Something We All Need

Dear Friends,

There was a woman in the town where I lived who always looked a little drawn and sad.  I noticed it out of the corner of my eye whenever I saw her.  

I moved away from the town.  Many months later I returned for an event with my Bluebird Fairy Booth.  I saw this same woman and immediately felt something was magnificently different in a very easy way.  

Very naturally the truth came out and it IS so simple and yet SO hard.   I remembered the story after I came across this fairy today:

The woman told me that she'd made a conscious decision to only say nice things to herself ALL the time. She'd been practicing this for a year when I spoke to her.  Oh, my goodness, it made such a difference.  Her face was light and radiant and she traveled through space with a lightness that seemed fun.  

The fairy of Sustained Self Love is here to remind you that the past is over and the future though, OH so tremendously tempting to get freaked out about, is NOT going to be so terrible IF you love this moment NOW and the person YOU are in it.

Onward and Upward!

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

P.S.  For those curious, the Fairy of the Day app is getting so close to its release.  We're getting excited.

The Bridging Fairy

Hello Everyone,

I hope you're doing well as we enter the warmer, greener times.

I'm one of those people, and I know there are many of us, who juggles several jobs because I'm an artist and I work in social services.  For the most part, I try to keep these roles separate but, as my art work is so connected to supporting me as a human being, sometimes there are nice overlaps.

The culminating program for the high school program I coordinate out of Champlain Community Services took place last week.  Afterwards, Blythe Leonard, the woman whose brainstorm created this program many years ago wrote:

"Bravo Emily.  You bring such wonderful energy, joy and thoughtfulness to this program.  The students said it so well this evening. You help them connect with each other and with their community.  You are our Bridging Fairy."

So, today I bring to you this fairy:

May 'the Bridging Fairy' with her words of "Yes, you can be you!"  assist us all in bridging the many aspects of our lives together in our unique ways.

Some photos of me, Melanie Webb and materials taken by Mike Reilly.  Many more pictures of this student event can be found on the CCS  Facebook page.

Onward and upward, friends.

All the best,

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

p.s.  Don't forget that the Museum of Everyday Life is having its Grand Opening on Sunday.  The featured objects are Locks and Keys. You can find more info at http://museumofeverydaylife.org/newsupdates

Twilight Powers of the Violet

Dear Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

As our Northern US worlds fill with green, I'm taking note of the wonderful Violet flowers that fill the patio of the home where I live.

Last year I was moved to create a fairy for them incorporating the wisdom of Ted Andrews from his book; Nature-Speak. 

I hope this fairy speaks to you as you move forward in your days keeping things simple and finding your nearby opportunities.

I was just given a wonderful book by a dear friend of Bluebird Fairies.  It's one of Cicely Mary Barker's wonderful Flower Fairy Books.  Here's her poem for Violets:

The Song of the Dog-Violet Fairy

The wren and robin hop around;

The Primrose-maids my neighbours be;

The sun has warmed the mossy ground;

Where Spring has come, I too am found:

The Cuckoo's call has wakened me!

We're sending you lots of love!

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies.

Vitamin D

Dear Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

I hope you're doing well.

Today, as I often do, I thought 'Oh, I haven't checked my 'Fairy of the Day.' I clicked on my app and got the fun little animations and here's who arrived:

Yesterday, we had the first day of true sunny weather in which everyone in the Bridging Program I coordinate found a reason to be outside sitting in the sun.

Today, when my 'work day' ended I could have gone back into the great outdoors for more air but I was drawn to my studio where I immersed myself in rehearsing a little show I want to do for an 'Open Mic.' 

This was my sunshine today.  It fed my soul with a special kind of 'Essence of D'.  Of course, when I get home I'll take a vitamin D pill.

What does this card mean to you? Think about it.  Let me know if you like what comes to mind because I love your stories.

Have fun.

Sending you best wishes,

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies

Fairy of Hope Filled Moments

Hello Friends of Bluebird Fairies,

As the growth of new things begins to take form beneath the earth we are filled with lots of energy.

The quietness of winter is subsiding, the strong energy of 'doing' is moving into place.  

Since it's easy to become overwhelmed I present this wonderful fairy:

The 'Fairy of Hope Filled Moments' announces he is here so we can remember that in each moment there is hope. 

Maybe your arms are filled with a happy cat?  Or you're feeling a ray of sun sneaking in a window?  Maybe you're out walking with a friend in nature? 

Move from one hope to the next as you move through the patterns of your life.

Have fun!  Smile.  Live

Fondly,

Emily and the Bluebird Fairies.