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The Lantern | Issue 11
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The Lantern | Issue 11

♡ Out of Hibernation ♡

Carol Anne Strange
Apr 13
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Earth timeline: April 2022

Dear wonderful,

Back in January, I went into a kind of partial hibernation. By gifting myself this space, I realised how world-weary I'd become, and that I needed to retreat for a while... so much so that I immediately pressed the pause button on so many things that were consuming my energy.

The overwhelm of having to navigate these past few years as a creative has been challenging to say the least. As one who sees between the lines, I've been caught up in the tales of this and that, and all that has come to pass. It's been difficult for a gentle heart not to be affected. In the midst of it all, I've experienced the disorientating shift of timelines and my spirit has been adrift in this great chaos. Often, as Bowie once sang, it’s felt like I've been 'sitting in a tin can, far above the world.'

On my pre-break Facebook post, I wrote:

'Over the past few years on the man-made timeline, it's become clearly apparent that the 'world' is all chaos, lies, deception, distraction, illness, disease, untruths, ego, dominance, force, corruption and destruction.

Whereas the 'earth', and our inner spark that glows while walking the earth journey, is all natural, healing, nurturing, wholesome, creative, expansive, flowing, gently powerful, harmony, and truth.

With clarity, I know that I'm not a 'person' of the world even though I'm wandering along its wibbly-wobbly road observing (not absorbing) all its craziness. I'm an eternal soul-light currently expressing life as a woman on the earth journey, and I'm here to learn, shine and share my gifts.'

A few months on, and this post remains relevant. Like many, I'm tired of the world's circus run by bad pirates that keeps people constantly pre-occupied, fearful and enslaved, but I know that focusing on all that is wrong or low vibe just gives it more energy. It feeds the beast.. the wetiko.

I see the hypnotic spell that tries to entrap and, in seeing it for what it is, the spell simply dissolves. It loses its hold. It has no power over me.

I’ve always held a beautiful vision for this jewel of a spaceship known as earth, and for the people who live among The Nature that is here. The way forward is to move towards the kind of life that is nurturing, healthy, peaceful, joyful and harmonious. This is my path and I will continue to support (where I can) those good souls who are on the same wavelength whose divine role is to create something organic and amazing in the new earth paradigm. I know so many brave and wonderful hearts coming into their power now, drawing upon right thoughts, right words, right action, and they are the new earth guardians, the peacekeepers, the shining lights, and the pioneers of nurturing communities and healthier ways of being.

Through this unravelling, I've wondered how best to use my gifts and energy. Surely there is more I can do that is practical and useful? After some to-ing and fro-ing, I realise that my role remains rooted in creativity, story, art, light weaving and keeping the magic alive, no matter how many obstacles are put in the way. I'm listening to the song of my star-lit soul, and know that I must follow my joy, my creativity, and my reason for being here in the first place.

So I'm unfurling out of this unexpected but much needed hibernation. I’m back on course, immersing myself in new stories, art and writing. Because we still need fuel for the imagination. Whatever happens, we still need tales and imagery and ideas to spark those neurons, touch the heart, and remind us of life's beauty and possibilities.

And this is where I am right now... walking a fine line between this and that, and making space to finish what I started. I'll likely do things differently as I shift my energy towards where it needs to be, and I’m quietly enlivened with the thought of new stories and experiences to share with you.

Thank you for reading, dear heart, and for your continued interest and support. I’m grateful for your presence and sharing the earth journey at this time of great change, and I’ll write again in the tune of soon. Stay magical!

Much love and bright wishes,

Carol Anne ♡

Carol Anne Strange

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DR GLEN HEPKER
Writes DR’s Newsletter ·Apr 13Liked by Carol Anne Strange

Such impeccable insight, Carol Anne. Your objective yet heartfelt insight and outlook are truly making the world a better place, and deftly strengthening its magic. Thanks so much. - Glen

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Alice Griffin
Writes Alice Griffin ·Apr 14Liked by Carol Anne Strange

Dear Carol. So wonderful to read you again. I hope you will unfurl as slowly as you need, but find your way back into a world eager to receive your gifts. It's more important now than ever to be connected to likeminded souls and I for one am thankful for our connection. Wishing you brightness and comfort in these challenging times.

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