The Tower card has appeared, a powerful, albeit initially heart-sinking, symbol. Yet, it arrives at a crucial moment, demanding I confront a quandary that has plagued me: when to truly launch my venture.
I’ve soft-launched, offering a free pattern, and am diligently building blog content. But without anything to sell, I’m not yet a business. The decision of when to go live with my paid pattern, and subsequently, how to successfully and consistently tackle the behemoth of social media, looms large.
What does the Tower truly signify for me? A big explosion? A wrenching of the crown from my head? A plummeting to the ground? All are features of this card, and all point to a vital truth: a new start, a fresh take, is desperately needed. It’s time to rip up the meticulously crafted strategy and begin anew.
Currently, I’m wading through a field of treacle – a hopeless, stagnant struggle. Turning back isn’t an option, but forging ahead isn’t yielding results. I am ready to admit defeat with the current approach and return to the drawing board for a completely new one.
Meditating on the Tower, the message is clear: I must let go of my current plan. Be prepared to start over. This isn’t a herald of disaster, but a shocking revelation that feels like the only viable path forward. It’s hard to abandon hard work, but even harder to persist with something unworkable. While the next plan remains shrouded in mystery, I am willing to take that leap into the unknown.
The Wisdom of the Tower
- Liz Dean: “Sudden collapse, a bolt from the blue, destroys what you have constructed. What you create now will have stronger foundations. A breakthrough that illuminates the way ahead.”
- Sarah Bartlett: “External disruption, breakdown of the old to herald the new. Learn to adapt and adjust quickly. Suddenly seeing the truth of the matter. Welcome the challenges.”
- Tina Gong: “Stagnant structures must be dismantled. Cast a critical eye. Trust that the dissolution of a core belief is for a reason. Observe destruction. Destruction and creation exist in a balance. In a moment of anger, have you ever smashed something? Think of how that made you feel afterwards?”
The Real Culprit: My Website
My initial thoughts on the Tower centered on my marketing strategy. However, after absorbing these interpretations, my focus has shifted. Perhaps it’s the website that needs to be “smashed.” My incessant tinkering feels like a hamster on a wheel. Do I need to rebuild from scratch, now armed with a clearer understanding of my direction?
I still lack a crystal-clear vision for the website’s look and function. Perhaps the vision must be solidified before the demolition. I recall past attempts to fix things, taking them apart, only to forget how to reassemble them, leading to frustration and essential pieces being discarded, rendering the object irreparable. This must not happen again.
A lot of deep breaths and acceptance are in order. I can let go of what has become “my baby.” I will learn from the many lessons this process has taught and will continue to teach me, and then I will start again. As the saying goes, don’t flog a dead horse.
The decision is made: blow up the current website, but not before meticulously building the new one. Taking heed of Tina Gong’s warning, I will remember the feeling of smashing something – not in anger, but in the empowering act of deliberate deconstruction for a stronger creation.
You have no idea how much lighter I feel now. The power of daily journaling strikes again!
P.S. My marketing meeting has been rescheduled. While a shame, perhaps it’s for the best. I may have entirely different questions by the end of today, a day I’m now seizing by the horns.