“They never told me I could be a hedge witch and a modern day career woman all in one” - Cathy Coyle
This quote sparked a deeper sense of a home acoming for me from the moment I saw it a few years ago. They really never told me.
Inspired and relieved, I realise I can do both (and more). I can howl with the moon with my sisters as we pray with the earth and still successfully build my professional business to look after myself and others in the same day. I’m learning how to hone my dualities and play and thrive in them.
For as long as I can remember I was always trying to box myself but then I’d often end up circling ‘other’ more than I could count, even on my race.
At about 9 years old I remember wondering, 'Am I a tomboy who likes to dress like Kim Impossible or the faery spirit wearing a flowing dress oh or the ocean pixie covered in mud - or ??' Whenever someone would ask me what I wanted to do with my life I’d list many things. Whenever I wanted to start a project I couldn’t pick which one, I wanted to do them all at once.
This kind of confusion is another reason why I adore; cyclical wisdom, astrology and human design because they show me my vast aspects and how they work together and how they each have their moment and place.
As I grow up, navigating my creative impatience and being decisive gets easier. I’m learning to embrace all of who I am and let my many interests relax as they are, and weave them together when the time calls. I'm learning that my variety of interests and knowledge is actually one of my greatest strengths.
Also, I think figuring out what your ‘career’ is, is a life long journey of trial and error, it morphs and spirals with you - ever changing and evolving. Just keep following the golden bread crumbs of what lights you up. If you don’t do it, somebody else will. Trust your timing. (I’m very much in this process).
Oh the many times I thought I had wasted my time when it came to my career, jobs and studies were honestly never wasted and each step highly integral for where I am today and where I am going.
Truth is, I am a business babe amongst a few things and I really enjoy this part of me. Especially at the moment as I can feel I’ve just stepped into a new level of approaching my work, it's just the beginning really. A huge thanks to boss babes before and with me, matriarchal women of my dreams, I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for you, thank you!
Hot Tip: If you’re feeling down and needing a confidence boost try putting on red lipstick, a suit jacket and sunnies! I was feeling low before this shoot but dressing up lifted my spirits.
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