You Are Loved / September 1, 2024

…more than you know.

Hello!

I hope you are doing so well and that you've had some time to relax and adventure over the summer. Normally, I'd be out exploring trails and soaking up as much sunshine as possible during these longer days, but this year, I found myself drawn a bit inward, spending a little more time in reflection.

Over the years of sharing Wild Redbird decks, I've been fortunate to meet incredible people who’ve shared beautiful stories of connection with me. Recently, however, I felt a bit disconnected from the original purpose that inspired the creation of Wild Redbird. So, I took this summer to reconnect, and out of that reflection, the idea for a newsletter surfaced. My intention is for this to be a space where I share the story of how Wild Redbird came to life and how I use the decks for guidance and as a form of medicine.

In a world where we're constantly bombarded with information, I want this newsletter to be an invitation—a chance for you to slow down and connect with yourself and the abundant wisdom within you. A few times a month, I’ll send a short note about a wisdom whisper card I’ve pulled for us, sharing the story behind the photo, the meaning of the words I chose, and how I personally resonate with its message.

For our first time together, I’m starting with the card where it all began: "You are loved…more than you know." At the time I created this card, I was in an uncomfortable space—I didn’t enjoy my job, I felt lost in my search for purpose, and to be honest, I couldn’t remember the last time I truly loved myself. So, I printed hundreds of these cards as a reminder. I placed them everywhere—on mirrors, my car dashboard, inside kitchen cabinets—anywhere I could see them daily. They served as a constant reminder to pause and acknowledge that I am a unique and miraculous being, deserving of BIG love. 

There were many times I found myself stepping back, not allowing space for love…but then I decided to take quite a scary step and I left my corporate job.  I took a trip across the country, sharing the love by dropping these cards into tip jars, slipping them into books at bookstores, pinning them on rest stop bulletin boards.  I left them everywhere. This simple act encouraged me to feel the love that is always around and within me. This journey ended up being my own medicine, to know that I am loved.

It’s not easy to step into the heart, to always live from this space but when I allow myself to embrace love, it ignites a fire within me and softens me at the same time as I continuously feed it.  I’m not feeling as lost in my search of purpose, as one was right there all along…to love a little more the best I can with each new day. The risk I know will be rewarding.

May you take a moment today to drop into your heart. May it soften you as you allow it’s sweet embrace. Be gentle with yourself.  I’m right there with you.

Thank you for being here.

So much love to you,

Susi

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