“In life we have two options every day… Worry about what could happen or Trust that everything will work out.” ~V
This past week has had me reaching deep into my pocket of Trust and reminding myself that “it will be OK.” I wrote last week about the paralyzing possibilities that wait for us when we choose to dance toe to toe with fear. The mindset reset for me was remembering how much I am blessed with in trusting in the All That Is.
Last week there were days when nothing happened, fear kept me at a standstill and I missed those moments of moving forward when I was standing still. I guess you could even say that in that place of fear, I was stepping back not just standing still.
Well! OK then… enough about that “stuff”… on to bigger and brighter. I did move forward, I did look up and enjoy a beautiful rainbow, I have gotten wet playing in the rain and thankful for it even though it is causing some issues around CA. We will have enough water in this next year for farmers to grow their crops, for our wells to produce good water, and for us to enjoy the magnificent waterfalls and rivers that will be waiting on dry roads to lead us out into the bounty of nature’s majesty.
I made the decision to move forward once again. You know, it is a choice we face on a regular basis as life throws us curve balls with the rainbows. I finished The Art of Choosing You First and sent it off to the editor for review. Next comes the fun stuff, edits, cover design, formatting decisions, back cover copy, call to action creation, asking for beta readers and for testimonials. Ugh, I think the writing is hard until I get deep into the “after the writing is done” stuff.
But hey… there will be a new book at the end of this rainbow, and I have already outlined the next one.
Trust is the driving force behind my movement forward and remains one of those “constants” that I strive to keep close. Just last night I got a call from a neighbor in AZ where my beautiful second home and sacred space sits in a wonderful neighborhood. There was an HOA meeting last week and apparently some new folks who couldn’t sell their home are turning it into a vacation rental and there was an incident that created a problem for a neighbor. Now there are a few who want to do away with an owners right to offer their homes to folks visiting the area. For owners like me, that are only there part time, being a vacation rental has allowed me to have this sanctuary.
Fear snuck under the covers with me last night and stuck little wedges into the corners of my eyelids to keep them open so “it” could root about in my thoughts and drag up all the “oh no, what will I do” and “how can I keep her if” and oh golly. Geeze (in a much stronger language.) Leave it to the bad apples in any barrel to begin the molding process.
This morning, I woke up with trust after a rough night. I reminded myself of all the times I have feared there would not be enough guests to cover her expenses and eight years later, she is still proving me wrong.
This year I am going to bring back the workshops and retreats I used to hold there and invite new folks to come and play with words and paint and rawhide and sticks as they discover the power of sacred creativity in many forms. Heck, we might just paint rocks and leave them all over the neighborhood with happy colors and inspirational messages. Wanna come?
This morning I am basking in the joy of the book completion as I gather up all the papers needed to complete my taxes. I choose joy instead of aggravation at this annual and often infuriating task reminding myself that a little each month through out the year would make this time of the year much less stressful. Ha! I say that every year so here’s to all of you wonderfully organized folks who have already given Uncle Sam the paperwork he requires and here’s to the rest of us that always push the deadline.
We will get ‘er done!
Many Blessings…
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Vicki Dobbs is a bold and adventurous warrior walking a path of heart to manifest spirituality in everyday lives. She opens existential gateways for individuals to face their challenges and embrace these tests as the great teachers that they are.
Her goal is to see everyone walk in beauty and balance every day of their lives empowered by the voice of their own authentic truth.
Through Wisdom Evolution and Sacred Wisdom Workshops, Vicki creates opportunities for others to make deep personal changes through experiential classes, ceremony, sacred art and story. She endeavors to inspire others to create their lives intentionally. Vicki is an Inspirator of everyday awareness, an Instigator of spontaneous stories and a Connoisseur of Creativity. Gratitude and grace sprinkled with humility and humor are the medicine she brings to the world.
As an Elder, Teacher and Entrepreneur, Spiritual Coach, Ordained Minister and Crafter of Sacred Art and Tools, Vicki perceives life’s journey as an ever-upward spiraling ascension of the human spirit leading her to wisdom, wholeness and authenticity.
Her experience includes being trained in the Harner Method of Shamanic Counseling and the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition of Cross Cultural Shamanism. She is a Graduate Teacher and Mentor with the Lynn Andrews Center For Sacred Arts and Training and has been the Administrator and Writers Guide for Writing Spirit, the School.
Vicki is also an Artist of the Spirit Certified Spiritual and Energetic Life Coach, a Graduate Mentor in the AoS program and a founding member of HeatherAsh Amara’s Warrior Goddess Leadership Team and Facilitator of the Warrior Heart Practice.
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