Here are this week’s ideas to help you SHOW UP AND GROW in your own life. 

1. Gucci Not Guilty
I’ve been thinking a LOT about #pleasure and all the ways I’ve learned from culture that it is not OK. I am earning how to trust pleasure once again.

This morning I put on a tiny dose of Gucci Guilty perfume to add pleasure to my morning and I did NOT feel guilty!😉

Picking peonies, stopping to examine wild roses on my dog walks, and hugs or kisses lasting longer than 6 seconds also add much pleasure!

PLEASURE has REAL impact too.  When I “Pleasure mapped” my writing process this week my email open rate was a staggering 68% which is way up average.  I wonder what might be amped up if you added pleasure to it?

What were you taught about pleasure?

A few pleasure ideas for you!  Pleasure is not just sex (though that can be mighty good!) …it is ALSO contentment, enjoyment, joy, luxury, thrill, amusement, comfort and ease! If you purchase from the links provided, I will earn a small comission (it costs you nothing extra) which helps me continue to create these missives + art.

Best morning pleasure:  a latte with locally roasted coffee from Duluth Coffee Co. ….

…brewed in my birthday present- the BEST ESPRESSO machine ever for my money. 

Gucci Sampler set I purchased at ULTA.

The Best smelling Lavender Candles ever!

A Hilarious Audio Book By Seth Rogen

2. What if God Were Your Snookums?  Last weekend I spent three glorious days in a yoga training that revolved around feminine goddesses and mystics….what a FEAST!

One of my favorite poems that was read was this one which comes from a mystic who was also a prostitute most of her life (her freedom bought around age 50 by a kind person).

This poet decided that part of her problem was that she was calling God by the wrong name and decided to rename him.  It changed everything.

Rabia, an eighth-century Islamic saint from Mesopotamia (now Iraq), accounts for her renaming of God in this way:

Would you come if someone called you
by the wrong name?

I wept, because for years He did not enter my arms;
then one night I was told a Secret:

Perhaps the name you call God is
not really His, maybe it is just an
alias.

I thought about this, and came up with a pet name
for my Beloved I never mention
to others.

All I can say is—
It works.

I have been playing this week with pet names for The Great Mystery and I have to say–it has made me laugh and brought us closer:).
What pet name might you like to try to rename God?

3.  Eddie Murphy Looks Back and It is very Good.    I have always been a fan of Mr. Murphy and his honesty.   In a fantastic interview (best to listen to rather than to read!) he explains why he is coming back to the big screen, how his feelings were deeply hurt by a fellow comedian and how he views his fame.  I I wish the interviewer had asked a few more questions about his faith- as he seems to have it in spades.  Listen here:   

4. Beasties and Humans Make for Great TV.  Finally a show that my beloved and I can watch together.  It’s been a while  since we could find a show to enjoy together (The Last Airbender live action was the last one!)

If you love animals and people, All Creature Bright and Beautiful  series has my husband and I laughing, tearing up and cheering on the characters- what a delight! Plus beasties and beautiful English countryside.

5. Quote that resonated big time this week: 

By changing ourselves, we change the world.

As we become more loving on the inside, healing occurs on the outside.

Much like the rising of the sea level lifts all ships, so the radiance of unconditional love within a human heart lifts all of life.

– David R. Hawkins, Letting Go: The Pathway To Surrender

The radiance of a heart filled with unconditional love raises all hearts!!💕  I love that idea.

This idea argues that whatever you can do that makes your heart feel radiant WILL heal the world.

6. A THROW DOWN  to you and me this week…this one comes from Rob Brezsney: 

EXPERIMENT:

I invite you to act like a person who’s in love. Even if you’re not currently in the throes of passion for a special someone, simulate that state.

Everywhere you go, exude the charismatic blend of shell-shocked contentment and blissful turmoil that comes over you when you’re infatuated.

Let everyone you meet soak up the delicious wisdom you exude. Wield compassion like a performance artist who exults in carving up pessimism and cynicism.

Dispense free blessings and extra slack like a rich saint high on natural endorphins.

Without straining, direct your perceptions to discern the most noble and attractive qualities in each creature you encounter.

I’m taking NEW clients again on Thursdays!

You can go here to book your shamanic healing or coaching session. 

with love,
Sarah

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Local friends in Duluth, MN: You’re invited!  

A world premier of a documentary ( a collab of Duluth Creative Co and myself!) is happening in Duluth, MN at Zeitgeist Arts!  GET FREE TICKETS HERE. 

The premiere is July 18th 5:30-7:30
(7 minute film will show around 6:15 pm)
Come on down and see what we have made for you!!! GET FREE TICKETS HERE. 

This film was made, in part, with a grant from Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.

RSVP at Facbook event  

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