My Everyday Magic

ANNOUNCEMENT: This weekend’s $50 winner is our very own Spicy Fairy! Congrats, Little Sister! ~ The Sparkle Fairy

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Spicy Fairy

Happy Monday everyone! Today I want to talk about expressing ourselves and how important it is to do so effectively. You see, yesterday I was a tad bit grumpy, hungry, and tired, and I was a little rude to my mom. Instead of being honest and just telling her so, I came off as cold and demanding, which did not express my thoughts effectively. Luckily we worked it out easily and I apologized. I just would like to say that there are so many ways to express yourself… here are some of the ways I do it [that are more effective than being a harsh teen ]

My Expressive Magic;

~ dance! Didn’t see that one comin’, huh? Yes, as you know, I’m a dancer, and I live for it. I love finding songs that I can act to because attitude is my forte Regardless, dance is an aesthetic way to portray feelings, and it’s good for you too!

~ being a goofball! Here and there my spurts of energy turn into silly sounds and funny faces, and I serve as comic relief to my friends and family. Letting your fun side out helps express the less-serious side, and it’s been scientifically proven that laughing and smiling help heal the soul!

~ writing! I’d like to say I’m a persuasive writer, and I absolutely love poetry because it’s such a beautiful and powerful way to hear the heart.

~ drawing! I just found out this year that I can and actually enjoy drawing! I signed up for Foundations in Drawing because I wanted to expand my horizons, and little did I know I inherited my mother’s artistic gene. Not nearly as grandiose or apt as hers, but it’s a start! Drawing is way to beautifully manipulate your thoughts or emotions, and there’s so many ways to make it interesting!

How do you express yourself? I’m curious Let me know here! Have a fabulous day <3

 ANNOUNCEMENT: The WINNER of yesterday’s $50 giveway is….MARY JO!!! Congrats, Dear Sister!

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Spicy Fairy!

I hope everyone had an excellent 11/11/11! After all that excitement it’s time for me to get grounded again and focus on reality… You see, this weekend I had a revelation. I went to the Monsters of Hip Hop Dance Convention in Massachusetts, and I learned so much; not only choreographically, but also personally. Amongst 200 other dancers that had such unique styles, I started out uncomfortable and unsure because I didn’t have a mirror (this is key; for 10 years I’ve been dancing with mirrors ~ it’s how we analyze & strengthen our technicality, and also follow the teacher/others.) Any-who, I realized that feeling the rhythm and moves is so much more powerful than just following someone else do it. We were learning new choreography by having teachers up on stage, and I found that when I just mirrored their movements, I didn’t actually learn anything – it was when I personalized them and really attacked them that I fully presented myself. When you’ve found yourself and become strong in who you are, you feel so much better than you did when you were trying to be someone else. Whether it’s dance or life, this phrase is amazing ~ be you, not them. I got a shirt that says that.

My Magic;

~ learning so much in only 2 days!

~ I haven’t stopped dancing since

~ learning a lot about my dance teacher this weekend, and still admiring her as much as ever.

~ 2 really talented choreographers that caught my eye & kept catching eye contact with. [THEYWERESOHOTT. *sigh, I wish I wasn't 17.]

~ dance team, then my duet class, then my group class!

You don’t need that natural rhythm to get jiggy with it ~ just let go! Get out of the mirror and be you; you’re the beautiful person that makes the population unique. I dare you to express yourself, I repeat, yourself, somehow today, this week, this month, this year. Go on with ya bad self

‘Express Yourself’ Magic

I am finally returning from my long faery hiatus!  So much has happened in the last few months, it’s astounding.  In the last 4 months, my family and I have gone through more major life transitions than many people experience in their entire lives!  For years now I have been growing…BECOMING my authentic self.  A few months ago I took some tangible steps (*leaps* is more like it, actually) to embrace my True Self with reckless abandon.  In the time since that first dramatic leap in late June, I have experienced miracle after miracle, blessing after blessing, supporting me on my path.  It is one that is challenging and tough at times.  It’s not all pretty.  In the process of choosing authenticity, I deeply hurt one of the most important people in my life, as well as challenged other friends and family to stretch far beyond their comfort zones.  It is not something I take lightly -the responsibility I feel to them is great.  However, in almost all of my relationships, including the one in which I caused the most pain, I have been met with intense love and support.  I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of Spirit that has come to me just because I am being true to myself.  I am letting myself SHINE!  Which is exactly what happens when you open yourself up to the new and exciting YOU!  The YOU that you want to become!

I recently was attacked for my choices in a very direct, harsh way.  However, amidst the chaos and drama surrounding me, I felt very centered and grounded.  This friend’s words didn’t affect me in the same way they may have in the past.  In my choosing  to live an authentic life, I opened myself up to criticism.  Yet I also opened myself up to a new world of Beauty and Love, far beyond anything I have ever experienced.

The last few months have taught me that when you take steps towards living an Authentic Life, Spirit will support you and guide you.

The photo in this post is of me (on the left) at the Fairy Congress, where this whole metamorphosis took flight.  I was charging through the field, arms outstretched, on my way to hug someone else.  I feel free.  I feel like myself.  My glorious, imperfect, Spirit-driven self.

Is there anything that you can do (little or big) that places you one step closer to creating the life of your dreams and being Authentic to your true self?

*I am learning to be more self-sufficient (off-the-grid) and mindfully frugal!

*I learned to use my wood stove!

*I am getting out of my house (and comfort zone) more and hanging out with a beautiful new community of friends!

*I am telling everyone I am meeting my story and not feeling ashamed or embarrassed!

*I told my mother a secret that I had been keeping from her for 3 years, which made life so much easier!

*I decluttered a ton of old stuff (energy) and am open to new energy!

*I try to hold everone in my life in a place of Love!  And I make sure to tell them that I love them often.

*I am breaking all the “rules” and doing it with a smile on my face!

*I am inspiring many people who are watching me walk this path!

* I am receiving more love, support, synchronicities and miracles than I ever thought possible!

YOU ARE AMAZING!  Be yourself!  Let yourself SHINE!  I love you!!!

Rainbow Faery

ANNOUNCEMENT: LEAH is the winner of the Song Fairy’s CD! And YOU get another chance to win when you BECOME A FAN of her Children’s Music E-news and your name is entered in a drawing. (Just let us know that you put your name in! )

My Everyday Magic

“Express Yourself!”

*What magical ways are you expressing yourself? Is it in your smile? Your clothes? Your dinner concoction? A special friendship? Maybe its in your silence… Or some craft project ? How are you expressing your authentic self today?

*Today I am expressing myself with color. And simple accessories.

*Smiling and thinking lovely thoughts about just about anyone I encounter!

*Saying “I love you” to the people I really care about and cherish

*Telling the truth and speaking from my heart about matters that are important to me.

*Soon I will be doing lots of PAINTING!

*Writing in my journal, recalling dreams, reflecting on my day to day “stuff”

*Relaxing on my couch, being true to my body’s need to rest, even if it means that other needs are put on hold for a little while…

*Updating my website!! I have featured MEM on my Magic Page! =)

What is making you smile today? What magical ways are you expressing your true self? Share in the comments below!

You are heard and loved!