Blinded By Perfectionism

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For the past 3 years, I've been slowly working on converting the small patch of land between myself and the neighbor into a wildflower patch.  It has been a slow process with many trials and tribulations (droughts, bad seed, aggressive weeds, etc.).  This summer I found myself getting frustrated with the weeds growing in the wildflower patch.  My friends were kind enough to point out to me that maybe my perfectionism was getting in the way.  Point well taken!  I was obsessing over a "picture' perfect vision vs. the reality of life.  When I finally stopped dwelling on what was wrong with my wildflower patch and started to really observe it, I noticed that the bees, birds, and the cats really didn't care about the weeds sprinkled in with the wildflowers.  In fact, they all seemed to enjoy the jungle-feeling atmosphere.  Besides...

What is a weed? 
A plant whose gifts and virtues have not been discovered yet. 

As I typed that quote...I suddenly had a big "AHA" moment.  Isn't that exactly what I stand for?  Isn't that exactly what my on-line and in-person offerings at the Kent Emporium stand for?  Every one-on-one session, every class, and every workshop allows people the opportunity to discover their own gifts in a safe nurturing environment surrounded by a supportive community of like-minded people.  

What people see as weeds within themselves are actually undiscovered gifts.

So actually, those pesty weeds were trying to get my attention and talk to me this summer!  Guess I better get outside and start recording some of their music between now and the first frost!

So, what has been annoying you lately? 
Is this one of your undiscovered gifts trying to get your attention?

Are you ready to connect more with nature and discover your hidden gifts?  Sign-up for my in-person Shamanic Reiki 1 & 2 program (details below).  If you are unable to attend in person, but are interested in a ZOOM program, please send me an email and we can discuss.

Need some support from Nature this week? 
Learn more about the messages of Feathers via the Mini-Sound Bath (below)
​Listen to the supportive sound essence music of Sunflower. (below)

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​WEEKLY MINI-SOUND BATH

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​MAGICAL THINGS TO CHECK OUT

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Shamanic Reiki 1 & 2 Combined is an experiential learning workshop held in Kent, Illinois on November 5th and December 3rd, 2022.  There are just 8 spots!  During our 2 days together, you will learn new tools to support you on your personal healing journey, your work with others, and with nature.

In between the 2 sessions, additional exercises will be provided so that you can practice and expand on the tools and practices that you have learned.

Learn all the detail and sign up here.

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Healing Sounds Of Nature