Do Not Lose Your Inner Peace for Anything

Posted by Barbara Techel

A collective tension is definitely in the air this week. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that. While I’m aware of what is going on in the outside world, I’m also making sure to stay in alignment with my heart.

My heart has reminded me to take time often this week to check in with myself, work on small projects that are bringing me joy and meaning, and continue to appreciate and be in gratitude for all I have.

When I walked through the door of Joyful Pause Cottage this morning, two things caught my eye — the faeries on a side table and a quote I have on my door, which I’ll share in a moment.

Though I say this often that there is joy in the simple things, I’m especially feeling that today.

The fairies that remind me of spring that will come soon enough again. I imagine them fluttering among the flowers and setting up camp among the boxwood shrubs.

The bunny, which is rather large next to the faeries, seems out of proportion. But I thought perhaps it is not. I sense it is a message that when we feel fear, to lean into the teachings of the animals. Whether we see a real bunny, a totem one like this one on my table, or we come across a photo of a rabbit.

As always, I truly believe the animals are here for us, and all we have to do is ask for their guidance. This bunny along with the faeries are reminding me of the richness of beauty and life that is here at any given moment. I just have to pause, pay attention, and take in the sweetness.

The quote, I think, fits with this too:

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit.

Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your world seems upset.

~St. Francis de Sales

Take especially good, gentle care of yourself this week.

xo,

Barb

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Animal Wisdom Oracle Guidance – Answering Your Muse – Week of Jan. 17, 2021

Posted by Barbara Techel

Before we get to the reading for the week I just wanted to point out the photo above. You’ll now see this graphic at the top of the blog post each week as a way to distinguish it as the weekly animal wisdom oracle guidance.

So this week, I hope you will enjoy the reading as much as I did. In this reading, we are looking at answering the call of your muse as the energy of the week.

You have the opportunity to pick a card – one, two, or three – as your personal message from that animal in regards to answering the call of your muse. And do note that a muse can be anything really! Here’s an interesting definition of muse I found:

As a verb, to muse is to consider something thoughtfully. As a noun, it means a person — especially a woman — who is a source of artistic inspiration.

In mythology, the Muses were nine goddesses who symbolized the arts and sciences. Today, a muse is a person who serves as an artist’s inspiration. Often filmmakers talk about a certain actor being a muse — meaning the actor inspired a movie. Writers, painters, musicians, and other artists have muses. Muse can also refer to thinking deeply. If you muse about something, you’re giving it serious thought. You can’t muse in five seconds. People muse on certain ideas for years.

The muse is so much more than surface stuff and can profoundly change our lives in a positive way! I find it interesting also with the line in the definition that says, “you can’t muse in five seconds.” I think that goes beautifully with appreciating pausing and being still in our lives more often.

Also, mentioned in the video is the Animal Oracle Card Summit I’ll be a speaker at plus nine other experts who will be talking animal wisdom and animal oracle cards on January 25 and 26. Just click here for your free ticket!

If you find this reading helpful and/or inspirational and would like to support my work I welcome donations here (Thank you!)

So now, without further ado, click here to watch this week’s reading or click on the graphic below…

Have a beautiful week!

XO,

Barb

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Come Join Me for this Fun Event! Animal Oracle Card Summit January 25 & 26, 2021.

Posted by Barbara Techel

Oh yes! My two favorite things together – animals and oracle cards!

For two days, Dr. Cara Gubbins will be bringing you interviews with ten inspiring experts (including me!) who have tons of valuable advice to share with you all about Animal Oracle Cards.

I am one of the featured experts and I’ll be talking about Deepening Our Connection to Animals and to Ourselves. Other experts will be talking all about the world of Animal Oracle Cards, from receiving guidance from all kinds of animals to improving your ability to read oracle cards to tapping into the wisdom of animal spirit guides, and much, MUCH more!

This is an event you’re not going to want to miss and it’s all happening online, so you can watch from the comfort of your home in your favorite animal pajamas.  🙂

To register for your free ticket, just click here. I hope to “see you” there. It’s going to be so much fun!

xo,

Barbara