Free & Grateful

A few weeks ago on our Circe's Circle call when we were discussing values Jamie shared that one of her values is Freedom. Although I didn't pick Freedom as one of my values to write about, Freedom has stayed with me~

This morning Maggie came into our bed while Sean was in the shower. He laid back down with us for a minute to snuggle and said I don't want to get up. But he did and off to work he went. Two hours later after Ethan had joined us I finally got out of bed stretched and yawned.

and I thought about how Sean must be very tired.

Easter Day was long, but filled with good conversation, laughter, and yummy, yummy food. There is always much to do before and after a big family Holiday. After I surveyed the house I realized it was so much messier than two weeks ago when I was feeling so overwhelmed.

But this morning I didn't feel overwhelmed.

I felt grateful

Almost everyday of the 16 years I worked in a retail environment I felt.....trapped. Even when I was the boss a big portion of my day was scheduled according to the needs of the business, not to how I was feeling or what I wanted to be doing.

This morning, although there was (and still is) so much to do, I felt free.

I feel free

No one is relying on me to do much of anything, I don't have the same intensity of obligation as I did when I worked in retail or the same obligation I would have if I owned my own business.

I had this shift in perspective while I slowly went from room to room picking up and putting away stuff ~ stopping from time to time to drink my tea or to read my email or to smell the lilies Sean bought for our home. Every so often I would let out a big audible Jamie Ahhhhh. That is what Jamie does during our Circe's Circle calls. I love it when she lets out a big Ahhhhh to signify moving on to another topic or just to give us a moment to reflect.

and so that is how I feel today

Free and Grateful

Ahhhhh

I think all the spiritual/self -help books I have been focusing on has helped me embrace this wonderful shift in perspective.

One topic I want to explore more is intuition.

I haven't read any books specifically on intuition.

Do you know of any good books, or sites, or tips on ways to increase my intuitive knowledge?

Thank you.

I always learn so much from you.

:)

instead of vacuuming this afternoon I scanned my completed Vision Cards created with scraps from my life

(cards originally inspired by Jamie and Leah)

Comments

[Jana]

Shelley Klammer has a blog called intuitive creativity that I read... http://intuitivecreativity.typepad.com/intuitive_creativity/

I'm amazed and afraid of trying intuitive collage, but I'd also like to try it... (does that make sense? It seems very intense and revealing... I'm a bit intimidated by that. )

She has another website here: http://www.collageforself-discovery.com/

I wish the classes she taught were closer... I would SO take the plunge and join a class!

I'll keep reading to see what intuitive steps you take in your life. I'm probably the least-intuitive person ever... as far as being in touch with myself and just doing what I feel. I have very good intuition when it comes to situations and some people, but that's a whole different story. :)

[Delia]

Beautiful...the sixth one is especially gorgeous to me!!!
Love,
D.

[Vedrana]

cards are wonderful :) i'm happy you felt such beautiful emotions

[tammigirl]

Nice post, Melba. I think the cards are fab. Remember to pat yourself on the back once in a while, too, right?!

I think I have some titles on intuition, when I get unpacked I will list them in an email to you!

Muah!!
Tam

[Apple]

I felt the same way when I quit my job 5 months ago. I felt free to do what I wanted and not be stuck at a job that I didn't like anymore.

Your cards are so cute!!!

[Imelda / GreenishLady]

I love those cards, Melba. Thanks for sharing them. I can relate to that sense of gratitude for the freedom in your life.

[Amber]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful! You spoke so much for me, too. I have felt like this more and more! I am greatful I have the freedom I do in my day, and really, although I do have days where I feel like I am losing my mind here and there...Mostly I have freedom. And I am not sure I ever want to change my life and lose that. "It is not enough that you are busy; What are you busy with?" -- who said that, again? Hmmm...Anyway. So true.
Poor Kory worked yesterday from 7 am to 6 pm, and then had to wake up in the middle of the night-- 1 am!!-- to have a phone meeting with people in Japan, for two hours! I feel SO bad for him. And so lucky he does this so I can have the freedom I do, to be home with our kids. ;)

oxox :)

[bella]

Beautiful cards! They're so colorful and full of inspiration. I love them.
There's a kind of peace that comes through your words here Melba. You sound exactly the way you feel - free. xo

[Thea]

Darlin this is a great post. I too have been reveling in the freedom I have. Your post last week stayed with me. I thought about you many times, and it made me more aware-to hear what I had told you. Repeating it for myself.

Your cards are really creative. I love the swirls in darker colors, and the one where I think you have a photo of Maggie and Ethan behind some birds-that looks pretty cool.

Love
XOXOXO

[Jessie]

Wow, Melba! These cards are fantastic! And there are so many of them! I know you've been working on them for awhile and it is so much fun to see them all together. I am inspired to go down to my studio right now to begin work on my own collage.

Ahhhhhh.... :)

I love that sigh too! And I had to smile every time you wrote it into your post. ;)