Doing manifestation talismans at this past weekend’s Beauty Boost event, A Taste of Yoga! I had a wonderful time with all my cushion-sitters.
Hey, it’s been a while! That is largely because A Lot has been happening. I write with some happy and important updates, as well as some things to keep an eye out for.
Firstly, I performed an aerials act at my studio, Pura Vida in Cary (I highly recommend this studio!). Four years ago, I dropped out two weeks before I was set to perform at the same showcase, because I had to admit that my herniated disc had created further, compensatory injuries in my back and shoulder that I just couldn’t continue to push.
Cue a bunch of chiropractor appointments, switching to Rolfing monthly, a TON of diligent physical therapy, and 4 years of conversations with compassionate friends, coaches, and body workers.
This past spring I finally said, “I’m ready to perform!” This was a hugely victorious moment for me in expressing myself fully physically within my body’s needs and limitations. See the full performance here.
Secondly, I read tarot at a big public event for the first time in years!
This was a very serendipitous occurrence. I used to read tarot at markets all the time (BIG shoutout to you, if you’ve been here since those days). The first marketing person I ever worked with was the lovely Alexis at Bowerbird Agency.
We hadn’t connected in years when low and behold, I got an email from her! I was so excited to hear from her, and she was asking me to work at a Witch’s Night Out event at her beautiful gifts and home goods shop (which she has now, no big deal).
I knew Alexis would take great care of me, so I said yes, even though I stopped doing markets because they were hard on my body and usually overstimulating.
Cue a night of Alexis and her wonderful family and staff providing me with a cozy corner to read in, delicious vegetable stew, cups of red wine and water, and connection to the warmest, most open group of clients I could have asked for. It was a night of universal messages, laughter, and discovery. I had THE MOST FUN.
I fell back in love with reading at events, with more clarity about what I want and need for such work. It was a huge gift.
If you want to hire me to read tarot at an event, reply and let me know :)
Mid-way shorty: I found this beautiful friendship bracelet next to our small piano in my home. Bracelets like this are often worn until they fall off, indicating that a wish made upon the tying of the string will now come true. Even if the wish isn’t part of it, friendship bracelets are sacred, and stay part of our bodies until they decide to fly off into the world. It was exciting to find such a magical object.
If this is yours, reply and let me know if you want it back, or I can bury it in my yard to compost the energy.
Perhaps closest to my heart, our 12 year old rabbit Winona underwent enucleation surgery, which is the removal of one or both eyes. Both were removed, and she’s been recovering at home since. Our beautiful, brave little crone is adjusting well.
We made this choice because Winona had ongoing eye ulcers and medication-resistant glaucoma, which was making life pretty unbearable for all of us (think eyedrops seven times a day, no joke).
Surgery was a hard and scary decision, but I write this for anyone who has a beloved animal who needs risky surgery that could significantly improve their quality of life. You’re not alone.
And here’s one of Tulip, fresh out of digging in her forage box of coconut substrate, just because. She has no medical issues and that’s fantastic.
BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT
My biggest announcement is that I am getting certified as a life coach! I’m training with Coach Training EDU and, come summer, should have my International Coaching Federation accreditation.
My program is making me a better coach, a better business owner, and I’m also making a bunch of new colleague-friends. I’m so excited about this new chapter in my career, and I’m really enjoying the hard work of studying and practice hours. If you or someone you know is interested in working with me at a low practice price (sliding scale $20-50), reply to this email and let me know!
I typically worth with queer, witchy, self-employed women in their 30’s to grow their creativity so they can establish joyful work-life balance. None of that’s a requirement, but if it sounds familiar, might be a good fit :)
All right, I’ll leave you with this second picture of my beautiful manifestation crafters from Sunday. I’ll be back at Beauty Boost events in the new year with a different offering, and in the meantime, here’s what I’m doing . . .
Author Cauldron
A holistic writer’s workshop designed to support you in growing as a writer and creating consistently. In the Cauldron, you will both develop your craft skills and build the resilience, flexibility and self-compassion necessary for long-term creative commitment.
Life Coaching
Coaching for queer, witchy, self-employed women in their 30’s to help them grow their creativity so they can establish joyful work-life balance
3-session minimum, currently at practice price sliding scale $20-50
Rituals and Readings
Customized readings and rituals to transmute energy during crossroads moments, available for group events
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