Hi Lizzie. Do you ever write about trees? Your photos are stunning. I will be in your neck of the woods on retreat for 9 days. So looking forward to seeing the hills again. Thanks for your kind words.
I don’t write directly about trees, because I’m afraid of not doing them justice 😬 I think I’ve grown a little scared of publishing anything after such a hiatus but thank you for those kind words, too 🙏🏻 ohhh, enjoy your retreat and if ever you are up here with time to spare (which I appreciate doesn’t happen on retreats by their nature!) then do let me know 🙂
Hi Liz. That means a lot. I reread this one post publication and wondered if I had been a bit too gloomy 😆 but it really is how I am and thay feels important. Thank you.
Thank you so much for writing about not being able to write. I think of writing all the time, and that subconscious pull to the pen is often silenced by my inner dialogue. You know the one that always makes excuses for why I shouldn't even try to put my voice, or thoughts online. It's the perfectionist one that tells me I'm not organized enough, not experienced enough, not talented enough, not... fill in the blank again and again and again. But in my heart I do want a space of my own, to connect with other people, possibly find friends to chat with about the things that Interest me... a space where I can talk about my Inner guidance and how it speaks when I open myself to it... a space Beyond the Shoulds. I love the way you formatted this post. It closes the door on shoulds and opens it to creative flow. And the way that you speak about the cards you pull inspires me to look at my own card pulls in a different way. I've been studying for almost 2 years and I love that I can learn how to expand the way I read by looking at the cards from multiple perspectives, as opposed to my "learned" perspective of the cards. This is what attracted me to your Substack above other Tarot readers when I searched. Seeing one or two cards from multiple, or layered perspectives... it gives me courage to bend my perspective of the cards as I read them. Thank you again, for being inspiring for someone who is still trying to find her courage. ❤️
This was a very clean use of a simple spread to unlock something practical. Does keeping the structure minimal is what makes it work when energy is low?
Really loved this piece and how you decided to write about not being able to write. Genius! ❤️
A really helpful read, Claire! I always appreciate your authentic voice. I’ll try the spread too. Months-long writer’s block here!
Hi Lizzie. Do you ever write about trees? Your photos are stunning. I will be in your neck of the woods on retreat for 9 days. So looking forward to seeing the hills again. Thanks for your kind words.
I don’t write directly about trees, because I’m afraid of not doing them justice 😬 I think I’ve grown a little scared of publishing anything after such a hiatus but thank you for those kind words, too 🙏🏻 ohhh, enjoy your retreat and if ever you are up here with time to spare (which I appreciate doesn’t happen on retreats by their nature!) then do let me know 🙂
Hi again. Trees are so wise!! Yeah I will be in silence for 9 days but I appreciate the thought ❤️
I like the idea of "pulling cards" to get the imagination flowing during dry times.
I always love coming here to read your words because they’re honest and heartfelt ❤️ Thank you for sharing yourself so generously.
Hi Liz. That means a lot. I reread this one post publication and wondered if I had been a bit too gloomy 😆 but it really is how I am and thay feels important. Thank you.
I have done it once before. It definetely frees you up. Thanks for reading Konstannze
Thank you so much for writing about not being able to write. I think of writing all the time, and that subconscious pull to the pen is often silenced by my inner dialogue. You know the one that always makes excuses for why I shouldn't even try to put my voice, or thoughts online. It's the perfectionist one that tells me I'm not organized enough, not experienced enough, not talented enough, not... fill in the blank again and again and again. But in my heart I do want a space of my own, to connect with other people, possibly find friends to chat with about the things that Interest me... a space where I can talk about my Inner guidance and how it speaks when I open myself to it... a space Beyond the Shoulds. I love the way you formatted this post. It closes the door on shoulds and opens it to creative flow. And the way that you speak about the cards you pull inspires me to look at my own card pulls in a different way. I've been studying for almost 2 years and I love that I can learn how to expand the way I read by looking at the cards from multiple perspectives, as opposed to my "learned" perspective of the cards. This is what attracted me to your Substack above other Tarot readers when I searched. Seeing one or two cards from multiple, or layered perspectives... it gives me courage to bend my perspective of the cards as I read them. Thank you again, for being inspiring for someone who is still trying to find her courage. ❤️
This was a very clean use of a simple spread to unlock something practical. Does keeping the structure minimal is what makes it work when energy is low?
I would use this structure even if energy was high. Simplicity is powerful.