Happy Monday Wise Ones

How are you today? 
It is inauguration day here in the United States and I know many people are feeling all the feels about this. 
I am too. 

I have my own feelings about the current state of the government and the political landscape at this time, and added to that are the voices I am hearing amongst my friends, clients, community and the cultural tapestry social media algorithms filter into my feed.
There is fear and sadness and anger. There is also distraction, avoidance and escape. 

I know that some people are happy. 
I’m personally hearing very little of this joy, but that likely has A LOT to do with where I live and the communities I am a part of. 

I thought I was going to write a newsletter this week focused on authenticity. What it means to me. How it impacts my business, personal life and magical practice. 
And I know that letter will eventually make its way to your inboxes. 

But this morning as I read several speeches by Martin Luther King Jr, I realized I wanted to write about the importance of rest and waking. 

We live in a culture full of ways to “check out”. From phones, to gaming to movies and TV. We live in a world where drinking alcohol is a way to unwind. Or as the billboard down the street says “I’m getting high and feeling fine” 

And all of these things have their place. They can be fun and even restful. 
But they can also lure you away from what’s real. 

Including you!

Using these things in excess can send us into a void state. 

I know when I’ve had enough of games or tv or computer time, because I get cranky, and edgy and can’t really stand to be in  conversation. 

In those moments, I MUST GET OUTSIDE!!!!

And it feels just like that. All caps and exclamation points. I have to find my way back to myself and the fastest track there is to reconnect with the natural world and move my body. Even if that is just walking around my yard or pulling a few weeds. Even if it means getting in the car and driving to the beach or the park for a walk or hike. 

It is always important to find ways to rest and rejuvenate.

 It is equally important to be awake. To be aware. 

When we check out our power goes dormant. We are no longer actively present in our bodies and minds. 

Our Magic is silent. 

When we tap back in, there is a reboot. These things are suddenly accessible once more. 

I write this today to invite you to rest. It’s ok to watch a show, or play a videogame. It’s ok to have a glass of wine (unless you’re me, then don’t do that). 
But please don’t distract so much that you disconnect from yourself. 

I invite you to rest and renew and then re-engage. 

The world needs you. 
And it needs your magic too!


Simple Practice

Energy Bath
Rub your hands together until they are warm. 
Hold them about a foot apart and feel the energy between them. 
Imagine this energy growing. You might even imagine it has a color. 
Feel the vibration of this energy intensify 
Then using your hands, feel this energy channeling through your hands and starting at the top of your head brush it over your body
Move from top to bottom
If you lose the energetic connection come back to the place you started by rubbing your hands together and beginning again

I leave you with this poem-
Written by Loryn Brantz...g:
INAUGURATION 2025
In a time of hate..... Love is an act of resistance.
In a time of fear..... Faith is an act of resistance.
In a time of misinformation..... Education is an act of resistance.
In a time of poor leadership..... Community is an act of resistance.
In a time like this....... Joy is an act of resistance.
Resist........ Resist....... Resist.

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