Wisdom

Growing up my grandfather (papa) would sternly snap at me, “ You read too much!” I never thought this was such a bad thing. I am a perpetual student. I love to learn ALL. THE. THINGS. I read A LOT. Lately, I have been thinking about what is next; my graduate work is ending at the close of 2020 and I fear all the “time” I will have on my hands. What's a girl to do with all this empty space I am anticipating? Fast forward to last week and I had my "Ah-Ha Moment” while I was on a call with my spiritual mentor.

Well, I expressed these thoughts to my mentor along with the concern that I never feel educated enough and I'm not sure what that could mean? She said the most profound thing to me, “You have a lot of knowledge, but do you have wisdom?” O-M-G! Holy crap! Hammer, nail, hit it on the head. UGH!!! More work is all I could think, but she’s so right. I enroll in all of these programs, I read all the books, but do I put in the dirty work to gain the experience that is required to have wisdom? The sad truth, for me, is NO. I did do this once upon a time, but I really have not engaged in that level of commitment to most things that I have been “learning” about recently.

"You have a lot of knowledge, but do you have wisdom?"

This made me think about my friends, my colleagues, my soul-level tribe, and this community. Honestly, it made me think about women, in general. Far too often we take in information and don’t do anything of value with it, for it to have purpose. We live in this information age, but we are missing the point of gathering the data, the terms, the trending lifestyle of zen, the actual work of going inside to gain wisdom and immerse ourselves in the experience. There is too much talking and not enough walking. We strive to be a certain way or do a certain thing, but we always prioritize ourselves behind others.

Autumn is the season of emptying out and letting go. Like the trees whose leaves turn in color and are released from the branches, there is death and release before there is darkness and space to gain wisdom resulting in rebirth in the spring. It is the time the Goddesses went into the underworld only to return with great fertility in the spring, bringing prosperity and life to all.

Autumn is the season of emptying out and letting go.

I have decided to clear space with this revelation. I canceled memberships to all the programs I belong to except one and I am going to immerse myself in the one I kept. I have committed fully to waking up an hour early and sitting in spiritual space, journaling, pulling cards to gain insight for questions that come up or that need guidance from a higher power.

So I ask you Goddesses, are you willing to let go of something (or many things) in order to empty out, commit to practicing what you preach, and gain wisdom? It can be a releasing of what no longer serves you, e.g., smoking, drinking alcohol, not moving your body enough, the constant game of “busy-ness”, negatively impactful relationships, etc. Begin to focus on what it is you want to bring into your wisdom center and take steps towards what it is that will best serve YOU.

We have successfully delivered our Spiritual Start Boxes and each one contains beautiful and useful items to create a Spiritual Space; however, these items are only beneficial if we utilize them to gain wisdom from the space created.

Our Balance Box has been handpicked with spunky items to remind you of the humor we need daily to get things done, but they also support self-care to be able to get sh*t done.

The Modern Witch Box is to help you tap into the magic we all possess, but often suppress or have accepted that the patriarchy has taken it away from us.

COMING SOON!!

Our Goddess Box will provide you with meaningful items to adorn yourself, lavish your body and mind with the concept of treating yourself like the powerful, confident, beautiful person you are. Own your power!

Get through the holidays with our Yuletide Survival Box. Also, some exciting news - look out for our Spiritual Spunk - TEEN BOX we will be offering options for purchase as single box options through the holidays. We are so excited to provide such a meaningful support for our Teens & now is the time to help develop the mental health and wellness of the next generation through awakening, tolerance, self-love & empowerment.

We can't wait to hear about your emptying out and all the amazing, positive things you fill up with the wisdom you gather. Sending ✌🏽💜🙂.

~Spiritual Spunk