Hi ,

Happy labor day to my US friends!

I am now, officially, on vacation. Sure we got to the coast four days ago, but I spent the weekend at the Associated Arts and Craft Show of Ocean Shores. It was my final show for my home baking business. It was a delightful experience but I'm so excited to now have time to go really play in the ocean and relax.

In the midst of it all though, I had the most beautiful birthday! With the love of my family, a delicious seafood meal, and some heartfelt presents that I will treasure!

But let's look at this week's card....

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Weekly Draw ~ Sep 3rd-9th

Card: VIII of Pentacles

Appreciate your craftsmanship

Whether you’ve created a vast string of beautiful things already, or are feeling the pull to embark on crafting something new, now is the time to appreciate your skill and vision. For you have a vision all your own and by bringing it into the material world, you are achieving a level of mastery over the creative process.

Know that if you feel uncertain or unprepared to embark on creation, there are mentors and teachers ready to guide you. But do not let that insecurity be the thing which holds you back. The world needs what you are poised to craft. Now is the time for you to materialize it and grow through the process.

Does this resonate for you?

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Fearlessly Forty!

This birthday, above any I’ve had in some time, had me reflective.

Knowing that this landmark was on the horizon, I’ve gave this day quite a bit of consideration.

How did I feel about this day? What does this age mean to me? Is there something I want out of this birthday?

I’ve come to the conclusion that I am feeling… Fearless!

This age does not make me feel a vain sense of resentment over the passage of time.

I do not feel haunted by the things which might have been.

There is no impression of my best days being behind me or transitioning into a time of life where I have less value (as our society has sometimes tried to instill on us).

Instead I feel a sense of pride!

For the first time in a long time, I am excited by my birthday and eager to celebrate it.

I’ve arrived at a place in my life where I know definitively who I am. I feel a sense of my own power like never before. I’ve surpassed so much of what I thought possible for myself and I know I’m only at the beginning of a new chapter of a life I’m consciously curating.

The self doubt, unrealistic expectations, weight of depression, and vicious view of myself have all been shed.

I've come to a place where I not only accept myself. I’m falling in love with the person I’m growing into. I feel a soul-deep sense of assurance about the path I’m on.

And for the first time, perhaps ever…

I’m ready to celebrate myself. So happy birthday to me! Fearlessly forty and thrilled to declare it!!

To Your Dreams,

~Elizabeth Watson

P.S. There'll be much more coming soon when I'm home again so keep a watch for upcoming events, workshops, and challenges coming your way next week!