Happy New Year!
Where Did the Time Go?
I feel a wee bit behind on my blog posts! I just noticed it has been since October since I wrote last! Time really does seem to fly by when we are not looking. Welcome to 2025 folks. I hope your holidays were wonderful. I spent my Christmas morning with my son before heading up north to my mom's where we got together with family. The energy was easy and joyous. I then had the night, and next several days, to myself. I worked and relaxed, binged some Virgin River and watched the latest episode of Outlander. I so love those shows! You know what other show I really love? Nobody Wants This!! So, so good. I am a sucker for a good rom com, and I feel like I needed that. It's like it gave me hope that I will meet someone who is aligned with me (and will kiss me the way Noah first kissed Joanne!).
Speaking of romance...I have been feeling for a good chunk of this pat year that I am ready to start dating again. Slowly. I like the idea of it more than the actual act I think. It's because I am nervous. It has been a while. I miss intimacy and having someone to go do things with. I really value my alone time and I am very independent and don't like people stepping on my toes or interrupting something I want to do, even if that is just getting in some quiet time. I like having my space and doing things the way I want to do them. Making those things clear from the get go is my responsibility and setting healthy boundaries with clear communication is key to making sure I don't date someone who isn't going to be very compatible. I know I will find the right one. I won't settle for anything less than what I want. Make sure you don't either!
Lately, I have been in that holiday haze. Where am I? What's going on? It doesn't feel like January. This winter has been a fantastic window of time, however, for doing some inner work and resting. I have been in slow mode. When I feel myself pacing and trying to think of the next thing to do, or if I feel overwhelmed with how many things I could be doing, that is when I get the hint that I should just stop. Sit and rest. Take a hot bath. Read a book. Look out the window. Do nothing. Then I feel infinitely better. When my body and mind is feeling anxious, that is my body's way of telling me to stop. I have been getting good at listening.
What Else?
I have been taking part in TBM's end of year challenge. It is called the 'Authenticity Challenge." It has served as such a great reminder to stay true to me, who I am when nobody is looking, and not let myself mold to other people's expectations etc. I love the feeling of coming back to myself when I do forget to be unapologetically me. I have been embracing this more and more and it is very freeing to be in a room with people and not be afraid to share about the things that light me up even if it isn't what other people like. Or, look how I want to look and not dress according to what I think others will like or approve of. I highly encourage anyone to take part in this challenge, and all the TBM workshops really.
Something I have been wanting to manifest for at least a year now is more income streams, without losing time freedom. Right now I work part-time because I have to (no child care currently). I want to travel and afford the things I want and want to do. Heck, my dream home is on my manifestation list too but I need to be making a lot more if I want to have that as well! So, I have been calling in more money. I have also been asking for financial abundance and stability, specifically, during my manifestation process. One avenue I have been considering for a while now is selling my artwork. I love painting and I feel that it would be a fun opportunity to make money! This has also been an area where I have needed to build my sense of worth and confidence, reinforcing the belief that I am good enough. I also began selling digital Income Guides and the course I took, along with becoming an affiliate for Herbal Academy, earlier in the year. They honestly haven't gotten me anywhere. Some people do really well with those things. I have realized that those types of small, passive in come streams are not my jam. I do, however, enjoy sharing about things related to herbalism, like Herbal Academy and Mountain Rose Herbs, when I feel like doing it. I am not one of these people who are always creating compelling social media posts every day to try to sell something.
But, when TBM offered members to become affiliates, I jumped at the opportunity. I did this because I love TBM and what it stands for! I don't even care if I make money from being an affiliate. I will always talk about their workshops and my personal experiences with doing the work and the healing and manifesting. It just feels good to say yes to something I believe in so much. In contrast, I am ready to drop the digital course and guides income stream. I will keep the Herbal Academy on my Linktree as long as they keep me because I love herbs and sharing that knowledge and learning opportunities with others. So, I wanted to share this because as soon as I took aligned action to sell my paintings in a store for another income stream, and focused more on calling in financial stability/abundance, this TBM opportunity presented itself right after. To me, this tells me that the Universe/Creator/Guides heard me and are supporting my intention. I'm on track!
Something else I wanted to share that has been a reoccurring message for about 6-7 months is this: "Follow your passion, and your highest excitement." And, "Do the thing that brings you the most joy and follow it until you can go no further." I'm probably paraphrasing a bit but you get the point. I have seen and heard these statements on social media, podcasts, and from Bashar. I have been focusing on this and boy does it help! Life just feels better, easier, when I am operating from that energy. Go figure, right? It is also very magnetic to operate from this state of being. When we are living in the vibration of joy and passion, we attract more of that, along with manifesting the things on our lists.
All For Now
Well friends, that is what I have for now. I won't wait so long to write again. I hope you are well. Stay warm and safe wherever you are. Don't forget to find the magic in the little things all around you. They are there and bring lots of joy to those who can see it.
Until next time...
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