Here is a lovely poem that I stumbled on one day by Celia a bilingual poet... There once was a person named Giving. And Giving gave way too much because they loved people deeply. But nobody treated them as such. Giving started to feel empty. Giving had little left to give. And Giving started to feel like they would never fully live. Giving met Taking. But Giving didn’t know how to let go. And Giving lost everything, but never really let it show. Taking eventually left— taking everything it could. And Taking never looked back, even when Giving hoped that they would. Giving sat down at a bench, where now Giving met Time. And Time told Giving, “Everything’s gonna be just fine.” Giving sat there for a while, waiting for someone new. And Giving started to wonder if someone was waiting for them, too. Giving eventually stood up. They walked around the block, where Giving saw somebody who was sitting next to a clock. Giving knew Time, but they didn’t want to interrupt to greet. So Giving kept walking as someone stood from their seat. Giving wondered about them— but Giving was afraid. Because Giving had always given, but that love had never stayed. But Committing wasn’t afraid. And Committing knew how to give. So Committing ran up to Giving and taught them how to forgive. Committing met Giving and introduced them to Receiving. And Giving became so abundant— they forgot they ever knew Leaving.

We covered a lot of ground together — from manifestation to rewiring the software of your mind, deconstruction of perception, and how to truly listen. It was interactive, it was alive, and we even did a live manifestation experiment with everyone who attended. This community never disappoints. A few things to know: 📹 The recording is posted — you'll find it in the Cup of Joe classroom if you missed it or want to revisit anything. 📅 The July Zoom group link is also posted. We've scheduled it for Sunday, June 28th — moving it up ahead of the Fourth of July weekend since things tend to get busy for everyone around that time. Go grab the link and get it on your calendar. We'd love to see you there.

One of my most favorite lessons I've ever created has just landed in the classroom. 🙌 You'll find it in The Field Work under Mind Mastery — titled: The Mind You Walk In With. This one has three parts: how we listen, deconstruction of perception, and how we receive. And woven through all of it is one central question — what is the quality of mind you are living with daily? There is real depth here. Not the kind that impresses you and moves on, but the kind that peels back a corner of the veil on your own mind so you can begin to see beyond your familiar reality. Because as the lesson says: "Resist the need to be special. Seek instead to be clear. Clarity is what opens the channel." This is the upgrade. And if you know where to look — and after this lesson, you will — the software of your mind is yours to rewrite. Go take a look. I think this one will stay with you. 🖤

Tonight we are bathed in the light of a Blue Moon — the second full moon of May, and a rare one at that. The last Blue Moon in Sagittarius was back in 2016. This isn't just a calendar quirk. Blue Moons amplify. They turn up the volume on whatever sign they land in, and tonight that sign is Sagittarius — the truth-seeker, the wanderer, the eternal student of life. 🏹 What does a Sagittarius Moon embody? Sagittarius moon energy is expansive, fire-lit, and freedom-seeking. It carries a deep need for meaning — not just answers, but the kind of understanding that reshapes how you see the world. It's optimistic even when it's hard. It believes in the journey. It pushes us toward higher truth, broader vision, and the courage to be honest — with ourselves first. This is not a moon that lets you stay comfortable in half-truths. 🐍 The deeper layer: Focus conjunct Black Moon Lilith This full moon carries a particularly potent undertone from observational astrology (True Sky Sidereal) — the energy of Ophiuchus (the Serpent Bearer), the bridge between instinct and wisdom, sitting alongside Black Moon Lilith, the untamed feminine, the part of us that was exiled, dismissed, or silenced. Together, they are asking something of you tonight. Perhaps you knew something was wrong, but you pushed it down. Perhaps there's a memory your body has been holding that your mind hasn't been ready to face. This moon is illuminating it — not to break you, but to free you. The hidden wound must be acknowledged. The exiled memory must be invited back to the table. This is where deeper healing begins. 🌕 What is this moon asking of you? This Blue Moon is a culmination — the close of a six-month cycle around faith, growth, and what you truly believe about yourself and your life. It's asking you to look back before you leap forward. To face what you've been avoiding. To trust the part of you that always knew. This is an invitation to emerge with a stronger sense of your own sovereignty, a deeper trust in yourself, and a clearer understanding of your purpose.

Here is a ritual I received from the group Conscious Creators and I'm sharing it with you to do if you so choose on this Full Sagittarius Moon. Here is a powerful "Truth & Freedom" release ritual designed specifically for today's Full Moon. This moon focuses on the big picture, expanding your consciousness, and breaking old archetypes that are causing stagnation. 🔮 Here's what you'll need: - 1 Blue or White Candle (For Sagittarius clarity and truth) - Pen and 2 separate slips of paper - A small bowl of water (To balance the heavy Fire moon energy) - An optional physical anchor: An arrow symbol, a travel souvenir, a crystal (like Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, or Citrine), or anything that reminds you of the archetypal energy of Sag 👉 think "shoot 🏹 for the stars! ✨ 🧘‍♀️ Step-by-Step Ritual 1. Ground and Cleanse (5 Minutes) - Find a quiet space where you won't be interrupted - Cleanse your space using incense, sound (like clapping or a bell), or by visualizing a bright, protective blue light surrounding you. - Close your eyes. Take three deep breaths. Inhale the expansive fire of Sagittarius; exhale the anxious overthinking of Gemini (since we are in Gemini Season 🧠) 2. The Fire Burn: Releasing the Illusions - Light your candle. - On the first slip of paper, write down the beliefs, biases, distortions, energy, or archetypes that have kept you trapped in "survival mode" over the last six months. Be brutally honest. - Fold the paper away from you. - Hold it safely with tweezers or tongs, light it using the candle flame, and drop it into your bowl of water. - As it burns and goes out, say aloud or in your mind: "I shatter the illusions holding me back. I release the fear of the unknown. I am free." 3. Now Script Your Freedom - Take the second slip of paper. - Write down one big, bold, audacious goal for the next chapter of your life. Do not worry about how it will happen (leave the micro-details behind). Focus entirely on how achieving it will make you FEEL. - Fold this paper toward you. Place it underneath your anchor.