Took a Break. They're Good For You.

Hello world. I took a few weeks off from writing and posting on social media. Rest! Rest is so underrated and one of the best thing you can do for yourself. I have been going through transitions in work and transformations of self, and dealing with stress as a mom. I haven't felt any desire to get on here lately to post a blog or to post on my social media or pay attention to my digital marketing shop. And I have felt absolutely ok with it!! We tend to beat ourselves up over not being productive and doing the things we do on a day to day basis when all we really should be doing is resting and caring for ourselves. That looks different for everyone. For me it has meant painting, lounging to watch a show, sit at the water or swim, and I have been doing lots of reading!

I have noticed that I go through these cycles of momentum, productivity, manifesting things I have been calling in, and then I need a period of time to just rest and not DO. That energy needs to be replenished. I feel like I have gotten so much better about going with the flow that I feel good about these ebbs and flows! And, because I feel good about this, my vibration is rising. This has lead to me being able to tap into my intuition more and maintaining a sense of overall wellbeing on a regular basis. I have also been getting more alone time than I normally get. A higher vibration also leads to increased psychic awareness, for those of you who are interested in strengthening that "muscle."

Photo I took on a beautiful foggy morning.

A Manifestation!

I believe I have already written about me being let go from the job I had back in June this year. Before I was let go I had been feeling burnt out. I wasn't doing work that I ever felt called to doing, but needed a job, and it just didn't feel aligned. I had written down in my manifestation journal that I wanted income from employment that aligned with my interests. Ultimately, I want to be self employed, and I began taking actions steps towards that goal by getting involved with selling digital products and then move into affiliate marketing. I want passive income so I can focus on living a life that brings ease and joy.

Well, with those action steps I signaled to the Universe that I was serious and needed a change. Bam! I got my change alright. That job went bye bye and suddenly I had all this time on my hands to do what I wanted (to a degree). I took the opportunity to rest, ground myself, meditate, swim every morning, paint, read, get myself organized with the digital marketing, and focus on my health. You would think losing a job would stress any parent out because there are still bills to pay! But I felt ok. I just knew that I was being supported and that things would work out somehow.

With that free time I did the To Be Magnetic Summer Challenge. The limiting belief I was focusing on was "not feeling good enough" and "I don't have what it takes." I completed the readings, journaling, and meditations to rewire my subconscious to the new belief of "I have what it takes" and "I am more than good enough." I did those meditations over and over and I felt the changes taking place in me. I began to feel more confident and putting myself out there, not caring if someone doesn't like what I have to offer. It felt good! It still does!

My most recent painting! It's not done yet.

Feeling good about myself has not always come easy. I'm not even sure there have been many times in my life when I have felt that way. That's because of the pain, shame, and programming that my subconscious has held onto. Not anymore! I'm rewiring them and stepping into this new me, and I love it.

So anyway, I had been calling in some aligned work for a couple months. I wrote my intention and then let it go, as they say to do. About three weeks ago I had a doctors appointment that I had previously rescheduled for that day. I'm sitting in a cozy armchair in the waiting area of this old farm house turned clinic, and soaking up the feeling of being in that old building and marveling at the beautiful old trees out front. I have a direct line of sight down the long corridor of this naturopathic clinic to the apothecary. I'm lost in my own little world and have this fleeting thought that says "that would be fun to work in the apothecary." I'm observing the staff taking herbs, tinctures, and other products on and off the shelves and organizing them. Then I look to my right and I'm looking at the table that holds cups for water and tea and there is a sign standing up in one of those plastic holders. The large font says they are looking for help. I get this small burst of anticipation that makes me heart beat just a little faster. So, I get up and walk over to the table and read the sign. They are looking for a part time apothecary assistant!

I kid you not, I felt a puzzle piece slide into place just then. Like this was here just for me. It felt right. I can't recall how many times something has felt that way before. Like ease. I knew my guides were with me and creating this alignment. At the end of my appointment I mention the sign to my practitioner and she got excited for me and said I should definitely go down to the apothecary and tell them I am interested! She walked me down and made the introductions and we all hit it off. The Operations Director came in and joined the conversation (who happens to be a veteran as well) and he held an informal interview on the spot. It could not have happened more organically. It was amazing!

Needless to say, I got the job! I have been training for three days so far and it has been great! The main thing I had wanted to bring up during the interview, and the major thing I have been concerned with in regards to work, is the fact that I need a schedule that matches my son's school schedule. That was the deal breaker at my previous job and I didn't want that to be an issue. It's not! The schedule works out perfectly. Thank you! I really am filled with gratitude. I knew things would work out and they have.

In my next blog post I will share about my Arthur Findlay College class and the first intuitive and psychic readings I have given!!

Until next time...