During slow and sometimes snowy spring, the different expressions under my creative umbrella are presenting themselves as opportunties rejuvenated. It’s surprising, but I did say a prayer. The threads of different parts of my life are pulling together in an updated design and I am happy to respond.

I began Montana greeting cards over 20 years ago, determined to attempt to capture the beauty of our big skies, bubbling creeks, animals, and flowers, both wild and planted. For years I promoted and sold, then just created and gave away, but always loving the process of capturing the moment and creating the cards. I called my business Blue Heaven.

Recently our lively small town has had the opening and re-opening of Gray’s General Store, an inspired project to offer townsfolk a little bit of everything: toys, craft supplies, household basics, socks, candy, frozen pot pies and hula hoops, just to name a few. You can find what you are looking for and often things you didn’t even know you needed.

They also offer a counter by the sunny windows where local artists and vendors can display their goods. The store takes a minimal percentage of the profits and enthusiastically promotes their sales. So voila! my Montana greeting cards are now on display for sale at Gray’s General Store. A most fitting way for this corner of my creative expression to find its outlet.

Read the inspiring story of Gray’s here:

https://www.kulr8.com/regional/livingston-gray-s-general-store-reopens-a-year-later-after-series-of-tragic-events/article_a832c0ce-c222-5c51-b628-5fe79a36d3ce.html?fbclid=IwAR2mWKKXiHPrpEb0tMc_Ix3TzuEYcK4qmpKIAmZ98Eu36bImwnBnEccE3Xs

A longtime friend of mine once quoted, “In March we march!” Snow and ice are melting and I feel like digging out, breathing in blue skies and tromping forward.

The internal pathway is opening to clearer vistas while leaving heavier sachels of ancient habits discarded by the wayside. If there is a destination, it is Freedom. Based on a quote from Rumi, I recently wrote in my journal: dragging through agonies to the Divine. There the leap of faith.

Tossing these random thoughts out to you as my violet pink geranium has just made it’s spring debut. And reminding me that a heart filled with love can inspire the world.

Solstice approaches and stars are aligning. Actually planets. We are receiving messages from the heavens. Are we listening? Do we understand?

Messages come in many forms, often small communiques and miracles directed to us personally. I was recently pondering the advice of a professional about a certain product. All the information sounded appropriate, but something just didn’t feel right to me. I couldn’t really put my finger on it, but I didn’t feel comfortable. I was pondering an answer but wasn’t actively seeking it out. A couple of days later at an odd time of day, I happened upon an television ad for an upcoming special on an entirely different subject. The answer to my question was highlighted in just a few seconds. I knew God had sent me a message. Sometimes it is so direct and so clear that my belief wavers a little in astonishment.

And what about this solstice message for everyone from the heavens above? What collective meaning can we derive as this star shines down upon earth? It is clear that firm belief in a brighter future is required – listening and understanding is only half the story. What actions must we take? Because we are creating the kind of world we want to live in. I do have faith in the miraculous life, where we see our dreams outpictured and gratitude leads us forward. Our thoughts, words and deeds form an evolving blueprint for our next steps on our journey. And each individual step affects the collective.

I went to sleep last night pondering this quote from Nicholas Roerich, artist, visionary and humanitarian: Often a casual and sporadic thought stirs the surface of the ocean of achievement for a long time. A man may have forgotten about his thought long ago, but it continues to fly before him, lighting or darkening his path. Our choices are being highlighted on a grand scale as we conclude the tumultuous 2020.

With the Christmas star gracing the heavens, we ponder its meaning for ourselves and for all humanity around the globe. May our hearts and our thoughts center on our responsibility to ourselves, to our paths and to one another. May our love take flight to where we hear need calling. May we deepen our belief in our ability to create a world that echoes our brightest visions. May we understand the coming of the Christic light and affirm the miraculous life we deserve.

Blessed Solstice and Merry Christmas!

Dear readers, I know I’ve been quiet lately. Some days it seems there is just nothing to say in the face of …..everything. Other days there is entirely too much to consider.

When I posted early in September, I announced my return to using HeartSupport as the name of my Life Coaching practice. I was also prompted to give my card readings a new name: Heart2Heart. As I have traversed the last couple of months, I’ve discovered that listening to the voice of my heart has become a deeper and more profound practice in my life. I gave myself the names and have then been required to take the training course myself!

Heartfelt communication, no matter how distant or virtual, is a place where I find hope. Watching a wedding streaming across the country, chatting with a young neighbor who restrung my favorite bracelet, communing with friends in the face of struggle, offering prayers for the blessing of souls.

And so joyfully I repeat my 20/20 offer: a 20 minute Heart@Heart Reading for $20 via phone, Skype or FB Messenger video. Good until this end of this unbelievable year. I would love to commune with you, heart to heart. Contact me at susan@livelifevibrant.com.

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This word keeps coming to mind. It’s an action to be taken, perhaps even a directive. It’s defined as “to oppose with equal weight or force.”

But in my book, it’s not about opposing. Or the kind of force we are witnessing. Or the kind of either/or where we have to choose. It’s about counterbalancing the state of affairs with the bright light weight of our heart’s wisdom.

It’s about marching right through the battlefield and stepping aside, listening instead to our most self-honoring beliefs and activities. It’s about offering up our love and compassion anyway.

I see friends doing this all over on their individual pathways: rescuing cats, actively spreading joy, writing novels, tending gardens, letting us in on their transformation, moving across the country, caring for the elderly, baking vegan goodies, sharing spiritual insights, being brave in the face of the unexpected. You know who you are.

Take a moment to assess the weight within. Are you counterbalancing today?