You Have Two Choices

Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

I hope this blog post finds you as well as you can be in these uncertain times.

When our community began to practice ‘Social Distancing’ the yoga studio I attend shifted gears deftly and my weekly class still took place. The only change was we were all in our homes.

I found the first moments in this new format quite emotional. The gravity of our need to have distance mixed with the greatness of being together, even if it was in little boxes on the Zoom platform on the computer screen.

Last week, Emily, our yoga teacher quoted Dr. Christiane Northrup. She said “In this time, we have two choices; down the rabbit hole or through the portal”.

Do you want to join us in going through the portal?

How can this time, no matter how hard or different, be an opportunity to relax and move into something new?

I hope you can find your way along these questions.

(and, if you’d like additional support for that- please check out this great poem for this time.)

Wishing you all the best,

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

p.s. A friend reminded me how important it is for us to be writing our experiences of this time. My recollections are coming out in drawings and I invite you to check them out here. And, know that soon, I’ll be offering drawing workshops on-line and videos. Please let me know if you’re interested.

The Space Around You

Dear Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

I hope this blog post finds you well as we all continue to learn more about the Covid-19 virus and how we can protect ourselves and our fellow humans.

I have some good sources of inspiration supporting me as we move through this time.

Lena from the Power Path School of Shamanism wrote recently in an email-

‘The best thing all of us can do right now is to be flexible, discerning, focus on self care and stay out of fear and anxiety. Energetically, viruses and parasites feed on fear which is a lower vibration. Humor, beauty, trust, love and joy are all of a higher vibration and a better place to be right now. Be smart, pay attention, and follow your intuition.’

I believe that we in the United States do need to move into practicing ‘Social Distancing’ to minimize the spread of the virus. Here’s a fairy to support that-

The ‘Fairy of the Space Around’ us with her declaration of “I’m with you” supports our actions of distancing.

Jen Hofmann shared today in today’s posting of her weekly “Americans of Conscience” checklist-

‘When practicing social distancing to prevent transmitting illness, we can still greet someone with a warm look, a kind smile, hand over heart as a gesture of affection. We can laugh together about how awkward it is not to shake hands or hug out of habit, and remind each other this is another form of love.

The citizens of Italy–whose country is under severe quarantine restrictions–are standing on their balconies and singing to help each other feel less lonely. This is love in action.’

What my mind moves into is-WHAT we can do with this new space around us? Can there be more room for us to lovingly know who we are?

We will be exploring this new kind of time together.

We’ll be in touch again soon.

Take care, be well and wash your hands.

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

Being What You Eat

Dear Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

I hope this finds you well.

There is SO much going on. In the midst of it all, it’s important to keep connected to our selves.

I am greatly aided in this by picking, at random, a fairy from my deck of fairy cards OR seeing what my Fairy of the Day app has for me.

Today it gave me the-

….practical “Being What You Eat Fairy” with his suggestions of holy basil, avocado and spinach.

He makes us think about what we’re eating for our bodies. But, I’m also considering what kinds of other content and thoughts we’re taking in?

Take time to rest, eat well and enjoy beautifully written things, the full moon, the new light and so much more.

Onward we go.

All the best,

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

You can find the Fairy of the Day app here.

Happy Lunar New Year

Hello Everyone,

How are you? I hope you’re finding ways to move with a smile growing on your face.

I’m always heartened this time of year by honoring, in my way, the festivities of the Lunar New Year. Please join me in welcoming-

The Fairy of the Rat who’s exclaiming “Make plans to flourish well!” The reading I’ve done for Lunar Year 2020 informed me that in the year of a Metal Rat we can flourish IF we develop clear plans.

I’ve been struggling with that. You know those big plans, I’m sure. Mine include huge changes in occupation and a totally different home. My husband’s dreams include us setting up a life in another country.

Those may happen but, luckily, the other day a thought came to me. I decided to write down 10 things that would make my life flourish right now.

Here’s a few of them-

Renew my gym membership and go.

Regular contact with my nieces and other young women in my life.

Dance

Read inspirational literature everyday

Simplify

Can’t wait for you to take a quiet moment and jot down your 10. Then, each day, in your own way, practice your 10 steps to flourishing NOW.

Wishing you all the best,

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

A New Year for US

Hello Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

It’s been some time since I took a moment to sit down. I’m so happy to be writing to you.

I picked a “Fairy of the Year” for us.

It’s the ‘Fairy of It’s Okay’ with his orange vest and infamous suggestion, ‘Leaving Room for the Magic is a Good Idea.’ All this year, you need never fear, as there is always the possibility that a wonderful thing is right around the next corner.

I’ve been reading about this New Year and the most consistent suggestion for making it successful is caring for your body. Attend to medical appointments that need scheduling. Take time out of your day to move your body. Be in nature. Dance. Do yoga. Participate in a movement class. In a nutshell- Make a fun plan and do it!

To support that intention here is…

…the ‘Fairy of Sustained Self-Love.’ She, adorned with her orange and purple dress sporting a huge heart, announces “I’m Here.”

Have fun with her.

Fondly,

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

Announcement- My friend Maria is offering a weekly singing class called “Healing Songs” at our studio January 28-March 17. You can learn more on our Facebook Page or by going directly to the EventBrite site.