Shhh… Life Has Something to Say

Dear Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

On New Year’s Day, at Play Attention, I was guided through a series of renewing, playful, and thoughtful activities led by Teresa Davis. One of those activities was choosing a word for the year. My word? Listen.

This fairy emerged in March to remind me:

And on the day it did—I felt myself quiet. I noticed more. I became curious about things beyond my to-do list and daily routine. The energy of people around me felt different, like it had more space to reach me. That turned out to be especially helpful because I was on my way to UVM’s Career Center for the Creative’s Carnival (a very successful fairy adventure—but that’s a story for another day).

I tend to get caught up in doing—lots of doing. And if I get tired from doing too much? Well, naturally, I just ramp it up and do even more. It’s a technique I learned, but one I realize I’d rather unlearn.

Why? Because I want to see, hear, and feel life. I want to find a way to be a different me—to truly live connected to a life that might be nudging me to step out of the well-worn ruts I’ve created. A life I want to listen to more.

I hope that if any of this resonates with you, this fairy brings you a little spark of inspiration too.

And for those of you who knew my friend Mark Utter—we are celebrating his life in Burlington on April 23rd. It will be a time to honor him with joy and gratitude. For more information click here.

With love,
Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

Fairy of It’s All Going to Happen

Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

I hope you’re finding moments of glimmer in your days. I know this is a challenging and shocking time for many of us.

Somehow, I feel emboldened by the knowledge that when we come together—through meetings, celebrations, and acts of advocacy—we create momentum.

Lately, I’ve been calling and writing to my local and state representatives about issues close to my heart. And… it feels like things are growing. I don’t know how, but I’m starting to say my wishes out loud—to trust that they will take shape.

And wouldn’t you know it? The Fairy of It’s All Going to Happen keeps showing up.

Wishing you a wonderful March. I’ll be in touch soon!

Much love,
Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

The Year of the Snake is Here

Dear Bluebird Fairy Friends,

I hope this finds you moving your best ways forward and connecting with how you wish to meet challenge and shock with your best energy.

The Lunar Year of the Snake began on January 29th.

As we step into the Lunar Year of the Snake, we release struggle and hardship and embrace creativity and flow. Trusting in transformation will guide us toward new possibilities.

The fairies and I will be working with these thoughts all year. Let us carry forth and see where we all go.

Sending lots of love,
Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

Genius in a Bottle

Hello Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

I hope this message finds you well. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re in the midst of winter—a season of stillness and introspection. Yet, for many of us, this winter feels deeper than usual, as though things are bad and heading towards worse.

Last week, I rediscovered a fairy I had drawn back in 2017. Something about him spoke to me, as if he knew he was meant for this moment.

He reminds me that we must keep finding ways to be the genius we are waiting for. The answers are often within us, waiting to be awakened.

Yesterday, I spoke with a friend who is in her own deep winter, a challenging situation that seems to grow heavier with time. She is the queen of making things magical and fun, often lifting herself and her husband above it all, as though on a magic carpet.

A few days ago, I told her that even though I was too far away to take a walk with them, I hoped that when they saw a turkey, they’d think of me. (Did you know wild turkeys live in Cambridge, Massachusetts?) When we spoke again, she exclaimed, "Emily! That very day, we saw a majestic turkey, and beside it were two plastic flamingos." Flamingos, symbols of moving easily through emotions, are one of my good-feeling animals.

This magical moment inspired me to create this drawing:

May these earnest drawings remind you to declare and seek the miracles you wish in your world and our shared world.

Have fun!

All the best,
Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

Happy Everything

Dear Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

Here we are in December! I hear it's a month to recalibrate as we move from resetting our life goals into a new way of being. I hope this transition is going well for you.

I find myself in a period of deep gratitude for Bluebird Fairies and all of you who join me in this creative journey. For over 10 years now, I’ve been sharing my drawings, which emerge from my subconscious, and I’ve been continually moved by how they resonate with others.

Yesterday, I had an experience that reminded me just how magical this connection can be. While dining at a restaurant, I was touched by the care and effort our waitress put into making us comfortable. To show my appreciation, I gifted her a small Zinnia Fairy.

Moments later, one of her colleagues approached our table, her excitement palpable. “I have your deck of fairies! I bought them at Thirty-Odd” she exclaimed. “I’m so happy to meet you! My aunt introduced me to these fairies, and she has them all over her house.”

Her joy was contagious. I introduced her to the Fairy of the Day app, and guess what her fairy turned out to be? The Fairy of Aunts of All Sizes and Flavors! It was a moment that filled me with delight. Encounters like these never stop being so fun and meaningful.

As we move through this season of reconnecting—both with others and with ourselves—I wish you moments of joy and magic like this. Let’s take inspiration from the Zinnia Fairy, who encourages us to be courageous and to embrace childlike humor. Onward we go!

Be well!

Sincerely,
Emily and the Bluebird Fairies