name is Ana which means “Me/ I Am.”
“I am everywhere, I am nowhere and I am in you.”

~ Sharon Milliman ~
December 2020