As a child, I had moments when the world seemed to stand still. I would say to myself, ‘Now is now, and then was then.’ I told myself, ‘Don’t forget.’ I didn’t understand what was happening at the time, but I know now. I was immersed in the one, the truth, the ever-present NOW moment. I was remembering my true home.

I had visions of uniting the world. My child-brain imagined pulling a red wagon and singing, “I’d like to teach the world to sing.” Long before it became a soda commercial, I pictured everyone climbing into my wagon and uniting in song.

While the exact nature of the vision has evolved, my desire to unite the world remains unchanged. It is only now, in my fifties, that my purpose has become clear.

I have always been guided by inner wisdom, which has miraculously led me to the right people, jobs, and situations. Having led a life of service in healthcare, I utilize my intuition to help people find their way to wellness. I initially practiced massage and acupuncture, and eventually became a labor and delivery nurse. Along the way, I studied natural healing, nutrition, psychology, meditation, yoga, and herbs, and have taught holistic health to hundreds of students.

Today, I live in the California redwoods with my husband, daughter, and dog, Zev. I live a blessed life. However, I have not always felt blessed.

For the majority of my adult life, I lived under a dark cloud, experiencing periods of severe anxiety and suicidal depression. From the vantage point of my compassionate heart, the world has always seemed harsh and unforgiving. I have the gift of seeing beyond the veil and remembering a more harmonious world. Living in a world of discord, struggle, and suffering has felt like a curse.

I started writing as a form of therapy and wrote voraciously about the dire state of the world. Within a year of beginning my writing journey, a book fell into my head and demanded to be written. The Realm of Unity was born quickly and painlessly in 2024.

I was as stunned as anyone to suddenly find myself with a new identity and career path. The darkness lifted completely once I found my reason for being—my soul’s purpose. I no longer care how far into the apocalypse we may be. I came here for a reason, and am grateful to be living life, finally, on purpose.

My mission is clear. I am here to spread love, peace, and unity consciousness in any way possible. I am thrilled you are here and look forward to the journey!

“Change your name if you wish to change your fate.” – Talmud

I was born in England in 1970 as Marie Elise Mueller. In my twenties, I moved to California and legally changed my name to Venus Marie Elyse. After my mother died in 2013, I went back to my middle name/ birth name, Marie. The first edition of my book was published under the name V.M. Elyse because I thought it sounded better. However, I have no interest in being called V.M., so the second edition returns to my preferred name, Marie Elyse.

When my Rabbi husband shared what was said in the Talmud, I suddenly understood why I have wrestled with my name. I continuously recreate myself. Who I am today is not who I will be tomorrow. Life is an unfolding adventure, full of surprises, and I intend to grow and change forever.