Mini Reading for Today

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I pulled the major Arcana tarot card, The Sun, to get a read on this summer. I meant to share this with you earlier but this summer is been quite the busy season. Did you know that summer is the season of work – to start new projects, to cook things up, to make new friends, and get some things done? That’s not to say summer is without breaks from work but really it’s about doing your work with joy. The Sun tarot card means joy of living, creativity and playful pleasure. This is great energy to put into your work. Choose to do it joyfully and with self-assurance – be deliberate but without trying too hard today. If you are feeling stuck, go back to those memories when you weren’t stuck. Remember how you felt and milk that feeling. Your memories of good things show you that it’s been possible for you and can be now. Remember you are figuring things out, enjoy the variety, enjoy the things you learn about what you don’t want and what you do want. Care so much about the way you feel. Your power lies in your mood, so choose to go about your day today with ease.

Happy Wednesday ❤

On the Path

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I thought this was worth discussing because I hear a lot of talk about being on “the right path” or “the wrong path”. News flash, there’s no “right” or “wrong” path. How can there be? How can even the worst of things in your life be wrong if it led you to where you are now? If you don’t like where you are now, just be easy on yourself about it. Nothing is ever at a standstill and you can find relief in that. You may not know the details of how, why, when or where and that’s ok. Just try to stay as centered and wobble-free as you can be. I know sometimes things can feel so wrong so how can it not be the wrong path? The only way you know if the path is right or wrong is how you feel. When something goes wrong, the great thing you can rely on is you often end up knowing what you actually do want. Everything you go through stimulates new thought and ideas. What feels like a diversion off the path, doesn’t mean you’ve made a mistake at all. The path is supposed to surprise and delight you. You are the creator of your own reality so enjoy the journey – even the ups and the downs. The path is always lighted for you.

Happy Wednesday ❤

Mapping

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I was asked recently to make a map of Italy and thought I would share it today on the blog. I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting all of the places shown here on the map but they are surely on my list. I learned so much in my research of each place and hope my illustrations will show you what to look for when you are there.

L’Italia è un posto molto bello . Visita lì, mangiare e lasciare con ricordi che stare con te per sempre.

Happy Wednesday ❤

The Secret Spot

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Summer has kicked into high gear and I’m on the hunt for special, unheard of, least visited places. Even though the internet has blown up just about every cool natural wonder, there are still a few hidden gems. And there is always one very close to where you live. Do you have such a place you go to? We have found a couple of them over the years and I’m not telling!

The 4th is coming up, so whether you are staying in or traveling, go spend some time in your secret spot. I made this art piece as an ode to such places.

Happy Wednesday & Happy Summer ❤