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It’s a Blue Moon July!
Did you know that July has two new moons? New moons are rich with new beginnings that light up an otherwise dark night sky. There’s a magic quality about them – that inspires the light within us. And when we get a double dose of new moon energy – which is often referred to as a “blue moon phase” – our own dreams and desires are magnified. There’s a deep yearning to “come out of the closet” – and to begin living life in full light. It’s a great time to connect with your life purpose on a deeper level, looking at ways that it can be expressed in this new year – personally, professionally, and creatively. It’s also a perfect time to embrace your…
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Full Moon Dreaming
For many centuries, the moon has inspired thousands of beautiful stories, songs, dances, paintings, and poems. Through its many phases, she has served as a muse in a variety of ways. What is it about the moon that stirs our innermost thoughts and inspires our deepest creativity? What is it about her that unleashes the magic of our dreams? The full moon phase brings a time of high energy and great sensitivity. It’s also a period of extraordinary creativity. Dreams (both day and night) are at their height during this phase with the potential to activate possibilities that you never thought were possible. As you take in the radiant light of tonight’s full moon, notice what comes to mind. How does this connect with your creative voice? And what within…
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A New Year of New Beginnings
As you begin to move into another new year filled with opportunities for new beginnings, notice what is starting to stir in you. Allow yourself to connect with any emotions that are rising to the surface. Pay attention to what synchronicities are suddenly appearing. What is being awakened within you? What is beginning to bloom around you? Take a moment to ponder these questions, then read the poem below. For a New Beginning In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness growing inside you, Noticing how you willed yourself on, Still unable to leave what…
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Are You Living a Van Gogh Story?
There’s a quote by inspirational speaker and author Wayne Dyer that brings to light the power of now – and the significance that courage plays into fully realizing one’s potential. “Don’t die with your music still inside you.” As a self-empowerment coach for highly-creative and spiritually-minded women who are here to express their life’s purpose through artistic endeavors, I’m fully aware of how much courage it takes to stand in front of an audience and share your unique gifts. Many adults struggle with courage and end up “holding back” – for an entire lifetime – gifts and talents that could so easily be appreciated by others. This “holding back” can be triggered by a multitude of things – lack of self-worth, lack of confidence, fear of criticism, fear of…
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Sarah’s Gift: Believing in the Magic
As a certified creativity coach and life purpose alchemist, I work with divinely-inspired artists and writers on their creative process, helping them sort through their many ideas so they can choose a project that’s fully aligned with their authentic vision. A lot goes into the creative process, from idea to planning to implementation to completion. And while it can be an exciting journey, it can sometimes feel like a lot of hard work. This is where inspiration comes into the mix. When we feel inspired, the creative process begins to flow almost magically – from beginning to end. So how can we take a more inspired approach toward productivity and creative manifestation, yielding to magical results? Today, I’ve asked my colleague Erica Tucci, author of the chapter book series…
