Mom proudly holding up her new pair of socks. It’s the second pair I knitted for her and I just finished. Having made a few pairs, I have to say that they get easier and easier to make, and most instructions are memorized by now.
It’s incredible how much work and time goes into a pair, but it’s also a ton of fun since no two pair turn out the same. My favorite part is making the first sock, when it becomes obvious how the patterns will unfold. Plus it’s rewarding when they fit and find a loving home.
My time in Germany has turned out making and learning a few new crafts. From branch weaving, to stick wrapping, to Amigurumi, it’s been fun and entertaining. I realize that some of these crafts have helped to bridge a gap to Mom as she can appreciate the workmanship and talent that goes into making such crafts. In one respect it makes me sad having to resort to things like that for a little recognition and for her to feel proud of me, but it is what it is.
Do you enjoy creating and crafting? What was the last thing you made?
We are the co-creators of our life and the time is now. More than ever are we needed to support Mother Earth and each other.
Together we discover and explore our unique gifts in times of strengths, in times we lean on each other, and in times when we learn from each other.
This blog started as an outlet and what I ultimately called my “Warriors Journey.” It was a way to document the ups and downs of my life, sharing my hardships as well as my successes. It showcased the struggles, but more important the ways of how to overcome them. Although we are warriors each and every day, I realized that having to be a warrior, comes from a place of pain. I decided to rename this blog, and “Phoenix Rising” now stands for the story of overcoming such a painful place.
My motivation for this blog hasn’t changed and I hope to share inspiration and hope, to create a sense of belonging, a space of being heard, and connecting with like minded beings who instill a sense of oneness. We are never alone, and we are unstoppable in the pursuit of what sets our soul on fire.
Who I am in a nutshell...
I am an energy healer and Reiki Master.
I am surviving a chronic disease that I’ve sent into remission three times since my initial bout, 15 years ago.
I continuously challenge the status quo and by doing so I change my stars.
I am a believer that anything is possible. I am a hopeless romantic and I believe that true love exists on various levels. I am an optimist that will always see the glass as half full. I am a dreamer, believing in endless possibilities. Not even the sky is the limit. I have jumped off of the hamster wheel, and I am writing a new chapter.
I am chasing my Nirvana to support my most authentic self.
This is my story, I am that Phoenix and I am rising from the ashes.
Namaste 🙏🏼💙🦋
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Rhapsody Bohème 
the socks you made are absolutely beautiful. you mom is very lucky to have you!
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Awe, so sweet. Thank you Wendi, it was her who taught me.
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🙂
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I’m useless at crafting. I’d probably make socks for two left feet 😉
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😄😄😄😄
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Haha impossible to do with those. The are the same. Two left ones or two right ones, or just one for each foot. 😉
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Hehe 😋🙃
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Sweet 🙂
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Thank you
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Welcome 🙂
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These are beautiful..and more than things of craft these are of greater importance for your mother…👍🏻👍🏻
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I believe so too and I know she is proud that I picked up her craft and learned.
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Those are awesome! I crochet – will put a blog post up at some point x
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I would love to see it Tee. Thank you kindly. Xo
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Your mom is looking really healthy. I showed the girls, Rubes and Garny, the picture of your mom’s new socks, I think they have fallen in sock-love! What you are doing by sharing your craft skills with your mom is healing her, giving her your love, being the alchemist you truly are, getting her fighting spirit out, her desire to get better, letting her know you love her and are there for her. You are a magician and crafting is your magic tool for healing your mom. The last crafty things that I made are currently in transit in a big brown box and will soon be opened and found by my beautiful, loving, creative, beloved sister, of whom I am so proud and love so much. x
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And what a treasure it was. I’m completely in awe and can’t stop staring at it. So so beautiful, I can’t leave it behind and it will have to come along. Thank you so so much. Xo
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Whether you take it or not, it always exists for you as a token of my love and of your power, my sister. x
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Thank you my beautiful sister. Xo
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Sure! I love to craft. There is always one or two crafted thing among the gifts.
The last thing was napkin pouch to carry on a purse.
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Very cool
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They look awesome!
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Thanks a million 😉
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I just finished painting a wood cutout tree and punching out decorations with punches with my granddaughter June. Then we glittered it. So much fun to watch her excitement showing her Daddy
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That is wonderful White Wizard. Guess what? I’m coming home and we shall see each other soon. Xo
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We shall have to get together as soon as you get settled back in. Much to catch up on. Excited to see you again and know first hand how difficult leaving will be Prayers for a safe trip and wish for you strength as you prepare to leave.
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Deal and thank you. You understand and know this is very bittersweet. Love you.
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