{"id":8984,"date":"2022-07-01T20:50:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T20:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.donnaionadrozda.com\/lifecycle\/?p=8984"},"modified":"2022-07-01T20:50:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T20:50:04","slug":"its-the-nature-of-nature-to-grow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.donnaionadrozda.com\/lifecycle\/its-the-nature-of-nature-to-grow\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s the Nature of Nature to GROW!"},"content":{"rendered":"

WE HAVE ENTERED THE SOUTH GATE and are moving through the 12 weeks of summer!<\/h2>\n

Summer surrounds us with nature’s vitality, engagement, and creative growth.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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New life at my tree farm captured on the wildlife camera<\/p>\n

Into this expansive space, we discover the power of returning to the root of the matter … we are here to grow UP^ and there is no more potent time to express our creative gifts than during this 90-day quadrant.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Let’s connect to some of the month’s potential by using our keywords directory.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Keep in mind that these words are listed to give you a boost. This is the natural time to grow and in taking on your own hunt for what makes your heart sing you truly do Grow UP^.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Here are a few keywords to support you in creating balance:<\/span><\/h4>\n

Self-esteem<\/span>
\nBoundaries<\/span>
\nDiscipline<\/span>
\nOrganization<\/span>
\nLoyalty<\/span>
\nPatience<\/span>
\nSustenance<\/span>
\nSelf-control<\/span>
\nCore strength<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you, or those around you, or the content that you consume via books, news or videos, etc.,
\nare out of balance, you will notice some of these qualities. Decide then if you are going to continue
\nleaning into these negative zones. Consider this short list of indicators:<\/span><\/h4>\n

Intolerant<\/span>
\nLimited<\/span>
\nBored<\/span>
\nFixed opinions<\/span>
\nPoor<\/span>
\nCrude<\/span>
\nPained<\/span>
\nDeprived<\/span>
\nViolent<\/span><\/h4>\n

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This is the natural month to Grow-UP^ and
\nbuild on your creative vision for this year<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Be focused, disciplined, and have a structure. Protect and honor your heart. Realize this is your art\/life and you form it. This month’s creative energy provides a real opportunity for development regarding your creative vision. Be organized and willing to go the extra mile for your creativity.<\/h4>\n

The most valuable work of the heart ever:<\/h4>\n
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Most of what we find frustrating and difficult in other people\u2019s characters can be captured by the term \u2018immaturity\u2019.<\/em>
\n Whatever its manifestations, immaturity has two fundamental causes.” …\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Two Reasons People are Immature<\/a><\/p>\n

6-minute video from The School of Life<\/em><\/p>\n

The four weeks ahead give you the time to be natural and to advance in your growth. <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Think of the classic metaphor of the butterfly emerging from the fluid phase within the cocoon. Consider the transformation calling you forward. Take note of your resistance and make a pledge to face and transcend that which wants to hold you in a stuck pattern. What is necessary for your emergence during these summer weeks ahead?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Since the creative energy of July places an emphasis on your heart’s work, ask:<\/span><\/h4>\n

‘What change, motion, transformation am I being called to engage?’
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\n\u00a0‘What is the true work of my heart at this time?’<\/span><\/h2>\n

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I created this design in 1993 for the twenty-year anniversary of Roe V Wade.
\nI share the design in this wearable art form to acknowledge the power of taking a stand for all women and girls.<\/p>\n

Order yours here:<\/h2>\n

The work of my heart<\/a><\/h2>\n

In addition, I have introduced a series of nine of my black and white graphic images as wearable art T’s!<\/h4>\n

Take a look using the link above, choose your favorite, purchase for yourself and send a gift to a friend.<\/h4>\n

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Creativity, Vision, and Purpose<\/h4>\n

July is a month of extraordinary creativity.
\nFruits and flowers take an abundance of forms.
\nThe eggs of bluebirds hatch, leaving tiny shells the color of sky
\nbeneath nests noisy with the cry of hungry young.
\nThis cycle of hatching and maturation brings us into
\nheightened awareness of our own life purpose,
\nthe gifts we have been given to share with the Sacred Circle of Life.
\nIn exploring our life purpose this month,
\nwe will also explore the attitude with which we work,
\nfor when our activities are dedicated to the good of all,
\ncreativity flourishes, the energy of mind and body flow freely,
\nand we share the joy of our essence as a blessing to the world.<\/h4>\n

Joan Borysenko<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch her 1-minute video at the link above to learn a simple breathing
\ntechnique for relaxing the nervous system<\/p>\n

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Leave a comment on what your takeaway is from reading this month’s blog
\nand also share what is creatively hatching for you … we grow together \ud83d\ude09<\/h4>\n

See you next time,<\/h4>\n

Iona<\/h4>\n

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