NAKED & EGGS

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It’s Wednesday and that means it is time to send out another love letter to a woman who inspired and supported me in early sobriety. Today I am blowing telepathic kisses at Liz Huston, a Los Angeles based artist who created my favorite tarot deck, The Dreamkeepers Tarot. Drinking had disconnected me from myself. I was emotionally and spiritually dulled, if not fully numbed. When I walked away from the bars I knew it was to find the way back to me but my anxiety and self doubt at the beginning of the journey were intense. I could not feel my inner compass or truly trust that little voice inside. Tarot helped me wake up my intuition, reconnect with myself and take a good look at my shadow.  While it is based on the Rider Waite deck her take on it is so unique. Very feminine. Equal parts dreamy, delicate and fierce. As if Joan of Arc woke up in Wonderland. In other words, her gorgeous and highly symbolic imagery turns the tarot into the Heroines Journey. The wisdom and creativity in Liz’s deck served not only as a guide but a clever companion as well. I received this deck as a gift from a friend who is ultra tuned in. Spot on as always, she gifted it to me when I needed it most. The images on the cards themselves speak volumes. Many of the characters have several faces. They are often bound, traveling and unraveling, evaporating or materializing.. depends on how you look at it. The book that came with the deck however.. It is a treasure all on its own. Full of rich and introspective messages I needed. It continues to be the deck I reach for the most. In fact I pulled a few cards this morning while my tea was steeping. I was focused on the path my sobriety has taken and the cards fully reflect it. The story they tell is one of manifestation, solitude, personal growth, walking away from drinking (and many people) to find greater meaning and ultimately harmony. I feel like most tarot decks have lead me to analyze who and what was going on around. The Dreamkeepers Tarot has proven to be a mirror and that was the intention behind it. It took Liz ten years to create this and put it out in the world. Messages within and her dedication to the project continues to inspire me. Thank you, Liz.

Day 234: Some “what’s in the fridge?” Hash. Sweet potato, scallion, green apple, zucchini, leftover steak, oregano & spinach from the garden. Topped off with a little golden yogurt and a fried egg. Funny story.. I texted my neighbor to see if he wanted some hash and just as I was texting to clarify that I meant breakfast hash he came running over wanting to know who, what, where, why and how I had hash. AS IF. HA! Stoners, man! I swear.. they have a one track mind. They sure are an industrious bunch though. Give them anything and they can turn it into a bong.