Lessons Learned at SF BATS

After every tarot conference, I like to take time and reflect – not just on the fun or tarot techniques I discovered but but also on the more personal lessons I have learned.

This was my first SF BATS experience and I didn’t know what to expect. Would it be like the Readers Studio? What would be the tone of the crowd? Would I have fun?

SF BATS was different than Readers Studio in that the vibe was more casual. But the people were the same warm, open hearted tarot people that I have come to know through RS. And yes, it was so much fun.

Here are some of the things I learned:

1. AV/tech guys have my mad respect. Andrew saved my presentation and I couldn’t have done it without him. Thanks Andrew.

2. Thalassa may be a funny entertainer but she is a true business thug for pulling off this event. I salute her tireless effort and staunch spirit. She is a true gem to the tarot community.

3. Rachel Pollack and Anastasia Haysler are two of the most generous, kindest souls on the planet. Special thanks to them for their extraordinary compassion. (Sorry folks, that is private.)

4. I need to see my tarot peeps more than once a year. Hence, I must now add SF BATS to my schedule. I can’t be away from my tribe for too long.

5. The internet has connected tarot lovers in a bigger way than we can ever imagine. Only a few years ago, my tarot world was an isolated one. I now have a true tarot family. Thank you, internet.

6. Creating a tarot deck is hard work. Mad props to all you artists. (Thanks to Courtney Weber for enlightening me on what a labor of love it truly is.)

7. After talking with Mary Greer about grandchildren, I am hoping my kids start thinking about it. LOL

8. Mercury retrograde can’t ruin everything. This was one of the BEST trips I have ever had.

I’m sure there are more things I will uncover in the weeks ahead but for now, that’s my takeaway.

Now I am California dreaming of SF BATS 2012….

Blessings,

Theresa

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