A reframe from cheated to charmed 🐺 <=> 🦅

A bizarre thing happened on Tuesday. I should probably look back at the astrology and see what planets and parallels were activated that day.

It was a day where I was hit with three powerful realizations about what stories limit me and what I’m capable of.

I have no interest in sharing names or details but all of them represented a different career path I had completed and ideas I had fought so hard to bring to fruition when I was walking them. One in publishing, one in curation, and one in witch entrepreneurship.

While I was left speechless by each discovery throughout the day, I was ultimately left perplexed. I went to bed that night bringing all three circumstances to mind and could only think of three letters: W-T-F-?!

So yesterday morning (Wednesday), I sat reliving the odd synchronicity that individuals on all three of my previous career paths successfully executed ideas, visions, and manifestos I had banged my head against the wall for – months or years earlier.

And whilst I could have lived in the feelings and narrative of:

😔 Why do my ideas never work at the time?
😔 What makes them so special?
😔 Why not me?

🤔 Do they even remember my obsession with this when we worked together?
🤔 Where’s my credit?

I sat with the standing people (trees), invited my angsty feelings to sit with me and soon enough I landed here:

🥳 I am ahead of my time
🥳 I inspire people
🥳 I am not the person to execute (because I have no interest in converting believers to my p.o.v. - I’d rather just live it)

🤩 Ideas that come to me are high vibe and have deep resonance
🤩 Ideas cannot be owned

My final epiphany was that I am an early-adopting tastemaker. And whilst I sometimes feel like an overzealous lone wolf, I am more likely an all-seeing hawk: aware of the omens, greater landscape, equipped with a keen eye and bold heart*.

*Hawk medicine words from Jamie Sans & David Carson’s Medicine Cards

📸 by Myles Pasion

Article FAQs according to AI
1. How can I shift my perspective from feeling cheated to feeling charmed when others succeed with my ideas?
To shift your perspective, start by recognizing the value and impact of your ideas, regardless of who executes them. Focus on the influence you have had and the fact that your ideas are being brought to life, which validates their worth. Practice gratitude for the opportunity to inspire others and reflect on the broader purpose and contribution of your creativity. Celebrate the successes of others as extensions of your own innovative spirit and consider them as affirmations of your vision.

2. What steps can I take to recognize and embrace my role as an early-adopting tastemaker?
To recognize and embrace your role as an early-adopting tastemaker, acknowledge your ability to identify and create forward-thinking ideas. Keep track of your insights and the trends you anticipate. Share your vision and thought leadership through blogs, social media, or speaking engagements. Build a community of like-minded individuals who value your perspective and seek your guidance. Continuously develop your skills and stay curious about emerging trends. Embrace your unique position as someone who shapes and influences the future.

3. How can I balance the frustration of not receiving credit for my ideas with the satisfaction of knowing they inspire and resonate with others?
Balancing this frustration involves focusing on intrinsic rewards rather than external validation. Remind yourself of the joy and fulfillment that comes from the creative process itself. Acknowledge the broader impact of your ideas and take pride in being a catalyst for positive change. Practice mindfulness and self-reflection to manage feelings of frustration. Seek out and engage with communities that appreciate and support your contributions. Additionally, document your ideas and contributions to create a personal record of your impact and consider sharing this narrative within your professional network to highlight your influence.