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As we journey through life we learn lessons that we wish we could share with the world and now Facebook has created a vehicle for us to do this. This is my way of giving back to the Universe and the world. Please feel free to Share any posts, like my page, ask questions and give your opinion on anything I post. We may not always see eye to eye but I will defend to the death your right to your own opinion/beliefs. Any pictures not taken by me have been sourced from Google images or pages I am a member of. If any images need to be removed, a request from the owner of said image will be required prior to its removal.

Dragonfae again this week. What's in here? I took a peak and it's... interesting...
14/04/2026

Dragonfae again this week. What's in here? I took a peak and it's... interesting...

Lesson  #239: Closure is an inside jobWe have been sold a massive lie that in order to heal from a heartbreak or a betra...
13/04/2026

Lesson #239: Closure is an inside job

We have been sold a massive lie that in order to heal from a heartbreak or a betrayal, we need one final, cinematic conversation. You are probably waiting for an apology, an explanation, or some kind of magical combination of words from the person who hurt you that will suddenly make it all make sense. You are acting like the person who broke you is the only one holding the glue to put you back together.

But most of the time, the people who cause the damage are entirely incapable of cleaning it up. If you wait for them to give you closure, you will be sitting in the waiting room of your own life forever. They likely do not have the answers you are looking for, and even if they did, it would not erase the reality of what happened. You are outsourcing your peace to the very source of your pain.

Closure is not something you receive; it is something you decide. It is the moment you accept that the story is over, even if the ending was terribly written. You do not need their permission, their remorse, or their understanding to walk away. You have the power to turn the page and close the book all by yourself.

Sometimes you need a gentle nudge and other times you need a loving reality check from the universe.𝟭: 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀So...
09/04/2026

Sometimes you need a gentle nudge and other times you need a loving reality check from the universe.

𝟭: 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀
Sometimes the walls we build to protect ourselves end up becoming the very things keeping us trapped. You might be feeling a bit painted into a corner right now where every option looks like a dead end or a bad idea. It is incredibly easy to convince yourself that you are totally stuck when you spend all your time staring at the obstacles instead of the exit signs.

The beautiful truth here is that the cage is actually unlocked and the door is sitting wide open. You just need to shift your gaze a fraction and realise that you have had the power to walk away this entire time. Focus your energy on questioning the stories you tell yourself about what you cannot do because chances are you just made them up.

𝟮: 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗽𝘀
It is perfectly okay to feel a bit flat about how things have panned out recently. There is a distinct sense of mourning a situation that did not deliver the magic you were hoping for and brushing past that disappointment helps absolutely no one. Letting yourself feel the sting of a letdown is actually a vital part of clearing the air so you can move forward with a clean slate.

Once you have had your moment of frustration, it is time to slowly turn your attention back to the blessings that are still sitting right in front of you. Not everything was lost in the wash and there is a surprising amount of love and support waiting for you to simply acknowledge it. Try to direct your focus towards the people who always show up for you rather than the ones who flaked out.

3: Knight of Swords
A sudden flash of clarity is about to hit you and it carries enough momentum to knock you completely off your feet. This is the kind of energy where the fog lifts instantly and you know exactly what needs to be said and who needs to hear it. You might feel a massive urge to charge ahead and cut through all the lingering nonsense that has been slowing down your progress.

Harnessing this sharp intellect is brilliant but try to remember that not everyone operates at your lightning speed. Delivery is everything when you are bringing the truth so take a quick breath before you drop any heavy revelations on the group chat. Channel this brilliant drive into tackling a complex problem you have been avoiding rather than using it to start an unnecessary debate.

Sorry for the late post, everyone! You know what to do. 😉
07/04/2026

Sorry for the late post, everyone! You know what to do. 😉

Lesson 238: Let them misunderstand youThere is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to manage everyone e...
06/04/2026

Lesson 238: Let them misunderstand you

There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to manage everyone else's perception of you. You might twist yourself into knots trying to over-explain your boundaries or ensure that nobody is mad at you. You want to be the "good guy" in every single room you enter.

But the hard truth is that you are inevitably going to be the villain in someone else's story. You cannot control the lens through which other people view you. Their perception is filtered through their own triggers, their own unhealed wounds, and their own limitations. If someone is determined to misunderstand your intentions, they will absolutely find a way to do it.

Put down the PR clipboard. You are not the public relations manager for other people's opinions. Let them be wrong about you. The peace you find when you stop trying to convince people of your goodness is worth more than their validation ever was.

Lesson  #237: Your body is an instrument, not an ornamentYou have probably spent decades at war with your own reflection...
03/04/2026

Lesson #237: Your body is an instrument, not an ornament

You have probably spent decades at war with your own reflection. We are conditioned to treat our bodies like display items on a shelf that constantly need upgrading, shrinking, or fixing before they are worthy of being seen. But your body was never meant to just sit there and look pretty for strangers.

It is the vehicle that lets you taste incredible food, hug the people you love, and feel the cold ocean water on your skin. When you look in the mirror and only focus on the softness or the scars, you are insulting the very magic that keeps your heart beating without you having to ask it to.

Thank your legs for walking you this far. Apologise to your stomach for the cruel things you have said to it over the years. Stop trying to starve and shrink the only vessel you get for this lifetime. It is a masterpiece of engineering, not a decoration.

We have a bit of a mixed bag today with plenty of movement and some big internal questions.𝟭: 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀Life is pick...
02/04/2026

We have a bit of a mixed bag today with plenty of movement and some big internal questions.

𝟭: 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀
Life is picking up speed and those messages you're waiting on are likely to land in your inbox all at once. It feels like the static is finally clearing from the line, which allows for a bit of a dash towards the finish line on a project that stalled over the last month. You might feel a sudden urge to book a flight or change your scenery because the momentum here is quite physical and very hard to ignore.

Try to keep your feet on the carpet while your head is in the clouds. This energy is brilliant for getting things done but it can be a bit of a whirlwind if you forget to hydrate and breathe. Focus on the one task that actually moves the needle today rather than trying to catch every single wand at the same time.

𝟮: 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗽𝘀
You are currently standing in a bit of a cosmic lolly shop with far too many tempting choices on the shelves. It is easy to get lost in the day-dream of what could be, especially when every option looks like a shiny new adventure. While having options is a total luxury, it can also lead to a bit of a stalemate where you end up doing nothing because you are so busy imagining everything.

The magic happens when you stop window shopping and actually commit to one specific path. Look past the glitter and the temporary thrills to see what has actual weight and staying power in your world. Your intuitive hit is usually found in the quietest option so listen for the choice that feels like a deep exhale rather than a sugar hit.

𝟯: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀
There is a strong desire to pull your energy in close and protect what you have built lately. You might be feeling a bit protective of your time or your bank account, which is perfectly fine if it comes from a place of stability. Just be mindful that holding on too tightly to the old ways of doing things can sometimes stop the new goodness from actually reaching you.

Give yourself permission to feel secure without becoming rigid. Stability is lovely but true abundance requires a bit of a flow so try to loosen your grip on the things you cannot control anyway. Focus on creating a sense of internal safety that does not rely on everything staying exactly as it is right now.

Lesson  #236: Your purpose is not a job titleWe put a suffocating amount of pressure on ourselves to find our "one true ...
01/04/2026

Lesson #236: Your purpose is not a job title

We put a suffocating amount of pressure on ourselves to find our "one true calling". You likely think your purpose is a specific career or a grand, world-changing mission hidden under a rock somewhere, and you are failing because you haven't found it yet. But you are not a Swiss Army knife designed for one highly specific task.

Your purpose might just be to be a really good friend. It might be to make art that nobody else ever sees, or to plant a garden, or simply to experience the feeling of the sun on your face on a random Tuesday. We have been brainwashed into thinking that if we cannot monetise our soul's work, it does not count.

Stop agonising over the grand master plan. You are allowed to have a dozen different passions that change every decade. Your only real purpose is to be here and experience the ride. Everything else is just a hobby.

Can 100% relate. Especially when it's  a long series... like... what? They have lives after these events, what about tha...
31/03/2026

Can 100% relate. Especially when it's a long series... like... what? They have lives after these events, what about that? I want to see that!

I'M BAAAAAAACK! Thanks for the patience, peoples. To say it's been a rough return from paradise would be an UNDERSTATEME...
31/03/2026

I'M BAAAAAAACK!

Thanks for the patience, peoples. To say it's been a rough return from paradise would be an UNDERSTATEMENT... I'm very lucky to have the husband I have; let's just leave it at that.

Shall we get back into this then?

Hey everyone. I am still very under the weather, so no posts this week. Hopefully I can get back on top of things by mid...
23/03/2026

Hey everyone. I am still very under the weather, so no posts this week. Hopefully I can get back on top of things by mid-week. Sorry 😢

Lesson 235 - Toxic positivity is just gaslighting with glitter on itThere is a lot of pressure in the spiritual world to...
20/03/2026

Lesson 235 - Toxic positivity is just gaslighting with glitter on it

There is a lot of pressure in the spiritual world to maintain "high vibes" at all costs. You are told to smile through the pain and look for the silver lining before you have even acknowledged the storm. But pretending you are okay when your world is on fire is not resilience. It is denial.

You do not have to spiritualise your trauma right away. Sometimes things just suck and you are allowed to say that. True optimism is not ignoring the darkness; it is the capacity to sit in the pitch black knowing that the light will eventually return.

Stop trying to put a positive spin on a train wreck. Honour your heavy feelings. They are legitimate. You can be deeply sad and deeply hopeful at the very same time.

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