Jul 14, 2009

"My Unique Stride"

I am one who has my own unique step..my own unique stride. I walk with confidence and pride, and relish my one-of-a-kind style...and unique spin on life. When I am at-one with my genuine self I am empowered and energized...and I like being different! Remembering this, is the missing puzzle piece that restores peace, and self-appreciation; and personal Authentic power. I am one who strides with zest and vigor into the every day of my creative, artful life....and I love it. I am the one who knows how to celebrate life and my unique place in it.

I give you a heightened sense of self-appreciation and celebration and expanded creativity within your personal style. I want you to let me come front-and-center of your life more often. I want you to remember the good, lively energy you feel when you accept, appreciate and honor yourself... as you are in this moment. Carry that feeling with you always...let lead you to the best parts of yourself.

Jul 4, 2009

"God's Fingerprint"

God's fingerprint is all over me! I am one who is illuminated by the Light and DNA of the Creator; from the tip of my head to the bottom of my feet, and far, far beyond where my eyes can see: above, below, left and right...all around and through me...far beyond what I can ever imagine. I am one who is surrounded by the Presence, and swaddled in the omnipresent love of the Divine. I want you to know that there is no where you can go that I am not.... already there; preparing a place for you...blessing you.
Rest.
Trust.
Know.
Let go.
My fingerprint is all over you.

Jun 29, 2009

"Emptying"

I am one who empties my mind
to have a quite mind...
to let inspiration be heard...
and new ideas flourish.
I am one who yearns to empty my mind...
from facts and figures
and too much information!
I want to hear what "I" know...
what my heart knows.
I empty... so I can hear
the whispers of my soul
...not what someone else has written.
I am the one who wants to hear my own voice,
my own heart...
to contemplate my own meanings...
to hear what Spirit is saying..
and guiding me to do...or not do.
I am one who knows deep down
...that silence and stillness...
are golden.
I am one who empties and yearns
to get back to
the still point in my soul.

Feb 10, 2009

Inner-Sanctuary

I am one who waits for you to join me.
I am your highway to sanctuary and serenity.
I am always present, and patient and loyal.
I am devoted to being here for you.
I show you the beauty of the peace you have within.
I take you from the highway of the hustle and bustle of your daily life,
to the land of your soul. ~

Oct 30, 2008

"Wisdom"


I am the wise one... I am wisdom, personified.
I stand here knowing that you have the key.
I am the one who knows you must walk through the doorway...through new doorways.
I am one who knows you are strong, and vibrant and a being of influence.
I am one who challenges you to stand and walk through new doorways ...
to move forward; in doing so you teach others.
I am one who knows your power, your power is love
and charge you with using it.
...you must use it; our world needs it...YOU need it.
Your power... is love.
Suit: Council

May 29, 2008

The Fool

Tonight, my friend Anne Marie of KaleidoSoul offered a fantastic teleclass on The Fool Archtype, presented by the wise, wonderful Suzie Wolfer, friend and SoulCollage Facilitator in Oregon. It was great!! As soon as I hung up the phone, I was inspired me to have a chat with my Fool card, which I made about a year ago.
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I am the one who's decided to have fun with all of this; with whatever comes my way. I will not take all so seriously. I will not make it heavy, whatever "it" is. I'm the one who no longer accepts old, left-over reactions. I'm the one who can balance all the messy stuff of life and sail on my merry way. I'm the one who has fun with myself!
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I give you the ability to lighten-up, to remember to come out of your story and see that it's only a thought. Does "it" go away? No, but your conditioned response can...and your experience of whatever's going on will be different. I can help you with that. I can be your companion. All you have to do is think of me, invite me into your daily life; I'm always there but you wont' know it unless you think of me...so invite me in.
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I am the one who knows no shame, literally. I'm the one who's wondering why you aren't you wearing a headdress like mine! Well...why aren't you?! I am the one who naturally lighten's things up. I am the one who brings lightness to the task at hand.
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I want you to know that "it" doesn't have to be hard..."it" can be easy...whatever those "its" are that pull you into being so serious. I want you to be a fool for the fool in all it's wonder and glory. Let me be your companion. Let me befriend you. Ask my advice when you are perplexed, worried or struggling...and when you're having fun too...I can shift the energy and take it and you to another level. When you get to serious and heavy...do something outrageous..and laugh! I want you to make a list now of what those things might be, so you'll have them ready.

OK, here's the list:
* Polish my toes an outrageous color...hmm, that word 'outrageous' keeps coming up.
* Take SARK's advice and "Eat Mangoes Naked"!!
* Wear an odd, bold accessory, or something out of the ordinary that you get a kick out of.

OK, I only came up with three...something tells me I really need to let the fool come into my life more. It'll be interesting to see what I add to this list after hanging out with the fool for a while. I can tell I'll be having a lot more conversations with the fool throughout the day. Thank you Suzie and Anne Marie!

Jun 2, 2007

My Singing Soul: "Inner Child"

The feminine, adult, and child energy of this card is intimately woven. They're nearly one...well...they are one, yet at times one voice comes through distinctly as the child...and at others it's clearly the adult. The main voice of this soul-conversation is from the adult, with enthusiastic influence from my "little girl"- it's like she was cupping her hand to my ear whispering..."and remember to tell her...". I marvel at this...and I'm thankful for it.
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Who are you? -- I am the part of you who sings with joy when I let my inner-child play and run free. My soul sings when I am united with the little girl who lives inside of me. The yellow brick road runs through my life when I let Spirit have full reign. I am the one who has a song in my heart and I am happiest when I am singing it...resoundingly!
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What do you have to give me? -- I give you happy days and a heart that radiates with contentment. I give you the present moment, fully engaged and enjoyed. I give you the acknowledgment of abiding gratitude... and tears of thankfulness that your life is so good...and just as it should be...divinely-ordered. I give you vision, and gratitude that your life overflows with creativity, beauty, bursting color...texture and love. I give you full, fragrant, blooming flowers in the garden of life.
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What do you want from me? -- I want you to keep letting me sing. I want you to silence and reconcile the voices that might not appreciate what is necessary for a happy soul. Just stop and come back to "center" with your self-nurturing ways. I want you to know it's OK to do so. This is very important. I want you to be mindful of what it takes for my song to be sung and heard...and to reverberate within every cell of your very being. It is essential that you let your song come through.
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How will I remember? -- You will remember when your heart soars, sings and radiates with a joy so full you feel like you are flying! ..and you will also remember when you do not feel this way; then...you know what you must do.
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What more do you want to tell me? -- Be happy, let your joy shine. Let your light shine. This is one of the best things you can do for yourself...and the planet. This alone is a great contribution to peace in the world...by letting it begin with you.
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P.S. I submitted this card for the "Roots" challenge over at Inspire Me Thursday . Since my soul-assignment this time around is awakening my joy through creatvity & play...and being a catalyst to help others do the same... I am therefore “rooted” in joy - even at the shadowy times, the joy is still there...waiting for me to shift my vision, and come back. This card is in celebration of the joy that makes my soul sing.

May 2, 2007

The Traveler: My Soul's Historian


I am one who travels my continuing journey leaving these bones behind. I am one who is wise and has secrets to tell you. I know your history, the history of our ancestors, and our ancestors' ancestors.
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I am your soul's historian. I am the riches of the history of many lifetimes. Look around...see the death of the ancients. You are on sacred ground now.
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I am one who lives beyond flesh and bone. My essence is forever...far beyond these dry bones and adornments of gold. I am the Traveler...lifetime upon lifetime in the great continuum.
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I want you to take time with me. I want you to remember to really live. Life is precious. I want you to take the golden treasure in your heart and and spread it far and wide - throughout the world! Share your treasure with others. Show them their treasure and remind them that they too...have a crown to wear.
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I am the Traveler. I give you proof that life is everlasting. I give you proof that what makes us, us is far greater than our body and mind...far gretaer than what you can imagine...and it lives on forever and ever.
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I want you to keep loving...yourself, others...and continue to learn of me. Continue allowing your essence to flow through unobstructed for you are a living vessel.
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You will remember each time you feel love deep in your heart, or think about those who have gone through the curtain to the other side. You will remember each time you see or think of me or see the color of gold. . You will remember that you have an inner-treasure just waiting to fly even more .
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Upon reflection, I realize that part of my soul's inspiration for this card came from over 10 years ago in the poem The Traveler by James Dillet Freeman, for which I am very thankful. That poem has blessed me and countless others I've shared it with over the years. I hope you enjoy it, at the above link.

Apr 22, 2007

Inner-critic


I am the one who nags at you...that you coulda, woulda, shoulda.
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I am the one who rides your back and "killing you softly", whispering..."You are not enough''.
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I was born from your self-criticism, which gives me more power.
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I am the one who's had this job too long and wants to retire. I want you to stand up & let me slide off your back into retirement.
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I want you to know it's easier to get me off your back than you think. I want you to know that "You are enough. Be yourself."... I am a queen in the making...I can be tranformed from critic to cheerleade, helpful protector... and compassionate challenger. I am transformed when you love yourself without fail..no matter what. I am transformed into mentor through your authentic self-compassion, self-love and self-forgiveness. I am transformed each time you give yourself what you need most... in the moment.

Dec 2, 2006

Creator Me


9PM Today-- This card showed up my random reading today; 2nd reading for this card, first on November 26, 2006.

Who are you?
I am the part of you who loves to create things with my hands…I am the one becomes enthralled with your creative, “tactile passions.” I am the one who has my life in the palm of my hand. I am the one who knows she is co-creator, be it art or manifesting a new way of life. I am the one who creates your colorful life. I am the one who spins straw into gold. I am the part of you who can see diamonds in the rough; and I am also the one who feels, sees and knows that you are living in a wellspring of an enormous Diamond Mine! It’s all in your hands. I am the one who knows more than I know (don’t know what that means, but that’s what came up). I am one who is in partnership with God, G.O.D., Divine Mind, and the Universe, and any other names also known as the Almighty. I am the one who knows life is precious…like a pearl. I am one who sees and admires the beauty of my work and craftsmanship. I am the one who identifies with the stars w-a-a-a-a-a-y “out there”.

What do you have to give me?
I give you the knowledge that you can create what you desire….using your single-minded intention, and focused action… combined with your BELIEF and FEELING…and patience.

What do you want me to know?
I want you to know that you are empowered from within…and you can do anything you really want to do. I want you to know that you affect the lives of others, especially when you are living purely from “the stream of your authentic self”. I want you to know you can stop, breathe, decide what you want to create…be it with beads, or rings for chainmaille, or with yarn, fabric or paper…or anything other “straw” you are drawn to create with. This includes your words. All you have to do, Cheryl, is “intend” to focus on one project at specific time, and when you sit down…KNOW that you will create something brilliantly beautiful that anyone, including you, will love. Just an easy, breezy thought in your head...this intention…nothing serious…just think it and allow “it” to pour through you. Let your creative power soar…no judgments. Just know that as a vessel of and conduit for dynamic creative power…all you have to do is be aware and willing to let It flow through you, and “go with It”…ride with It. Let your inner-genius have a ball! I want you to know that this is the way I created my one single luminescent comet-blue pearl.

I want you to know that you don’t have to fret with the dozens of projects going on in your head. Just set the intention to create something that makes your soul sing. It doesn’t matter if it’s for someone else or for yourself, a gift, or to sell. I want you to let go of all ideas of if “they” will like your creation or not. Of course they will love it!

What do you want me to do?
I want you to let go of the hairsplitting details that can stifle you if you’re not paying attention, and are confident to make a decision and move on. I want you to acknowledge that your inner-creator (me)…knows how to accurately and efficiently handle the detail, and trust that….otherwise, the “part” that prevents your from creating with abandon and joy will not allow you to feel…and “live in”…your innate creative bliss. “She” has had more than their share of time on the stage of your life… no more encores for her! Poof! Be-gone!

Make a list of projects and prioritize them. Allocate the most important to a month, or to two weeks within the month, such as: Jan. wks 1-2: Chainmaile; Jan. weeks 3-4: Jewels of the Heart Earrings Project. Feb. wks 1-2: Creating Red jewelry (or do this in January so you can wear it in February in honor of Valentine’s Day!); Feb. wks 3-4: Pick a theme i.e. Bracelet & Earrings Sets; March wks 1-2: Pick Spring colors & Plan your Spring wardrobe….Show. You get the picture. You can plan your website this way too…or just about project for that matter. Schedule your time to create, and do it! And… remember to name your projects…it makes it more fun! – Thanks to Muse Jill for that tip.

What is your job?
My job is to make sure you allow yourself be the fount of creativity, creative joy, ingenuity, inspiration that you were born to be. My job is to coach you to do that for yourself so that you will be your most powerful when you teach and facilitate the creative-life-journey of others.

How will I remember what you’ve told me?
Visit this reading regularly, at least once a week. Read it aloud. Heed my directions. See yourself becoming a greater, larger creative power in your own life on all levels. When will remember when you sit down to create anything, or whether you’re puttering around at home. Mainly, set the intention to let me run free within you, heed my words and you will be on your way and living your creative bliss every day.

Is there anything else you want tell me?
Yes. Have fun; and…acknowledge & celebrate the “me” in you!
Now, go create!

Nov 27, 2006

Ocean of Abundance


I am the part of you who is flourishing abundance of all that is good.
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As an ocean of abundance, I only see endless horizons of good; as far as they eye can see, and beyond.

Nov 26, 2006

Murky Waters


I am the one who does not like murky waters.
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I am the one who doesn't like the shadowiness I feel inside.
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I am the one who sees the sometimes-subtle shade of murkiness before me...and my life.
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I am the one who wants the shade lifted.

Doting Family

"Doting Family"
I am the one who is deeply grateful to have a doting family...and family of friends.

Creativity Held Hostage


The energy of this card is shifting. The creative criticism has lightened up. I see now that my "Studio is Open"... funny...I saw that message in the card all along, but it wasn't prevalent within me. Now it is...I live in an open studio now!
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3/21/07 -- I am one who is thrilled to be balanced with creative passion. I've broken the chains that held my creativity captive. I am one who admires, and appreciates creativity from near and afar, in it's many forms...my own as well as others'.
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I am one who contemplates creative ideas and is at peace with them. I fit the pieces of your creative ideas together like a beautiful, colorful, textured mosaic.
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I am one who is pleased with my creativity.
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8/5/06 -
I am the one who yearns to create, yet I tie my own hands with thoughts that analyze, paralyze, and criticize.
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I am the one who's not enough. I am the one who's anxious and thinks too much. I am the one who desperately craves balance between my creative and analytical mind. I am the one who pines to being free, and create with abandon.

Tiger Balm


After having this card in card in my deck for a while..and not knowing what it was about, I discovered that today! What a wonderful, bountiful surprise. The soul-tending process of SoulCollage® never ceases to amaze and bless me. It's a magnificient, enlightening, self-integrating process. Sharing this card's interpretation on the KaleidoSoul Yahoo! Group was incredibly syncronistic for many, and opened up a lot of discovery, sharing and healing that we were all blessed by.

Embracing Mystery


I am one who embraces the mystery of the unknown. I am one who gladly sees, and feels the door of my new life beckoning me! I choose to knock, and enter this new experience with wide-eyed excitement, and anticipation. I am one who knows "this is Good!"...and there are no mistakes. I am the one who knows this is MY "Wonderland"!
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I am one who leaves the predictable, hypnotizing routines behind, and crosses the threshold of Adventure & Change. I am one who trusts myself.
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I am one who has decided to cross the threshold into my new life, where infinite possibilites reside. I am one who hugs the power of that Principle to mySelf...and lives it. There is no turning back...thank Goodness! I am free, I am happy. I am one who knows that seeing my new "ideal" life in my imagination is how it is becoming my life experience...right "now". I am one who sees my ideal life with fresh new eyes...and I am thrilled with excited anticipation at the unfolding of my heart's desires. My eyes are big as saucers... I am one who is thankful-to-tears that I am "becoming more of the Self" I was born to be...and that my life is reflecting this to me... and those whom are close to me.
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I am one who is grateful that I am conscious of the inner-strength, power, beauty, radiant love, intelligence and health that The Creator endowed me with so that I may co-create my beautiful life. (11/30/06--Pulled this card randomly this morning along with "Becoming the Butterfly". .. will continue to work with these two cards as they couldn't be any more PERFECT!--where I am right now.)

Super Hero / Masked Crusader


I am the one who is powerful, and waiting for you to use it!
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I am the one who gets things done, easily and effortlessly. I am who is waiting for you to ask for my help.

Glorious Horizons


I am the one who sees glorious horizons dawning in your life.
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I am the one who keeps my eye on the prize.

Indira


I am the one who keeps your Light shining...I am the Tender of your Light.
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I am the one who keeps you centered and grounded in what's most important to you.
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I am the guardian of your spiritual, mental and emotional well-being.
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I am the part of you who is happy, content, peaceful and free!

Immersed in Creativity: The Muse

This SoulCollage® card is my Muse. It's my entry for this week's Inspire Me Thursday creative challenge of "Goddess". She represents my inner-voice as well as universal energy of the Overall Creative Spirit, The Muse of muses...mythical goddesses of creative inspiration. I LOVE that Muses come in infinite varieties and expressions! Many of them relax, recharge, and "re-create" by offering sprinklings of inspiration while on holiday at the Creativity Portal. These modern-day goddesses...the guardians and trumpeters of creativity...are there to meet, greet and compassionately nudge us onward so our unique creative expression can continue to deepen and pour through us, uninhibited. That's the message I get from my Muse. She also says to me:

I am your muse. I am the one who is immersed in a galaxy of creativity. I am the one who floods you with a sea of creative ideas & inspiration, and lets them take flight. I orbit your mind with one creative idea after another...many times simultaneously. I am the one who keeps you up into the wee hours of the morning, creating.

I am passionate about creating, and I have chosen you as my channel. You are the worthy guardian and conduit of my ideas, which are your ideas. I am your soul's creative companion and inspiration. I give you joy and satisfaction of creative bliss. I give you creative contentment and joy. I am one who delights in the creative process and my desire is for you to let me have full reign.

Nov 25, 2006

My Oprah Council


We are the ones who believe in you, and summon you higher...up here with us. We are the ones who whisper in your ear... "fly".

Audacity: Glad to be Me!

I am the one who relishes my audacity to stand in, and express my authentic self!

I stand firmly, boldly, openly and confidently in the strength, beauty, giddiness...and freedom of my one-of-a-kind self!

I am the one who's inspired and energized by those who freely, resoundingly, and audaciously... express their authentic selves! I am the one who is glad to be me!

Planting Seeds of Intention


I am the one who plants Seeds of Intention in the Womb of the Universe...positively expecting an abundant yield of what I've sown.
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I am the one who nurtures the Seeds with heartfelt belief, happy expectancy, and "heartfelt rehearsal of receiving my good"-- manifested!
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I am the one one who is thankful for the awareness of the power I have assist in creating my good!
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I am the one who releases my intentions, believing that the best possible outcome will occur...and that it can be even better than I imagine! I am the one who looks past physical appearances...to the metaphysical, and knows that "It's all good."

Source


I am so Thankful


I am the one who is so thankful.
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I am the one who feels gratitude deep in my bones...and in every breath I breathe...I breathe breaths of gladness.
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I am the one who knows being thankful is its own reward.

Nurturing My Self


I am the one who heeds the call of Spirit. I tend to the beat of my heart... within the rhythm of the Earth.
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I am the one who listens, and responds to the call of my soul.

Giving to the World


I am the one who is the
philan-
thropist...
of love as well as money.

Creator me

I am the one who loves to spin straw into gold...create pearls from a grain of sand...and triumphs over seeming limitation and irritation.

I am the one who holds the key in the palm of my hand.

Becoming the Butterfly


I am the one who willingly "lets go" of, and sheds what I no longer need...and what no longer serves me. I am the one who courageously walks the path of "my" transformation and change.
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I am the one who bids the catipillar a long, dark goodnight, and welcomes the beauty and freedom of being my Butterfly-self.
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I am the one who excitedly says "yes" to change...and the promise of new beginnings!
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According to the SoulCollage book, this could be called the Death card. I call it "Becoming the Butterfly"... a renaissance of Self. Saying "yes" to change is huge! --since there is no growth without change. Without change we'd never experience the sensuality of flowers (symbolizing life)...just the potential of them, and you can't experience "potential", because potential means it hasn't happened yet. Without change we'd not know the beauty and fragrance of the rose, the soft, suppleness of it's petals, or the prick of the thorns...which prompt us to pay attention. So it is with us. Saying yes to change, is saying yes to ourselves...and life.
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Today, I welcome my Butterfly-self!

Dancing with the Shadow

Here I share SoulCollage Cards from the Shadow. Dancing with The Shadow eventually makes way for the Light to shine, so... I will share those Cards of Light here as well.