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Interlude With Sally Hemings : Diary of a Spiritual Healing

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In May, (2000) I visited Monticello and was strongly affected by the energy there. I did not previously know much about the Hemings and Jefferson relationship except what I had heard on the news regarding the DNA testing. I had not even seen the movies (but have now -- since my visit there). Heretofore, I have not been very interested in U.S. History except what was required in my school years. Therefore, it was quite remarkable that I even went to visit Monticello at all except that I saw a special on TV on A&E's American Castles and became quite intrigued with seeing the house. I also became quite interested in Jefferson's works.

After my visit to Monticello I looked around for some metaphysical information on Jefferson, the man, which I did not find until a friend of mine offered to loan me this book. I found the story good reading and quite believable and have already recommended it to a number of my friends. I now feel complete with my Jefferson intrigue.

I thank the author for sharing her experience in contributing to the cycle of healing of herself, Sally, and perhaps even Thomas Jefferson and to the healing of the collective consciousness of us all.

In the acknowledgement of Conversations With God, author Neale Donald Walsch gives thanks to creative and performing artists for the influences they had on his life. I immediatly knew whereof he spoke and mentally checked off my own influences as I read his. In my own long, painful, healing journey, there have been many books, movies, TV programs, lyrics and musical scores, each contributing significantly to my awareness, healing and enlightenment. As with most of these tools which have come before, I intuitively knew -- when I first saw the cover -- that Rebecca's book would serve as a guide to another level of understanding in my journey. I was not disappointed.

This book was read not as scholar, historian, student of mystery and mysticism, nor curious devil's advocate. It was read with the unconditional love of a child for the descendants of slaves who loved and protected me when "all hell was breaking loose" in my childhood, literally and figuratively. As many of my age growing up in the 40's and 50's south, I had an Emma in my life. She and her people saved not only my physical life, but my emotional and spiritual life as well -- and seemed not to give a thought to risking their own lives and well being in the process. They bravely came forward or kept silent, each action its own unselfish agenda, all the while embracing the remarkable courage, resilience and tenacity of their own ancestors and Sally's "people."

To me, this book exudes unconditional love -- not between a man and a woman, but between two Souls incarnate in the same corridors of time, of different color and cultures, bound by the same anguish of emotional imprisonment from child to adulthood. In another life, it was Sally and Charlotte -- in this life, Emma and Rebecca. In her poignant tribute to Emma in her acknowledgment, Rebecca verbalizes what could easily be the tribute for many of us for the Emma's in our lives. As many "schooled" in the white supremacy of the 40's, 50's, 60's south and all the hateful masks it wore, I could easily have allowed myself to be enslaved by these learned, dark, destructive behaviors. Embracing (since childhood), the unconditional love for my own Emma and her people, "set me free" to live a life emotionally unshackled from that enslavement. Thanks be to God.

Additionally, to honor the courage of both Rebecca and Sally, I was Divinely led to look at Sally's insistent message, "I didn't betray you," and experienced a profound healing. After years of therapy, I still subconsciously harbored pain from what I perceived to be sibling betrayal from my childhood. My mind had set it free long ago; however, the fear and pain was unknowingly buried deep inside me. The message from Interlude allowed me to release those dark influences, direct the responsibility to the true source, and move to a higher level of understanding my spiritual path.

This book bestows blessings. Introspection and an open mind will help you find yours. I highly recommend the adventure.

INTERLUDE WITH SALLY HEMINGS Diary of a Spiritual Healing by Rebecca Joy Gabriel

Conversations with Angels and the Christ were normal for the author. She has always known her connection to God.

5Professionally she was a nationally certified Critical Care Registered Nurse for over a decade before re-awakening her healing abilities and metaphysical knowledge. She is presently self-employed as a Wellness Consultant, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Workshop Facilitator. She has previously authored non-fiction articles for holistic healing magazines. This is her first book.

The book is well-written in a unique format for easy readability, presented party in journal form and partly as transcripts of the dialogue between Sally and Rebecca Joy, with added e-mail communication with her spiritual counselor, Rev. V. M. Bridges, OM FWMS.

After her spiritual healing and the re-awakening of her special talents, she began to travel a more advanced pathway. Sally began to make herself known to Rebecca Joy and their dialogue began.

Inexplicably drawn to Thomas Jefferson since early childhood, history didn't interest her - the man did. In 1998, through dreams and mental imagery, the connection to Jefferson and Monticello emerged. Following one dream she was convinced that in another lifetime she (or her energy) was Sally Hemings, Jefferson's black mistress. Past life memories continued and finally Sally made telepathic contact with Rebecca Joy.

The specific message running through the transcripts is that the truth about Jefferson and slavery be told. It was Sally's desire to have her people know what she did for them. Jefferson had promised to free them all and this didn't happen. She was trapped in the situation that existed.

Telling Sally's story is an integral part of the spiritual journey of both souls; for two women to meet once again in spirit and forgive each other for real and/or perceived hurts and judgments.

End notes explain various metaphysical terms as well as colloquial language used by Sally.

"What you are about to read will surround you with mystery." As in all good mysteries, the author ties all the threads together in the conclusion.

Highly recommended reading for all those on the Pathway, for students of history, and to bring the truth to Sally's people.

Rev. Ana Jo O'Brien

This book is awesome...simply awesome! I felt present during the dialogue and Sally's powerful personality came alive. The relationship between Rebecca and Sally and the many questions it raised kept me reading until the early hours of the morning...intriguing, mysterious and a good read.

This book is so amazing! At first I thought, what have I gone and bought this time? Chakra? Regression therapy? Sally Hemings' spirit? Damn. But, after I began to read, I began to understand. Rebecca is a good and brave woman. She had the courage to look deep inside and deal with what she found there. And to share it with us, what a blessing! I am now, as I have always been, sure that we are all here to heal past mistakes. That we cannot judge someone else's life or actions because we don't know what they've come here to balance or make right. We just see the struggle. Spirit is in charge of this thing we call life and we can trust in that. When I first heard the rumor of Thomas Jefferson and his shadow, slave wife, Sally, I knew something heavy had to be happening between them. How did they withstand all the hate and evil swirling around them? How could they come together? When you study their family histories and connections, you can plainly see that fate had a strong hand it. Karma. Destiny. Wow! Reading this book has helped me so much, it has given me a new perspective for looking at my own life. All the coincidences and puzzling experiences now make sense. I am trying to heal! Wow. I am so grateful to Rebecca Joy. God bless you Rebecca and us all!!

Interlude with Sally Hemings Book Review 11/8/00

"Interlude with Sally Hemings; Diary of a Spiritual Healing - A True Story" by Rebecca Joy Gabriel- it's an experience! It's more than a story. While the title alone evokes some curiosity, the contents are beyond what one might expect! Sally Hemings' conversations (dictations!) with the author evoked in me again the awe of the mystery of life. Who are we, and how well do we, having only our 5 senses to guide us, perceive and understand the greater world around us? How about the worlds beyond us, what guides us there? It's a mystery and it raises exciting questions about consciousness, life as we live it on a daily basis, life after death and the continuum of our individual souls. The author and the soul of Sally Hemings are intertwined in an emotional dance that has a healing effect on both of them, in fact, we are eventually told about a "release ceremony" for Sally's lingering soul and we feel the sense of completion and accomplishment with the author. R.J. Gabriel appears to be gifted with perceptions well beyond the ordinary. The arrangement of this book is interesting. There is a heartwarming acknowledgement in the beginning in which we sense some of the emotional pain the author has experienced as a child. Both the introduction and afterword (more an after- essay!) are by the same writer, the Rev. Vincent Bridges. While lengthy in relation to the story itself, the afterword highlights some of the historical background of the Thomas Jefferson era and attempts to explain this extraordinary meeting of two souls metaphysically. All the various parts that make up this story about an emotional encounter fit well together. It's a fascinating and satisfying read! Britt Mittemeijer

The story is very powerful and beautifully written. Thank you for sharing this experience. I believe it will mean a whole lot to a lot of people.

Rebecca captured the essence of Sally Hemings and the reader gets to know Sally. The narative is clear and I appreciated the author explaining her feelings about writing this story. It is a mystery visited and revealed. I certainly recommend it to anyone interested the spiritual healing.

I found this book fascinating. It is truly a thought provoking book and makes one examine their views on life, death and what happens after this life.