I Am Therefore I Am

Happy Tuesday Fairy World Inhabitors!

It is time to explore another day with the fairies.

As I have told everyone before, when I pick a card each day, I was what the collective We needs to know. Then I shuffle three times and draw a card. After that I blog about the card I draw. Today's card is Express Your Individuality.

This card has the main meaning "Allow your true self to shine because you are awesome!"

We have seen this card before. We have discussed it at length. So now my question to you is, Who still isn't on board? Obviously someone still needs help with this one!

I can give you many examples on how to carry out the expression part. We have talked about hair color, clothing and even nail polish. So that is not the problem. I think where we are lacking is in the knowing you are awesome part!

You are you know and so am I! That is just what makes us us...our awesomeness. (Watch me butcher grammar as well as basic English) There is a saying about an arrogant or conceited person that "they believe their own press too much." But what about those that don't believe it at all? And the other question is why?

I do not believe that there is a textbook answer to the question. Simply some feel they are not worthy. No one can change that but each individual themselves. The rest of us can lend support!

Everyone is AWESOME and I love you all! There is my support!

So everyone, look in the mirror and tell yourself how awesome you are! And mean it!

Have a great day and sprinkle on the fairy dust!

Owning It

Good Morning Fairy World Inhabitors!

Hope your day will be all the you expect and more!

Today we talk a little more about the card Be Yourself. To review, this card's main message is "This situation calls for you to be your authentic self, which is the basis for your personal power."

In the past, when we have pulled this card we have explored who we really are and about letting our guard down and listening to our inner guidance. Today let's look at being ourselves creatively.

Working in a creative situation and expressing myself through it there is a fine line that you walk. You make things that you love and that are really different and yet sometimes they do not appeal to others. So you re-arrange, take a look at what others are doing and suddenly you are making your own copies of other peoples things. And you might sell a few more since they seem familiar, but not a huge amount. But not overwhelmingly so. At some point you stop and write the whole mess off as you just are not able to do something creatively in a successful manner. But what I don't think that we realize is that it was our attitudes that stopped the flow in the first place.

I believe that when we made our original item, we put it out there with a tentative vibe behind it. Like our announcement was "Here is my item, I think." Somehow we are so unsure and unable to "own" our creativity that we do not believe in it. So when we are not successful and we switch gears to a copy mode, that only does fairly well because still we are not really "owning" the item we are merely producing.

When we are talking about handmade things and sales, well it is true that people tend to flock to the familiar. But, the things that are familiar once were not. They were the new, out there, never been seen item, that had to grow on others. They were the item that when first made, somebody "owned". The creator's vibe was so strong and so proud that it just drew people to them and that item.

I guess it comes down to this, when we express ourselves, however that maybe we cannot be tentative about it. We have to own it. It is ours. It is not just something we did. It is our creation. It is us! We have to put it out there with confidence. And with that confidence we know that while all may not love your creativity they way you do, or even view it in the same manner, that is fine, because you know it is great!

I have an affirmation today, "Anything I create is wonderful because it is an expression of me!"

Have a great day and sprinkle the fairy dust, it enhances everything!

Being You!!

Good Morning Fairy Friends!

Hope all is well in your corner of this Fairy World!

Today we are going to switch it up a bit. We are going back to using the "Magical Messages from the Fairies" We have used this deck before and it is time for a change.

Today's card is Express Your Individuality. This card's main message is "Allow your true self to shine because you are awesome!"



So what does it mean to be an individual? Websters defines it as "existing as a distinct entity." Actually that is really a textbook answer. We all knew that! But what does it really mean?

Our little cartoon up there is the epitome of individual! To me being an individual is being what you want to be. It is a sense of style, how we work and how we present ourselves to the world. There are so many options!

That being said, we have to remember that we do co-exist in this world with a bunch of others. So I guess that we should not be anti-social even though we are individuals. Boy isn't that tough! We have to stand out but fit in.

How do we achieve the perfect balance? My first thought was to say "I don't know." But then a flash went through my head. Respect!

If we are all going to strive to be individual, we cannot judge others as they are different from us. We have to respect that other peoples individuality exists in addition to ours. We also have to respect ourselves to show our true selves and shine the way we were meant to.

So for today, do something to show what you really are about. Mismatch socks, tease your hair standing straight up, talk about fairies to a stranger! Let your self shine!

Now this deck does not give affirmations but I like them so let's add a few of our own. Today's affirmation is "I love and respect my true self. I let my true self shine."

Have a great day sprinkle with fairy dust!

A Little Kindness

Hello Fairy World Inhabitors!

It is Tuesday and what a wonderful day it's going to be!

Today's card is Kindness. The card's main meaning is "Practice kindness in all your thoughts and deeds today-toward yourself, other people, animals and the environment-and watch the rewards that come your way!"

The guide book suggests that we not think of kindness as "thoughtfulness", but more as "lovefulness". Interesting.

I think this applies more in dealing with ourselves than others. This goes back to yesterday discussion about loving ourselves. We can be kind to our selves, especially how we refer to our selves or when we receive a compliment. Most of us do not do that well. We are too embaressed and feeling too poorly about our selves to see the sincerity in the gesture of the compliment. We make excuses why that should even apply to us. "Your hair looks nice today." "Thanks it looks better than yesterday." "What a pretty top you are wearing." "Oh, I have had this thing forever." These are just off the top of my head, but you know that is how we react. Best or worse case scenario, just say "Thank You." Be kind to yourself.

This should bring us to ROAKs better known as Random Acts of Kindness. Through the years I have heard debate that we put too much attention on this. That people might begin to expect this. I cannot debate the ins and outs of all of this all I know is if I am kind to others, others are kind to me. I pay a compliment to one person, another will hold the door open for me somewhere else. That is just the way it works.

So let's go out of our way today. Let's be kind to ourselves. Let's be kind to others. Let others be kind to you.

Have a great day filled with ROAKs sprinkled with fairy dust!

Today's affirmation is "I am kind, thoughtful and loving to myself and others."

Expanded Thinking

Hey all You Fairy Friends!

I hope the Monday is starting out well for you.

Today's card is Higher Consciousness. The card's main meaning is "You are receiving guidance from your true self, your higher consciousness, which is one with the Divine universal wisdom. You are listening to love rather than fear."

As we have talked about before, there is a guidebook that goes along with each deck that gives your further insight on the cards. Today the insight begins to explain that we are getting better in tune with all the universe and we are actually getting better messages as the result. It suggests that perhaps we are clearing our minds better, maybe doing yoga or having more nature walks to become more in tune. Or maybe we have "put your foot down to the Universe and have adamantly decided to improve your life."

This notion that we put our foot down to God and said ENOUGH really cracks me up! Who puts there foot down to God? Really? That was my initial reaction.

Then I thought for a second and realized the very act of saying ENOUGH is a turning point. This is the "Okay I get it" phase.

We were built to be problem solvers. Look how man has evolved. Look at all the technology. It is in our DNA. So if we can develop technology that allow me to speak to people around the world at any given time with the click of the mouse and we can have cars that may fly someday, they why can we not straighten out our lives?

The simple fact of the matter is that we do not listen. Mostly to ourselves. We search for answers, picking stuff apart, looking for the deeper meaning. Looking for a better message. But like we have spoken of before, everything we need, ever, is right inside of us right now.

You might say, well I want to improve my living conditions. Where is the new house inside of me? The physical item might not be, but the ability to make a new house is there, right inside of you. The same goes for anything material or financial. The ability to manifest it all is right there within you.

The tricky one is love. I know that a lot of people are searching for it. They are looking for a mate or just the love of family and friends. But it seems that most are looking for love. The fact of the matter is it is right inside of you.

If you are so desperately searching for that love, then really you must take a real hard look at yourself, because you don't love yourself. It is that simple. And if your are having a hard time with the person that you see in the mirror each morning, what do you think the rest of the world is doing?

Like attracts like. It is a proven fact. You know the magnets and opposite poles and all of that. If you don't find yourself worthy of love than who else will? Initially that statement might sound cruel, but it is not really. But if you won't bother with yourself than who will?

Many moons ago when I was in management training for one of the fast food chains, I was having trouble getting my hourly shift responsibilities done. It was becoming a constant problem, to the point that the area supervisor sat me down. I knew I was in trouble, almost sweating it that I would walk out of the meeting with a job. He looked at me and asked "What are the qualities that you consider make up a good boss?" I answered, giving a list and my thoughts behind each quality. I saw him taking notes. It got quiet. He was taking more notes. Then, he tore of the bottom half of the sheet of paper and handed it to me. There printed in capital letters was the list of my answers. He said "Now put this on your mirror at home. Every morning while you are getting ready for work, read this list and remind yourself that you are all of these things. You expect these things out of your bosses, shouldn't your employees expect them out of you?" (Okay so I didn't get fired, but did leave the job when I ended up moving out of state).

The fact is we expect a lot from people, but do we expect them from ourselves? And when people don't come through with our "expectation" Do we blame them or us? We more than likely blame the other person, "because they just don't get me" or we blame ourselves with the martyr "I guess I will toil along forever because no one understands."

Blame and fault are strong words, ones that I do like like to use often along with guilt. But truly it is our fault. We are the ones to blame. But do not play the martyr and feel guilty. It really is about a shift in consciousness and the qualities that we expect from others should be reflected in ourselves. But it takes work.

Lots of work and the change won't happen overnight. We cannot demand that we change our selves. Like we cannot demand that someone else treats us differently. All that theory that the loudest gets served first is a bunch of BS. Because there is a price to pay for being demanding. Anyway, this why the whole "putting our foot down" thing is so funny. Do we look ourselves in the mirror and say, "I demand that you be smarter today!"? No of course not. We should look in the mirror and remind ourselves that we are very intelligent. See the difference?

So if you care to take a minute and make a list of the things that you think that you are missing from your life. Is it love, is it money, is it respect? Under those items list the qualities of those things like beauty, compassion, abundance, and caring. Each morning take your list and put "I AM" infront of each word and say out loud while looking in the mirror. "I am beautiful." "I am caring." "I respect myself." "I am worth it." Any word your chose has power for you. You will know.

Hey if you don't believe your own press who will? (don't you just love metaphors?!?!)

Today's affirmation is "I easily hear and understand the inner voice of spirit."

Have a great day and sprinkle extra fairy dust, you deserve it!

Being True to Ourselves

Happy Saturday Fairy World!

Today we are looking even deeper into a subject with the card Be Honest With Yourself. The card's main message is "This card indicates that you're hiding your true feelings and aren't forthright about an important topic. The fairies urge you to admit your true feelings to yourself."

We have a tough family time going on right now and while this situation has been brewing for a really longtime, I am finally able to digest, think, ponder and come to conclusions that I am okay with. The cool thing is that even in this small time, have come to those conclusions about my feelings has lifted a weight off of other things. It allows me to look at other things with slightly different eyes. It is very liberating actually!

So what about you? What situation are you just stashing in the back of your heart, leaving to fester. That is what it does you know, it festers and grows and grows and feeds the ego and suddenly it is not your true self that is in the driver's seat, but your wounded ego looking for comfort and revenge in its own way. Where do you think the saying misery loves company comes from?

So take a hard look at things and call it like you see it. It's okay, say it out loud in a room that you are just in. Sometimes the first step to action/acceptance is saying the words out loud. Try them on for size. See how they fit. Feel how it will be to change things if they don't. Act on it!
Just remember that the ego is in play here as well, so heed your actions carefully not to strike out at another. Walk that fine line.

In the end, you will feel better and everything will seem easier to deal with. Good luck!


Today's affirmation is "It's safe for me to be honest with myself and others. I speak my truth with love.

Enjoy your day...sprinkled with Fairy Dust!

I Am My Own Best Friend

Ahhh... Another day in our Fairy World!

Today's card is Self-Reliance. The card's main meaning is "You are your own best friend, and you can provide for yourself emotionally and physically."

This card is so important for so many of us because, while we all seem to be on this journey trying to find our true selves, we are forgetting the journey begins every morning with the person in the mirror.

Why don't we rely on ourselves more? Not the "screw it, I don't need anyone" type of relying, but just that confident sense of self, knowing that the best person we should turn to is ourselves?

We don't trust ourselves, I guess. We think the inner voice is lying. We don't think that we are that strong. Funny thing is that others who observe us more than likely know we are, but we fail to see it. We struggle to gain our strength from outside sources, almost making ourselves dependent on something else, when we have it already. I have read somewhere (I cannot find the reference, but will keep looking) that says "We have all that we need, right inside of us." The search should be over, dear fairy friends, because the answers are all right here!

If you read my other blog, you know I am a Twitter fan. I was skimming this morning and here is a tweet from my twitter friend @CoachCharrise “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than u believe, and stronger than u seem, and smarter than u think." Chris Robin to Pooh

What perfect timing and perfect thoughts! Thank you!

So let's look at today's affirmation which is "I am tuned in to my inner source of direction. I confidently rely upon this inner source to guide me perfectly."

So have a wonderful day, my fairy friends sprinkled with fairy dust!

What Do We Have to Fear?

Good Day Fairy World Inhabitors!

Hope your day is progressing as you wish!

Today's card is Miracle Healing. The card's main meaning is "Expect a miracle. You have prayed for assistance, and it is forthcoming. The more completely you surrender your situation to God, the more rapidly you will realize your healing."

Today's affirmation is "In truth, everything and everyone, including myself, is healed right now. I focus on this truth, instead of an illusion of fear."

The guidebook suggest that we are tired of contemplating the situation, whatever it is. And if we say essentially, "God, I am tired, please take care of this. Thank you" God will. And I truly believe that.

Now there is a lesson in every situation, at least that is my belief and the lesson is in the affirmation. Focus on truth, instead of the illusion of fear.

Fear is definitely an illusion. Fear is when a small idea starts in the brain and goes totally out of control. Fear is what drives the ego.

An inflamed ego is a dangerous thing because it leads to "I am not good enough" "I am not pretty enough", "I am too fat", "I am too thin", "I don't measure up!" And the insanity grows on and on until it has infected every part of one's being. All illusions! But what do they stem from? Where do they start?

I believe it is our personal failure to know and love our true selves. All the above named fears are based on a measuring stick that we hold up to others. But what makes them special? Why are our examples of perfect the be all end all? Somehow we have covered over the true person underneath. That gem we keep piling dirt on instead of taking out and polishing daily. Why is this?

I guess we can blame it on society and the standards that it sets for us as human beings. That may be true but when exactly did we decide that we could not stand out? When we all decide to become lemmings?

Suggesting that one embraces their true self should not be considered rebellion either. It is not bucking the system, it is being a stream, our stream, not main stream. My stream might zig zag right and left, but that is okay because it is mine!

If we all follow that basic teachings that are their to guide our lives, Be good to yourself, Be good to others, Love God, Take notes and learn the lessons along the way, what does it matter in which direction we go? Seriously, pink hair, purple hair, blonde hair. What is the difference if it is yours?

It has been said that most wars including the ones that we are currently involved with are fought over religion or religious beliefs. I think we need to boil it down a little further. All these conflicts were engaged in out of fear. Fear of being different than the other.

Know our true selves! Embrace our true selves! We have nothing to fear! Alas, we have our miracle healing! Sprinkled with fairy dust of course.

Love your selves, love each other. Enjoy your day!

That Little You Inside

Good Morning My Friends!

Welcome to a great Friday in our fairy world!

Today I picked an interesting card, Inner Child. The main message for this card is "Just as you take care of small children by listening to them, playing with them, and hugging them, so does your inner child yearn for nurturing. This card also asks you to have patience with yourself, as you are growing and maturing at your own pace."

The guide book suggest we should see ourselves as the perfect us, as we are children of God. Looking beyond our perceived flaws, what a concept!

This is interesting to me because in this commercial society we are bombarded with messages, things we should do for ourselves, buy for ourselves, acquire for ourselves because we deserve them. The essence of their message is true, we do deserve the best life we can make for ourselves, but where their message is flawed is that retail therapy is not the answer!

My kids do all kinds of things when they want attention. The usual occurs, they talk louder, ignoring any other conversation that might be taking place, maybe scream, maybe even start some other commotion with one of the others just to make them front and center. I know what they are doing and their actions are dually noted, with me as a parent trying to walk that fine line of not having the child feel neglected but also giving them a sense of self so that center of attention is not so important. Fine line, more like tightrope and no net!

Anyway, looking at our inner child, I think as individuals we are more brutal. We tend to push back, ignoring it's needs, pleads and cries. We actually try to squelch all existence of that child at all. We are forgetting who the child is!

Children need to exercise, mentally and physically. They need time to explore and an environment to do so and activities that will stimulate them. They have a natural creativity that has to be unleashed. That all being said, what about our inner child? Do we create a situation that our "little" us can thrive in or have we just shut it in the closet, feeding when necessary?

I think that freeing our inner child is akin to know our true selves. Simply that is it.

So let us take time to nurture the "little" us more, read more, contemplate more, enjoy more. We deserve it! Sprinkled with fairy dust of course!

Today's affirmation "I invest in myself by taking regular time to let go, play, and have fun."

Enjoy your Friday!

Honor Thy Self

Good Morning Fairy World Inhabitors!

I hope all is well in your corner of Fairy World!

Today we are going to change things up a little bit with a different deck of Fairy Oracle Cards. This deck is called "Healing with the Fairies". This deck is also by Dr. Doreen Virtue PhD.

Today's card from this deck is Honoring Your True Feelings. The main message from the card is "By drawing this card, you're urged to listen to, and follow, your true feelings. Do not betray yourself, or rationalize that it's acceptable to deny your inner voice of truth."

This guide book goes on to tells us about our inner counselor knowing all. That tug in your heart or clench in your stomach are just some physical signs that you are going in the wrong direction, so to speak, and you know it. Some refer to this is the "fight or flight" reaction, but it always does not have to occur in a bad situation. It actually occurs all the time.

The fairies know how important it is to listen to our inner guidance and true feelings and they ask us to do the same!

This particular deck is neat as it gives us a daily affirmation that corresponds and today's is "I listen to, honor, and follow my true feelings, knowing that they are answers to my prayers."

Listen and enjoy your day sprinkled with Fairy Dust!

We Got the Power..Sprinkled with Fairy Dust!

Attention All Fairy World Inhabitors!

Did you see what is in the etsy store? Did you see? Irene was so inspired by the fairies that she made Fairy Dust!!! Now you can have it for your very own. This batch is a glittery white, a sheer delight, so sprinkle it on everything!!! Get some today.

Today the fairies spoke very loudly and proudly to me (must have been the fairy dust!) the card they sent was You've Got the Power! This card's main message is "Use your abilities to resolve this situation. You can do it!"

What a straight forward message!

The guide book questions if we have been feeling victimized lately because the fairies want to remind us that no matter what the circumstances, we have the personal power, power that is very strong, to conquer any situation. Fairies are only tiny beings, but look at what they can do!

The simple truth is the we have to believe and trust ourselves. We can climb any mountain, cross any river, meet any deadline, have the life of our dreams...if we just believe!

Have a good day my Fairy World friends and don't forget the Fairy Dust!

We Have a Birthday!!!

Good Morning Fairy World Inhabitors!

We have a birthday today...sprinkled with fairy dust!! Irene, my Mom, our very own designer of those delightful fairy treasures is celebrating her birthday today! Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Today's card is Be Yourself. We have seen this card before in the post My True Self. Let's review what the main message is, "This situation calls for you to be your authentic self, which is the basis for your personal power."

In the previous post we talked about our authentic selves and that just being is probably the best course to take. Here are some additional thoughts...

The guide book suggests that we let our guards down and trust our feelings that the situation will improve. Well, that is a mighty tall order! It also tells us to trust our inner guidance.

I, myself am almost a pro at the inner guidance listening. The only thing that really trips me up is when my ego flares and tunes all else out. I am learning though. I guess it all takes time.

What about you? Do you follow that inner voice, tried and true, or do you push it away? That inner voice is you, you just have to learn to listen!

Well, I hope you enjoy your day in our Fairy World...sprinkled with fairy dust!

I'm Asking! I'm Asking!

Good Morning Fairy World Inhabitors!!!

Welcome to another beautiful day in our fairy world! I hope you feel well rested because some little fairies have told me that this is going to be a fantastic day! Sprinkled with fairy dust.

Today's card is Ask for What You Want. The main message is "Let the Universe and other people know what you need". ***Note, for the purpose of conversations the Universe and God are interchangeable.***

The guidebook for the cards goes on to suggest that we have to spend time clarifying our desires and then we ask for them. Always end your request to the Universe with "this or something better. Thank you". You can vocally make your request in a quiet time of prayer, you can build a vision board (there are some great instructions here at Christine Kane's blog) or you can write each request down and put it in a "God Box". All three are great methods. Just know what you are asking for.

While searching to clarify your desires, be sure to refer to yesterday's post about True Feelings, because if you make, for instance "really cool car" as one of your desires, a Corvette is not going to show up. If you realize that you are seeking dependable transportation that you can take pride in, well anything can show up. Also, when I speak of "showing up", I am referring to the set of circumstances that always seem to click that brings you your end result.

The book also suggests we speak with others and let them know what we desire. This is not the "Honey I want a 10 bedroom mansion" talk, this is the "Honey, when it comes to you and me, I would like to work on xyz" talk. The important thing with this element is you have to be prepared to listen as much as you want to be heard.

So what does this all boil down to? COMMUNICATION!!! With yourself, with the Universe, with others. Sprinkled with fairy dust! Isn't life magical?

On a side note I have opened my personal etsy shop that you can find here. All of my goodies are mainly paper, or have some paper element do to my obsession! Take a peek, I have just added some new Captured Fairy Cards that I think you might like.

I am off to sprinkle my own brand of fairy dust, have a great day sprinkling yours!

My True Self

Good Morning Fairy World Inhabitors,

I hope you have woke well rested from your sleep, perhaps with the memory of a few magical dreams?

Today my quiet time with the fairies led me to draw the card Be Yourself. The main thought on the card is "This situation calls for you to be your authentic self, which is the basis for your personal power". Well, if that is not a whole bunch to digest!

Merriam-Webster defines authentic as true to one's own personality, spirit or character. I guess we have to explore who we are to see if we are being true.

So Who am I? Well, I am a loving wife, mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, step-mother, cousin, niece and granddaughter. I am a good friend, though I do not have a lot of friends. I am a caring human being. At times I am opinionated and I get frustrated when everyone else does not see my point of view a brilliant. I am creative and I have a great sense of humor. But these are all character traits, are they the make up of the whole of my spirit? Maybe...

You know, it just occurred to me that I could continue to pick myself apart, almost be overly critical about myself but I am much more than my flaws. I am much more than I probably realize. I am a work in progress. And maybe I cannot define all that makes me up, I just know that I am.

This is like a breakthrough moment for me and perhaps for you. Why do we label? Are we searching for our personal definition that makes us what we are? Should we not realize that we create that definition. That we need no definition. Go with the flow and not only accept where it brings us but bask in it. Enjoy it!

Yesterday on my personal blog, I spoke of the fact that I am having a hard time taking on the "artist" label with my work, that right now I prefer "designer". Essentially it really does not matter. I make cool stuff! Some cooler than others, but cool none-the-less. (Which will be in my personal etsy shop soon, stay tuned).

So to sum this whole thing up...JUST BE! And embrace being. Fairies do. They love being fairies. You do not see them trying to mold themselves into something they aren't. They are fairies and they love it!

You know when I sit down and start writing, I truly do not know where this will take us. It is sort of interesting to see where we end up. Then it all just click and the words pour from my hands. Thanks for reading along.

To all I wish a good day of just being and remember It's A Fairy World!