We all have passions and interests. What sparked your passion? Have you ignited a passion for someone else? I bet you have!
Over the years, people have asked me, "What sparked your interest in tarot cards/past life/healing work that you do?
When I was first asked this, I had to think long and hard because there really is no cut and dried answer to that.
My first foray was a lame attempt when I was 12 and in the 7th grade. As students, we were required to do 4 term papers in our English class, on topics of our choosing. I distinctly remember telling my mother, "I want to write about the occult."
"The what?," she said.
To which my response was a clear, concise, "I don't know!"
I just knew that I wanted to study it but didn't really know what it meant or encompassed.
We went to the library and there was only one book written on the occult. Pretty much a dead end. I had questions - nebulous as they were - but didn't know where to begin. Life then got in the way and I pretty much brushed aside my interest.
Then, in my mid-20s, I worked part time at a restaurant in Pittsburgh doing office work. The bookkeeper, Wendy, did astrology, tarot cards, and was into reincarnation. Looking back, this was the spark. She encouraged me to get a set of tarot cards and start reading. I did and gave a cursory, fumbling reading to my then-roommate. Lo and behold, it was accurate.
Several months later, I was on a plane and headed to NYC where I now reside. The spark has turned into a bonfire and has led me to other things. In my wildest dreams, I never imagined that at age 25, in a small office, I'd find my passion. But I did. I don't know what ever became of Wendy. I don't remember her last name. Perhaps the universe will lead me to her in some way and will give me the opportunity to thank her.
So, what was YOUR spark?
Over the years, people have asked me, "What sparked your interest in tarot cards/past life/healing work that you do?
When I was first asked this, I had to think long and hard because there really is no cut and dried answer to that.
My first foray was a lame attempt when I was 12 and in the 7th grade. As students, we were required to do 4 term papers in our English class, on topics of our choosing. I distinctly remember telling my mother, "I want to write about the occult."
"The what?," she said.
To which my response was a clear, concise, "I don't know!"
I just knew that I wanted to study it but didn't really know what it meant or encompassed.
We went to the library and there was only one book written on the occult. Pretty much a dead end. I had questions - nebulous as they were - but didn't know where to begin. Life then got in the way and I pretty much brushed aside my interest.
Then, in my mid-20s, I worked part time at a restaurant in Pittsburgh doing office work. The bookkeeper, Wendy, did astrology, tarot cards, and was into reincarnation. Looking back, this was the spark. She encouraged me to get a set of tarot cards and start reading. I did and gave a cursory, fumbling reading to my then-roommate. Lo and behold, it was accurate.
Several months later, I was on a plane and headed to NYC where I now reside. The spark has turned into a bonfire and has led me to other things. In my wildest dreams, I never imagined that at age 25, in a small office, I'd find my passion. But I did. I don't know what ever became of Wendy. I don't remember her last name. Perhaps the universe will lead me to her in some way and will give me the opportunity to thank her.
So, what was YOUR spark?