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9 of Swords

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Somewhere along the way, many of us—especially those of us in our forties and fifties—became the fixers.

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There’s something about October that always stirs my soul — the crisp air, the scent of woodsmoke, and that subtle sense of magic that lingers between the worlds. This weekend marks one of my favorite traditions: my annu...

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This weekend holds a special kind of weight — one filled with pride, emotion, and reflection. My son is officially heading off to the Army, beginning a new chapter that feels both thrilling and bittersweet. It’s one of t...

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This evening, Cheryl and I sat down with what seemed like a simple goal - make a few updates to our website and social media pages. How hard could it be, right?

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I’ve always been someone who prefers solitude, naturally shying away from crowds and large gatherings whenever possible. But today was different. Today marked the grand reopening of Mystic Energies at its beautiful new l...

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I’m standing at the edge of something new. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 10 AM MST, marks the launch of the Blurred Compass Podcast. It’s officially happening. The countdown is on, and every time I think about it, a mix...

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I last wrote about the challenge of letting go - stepping away from the need to manage every detail and trusting that things would carry on without my constant oversight. At the time, I was preparing for my cruise, setti...

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Do you feel safest when you have control over every detail? Does planning everything down to the smallest step give you a sense of security? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us equate control with safety, believing that...

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Next week, I’ll be setting sail on a well-deserved cruise—my way of celebrating finally taking action on a long-time dream: launching my website and podcast! After my recent move, I couldn't find my birth certificate in ...

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I’ve never been great at sitting still. Traditional meditation—the kind where you sit in silence, observe your thoughts, and let them pass like clouds—feels impossible for me right now. I haven’t quite mastered the art o...

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