Part 2 of my introduction. I want you to know what you are getting into choosing to stick around.

I know, the dolls I make are not for everyone. I've seen a lot of confusion and even fear in the eyes of those looking at my dolls. I've also received plenty of compliments and there are a few people who collect my dolls. The biggest collection of my dolls lives in Germany with a witch who collects dolls made in the image of a witch, mythical creatures and goddesses. She currently owns about 100 of my dolls (and more made by other artists).

To be honest, it's the people who own my dolls who have opened my eyes to a doll as an important part of personal self-development and powerful vessel in spiritual practices. I knew nothing about it when I started. They are rarely just a decoration. Mostly they serve as companions, affirmations, expressions of the self and vessels of thought. And I love to talk about it all too. This is the vibe in my SiltiCrafts Witch Town. Yeah, I have a name for that mental space they come from and arrive to - it's Witch Town (although not all of them are witches).

One thing that may happen as you grow and step into your authenticity is that your current relationships may feel unsatisfying.

You may now crave a different dynamic and wish for different needs to be met (or the same needs to be met in a different/better way).

You don't have to end relationships with people who are in your life, but you may consider renegotiating the terms. Whether or not they are on board with that will remain to be seen.

I received a lot of unexpected praise today during a session with my coaching mentor.

She said I really supported the client to express her thoughts, held the space gently, noted shifts in energy, and reflected back the most important thoughts and feelings to enable the client to arrive at a point from which she could move forward.

So this was good hygiene in my coaching practice and makes me feel more confident in working with clients.

It feels good to have this ability and skill to support, be present, and take part in someone else's personal growth.

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