What’s on my heart of late is colored by the many recent shifts and changes in my personal life, some of which I am happy to share when we are together. Many of them, no in fact all of them good, healthy, expanded, and well – a bit uncomfortable.
This Thanksgiving we had two less family members at the dinner table. And yet although it initially felt like a loss, it was smooth, calmer than normal, more equitable and pleasant. Hearts were present and open and it felt more authentic and less forced (which comes with a very mixed or conflicted vibration). In retrospect, we have experienced a shuffling and redistribution that is more aligned for all concerned. And there is a freedom of expansion present that is new.
There has been a new clarity about patterns in myself, my home and work life that are more compelling than before. And, there is movement around them more than ever and I am encouraged, even though it feels uncertain where that movement will take me. What’s happening? It’s freedom of expansion, transformation, death and rebirth; aka; evolution.
Let’s back up a bit for a better perspective. No, I really want to move forward. Let’s explore what might be possible if we open our awareness to Magic and Alchemy, if we remember (“re” – “member”) or connect to our ancestral birthrights. Who were your ancestors? What were some of their experiences and abilities? Which part of the earth did they come from? Where did they live their life? What did they love?
If you see life as continually evolving and connected, then we are the continuation of our ancestors and not as separate as we may have thought. Perhaps we are the current metamorphosis of them… When I think along these lines, I feel a wee bit less like “myself” and more a definite part of something much bigger. There is an underlying sense of purpose that catches my attention and an equal measure of uncertainty. It’s been supportive for me to acknowledge these places in my awareness and to be with them without judgement, without an effort to control or fix. But instead allow the awareness of the question or the missing clarity, actually draw that clarity to me; to create a sort of vacuum effect by allowing the empty space to be not only present but a dominant piece.
The expansion continues to grow as we roll out the “welcome mat” and experience this new “in our face ” clarity as the gift we have been waiting for! We can see it as progress and not a “problem”. Of late it feels to me like a time of gathering honesty with myself about my values and beliefs. And then to be willing and active in recognizing those like-minded individuals who are aligned with me. It feels purposeful to consciously choose who I spend my time with and how . For me, that includes people yes, but also screens, TV, music, social media, news, etc. I am amazed how much I have available to choose from that is free, easy to access, and just what I need right now! You each are part of this for me.
We have the option to dive deeper in our connection with each other. We can share our experiences, tips for success, unanswered questions, etc. when we gather or even outside of those two times each month. I would like to deeply acknowledge you all, for the significant part each of you have played in my well-being. I would deeply value hearing from you what support you receive or would like to be part of with this group. Is it supportive for you? If not, what would be? Let’s “clean out the closet” so to speak, and make some creative and empowered choices.
Here are some things to consider before our zoom call and perhaps share on Saturday:
- Who were your ancestors?
- What was their Magic or Alchemy?
- How do they show up in your life?
- What do you draw from for support?
- How does “support” happen for you?
- How is this group supportive for you, or is it?
- And if not, how might it be more supportive?
- How might you invite in supportive people, experiences, and qualities to your life right now?