Conflict can arise at anytime; when passions are high, it is important to remember:
Someone must take charge AND responsibility.
It isn’t enough to be passionate and willing to fight.
Make no mistake – the heat is on and playtime is over.
What are you going to do about it?
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Your hard work pays off with success, stability and security.
But at what cost?
Be mindful in setting your priorities; you do not want to find yourself alone on your island. However, if you are working for a better life with people you love, it is okay to step back and relax any way you like – you’ve earned it.
REMEMBER: Rest and regroup on your own, GOOD. Alienating yourself from others, NOT GOOD.
Decide your price for success and how much is enough (or too much).
HAPPY TRAILS!!
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Every choice we make forsakes all other options: Think TWICE, Decide ONCE! 
Why? Because you can do whatever it takes to succeed, provided you act from your authentic self.
No one of value is interested in your impersonation of a personality – everyone worth knowing wants the real thing.
Make your true choices operating from your true self, and you will not go wrong.
SHOW ‘EM WHAT YOUR MADE OF!!
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Had enough? Ready for a change? No problem – pack it up and move along!
There is one thing: make sure it’s right move for you:
Make sure your motives are clear because no matter where you go, there you are. Discontent comes from within and will follow you no matter where you go.
Take a quick inventory: check your motives, know your strengths, recognize your weaknesses, be your best self, and go where you want to go.
WAGON, HO!!
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On your mark! Get ready! Get set! GO!!!
The energy of the week starts off with a BANG!!
Do not waste any time or energy turning away from it – it won’t help. Stop fighting with yourself and embrace all of the parts of you; appreciate the darkness as well as the light.
Be delighted and amazed at what you can do when you are operating from the place that is your true authentic self. There will be nothing you cannot handle – rabbit after rabbit leaping from your hat as needed.
Enjoy your personal power but remember to treat it (and yourself!) with respect, do not take anything for granted; the ability to create positive outcomes and success is always there for you to call upon, use it wisely.
It’s going to be a fabulous week – rock it any way you want!
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From time to time, we become overwhelmed by our everyday lives; family obligations, work responsibilities, and the nightly news seem to gang up on us. We feel ourselves sinking into the ground under the weight of it all.
The bad news: even if it is mostly in our heads, it is still very real.
The good news: we can handle it.
The better news: it is temporary.
We can handle it but we are tired. When we are moving, doing, getting it done, we are not wallowing in anxiety or worry. But the night brings downtime, darkness and a barrage of thoughts – sleep is fitful at best, sometimes not at all. So often we hear people say well-meaning things such as “Don’t worry about it” or “Just let it go” or “It’s all in your head. It’ll be ok.” And while those bits of advice may sometimes be appropriate reminders to shake off disappointment, they are not useful here and now (the 10 of Swords is made of tough stuff).
REMEMBER: Anxieties carry messages. Read the messages and send the messengers on their way; some anxieties are very real and need serious attention while others are really just our brains having a go at us for fun.
SUGGESTION: Allow a limited amount of time to examine one or two particular anxieties each night, really look at them and decode them; write down thoughts and feelings for review and possible strategy development. When the time is up, allow the mind to empty, relax, rest and restore. We each have the tools necessary to handle whatever comes, whatever needs doing – know it. And let us treat ourselves to some kindness with a bit of break.
The Wheel, just as the very Universe itself, never stops spinning. This time of heightened anxiety will certainly pass.
How we handle the journey is entirely up to each of us.
LET’S GO GET ‘EM!!
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I used my better judgement to stay home and nurse a cold.
I hope you are all happy, safe and healthy this brand new October.
Embrace the AND!
Beauty AND Beast
Up AND Down
Heads AND Tails
Black AND White
Yin AND Yang
AND is where you live.
AND is where you find strength.
AND is how you get things done.
AND is who you are!
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Sometimes, we forget to count our own blessings. 
Sometimes, we count our blessings a bit too loudly.
Sometimes, we forget how we got here.
PLEASE! REMEMBER!!
You need not be isolated by your success (or failure) and accomplishments (or disappointments); allow yourself the comfort and enjoyment of a logical family you can create. Why? Because everything in life is more wonderful when you
Share your bounty.
Share your love.
Share your self.
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The Urban Taroist 