This card, this week. If you ever wonder if your writing resonates — if you ever doubt or question yourself* — please always remember how deeply you have helped a complete stranger today. You are exceptional.
*Not that you ever should, but I think most of us (especially creatives) do, on occasion.
Another great post which addresses the problem I have been experiencing these past two years. Fear holding me back and not experiencing much joy. I went to a park yesterday, watch wildlife frolicking, dogs playing with each other, people having fun kayaking and the highlight of the day was sharing some laughs with a friend and a little boy sitting with his parents in a kayak waved to me and blew me a kiss while waving and yelling Hi. These were fun moments and I went home happy. Small joys! Thank you for sharing! I love your choice of topics.
The card this week felt like it was speaking directly to me (I mean, I suppose it sort of was). I’ve been in a perpetual state of holding myself back out of fear of making the wrong choice for far too long. Thank you, as usual, for hitting the nail on the head.
"Put down the heavy things you carry..." and "I am the story of you, getting in your own way."
Caroline! Yesss! 😬
Now that I'm technically 'free' from my abuser, my and everyone else's expectations are that I'll have "fun"! Only, that's literally scary for me. I'm so very used to him conttolling mh every single move, that I've forgotten how to simply be. Simply do.
A few times over the last year of my new found freedom, I've found myself being spontaneous. It felt good. Wah-really good. Like the me I was before.
Thing is, I get in my way every day and stop myself from taking measured risks or stepping in the cracks, if you will.
Three weeks ago, I went on a save the forests field trip of sorts. It involved an overnight stay, a train ride through pristine forest, plus we made a drone protest video, climbed a (small) mountain, and visited to clear felled pristine forest for Bauxite mining. (Use aluminium products? This is where it comes from and the recycling ptocess is toxic BTW). 😡
There was a nice man there. He gave me his number half way down the mountain (his phone was on the bus, verified by someone else), ha!
I have had pneumonia for three weeks. I haven't called him coz I'm raspy and wheezy.
Maybe I put my swords down and pick up the phone?
Maybe I cradle possibility without ginormous expectations and just be?
Rusty! I'm so sorry to hear you've had pneumonia and hope you're feeling better. But I love everything else about this message - the scenery, the possibilities. Even if our progress isn't always linear, it sounds like you are headed in a great direction. Please keep me updated!
Hi Caroline, I just wanted to say thank you. I have just read the July 18 newsletter. At first I thought...how did I miss this? But I know now it is because I needed to read it today. Spoke so true to my heart in a way it wouldn't have a month ago. I'll have to read it again and think of the swords I've been holding lately.
Thank you for your words, honesty, and for sharing with us.
I very much enjoyed reading your newsletter Caroline. I am skeptical all things Tarot and horoscope but your approach to the cards as reflection points, and specifically this one, resonated with me. 🌱
This card, this week. If you ever wonder if your writing resonates — if you ever doubt or question yourself* — please always remember how deeply you have helped a complete stranger today. You are exceptional.
*Not that you ever should, but I think most of us (especially creatives) do, on occasion.
Oh, I do. Self-doubt is pretty much my resting state, so I deeply appreciate this message. And I am so, so glad to hear that it helped.
Another great post which addresses the problem I have been experiencing these past two years. Fear holding me back and not experiencing much joy. I went to a park yesterday, watch wildlife frolicking, dogs playing with each other, people having fun kayaking and the highlight of the day was sharing some laughs with a friend and a little boy sitting with his parents in a kayak waved to me and blew me a kiss while waving and yelling Hi. These were fun moments and I went home happy. Small joys! Thank you for sharing! I love your choice of topics.
Beautiful.
I love this, Yvonne. Thank you for sharing.
This resonates so much. I went out dancing last night and had fun and suddenly I feel alive again! I highly recommend having fun!
Whoo hoo!
The card this week felt like it was speaking directly to me (I mean, I suppose it sort of was). I’ve been in a perpetual state of holding myself back out of fear of making the wrong choice for far too long. Thank you, as usual, for hitting the nail on the head.
Thank you, Nicki.
"Put down the heavy things you carry..." and "I am the story of you, getting in your own way."
Caroline! Yesss! 😬
Now that I'm technically 'free' from my abuser, my and everyone else's expectations are that I'll have "fun"! Only, that's literally scary for me. I'm so very used to him conttolling mh every single move, that I've forgotten how to simply be. Simply do.
A few times over the last year of my new found freedom, I've found myself being spontaneous. It felt good. Wah-really good. Like the me I was before.
Thing is, I get in my way every day and stop myself from taking measured risks or stepping in the cracks, if you will.
Three weeks ago, I went on a save the forests field trip of sorts. It involved an overnight stay, a train ride through pristine forest, plus we made a drone protest video, climbed a (small) mountain, and visited to clear felled pristine forest for Bauxite mining. (Use aluminium products? This is where it comes from and the recycling ptocess is toxic BTW). 😡
There was a nice man there. He gave me his number half way down the mountain (his phone was on the bus, verified by someone else), ha!
I have had pneumonia for three weeks. I haven't called him coz I'm raspy and wheezy.
Maybe I put my swords down and pick up the phone?
Maybe I cradle possibility without ginormous expectations and just be?
Maybe ... ...
Rusty! I'm so sorry to hear you've had pneumonia and hope you're feeling better. But I love everything else about this message - the scenery, the possibilities. Even if our progress isn't always linear, it sounds like you are headed in a great direction. Please keep me updated!
Nailed it. This is one I’ll need to reread a few times. Must relearn how to have fun.
Hi Caroline, I just wanted to say thank you. I have just read the July 18 newsletter. At first I thought...how did I miss this? But I know now it is because I needed to read it today. Spoke so true to my heart in a way it wouldn't have a month ago. I'll have to read it again and think of the swords I've been holding lately.
Thank you for your words, honesty, and for sharing with us.
With gratitude!
I very much enjoyed reading your newsletter Caroline. I am skeptical all things Tarot and horoscope but your approach to the cards as reflection points, and specifically this one, resonated with me. 🌱