SOL7; illuminate mind, body, soul.

After a couple months of total hibernation, I was invited out by a small group of friends to join the Downtown Wilmington festivities of coffee, art, and music. Naturally, it was a no-brainer to arrange my schedule and be there. The plan was to meet at 10am for the carpool line-up and then we were off into the world. As the event grew closer, I learned more and more friends who were planning on attending, no longer could. By the morning of, my husband and I wer e to be joined by only two couples. An hour before meet-up, we went down to one couple. "Bailing" is not foreign to me as I once lived that wobbley life of "super excited in the moment!", only to be bored, "over it", or have completely moved on when the time came. I do not fail to meet my commitments anymore, but I am often surrounded by those that do. Some days I grow frustrated, while other days, I simply enjoy the tranquility and peace that comes with alone time. Yesterday morning, however, pl

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I used to have this twisted belief that any talents placed upon me by Higher Source, was for Divine use only. Example? As a talented dancer, I believed that if I accepted money or any large sum of money in exchange for classes taught or choreography dispensed, my skill set would somehow dissipate. Like I would lose this talent if it was not given freely, as the blessing it was. This was a struggle for years and only increased as I became even MORE in touch with m y Spirituality. When I realized I had a gift with Oracle Cards, I refused payment for them, believing strongly that I would be somehow disrespecting my intuitive craft. Less than a year ago, I had a conversation with my Mentor (and practicing Buddhist) about the fluid nature of money and how it is simply energy flowing from one hand to another. I learned about the true value of my time and commitment to others. The more I allow to be paid for services helping others, the more I can actually help others. Ridding my li