THIS IS THE YEAR

The times we’re living in are not so much unprecedented (except of course, for climate catastrophe) as they are untenable. The wealth of knowledge at our fingertips has both hardened our minds with cartesian pretension and softened our will to act, individually and collectively.

Perfectionism pervades social justice and environmentalism “discourse” and global corporations, tracking are every thought and movement, have a vested interest in keeping us logged on and half-alive.

There’s a lot to be despondent about. It’s easy to feel angry. To shrug and reach for distraction or immediate gratification. It’s sooo easy. It’s designed to be.

That’s why hope is a daily practice. That’s why imagination is a political tool for world-changing. Why creativity is so necessary. Why joy is revolutionary. And why acting (in small and local or big and global ways) with the spirit of bravery, anti-perfectionism, steadfast defence of goodness, and love is radical.

The beginning of a new Gregorian year is often a time of promises; “I will do this,” “I won’t do that”. While weaponised, they can be the same scourge of perfectionism we lash ourselves with—they can also be an invitation into reconsidering our actual, present values.

What do I want my life to stand for? How do I want to live? How can I demonstrate my most meaningful values—my love—through my daily actions?

For me, this involves committing to a more consistent and thoughtful approach in how I act and what I purchase—especially clothes and groceries. In terms of the former, I’m talking unmasking and specifically, unmasking my tone of voice, depth of interest/opinion, and understanding my sensory body.

And as for the later, for the last six months or so I’ve been purchasing only second-hand clothing, which I’ll continue to do, but my food and house supplies are still a little too plastic-y. This small change in where I shop and for what is something I can easily do, with planning and a tiny bit more spending.

What first small step feels easy for you? What convictions do you commit to not just thinking, but living right now? Whatever it is, I wish you a safe, healthy, and happy 2023.

2023: The Chariot Year

2022 corresponded to The Lovers in tarot. We were asked to make heart-led choices that would make our values clearer and lead us closer to our divine, unique expression. Now, we act.

The Chariot card makes 2023 a year to start walking the walk of conviction. It’s time to stop simply being a consumer and start being a creator; a creator of your life and all your cultivate and express within it. It’s time to get into the driver’s seat of your life and start moving.

But don’t be conned into a state of hastiness or urgency. Most of us have a tendency to jump onto a hedonic treadmill of our own making with such enthusiasm that it takes us decades and decades to notice it’s a wheel. Consider your path carefully before you take it further. Removing your armour and lightening your load, emotionally speaking, will mean you go further in the long run.

How to work with me in 2023 *:･ﾟ✧

Rainbow Power: My new book is Rainbow Power: Manifest your dream life with the creative magic of color, and it’s out now wherever good books are sold. It’s both a beginner’s guide to working magically with colour and a manifesto on living a creative life. P.S. Amazon reviews are a big deal industry-wide and it would mean the world to me if you left one! There’s an industry theory that the higher the Amazon rating, the more likely independent stockists will come across it and order it. <3

Tarot reading: Tarot readings make the best holiday presents! Buy a gift certificate for a loved one, or book a 2023 for yourself. My books are open for January right now.

Creative coaching: Come Alive is my three-month 1:1 coaching series for creatives, dreamers, and weirdos. You can learn all about it (including plenty of past client testimonials) HERE. If it piques your interest or you have questions for me, just respond to this email and I’ll book us a complimentary 30-min Zoom to chat through it!

This is a short excerpt from the latest edition of ☆THE DREAMER☆, a totally free newsletter and online space dedicated to exploring creativity, magic, the occult, neurodiversity, and mental health . If you enjoy THE DREAMER or know someone who will, share it with your friends and social networks! Thank you for reading and dream on.

Xo Jerico

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