This is Part 2 of a three-part exploration into Passion, Fire, and
Magic presented in Amy Cesari's Coloring Sheets for Beltane Tarot.
Five Ways to Fuel Your Fire
If Passion is the driving force to create, then Fire is the fuel to
propel your passion forward. Fire is energy. It is this unquenchable
energy that makes you want to achieve your passions--regardless of
the consequences.
Do you feel like the definition of insanity? That is, doing the same
thing over and over again, but expecting a different result? According
to Code (2013, Sept 16), humans like to feel stable in their existence,
being consistent, staying within their comfort zones. Over time, our
fires dim and soon go out.
What to do?
1. Comfort zones are survival modes. Identify what is keeping you
within the bounds of predictability. Explore the fears that are
holding you back from doing what it is you truly see yourself
doing and becoming. Then, do it!
Keep this saying in mind:
You can't walk on water if you won't get out of the boat.
2. Bazin (2011-2020) asserts the best way to find your fire is to
connect with positive-thinking and like-minded people--especially
those with your interests.
On the other hand, be prepared for disconnecting from those who
would anchor you to your present stable, comfort zone existence.
You can't walk on water if you are wearing concrete shoes.
3. Bazin (2011-2020) suggests limiting interests that no longer serve
to fire-up your passions. Narrow and focus on a few specific interests
that fuels your passions and master them.
Too many irons in the fire often indicate that some activities
may not get done.
4. Bradt (n. d.) offers a futuristic reflection on fire and passion. He states
that we should accept that what fired-up our passions in our younger days
may not be the same flame when we grow older.
Boats change over time, but you alone steer your course.
5. Think of the greater purpose and focus your fire on how to help
others achieve their passions.
Help others to get out of their boats and walk on water, too.
Resources
Bazin, Cynthia. (2011-2020). You Can Get Fired Back Up in Life.
Retrieved from https://smartchic.me.
Bradt, Gary. (n. d.). Re-ignite Your Passion at Work. Retrieved from
https://www.reliableplant.com.
Cesari, Amy. (2019). Passion, Fire, and Magic. Retrieved from Amy
Cesari's Coloring Book of Shadows for Beltane Tarot.
Code. (2013, Sept 16). How to Find Your Fire? Retrieved from
https://www.lifecoachcode.com.
Monday, January 27, 2020
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Five Ways to Find Your Passion in Life
This is Part 1 of a three-part exploration into Passion, Fire, and Magic as presented in Amy Cesari’s Book of Shadows Coloring Sheets for Beltane (May Day) Tarot:
Passion Defined
Passion could be defined as an almost irrepressible emotion, perhaps divine in inspiration, leading to stellar creativity and joy. Passion can also cause pain,
as well as, pleasure. But, all the while, passion must be expressed even if it
produces agony and/or exhilaration.
Passion is not just a romantic notion of uniting as one with another being. It is about uniting with one's self. Passion is derived from experiencing a heightened awareness of purpose and drive.
It is appropriate that true passion is associated with intensity of light. Light is
life-giving power, moving us all forward to greater moments in life and living.
Passion is about exuding energy and vibrancy.
Five Ways to Find Your Passion
1. Look back over your life interests, even from your childhood. Identify the people, places, events, and things that captured your interest--time and time again.
Make a list of these interests. Ask yourself if you would feel loss if that interest was taken away from you.
2. Now, make a list of things you really hate doing. Compare the two lists. Focus your attention on what specifically you liked--even when you were doing something you did not particularly want to do.
3. Ask yourself: What makes me feel good doing? Your lifework should have some of the components to those childhood joys you experienced, but left behind, because you had to act like the adult you became.
4. Seek-out people who share your similar interests and passions. People love to talk about themselves, so ask how they achieved their passions. Learn from their experiences and fashion goals for yourself.
5. Go ahead--do it! Seek your passion. At first, you may have to engage your passionate interests in baby-steps. Treat it as a hobby or week-end get-a-way from responsibilities. Having a few moments of seeking your passion and interests--however small--will make obligations much easier to endure.
1. Look back over your life interests, even from your childhood. Identify the people, places, events, and things that captured your interest--time and time again.
Make a list of these interests. Ask yourself if you would feel loss if that interest was taken away from you.
2. Now, make a list of things you really hate doing. Compare the two lists. Focus your attention on what specifically you liked--even when you were doing something you did not particularly want to do.
3. Ask yourself: What makes me feel good doing? Your lifework should have some of the components to those childhood joys you experienced, but left behind, because you had to act like the adult you became.
4. Seek-out people who share your similar interests and passions. People love to talk about themselves, so ask how they achieved their passions. Learn from their experiences and fashion goals for yourself.
5. Go ahead--do it! Seek your passion. At first, you may have to engage your passionate interests in baby-steps. Treat it as a hobby or week-end get-a-way from responsibilities. Having a few moments of seeking your passion and interests--however small--will make obligations much easier to endure.
Resources
Burn-Callander, Rebecca. (2015, Mar 27). Eight ways to find the passion in life
that has eluded you. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk.
Cesari, Amy. (2019). Passion, Fire, and Magic. Retrieved from Amy Cesari's Coloring Book of Shadows for Beltane Tarot
Coloring Page.
Raab, PhD, Diana. (2017, Jun 12). What's your passion? Research shows that
tapping into your life passions can lead to happiness. Retrieved from
https://www.psychologytoday.com.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The Argonauts Jason & Medea
The words all around us can take on different meanings when we least expect it. I love Greek myths and I acquired an old, over-sized, water-damaged book. It is a book for children, but, like animated stories and movies today, there are words for adults only.
For the sake of not losing the original impact, here is the passage:
"...Circe was a dangerous sorceress who amused herself by changing men who came to her island into the animal nearest the nature of each man. Some became lions, some rabbits, but most of them were changed into pigs and asses."
Reference
D'Aulaire, Ingri and Edgar Parin. (1962). Book of Greek Myths. New York, NY: Bantam Doubleday Dell PublishingGroup, Inc.
The words all around us can take on different meanings when we least expect it. I love Greek myths and I acquired an old, over-sized, water-damaged book. It is a book for children, but, like animated stories and movies today, there are words for adults only.
For the sake of not losing the original impact, here is the passage:
"...Circe was a dangerous sorceress who amused herself by changing men who came to her island into the animal nearest the nature of each man. Some became lions, some rabbits, but most of them were changed into pigs and asses."
Reference
D'Aulaire, Ingri and Edgar Parin. (1962). Book of Greek Myths. New York, NY: Bantam Doubleday Dell PublishingGroup, Inc.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Inspiration When Least Expected
It was just a bottle of shower gel that I received as a gift. It smelled so good that I wanted body spray to go with it. While searching the internet for the product, I decided to explore the creator, as well.
Kenneth Cole is the creator and his product is Kenneth Cole Reaction (for Her). The two body sprays were named White and Black.
Although I was able to get the products, it was Kenneth Cole's life and philosophy of living that attracted me the most. He inspires me to be pro-active in achieving my goals--just by reading his own story.
Here's the story that hooked me. In 1982, Cole wanted to start his shoe business (his father was a shoe manufacturer, too, by the way). Market Week at the Hilton in New York was the place for entrepreneurs to have their products previewed. Unfortunately, Cole did not have the money to rent a room in the Hilton to display his shoe line.
Instead, Cole requested a permit to put a trailer two blocks down the street where he could display his line of shoes as Kenneth Cole, Inc.
Again, Cole was denied a permit. He was told that trailers on the street were for "productions," as in filming, and not for selling shoes.
Instead of giving-up, the fashion designer changed his business name from Kenneth Cole Incorporated to Kenneth Cole Productions. He got his permit. Next, he hired a filming crew to produce a film entitled, "The Birth of a Shoe Company."
Now, the fashion designer Kenneth Cole was in business. Not only did he sell 40,000 pairs of shoes, but he had a film chronicling the genesis of his company.
References
Wikipedia contributors. (2019, July 15). Kenneth Cole (designer). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 01:40, September 22, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kenneth_Cole_(designer)&oldid=906450747
It was just a bottle of shower gel that I received as a gift. It smelled so good that I wanted body spray to go with it. While searching the internet for the product, I decided to explore the creator, as well.
Kenneth Cole is the creator and his product is Kenneth Cole Reaction (for Her). The two body sprays were named White and Black.
Although I was able to get the products, it was Kenneth Cole's life and philosophy of living that attracted me the most. He inspires me to be pro-active in achieving my goals--just by reading his own story.
Here's the story that hooked me. In 1982, Cole wanted to start his shoe business (his father was a shoe manufacturer, too, by the way). Market Week at the Hilton in New York was the place for entrepreneurs to have their products previewed. Unfortunately, Cole did not have the money to rent a room in the Hilton to display his shoe line.
Instead, Cole requested a permit to put a trailer two blocks down the street where he could display his line of shoes as Kenneth Cole, Inc.
Again, Cole was denied a permit. He was told that trailers on the street were for "productions," as in filming, and not for selling shoes.
Instead of giving-up, the fashion designer changed his business name from Kenneth Cole Incorporated to Kenneth Cole Productions. He got his permit. Next, he hired a filming crew to produce a film entitled, "The Birth of a Shoe Company."
Now, the fashion designer Kenneth Cole was in business. Not only did he sell 40,000 pairs of shoes, but he had a film chronicling the genesis of his company.
References
Wikipedia contributors. (2019, July 15). Kenneth Cole (designer). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 01:40, September 22, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kenneth_Cole_(designer)&oldid=906450747
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Ladies Beware! Romance Bill Payings
Ladies Beware!
I just heard a report that I would like to share.
A woman “met” a guy on the internet. He said the right words to
gain her trust. He supposedly “paid” a bill for her. But, in order to
pay the bill which happened to be a credit card, he had to have her
info to get online to “pay” it. She gave him all of the account information
in order to pay the bill online. The account showed a zero balance.
The woman was so happy. However, she now cannot log on to the
account. She did not change the password and now cannot get
into the account to do so.
LADIES, THIS IS A SCAM AND A FRAUD--AND THE WOMAN IS
ALSO A PARTY TO THE FELONY CRIME!!! The guy may or may
not pay the bill with the money he scammed from other women who
fell for this online scam, but he has all the information and control of
the account. He can request a credit line increase. Now the woman
is responsible not only for the amount he supposedly “paid,” but for
the credit increase which he will, subsequently, max-out on the card.
Also, items the woman purchased on the card can be repossessed.
This is considered a 2-party scam and the woman is just as much a
partner to the felony theft as the scammer--whether the woman knew
it or not. Needless to say, the woman’s credit is destroyed, she loses
her hard-earned money and possessions, and can serve a term in prison.
Remember: Romance scammers are good at what they do….
NEVER GIVE ANYONE YOU MEET ONLINE YOUR
PERSONAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION!
Saturday, July 13, 2019
The Midnight Raiders
Sorry, I haven't been keeping-up with my posts. I have been out of sorts....
The Midnight Raiders
When a person lives solo, night sounds seem louder than usual. The later the
time, the more clamorous the sounds grow.
time, the more clamorous the sounds grow.
On this particular night, the power had gone off. I was in darkness and heard
outside noises like shuffling feet scraping along the back door steps. No house
phone and no cell phone. What to do?
outside noises like shuffling feet scraping along the back door steps. No house
phone and no cell phone. What to do?
Candles were lit and flickering. It was creepy and I was frightened. But, I couldn’t
just sit and wait. I had to act.
just sit and wait. I had to act.
I grabbed a battery-operated LED lamp with three levels of brightness. I walked
to the back door. The scraping was still continuing. Should I open the back door
or run-out the front door to a neighbor’s house?
to the back door. The scraping was still continuing. Should I open the back door
or run-out the front door to a neighbor’s house?
If I opened the door, would I be fast enough to close it before someone came
inside? What if they had a weapon? I wasn’t over-reacting because recent
reports stated that a person had kicked-in the door of the vacant house next
door. The same person had tried to enter another house--with the residents
still inside!
inside? What if they had a weapon? I wasn’t over-reacting because recent
reports stated that a person had kicked-in the door of the vacant house next
door. The same person had tried to enter another house--with the residents
still inside!
Again, what to do? I recalled a hint I heard years ago. If a person attacks you,
scream-out, “Fire, help, fire!” People are more likely to come running when a fire
is happening than for attacks. Would I find my voice when I needed it most?
scream-out, “Fire, help, fire!” People are more likely to come running when a fire
is happening than for attacks. Would I find my voice when I needed it most?
With the lamp in one hand, I unlocked the door and grabbed the door handle.
I eased the wooden door open. Lights were still out and I gazed into total darkness.
I eased the wooden door open. Lights were still out and I gazed into total darkness.
I flicked-on the lamp and aimed its beam through the outside screen door. And,
there on the steps were three masked…Raccoons!
there on the steps were three masked…Raccoons!
Earlier in the day, I had placed a take-out box overflowing with refrigerator scraps
on the landing of the back door deck. The felines had not found it to their liking.
However, the raccoons did. The container was licked clean and the raiders had
even washed their paws in the water dish.
on the landing of the back door deck. The felines had not found it to their liking.
However, the raccoons did. The container was licked clean and the raiders had
even washed their paws in the water dish.
I now understood why the cats did not often stay on the deck at night. The three
midnight diners seemed to be asking, “You looking at us?”
midnight diners seemed to be asking, “You looking at us?”
Like the cats, I was not going to step-out onto the deck steps either. With a sigh of
relief, I closed the back door.
relief, I closed the back door.
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