Hidden in Plain Sight

 

Hidden in Plain Sight

How many times have we not been able to find something because it is hidden in plain sight? A great example is a deck of regular playing cards. Many people over time have used playing cards to do readings, yet, someone looking around their house would not see any sign of a person doing readings. They would simply see a deck of playing cards. How many times have I looked for something and couldn't find it, yet, when I went back again, there it is, in a place where I had looked and missed it. It happens when we are stressed and worried. Slow down, take a deep breath to calm, and there it is. How many times has that happened to you? Now shift your vision to looking for a new job. Are you boxed in to looking in places you have looked before and not checked out new possibilities? Have you overlooked talking to people you know because you assumed that they could not help? Maybe they can't employ you, but they might know someone else who can? You won't find out unless you talk to them. Maybe there are new ways to make money that you have overlooked. How many people now are making some or all of their money selling on Etsy, Kickstarter, Ebay, Amazon, Patreon or other sites? How many people are working remotely, using Google Meet or Zoom to do consultations, or contributing to online sites or podcasts? Notice how when we first step out into the yard when it is dark and there are no lights on, that at first, we see nothing, but after our eyes adjust for a few minutes, we can see, and even in the dark, we can identify the outline of a tree, fence, birdbath or plants. Our eyes just need time to adjust. Patience reveals what is present to us. In order to recognize things that are hidden in plain sight, we need to learn to see differently. When it is dark, if we simply pause for a few moments, we can see what the dark is hiding. When we are digging through drawers or cabinets looking for that item that we need right now, relaxing and remembering the last time we had it may lead us to uncover it. Likewise, how we look at our thoughts and how they color our perceptions of various subjects, patience, and a willingness to adjust to a different perspective can help us see our way through those areas of darkness as well. Darker aspects of our selves that influence some of our choices are often hidden in plain sight. When we learn how to see more clearly, the darkness lifts as we let more light in.  I always love hearing from you, so if you feel like sending me a note, calling or coming to see me, please do! If any of you has any idea you would like me to include in my newsletters, I will consider all suggestions. Have a wonderful day!

Our Balancing Act

 

Our Balancing Act

Every September brings us the Autumn (Fall) Equinox, which is one of the two days a year when day and night are of equal duration, the other being, of course, Vernal (Spring) Equinox. Each signals a shift when the balance tips, with fall bringing more dark night hours, while spring brings more daylight hours. Symbolically, it is a great reminder for us about keeping the balance in our life. This is a great challenge for many of us. It is worth it to set aside time to engage in a hobby, go to the gym, meditate, journal, or just go out to hear some music or other entertainment. Why is that important? I find that by setting aside some time for these things helps me be more clear and energized for doing my work. Ask yourself if you are doing what you need to do to keep your balance. If you have a partner, do you have time to reconnect with them each day, or are you always working? Do you find yourself saying that you would like to do some art or music or something but you never have time for that? When will it be time to make time? In the course of a year, there are some very heavy work times when my schedule is full, and so of course there are some days when I don't have time to work out or go to a concert, like on expo weekends, but those are the exceptions, not the rule. Where, in your life, do you need to find balance? Finding the balance will help you soar to new heights, just like the bird in the photo above that I happened to catch while out on a walk. Being in balance helps us to see the big picture even more clearly and find even more sources of inspiration. I always love hearing from you, so if you feel like sending me a note, calling or coming to see me, please do! If any of you has any idea you would like me to include in my newsletters, I will consider all suggestions. Have a wonderful day!