The Hit List - Leap Year - The Tarot Lady

This is my official leap year. I’m declaring it. I’m not sitting still. I want to soar.

Last week, I had to flex my courage muscles as I hit the stage for the annual Reader’s Studio. Putting my introvert self up in front of two hundred tarot peers was a stretch for me.

I was nervous but that anxiety needed to be pushed to the side.

It was time to leap. And leap I did.

Despite tech hurdles and having to wear a different outfit than the one I wanted (I bought a beautiful Michael Kors shirt but as soon as I put it on, I realized that the material was a heat conductor), I made magic happen on that stage.

I rose to the occasion and I shined like a supernova.

I did it despite my fear.

Taking a leap of faith is not easy but it’s essential in order to grow. Because if you stay where you’re comfortable, you simply remain…comfortable.

I’ve taken many leaps in my life: quitting my job without a safety net, starting two businesses, getting divorced, getting remarried, having children, moving to a new location without knowing a soul, traveling solo, etc. etc. I’ve ran and jumped and fled without safety nets many, many times. I took risks even thought I was scared out of my safety-seeking-comfort-loving mind.

And each time, I grew.

I am not sure if I will ever be fearless but I do know this for sure: the more I stare my fear deep in the eyes, the less control it has over me.

Now that the Reader’s Studio is behind me, I can chalk up public speaking as one more jitter-making thing that I have overcome.

And I’m getting ready for the next event.

Those details drop next week. And trust me – I’m about to jump up to a whole new epic level.

No climbing gear or safetey nets are necessary.

How will you be fearless this week?

That’s me standing in front of a cool mural in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Straight outta Bushwick, yo!

Other stuff:

Unsure if you should buy a new car? This guide might help you.

Congrats to the royal couple on their new baby girl!

Loving this: 8 Game of Thrones stars you didn’t know had music careers. I want to go to a Hodor rave!

Thinking about joining an MLM? Cat Leblanc brilliantly covers why it may not cure your entrepreneurial itch.

I’m a wee bit geeked on this Tesla battery thang. Here’s what you need to know about it.

Did you just fail? Give yourself an emotional deadline to recover.

Do I really need another planner? The Rituals for Living Dreambook says I might.

My daughter met a rosemary seller in Madrid. Wisely, she ran after the woman began demanding money.

Dharma_Apple made a Spotify playlist from my Tarot Card by Card suggestions! This made my day (and made my ears happy).

I’m a huge fan of Racheal Cook. And she just opened the doors to her Fired Up and Focused Challenge. This is one of my favorite programs, ever. Totally free + it will get your biz running right.

I’m talking about swear words, music, heroes and more over at Little Fox Tarot.

Kris Carr has some suggestions to rev up your sex life. Think vitamins, herbs and food.

Like taking pics of your food? Here are some great suggestions to make your foodie pics pop!

There is a lot of buzz about the Ghetto Tarot, a photographic tarot created by Alice Smeets with Haitian Artists. Check it out.

Intense: photos from the Baltimore riots.

Wanna learn astrology? The Midheaven’s Elemental Astrology is getting rave reviews.

Anna Kendrick is a hoot! Loving this funny series imagining her quotes as motivational posters.

Photographs of a small town that is composed totally of psychics, healers, and mediums. Looks like I can always retire to Florida. Too bad I can’t stand the heat!

Curious about this: Fire TV Stick. Anyone using this thing? I’d like to know more about it.

Not sure if you can take a big leap? Get this book: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gaye Hendricks. It seriously changed my life.

Another book that changed my life is Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life’s Work from Steven Pressfield.

I love bracelets and am grooving on this one: Robert Lee Morris “Seaglass” Sculptural Cut-Out Hinged Bangle Bracelet So badass!