Enjoying Life & How I Write This Newsletter
Nurturing my ability to read energy to help others, and encouraging everyone to enjoy your lives and create what you seek...
Before we get started with today’s newsletter, I want to take a moment to thank you all. I switched this newsletter to Substack last spring and am grateful that so many of you like it and find it helpful. The little notes and private comments I receive mean the world to me. I give you my word I intend to keep doing my best writing and creating for you.
I don’t have an editorial calendar for this newsletter. There is nothing planned out week-to-week or month-to-month. I’ll admit, there’s part of me that finds this terrifying. As a planner I like to know what’s coming and when I started this format, I secretly worried I’d run out of inspiration for what to write. However, this winter I’ve finally come around to realizing that not having advanced plans for what to say is precisely the point.
I live my life in a state of openness to receiving inspiration and growth opportunities all the time. This means that I’m constantly engaged in the dance of taking intentional action and accepting whatever flies in the window. When it comes to writing this newsletter it means I jot down ideas and phrases I hear and would like to build off of in this space, but also observe what is coming at me through various channels.
One of my gifts is reading energy and understanding the tenor of life around me. I can put my finger on the pulse of most situations and simply see the patterns and themes across the greater landscape. In some circles it’s called claircognizance; to me it’s just a way of reading life that I’ve honed and developed in this lifetime, including lots of intense training in recent years. This is how I anticipate people’s feelings, see how life has been set up for them, and quickly grasp how their path is going to unfold with all the upcoming peaks and valleys depending on the choices they make. This is also how I pick the themes and ideas for my newsletters. I synthesize the current energies surrounding us, read the notes of things I’ve picked up on, then try to pinpoint the message that would serve us best at this precise moment in time.
This gift doesn’t mean I have all the answers. I don’t spend my days bossing people around from on high, and this newsletter should never be interpreted as preachy or judgmental. It simply means I can take the long view in both the past and future and see how the actions we take presently will lead us in the direction we want to go. In my 1:1 client work I go very deeply into this; by giving my full attention to someone’s situation I can help them articulate exactly what they’re seeking and then help them move toward it with confidence and ease. Our journeys are never perfectly smooth, but they’re ours to pursue, and I hope you find my words encouraging and supportive while you’re on yours.
Today my intention was to write a newsletter about the gift of simple pleasures because that’s what we’ve all been leaning into a lot amidst the chaos of the world at large. The planets are certainly turning and churning up a lot for everyone, and in these times I think it wise to lean into the simple things that help you feel loved and supported. However, I think I’ll save a more in-depth look at this topic for a later date.
Today, the week of the full moon in Virgo, when the world is feeling vulnerable and unstable, I want you all to remember that you’re never stuck in your narrative, even if you’re convinced that you are at the moment. Simultaneously, if you’re riding the wave and getting closer to obtaining a closely held dream, trust that you deserve everything amazing coming your way.
We’re all at different junctures in our lives and we’re all exactly where we’re meant to be. I’ve had times when this knowledge was a bitter pill to swallow, and times when I’ve been the one jumping for joy. If you ever want me to look more deeply into where you are at this moment on your journey, I’m always happy to talk. However, if you’re not there yet just know that you’re deserving of your dreams. Engage in life by taking action toward what you seek, embrace what flies in the window, lean into the learning opportunities. There is so much richness and excitement in this world, we’re all meant to be enjoying our lives and can increase our ability to do so at any time.
I believe in you all and want you to truly believe in yourselves. Nurture your ability to know yourself, know what you want, and know how you want to live. I’ll always be writing to cheer you on. Trust yourself.
Past Newsletters:
A few of you asked for a line-up of recent newsletters. Here you go!
☀️☀️☀️ A few fun personal developments kept me from writing a workshop last week. (I also had to spend time wrapping up my taxes…whomp-whomp.) Sorry! Speaking of, are there any new workshop topics you’d like to see?
☀️☀️☀️☀️ I’ve started formatting my February souvenirs newsletter and am finally giving it a little more shape and substance. I have a few ways I’m considering building this monthly subscriber-only newsletter out and hope you like it. Don’t forget you can do a 1-month preview on Substack so you can check them out for free.
☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ A few people have asked me for single coaching sessions. Would you like this feature? If so, please leave a comment or reply or email me at kelsey@kelseybanfield.com and let me know and I’ll formulate how to make it work.
☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ I’m currently booking individual clients for Spring 2024. If you’re interested, please contact me at Kelsey@kelseybanfield.com so we can touch base to secure your spot.