Shaky Tenderness Beyond Our Fear

Hello Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

I hope this finds you right where you are.

I've not written since February when the Lunar New Year began.

Where have I been? Well…. last year when the pandemic began, I shared the ‘You Have Two Choices Fairy’ inspired by Dr. Christiane Northup:

“In this time, we have two choices; down the rabbit hole or through the portal”.

So, I chose a 9-month portal; Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) at Laughing River Yoga.

It is good, however, to be back in the studio of Bluebird Fairies and feeling the call of my energy towards this work we're doing here. I believe my yoga training will enhance all that we do.

I know that all of you have had your portals in the past year- I will note that my dear friend and collaborator Gwendolyn says that all portals can be rabbit holes at times and rabbit holes can also be portals. After my recent portal experience, I agree.

So I’m wondering what have they been for you? And how are you doing?

This fairy I created and shared with my fellow YTTers seems so fitting for us now. Here she is:

Welcome to the ‘Fairy of the Shaky Tenderness Beyond Our Fear’ with your bright red heart, outstretched arms with tender green sprouts and statement of ‘Your bravery is here.’

She’s inspired by the words of Chogyam Trungpa in his book; Shambala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior.

"We may not discover bravery right away. Instead, we may find a shaky tenderness beyond our fear. We are still quivering and shaking, but there is a tenderness rather than a bewilderment."

Onward and upward!

With Love,

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies