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Inspiration for those seeking it, understanding for those needing it, guidance for those open to it. Blessed Be )O(

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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.

28/02/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Jenni Williams, Lisa Bito, Jennifer Lynn Hendron, Lynne Smith

27/02/2026

Lesson #226 - Stop waiting for the other shoe to drop

Anxiety loves to ruin a good moment. You might find yourself in the middle of a perfect day or a happy relationship and suddenly you freeze. You brace for impact because you have convinced yourself that happiness is just a trapdoor waiting to open. We think that if we stay vigilant and worry enough, we can somehow trick the universe into letting us keep the joy.

But joy is not a loan you have to pay back with suffering. You are not "due" for a tragedy just because things are going well. That feeling of dread is just your nervous system trying to protect you from the vulnerability of being happy.

Exhale. The shoe is not going to drop. And even if it does, ruining this beautiful moment with worry will not make the next moment any easier to handle. You are allowed to be happy without looking over your shoulder.

26/02/2026

Shall we see what's the hapitty haps?

𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵
You are currently channelling a massive amount of internal fortitude to keep a situation from spiralling. This is not about brute force or shouting the loudest; it is about that quiet, unshakable confidence that comes from knowing you can handle whatever walks through the door. You are taming the wilder parts of your own anxiety with incredible grace right now.

Remember that true strength also includes being kind to yourself when you are feeling weary. You do not have to be a superhero every hour of the day. Lean into that soft persistence you have been cultivating and trust that your presence alone is enough to steady the ship.

𝟮. 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀
It feels like everyone wants a piece of you lately or is questioning your position, and you are exhausted from playing defence. You have worked hard to get to where you are, and this energy suggests you are currently fending off distractions or competition to protect what you have built. You are standing on higher ground, but the view is a bit stressful.

Try to distinguish between a genuine threat and just noise from people who do not have your vision. You do not need to attend every argument you are invited to. Hold your position with integrity, but make sure you are not wasting your precious energy on battles that do not actually move the needle for you.

𝟯. 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀
There is a very real fear of loss or scarcity hovering around you that is making you want to tighten your grip on everything you own. While it is great to be protective of your resources and your energy, you might be clutching them so hard that nothing new can actually get in. This is about the tension between being prepared and being paranoid.

Check in with yourself to see if your boundaries have turned into walls. Stability is wonderful, but stasis is boring. Allow yourself a little bit of breathing room and trust that you are secure enough to let the energy circulate a bit more freely without losing your footing.

𝟰. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀
You are currently performing a high-stakes juggling act and you are remarkably good at it. Whether it is balancing a side hustle with a day job or managing your personal life alongside a heavy workload, you are finding the rhythm in the chaos. This is not about standing perfectly still; it is about staying flexible while everything is in motion.

Accept that some days the balls will drop and that is just part of the process. Focus on the flow rather than the perfection of the balance. As long as you keep moving and stay adaptable, you will find that you can handle a lot more than you initially thought possible.

25/02/2026

Lesson #225 – You do not need to wrap your "No" in an excuse

There is a panic that sets in when someone asks you for a favour you do not want to do. You likely scramble to invent a dentist appointment or a family emergency just to soften the blow. We act like we need a court-approved reason to protect our own time. But you are allowed to decline simply because you are tired or because you just do not want to.

Your energy is a limited resource. Every time you say a resentful "yes" to something that drains you, you are saying "no" to something that actually matters. You are leaking your power just to be polite.

"No" is a complete sentence. It does not require a paragraph of justification attached to it. Practice saying it without the apology. The people who respect you will handle the boundary just fine. The ones who get mad are the ones who were benefiting from your lack of one.

24/02/2026

Norse cards this week, with some interesting things to say...

23/02/2026

Lesson #224 - Failure is just expensive data

We have a terrible habit of treating a mistake like it is a funeral. You try something and it flops and immediately you start writing the eulogy for your potential. But failure is not a character flaw or a sign that you should quit. It is simply the universe handing you a clipboard with the results of your experiment.

You figured out one way that does not work. That is incredibly valuable information. The most interesting people you know are walking around with a graveyard of bad ideas and embarrassing flops behind them. That is how they got interesting.

Stop trying to get it right on the first draft. You are supposed to make a mess. The only real failure is staying so safe that you never generate any data at all. Collect the rejection and the error messages and use them to build the next thing.

20/02/2026

Lesson #223 - Forgiveness is a selfish act in the best possible way.

There is a massive misunderstanding that forgiveness means you are condoning the bad behaviour or inviting the person back in for tea. That is absolutely not the case. Forgiveness has almost nothing to do with the other person. It is entirely about you deciding that you are finished carrying their luggage around.

Holding onto resentment is physically exhausting. It takes a huge amount of energy to keep that fire burning and that is energy you are stealing from your own creativity and your own joy. You are essentially renting out space in your head to someone you do not even like.

Evict them. Cut the cord not because they deserve peace but because you do. You can forgive someone and still never speak to them again. It is simply the act of putting down the heavy bag so you can use your hands for something better.

19/02/2026

Here we go. Definitely a mixed bag this week... and not the lolly kind....

𝟭. 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗽𝘀
You are currently sitting in a beautiful space of emotional contentment and you have every right to enjoy it. This is the wish fulfilment card, suggesting that something you have been working towards has finally landed in your lap. It is a quiet, personal kind of win that makes you want to just sit back and smile at how far you have come.

Make sure you are actually celebrating this milestone rather than just looking for the next thing to do. You have built a reservoir of happiness here, so drink from it. You do not need anyone else’s validation to prove that what you have achieved is enough. Trust your own sense of satisfaction.

𝟮. 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀
Something has likely pricked your bubble recently and it probably feels quite sharp. This energy often shows up when a truth we have been avoiding finally comes to light or when a social connection hits a painful snag. It is a reminder that the heart needs to clear out the old grief to make room for any new joy.

Instead of trying to patch over the hurt with logic, just sit with the discomfort for a second. You are being asked to look at where your expectations did not match reality so you can stop carrying that weight around. Once the initial sting fades, you will find you are much lighter than you were before the band aid came off.

𝟯. 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀
You are entering a phase where collaboration and showing your work to others is the key to your success. This is not about being a lone wolf; it is about finding the right people who appreciate your specific skill set. You have the foundations down and now it is time to build something with a team that actually gets your vision.

Look for opportunities to learn from those around you while also owning your own expertise. This is a brilliant time for professional growth and getting the recognition you deserve from your peers. When you combine your talents with others, the result is always going to be more impressive than what you could do alone.

𝟰. 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀
The waiting game is officially over and everything is about to happen at once. This card is all about rapid movement, incoming news, and a sudden surge of momentum that might leave you feeling a little breathless. If you have been feeling stagnant, consider this the universe hitting the fast forward button on your current projects.

The trick here is to stay focused so you do not get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information coming your way. You need to be ready to act quickly and trust your instincts. Do not overthink the details right now; just ride the wave and see where this burst of energy is trying to land you.

𝟱. 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀
You have a fresh perspective and a curious mind that is ready to slice through the nonsense. This energy is youthful, inquisitive, and a little bit cheeky. You are likely asking the questions no one else wants to ask, and that mental sharpness is exactly what is needed to clear the air in a confusing situation.

Be mindful that your words can be a bit blunt when you are in this headspace. Use your intellect to gather facts and explore new ideas, but try to keep the delivery a little softer if you want people to actually listen. Your clarity is a gift, so use it to build a bridge rather than a wall.

18/02/2026

Lesson #222 - You do not have to shrink to fit back into the family photo

Walking back into your childhood home is often the quickest form of time travel available. You might be a fully functioning adult with a mortgage and boundaries on the outside but the second you cross that threshold you revert to being twelve years old. It is incredibly disorienting to feel your hard earned growth evaporating just because someone makes a comment about your hair or your career.

Your family is likely committed to remembering a version of you that no longer exists. They are comfortable with the old script because they know their lines. When you show up as this new and updated character it disrupts the whole play. That tension you feel is just the friction of your evolution rubbing against their stagnation.

Love them for who they are but do not set yourself on fire to keep them warm. You are allowed to sit at the dinner table and be the odd one out. You are under no obligation to squeeze yourself back into a box you broke out of years ago just to make the room feel less awkward.

17/02/2026

Starry starry starry night... Which card calls to you this week? 🔮

16/02/2026

Lesson #221 - You are not a fraud; you are just new.

The feeling that you are about to be exposed as a fake is actually a very precise indicator of growth. It means you have walked into a room that is bigger than the one you just left. We assume that competence feels like confidence but usually it starts out feeling like terror. You are looking around, waiting for security to tap you on the shoulder and es**rt you out of the building because you think you slipped in through the back door.

Real expansion feels risky. If you were staying safe in your comfort zone, you would feel perfectly capable and also completely bored. The shakiness in your voice is not proof of your incompetence. It is evidence that you are stretching. You are supposed to feel out of your depth when you are learning to swim in a bigger ocean.

Stop waiting for the official permission slip to arrive in the mail. No one is coming to knight you or give you the badge that says you belong here. You just have to put on the costume and play the role until it starts to fit your skin.

13/02/2026

Lesson #220 - You cannot strangle the outcome into existence

There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to play God with your own life. You might be waking up at three in the morning running scenarios in your head or trying to manipulate a situation just so you feel safe. We think that if we worry enough, we can prevent the chaos from finding us. But worry is just a prayer for things you do not want.

You are white-knuckling the steering wheel of a car that is already driving itself. The tight grip does not make you safer; it just makes you tired. The universe has a plan that is usually far more creative and interesting than the spreadsheet you have made in your mind.

Surrender is not about giving up or being lazy. It is about trusting that the water knows where to go. Put your hands in the air and stop trying to force the river upstream. The best things usually arrive the moment you finally stop chasing them down the street.

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