if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.
Happy No Kings Day to all who celebrate! Have you listened to this week's episode number 235, Doctor Whaaaa? yet? You'll definitely want to check that out, especially if you need a break from the news!
Get Inspired
If you’re having trouble getting out of your own way, here are a couple articles. Everyone needs help sometimes when it comes to feeling the fear and doing it anyway!
What Is Stopping You From Doing What You Want To Do? by Shabaira Junaid
What's Stopping You From Making That Necessary Change? by Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT
Take Action
Obviously there’s a shit-ton going on right now, and you know where to look for marches to join and stuff, but maybe you are finding yourself obsessively sucking up news and commentary and it’s killing your soul a lil bit? Yeah. Us too.
So we’d like to suggest some easy-to-follow (and easy-to-swallow!) news sources that won’t bury you under distractions and ugliness.
Touch Grass
Wondering what plants are native to your area? There are all kinds of sites that can help you, but I want to show you the Native Plants of North America database from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX. Texas owes a lot to Lady Bird Johnson and her devotion to the environment!
Now, I don’t know this company Eden Brothers, so I can’t vouch for their products, but they have a search engine that is PERFECT for finding plants in every color that thrive in your hardiness zone!
Flowers By Color | 1730 Varieties
What’s a hardiness zone? Well, look no further!
USA: What's Your Planting Zone? | USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map | The Old Farmer's Almanac
Worldwide: Hardiness zone - Wikipedia
Reflect and Journal
Want to learn more about The Fool? Little Red Tarot: The Fool
Note from Amelia: I can never think of this card without picturing Callisto in the Xena: Warrior Princess episode, The Bitter Suite. That episode was set in a dreamlike universe where all the imagery was based on the Rider Waite Tarot, and the first person Xena and Gabby meet is Callisto representing The Fool! LOOK AT HER!
(More images HERE)
Don't forget to rest when you need it. We've all got to keep our energy levels up so we can keep fighting. But remember all of us need a nap now and again!
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive;
and to do so with some passion, some compassion,
some humor, and some style. - Maya Angelou
Kickin’ ass and takin’ names,
Pitney & Amelia