I read with interest that you retired from your Aromatherapy practice...My own experience is that I was a forerunner in two fields: astrology and aromatherapy. These things came to me without seeking and both were considered odd and had to be defended (1970s for astrology, 1980s for aromatherapy). I was teaching both and brought aromatherapy into resorts in Florida. I was on the board of a national organization for 9 years. At the first conference there were students, and still students at the second. By the third there were businesses and schools. The field had exploded in astrology, too...after the internet came on board. I was still busy being a pracitioner and teacher of aromatherapy while hundreds were promoting themselves on youtube. I had no idea. So for me, 'not fit in' wasn't a matter of colleague or knowledge but a matter of not keeping up with the new ways of promoting. I'm very right brain and have a grasp of technology but not a comfort zone in creating there. Fortunately, people still recongize me and my contributions but the buisness aspect is not producing. I hope you will find your way into whatever it is that calls you. I have also written a series about the life of a Druid Priestess...inspired by this muse that wanted her story told. Revealing the Druid Legacy...had to be self-published and it's on Amazon with 5 star reviews but no easy way to market without financial resources.
Tracey, I love that last line. There is magic in the waiting… in not discovering it all right away.
It makes space for those layers of becoming to unfold, and for what’s true to reveal itself in its own time.
I can see myself contemplating this awhile longer in that beautiful forest with the table and chairs. 💛✨
Thank you, Kim. I’m delighted to know this resonated with you.
It’s taken me a lifetime to realize the magic in the waiting.
Granting ourselves permission to allow the time and space to witness the unfolding can be a bit tricky!
Happy contemplation. ✨💚
Me too! I’m glad that we can remind each other to give ourselves that permission…💛✨
perhaps it is never done....this is I thought I have as well
bless you sister
thank you for your words of wisdom
xo
Thank you, Catherine. I'm happy to know that you also share this thought. Here's to us in our season of returning! xo
I read with interest that you retired from your Aromatherapy practice...My own experience is that I was a forerunner in two fields: astrology and aromatherapy. These things came to me without seeking and both were considered odd and had to be defended (1970s for astrology, 1980s for aromatherapy). I was teaching both and brought aromatherapy into resorts in Florida. I was on the board of a national organization for 9 years. At the first conference there were students, and still students at the second. By the third there were businesses and schools. The field had exploded in astrology, too...after the internet came on board. I was still busy being a pracitioner and teacher of aromatherapy while hundreds were promoting themselves on youtube. I had no idea. So for me, 'not fit in' wasn't a matter of colleague or knowledge but a matter of not keeping up with the new ways of promoting. I'm very right brain and have a grasp of technology but not a comfort zone in creating there. Fortunately, people still recongize me and my contributions but the buisness aspect is not producing. I hope you will find your way into whatever it is that calls you. I have also written a series about the life of a Druid Priestess...inspired by this muse that wanted her story told. Revealing the Druid Legacy...had to be self-published and it's on Amazon with 5 star reviews but no easy way to market without financial resources.
Thank you, Shellie. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
Aromatherapy is an interesting and dynamic world, isn't it? I recognize you from the wisdom you've shared in that arena.
I also found it interesting to see how much technology has impacted the nature-based healing arts — along with everything else! It is hard to keep up.
I'm glad that we've both found that writing is part of our “what's next”. Congratulations on your series!