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Self-care for the long haul: how to build a life and legacy that are your own, pass on material AND emotional assets, and break cycles that have been going on for generations.
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April 2025 Forecast
Every year, I perform tarot forecasts for myself, the general vibe of the West, and individuals who want 'em.  Formerly I would use the general forecast to keep my finger on the pulse of the energetic zeitgeist, but it occurs to me that you could probably use some month-by-month help, astrologica...
Apr 01, 2025 forecast magic tarot
13 Words to Rule Them All
Avoid these 3 communication mistakes (I used to make them, too!) Many years ago, when I was counseling at an opioid dependence clinic in Greenville, SC, I learned a saying that I’ve carried with me ever since: 👉 Say what you mean, mean what you say, and don’t say it mean. Simple, right? But also?...
Mar 30, 2025
The Next 25 Weeks
It's high time we got down to business, kids. Hey there, I’m here because of my parents. I mean, we’re all here because of our parents, but I mean something deeper— I’m in your inbox talking about self-care like I’m the scientist in Don’t Look Up because of my parents, both of whom are deceased. ...
Mar 23, 2025
Wheel of the Year - Spring Equinox
Dear friend,  We did it! We got past the darkness of the winter months and we made it to Spring.  Equinoxes are about equality: there is the same amount of light and dark in thr day, and that's what we tend to celebrate.  You may notice that I don't use the commonly-circulated word "Ostara."  Thi...
Mar 20, 2025
Now what?
Hey there, It’s been six months since The Sursie launched on September 22, 2024. Can you believe it?! It’s taken some time to find the right rhythm—for me and for you, dear reader—but we did it. 🎉 Here’s what you can expect moving forward:📬 A weekly newsletter packed with actionable self-care ste...
Mar 16, 2025
Tough Love Self-Care Challenge - Step Five
🚀 You made it to the final step of TLSCC! Before we dive in, I want to take a moment to say I am so proud of you. No matter how much of this challenge you’ve completed—whether you’ve done every step in full or just dipped in where you could—you are showing up for yourself. And that’s incredible. ...
Mar 09, 2025
Tough Love Self-Care Challenge - Step Four
Step Four: Saying Yes 🎉 Believe it or not, you’re HALFWAY through TLSCC! Time flies when you’re having fun and kicking ass, eh? This step is simple, and hopefully, easy. What We’re Doing This Step Go through your Master List and identify the things you will be saying YES to. These are the tasks, ...
Mar 08, 2025
Tough Love Self-Care Challenge - Step Three
  🎉 Two days down! I know you’re rarin’ to go absolute ham on that Master List, but listen—no. This step isn’t about doing. It’s about being. What We’re Doing This Step Instead of diving into tasks, we’re shifting focus to getting quiet and listening—becoming more intimately acquainted with your ...
Mar 06, 2025
Tough Love Self-Care Challenge - Step Two
🎉 Yay for getting through Step One!Whether you completed every single exercise or just made your bed a few times, I’m proud of you. And more importantly—you are worth continuing on. Ready? Let’s do it. This step is all about the Master List. A Master List is a living document—one that grows and s...
Mar 03, 2025
Tough Love Self-Care Challenge - Step One
Week One: Defining Your Core Values 🎉 Congratulations—you’ve arrived! This is Step One of the Tough Love Self-Care Challenge, and we’re diving right in. In this step, we’re focusing on something fundamental: your personal values.Your values should shape your decisions, guide your behaviors, and i...
Mar 02, 2025
March 2025 Forecast
Every year, I perform tarot forecasts for myself, the general vibe of the West, and individuals who want 'em.  Formerly I would use the general forecast to keep my finger on the pulse of the energetic zeitgeist, but it occurs to me that you could probably use some month-by-month help, astrologica...
Mar 01, 2025 forecast magic tarot
My Dead Dad & the CIA
For the last few months, I’ve been going through a meditation protocol. It’s called The Gateway, and I discovered it during a deep dive into some CIA-related affairs. (You know how those special interests go.) In the 1980s, the CIA got in touch with the Monroe Institute after hearing about a medi...
Feb 23, 2025 spirituality

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