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I remember when I first learned about the perspective shift from what became known as the "Dark Ages" into "The Age of Enlightenment".

The point that always stood out to me was about the loss of a 'magical perspective'... I remember the professor saying that people began to honor the analyzing of parts more highly than the mystery of the whole. For example, the phenomenon of a rainbow became less mysterious and seemingly miraculous in peoples' minds when it was recognized that it is simply water droplets and light.

But what else have we lost in our release of the mystery?

I think we have lost our unbridled joy.

I see it in our disdain for imagination. Sure, we "appreciate" the capacity in kids, but for adults the term "imaginary" connotes an unworthy and unproductive way to spend your precious mental energy.

But did you know that when we create from joy and imagination, the results are far longer-lasting and transformative than when we create from will and toil?

The beautiful (and relieving) thing is that we never truly lose our capacity to imagine and experience joy. We can absolutely dull our senses and banish imagination to the realms of anxiety so that its only function is to make vivid our fears...

...but we ALWAYS have the power to call joy and imagination back to their rightful place of dignity in our lives.

And the truth is - rainbows are SO much more than only rain + light... and knowing its alchemy doesn't diminish the awe of its presence!

Have you ever SEEN an unexpected rainbow?
They stop you in your tracks!

People gather to take photos because they remind us of magic and mystery and the hope that comes after storms.

This morning, I was delightfully interrupted by a family of tiny goldfinches outside my office window.

Some Native Americans see the Goldfinch as a symbol of unbridled joy, inspiration, motivation, and positivity. The song of the Goldfinch can represent self-expression. And in some tribes, it portends prosperity or liberation - the ability to be yourself without constraint.

In fact, there are legends about the Goldfinch in Christianity, ancient Egypt, and other cultures that all associate this striking bird with sacred joy, abundance, and a reminder that our souls are held by the divine.

Today, I challenge you to lean into your sacred imagination, and give yourself permission to reclaim an unbridled joy.

Rainbows are more than only rain + light.

And if you choose to be curious about the stories creation is telling you, something stunning and inspiring will always be made available to you.

May you be delightfully encountered
by unbridled joy today.

With gratitude,

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Do you believe that there is a sacredness in the everyday, but you just don't feel like you can access it?

Do you ever feel like life woke up earlier than you and pulled you out of bed into its flurry of activity and expectations before you even got a chance to say yes to your day... let alone found time to sit with the sacredness of the morning?

Sometimes the sacred feels so out of reach.

But I'm here to tell you it's not.

It's available to you in this moment...
And this moment...
And this one.

One of my favorite concepts is:

"growing smaller and smaller until
we take over the world"

What does that even mean?

To me, it means that even though we are so thoroughly marinated in a society dictated by the belief that "bigger/faster/more is better", our souls know something truer.

Our souls remember the deeper truth that we must access the holy that is already present in our everyday lives through the hush of often un-celebrated tasks, choices, functions, and moments.

The good news is you can start right now.
And you don't have to do it alone.

I have a challenge for you - I dare you look around your life and consider who or what is "in it" with you - who or what "has your back"? But I'm asking you to suspend your assumptions about what makes a worthy ally for a moment...because your most steadfast supporters might be found in unexpected places, like:

your trusty living-room chair that you can rely on to hold you as you collapse at the end of the work day
the aroma or steam from your warm drink that offers you a quick reminder that savoring is still available to you if you will slow down a moment and give yourself to it
the colorful sunrise painted across the landscape and reflected off the windows and puddles and ice that reminds you that the world is still beautiful...
your favorite water bottle or car air freshener or warm socks..

Anything in your life can be an ally -
silently supporting you toward wellness and aliveness.

I challenge you to look around your life today and tomorrow - and notice the unexpected allies that are always calling you to connect with
the sacred in your every day.

Just notice them, name them, and perhaps - say a silent thank you to them (or not-so-silent if you prefer!) for their faithful support of your flourishing - even on the days you haven't had the time or made the space yourself to be intentional.

(PS - one of mine is Sour Patch Kids!)

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With wild hope,