Hi, Subscribers. I am Stacy Casson, and I write this blog to get ready for the week ahead. This blog uses the power of Play to guide our daily lives. Play can help you grow personally and professionally, and it helps power up your creativity, problem-solving skills, and overall well-being. Let’s set ourselves up for success and inspiration, and remember to find joy in every step of our development.
It’s time for an accountability check-in. I completed two out of six decompression sessions last week. My goal is five out of seven days. I added the start of the birth in my Abort the Patriarchy piece. I also managed to stick to my work boundaries despite coming off a holiday week and having three times my normal call volume. I am also back on track with my fitness routine. What were your wins?
This week, I’m returning to THE LINEAGES OF CHANGE TAROT, Copyright © Lineages of Change (Adrienne maree brown, LLC; Alta Starr; chelsea cleveland; and Krista Franklin). The questions are from Biddy Tarot’s “Full Moon in Pisces Spread.”
“What dreams have come into my consciousness in the last 6 months?” I do not remember the last six months of my dreams, but I have had several work-related dreams. I also had some dreams about driving on a steep incline. Recently, I dreamed about hosting an art workshop. The Lovers card reminded me that I have had dreams about my late husband. The most recent one, we were at an event and had food tickets. I was walking to join him and thought I had left my ticket upstairs. I told him that I forgot my ticket, and he replied, “I’ve got you, babe.” I had not forgotten my ticket, but it was nice that he spoke to me this time and that he showed care for me. Normally, he is silent in my dreams. I have been considering being open to a new relationship, but I also do not feel as if I have the time at the moment. I am embarking on a relationship with myself, and it has been a time of letting go and releasing the past. The work dreams probably mean that I need to take some time off. I used to keep a dream journal, but it took too much time to record all the details. I could consider voice recordings.
The question was about dreams coming into consciousness. Hmm, two things have become physical: my Disconnect to Reconnect Session and this painting that I restarted. What other actions will help to bring more into consciousness? Leaning into my decompression sessions and fleshing out some of the dreams would help. I can playfully build out that art workshop because it seemed fascinating. What dreams are you trying to bring into reality? I realize that I started with the “wrong card” and was supposed to reflect on the Six of Fire. The Six of Fire makes me think of all the fires I have burning. I have many ideas, but rarely act on them. Or I start one thing, and another thing seems more interesting. I think I need to lean into the discomfort of the creation per a well-timed video suggestion from Jesse Janelle. Do you also struggle with making your dreams a reality?
“How can I manifest my dream and bring it into being?” My long-term dream is to sustainably be The Clarity Confidant. Money buys time. My dreams of late have been jam-packed and very stressful. I am often running late and have too many things on my plate. I am certainly bringing those elements into reality. The Seed of Water seems more peaceful and dreamlike. The lady in the picture took the plunge into the deep end. If I quit my job, I would certainly have more free time, but I also worry about drowning. People are not currently picking up what I am putting down. I do have to take more risks and put myself out there. The challenge has been finding my one thing. I am interested in play, advocacy, art, and the absurdity of life. At the core is being grounded like a sea anemone. I stay in one place and allow my tentacles to explore. People need a safe space to play. What are you trying to manifest? I excel at helping people get to the heart of the matter, but struggle to do this for myself. I have a meeting this evening, that I hope will help.
“What hidden emotions are being illuminated right now?” The Lovers are probably meant to be taken literally. I could be hiding behind busyness as an excuse, but I honestly think that I am releasing in order to make room for new things and people in my life. The woman in the card is happy and smiling. Have you explored your hidden emotions? This is why I love working with cards and other visual media. They are a great way to uncover what is happening on a subconscious level.
“What am I trying to escape?” The Four of Water sits in reflection. Its counterpart in traditional tarot signifies apathy. I am trying to escape discomfort. This is probably why I do not like doing my decompression sessions. During yesterday’s session, I was so tired. When I work on my painting, I feel inadequate. Yet, I persevere and remember a painting that I had “messed up” in art class. I reworked it and used the mistakes as stepping stones to go in a new direction. Perhaps it is also time to release distraction and “just do it.” Are you also using keeping busy to avoid your challenges?
“What is my intuition trying to tell me?” Since I believe the figure is hiding in the grass in the Four of Air, I probably need solitude to reflect on and process my thoughts and feelings. The decompression sessions are vital and not a nice-to-have. What does my calendar show? Monday – blow it off to hang out with a friend. Tuesday – blow it off for a neighborhood meeting. Actually, I have time before that meeting. I recognize that I am choosing to be busy. Honestly, what is the worst that can happen? I cry? Oh no! Tears and snot for about ninety seconds. Feelings will hurt, but they are not hurting me. They are signposts. Do you listen to your intuition?
Finally, “What do I need to release in order to dream big?” The dolphins in the Six of Water remind me of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, where those dolphins said, “So long and thanks for the fish.” The authors of the deck ask, “What does your most playful self want to remind you about yourself?” It would remind me that life is not as serious as I make it out to be. As a good friend told me yesterday, create for the fun of it. I have to release the outcomes and play more. The kids and I watched “The Fabelmans” last week, and watching young Sammy create his movies reminded me of the power of creativity and imagination in problem-solving. One of the YouTube creators I follow created a short about working in the office and I thought about making a video of what I imagine a day in the life of my kid to be like, or what they think I do all day. 😁 I also need to release the idea of enough to get by. I want to help create a world that is more equitable and just. Playing small is not going to accomplish big dreams. What small step will you take to dream big? Namaste
Picture descriptions: Six of Fire: A green card with a brown head. The head is facing you, but there are different heads transposed over it, and the heads also have deep teal and red paint smears over them. There are six flames overhead. The Seed of Water: This picture has a woman wearing a turban, and it looks like she has just jumped into the water and is looking around. There are flowers there and it's very dreamy. There are hints of maybe a sea snake behind her or an eel-like figure. The next one is The Lovers: this shows a happy couple. They're smiling, maybe dancing, and there's a collage of wild grasses around them, and it's a gold card with lavender highlights. The next one is the Four of Water: It shows a woman sitting cross-legged. There's a ring. With maybe little barbells through it, and she is surrounded by roses and studed black and white fabric. She is wearing these calf-length, white, heeled boots. She has her hand on her chin and is looking out into the distance. The next card is the Four of Air. It depicts a mask. It has four red eyes. And it's hiding behind some grass, and there's an orange circle in the upper left, and it appears to be nighttime. And finally, we have the Six of Water reversed. There are six dolphins jumping out of the ocean, and underneath the water, you see a swirl of combined water.
One of my art pieces depicting a school of pink, orange and red dolphins swimming downward.
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