Seeing the best instead of the worst

Hello lovelies!

My, it has been one crazy month so far; full of creating and brainstorming and LOTS of research. I am so excited to announce that I have so much more to come for you all!

Also, my Etsy store is up and running with THREE (that's right, count 'em) THREE ITEMS OF PURCHASE! You can click on the button that says "Etsy" at the top of my blog for more information, doll!


 I am currently working on several projects to be offered as well as lots and lots of juicy (free) content and, last but not least: My About Me SECTION! ...finally.

Needless to say, it is hard work. I cherish every day I get to do it, though.

 Although, it doesn't always seem that way. Things can get bleak after awhile. Always wondering if I will be able to conquer my fears and rise up to the challenge. I have never wanted something so badly and I've never stayed focused on something for so long. Now- why is this? I have had so many passions over the years that have been smothered one way or another. By myself or a close family member or friend; whether it be malicious or no- there seemed to always be a reason in the way. This made me feel bad....

I mean REALLY bad and it still does. I didn't know why people expected so little of me when I knew I had the potential to be big, big, BIG!

It was easier (and still is) to tell someone to be safe. Take the safe route, there is less of a chance of failure. I mean, if you take the 9-5 job, what's really so bad about that, right? Steady income, benefits, steady hours and boring. Hey, if a 9-5 is for you, HAVE at it, by all means. Some people really enjoy their 9-5 job and that is amazing that they found something that is right for them but...

It's not for me. It's like trying to force a triangle peg into a circular hole- not going to work. (and did I mention - OUCH!)

Then, I heard a theory by a man named Viktor Frankel. It was a TedTalk.

(By the by: if you have never heard of TedTalks I HIGHLY recommend them. Amazing, to say the least)

I will link the video but it basically said if you hold people in a higher regard, if you believe in them, it will lift them up and you will see the person they truly are. If you judge them or assume what they are capable of before you even give them a chance, they will always be viewed as less than what they are. This has always stuck with me.

So I asked myself: Why now? Why with Tarot and spirituality and Art? Why?

Because I believe now. I believe in myself to be meant for more. I see myself and I fall in love with what I am doing each and EVERY time. So in the words of The Smiths:

If not now, when?
XOX

A Banner Year!

Most years, in the past, I have come into the new year HOT. Like a comet; ready to slice through the vast magnificence of stars and dust. I am unafraid and very, very unprepared.

This year, I decided on a different approach. One of my Tarot savvy friends did a year spread for herself and was kind enough to share her wonderful spread with me! (Thank you Samantha!)

So, because this is the first time I did something so vast, I decided it would be a good idea to go through each one in the middle and then re-visit the rest of the months throughout the year. I completely encourage everyone to do the same and share it with me!

The three main cards in the middle are my themes- the middle one being my "Main" theme. The five of wands shows a bit of weakness, and how I may lack the focus and feel a bit scattered-brained. Let me tell you: this comes as no surprise. I have a terrible habit of doing too much at one time or loosing focus quickly. SO many ideas, SO little time! The second "lesser" card is the three of cups. This card is a lovely card, filled with joy and belonging. This card is celebration and friendship! It IS community! I am very excited about this card because I feel as though this is something I have been severely lacking in my life as of late. The middle card is the Father of Pentacles. My main theme looks so PROMISING! I have worked so hard in 2015 to become my own woman and work at my success and my entrepreneurial dreams and I am excited and a bit nervous on what this card will mean. The cool temperament of the Father of Pentacles combined with my scatter-brained tenancies and my call for celebration seems like complete opposite themes. In a sense, it is finally combining the creativity, support and financial stability into my life that I have been working toward. Last year was a "sword" year, for sure. All I did was mentally prepare and second guess and think, study and fuel the wheels.

This year, I am looking forward to finding the lesson in each month and I hope to learn from the ways of the father of pentacles. Grounded, calm and passionate.

XOX