Opportunities

by Rajiv Pathak

I had a couple of readings yesterday, and wanted to jot down a few of the themes that came up:

•  A small opportunity arising that can grow into something significant (referred to as a "golden" opportunity in the second reading)
• Feeling fired up with passion and energy in the near future
• Feeling imprisoned / like a victim as well as feeling poor, but it's probably not as bad as I think, and it's time for a plan
• Laying foundations in the home/career environment
• Hopes and fears based on an old problem - something that feels like a burden
• Outcome for this whole situation: nothing but positivity. 
• Having a eureka moment / all the answers
• I will soon feel ecstatic and well on my way to a new life
• I can't seem to get through to someone I love 
• May be feeling blocked but all will be revealed with patience
• I need to stop "pretending" I'm less than

I found this very intriguing. As for the outcome of my situation, I received:

•  Financial security coming / positive financial situation
• Opportunity to get in touch with higher talents and creativity
• Matching the flow of the universe
• Life is shooting forward
• Positive emotional experience that takes off

Once again, I get nothing but good energy surrounding this. I'm amazed. And what's interesting is that in two separate readings, I received a bit about an opportunity arising... Today I check SF and find that a friend of mine whom I haven't spoken with in a while PMed me asking whether I'd be interested in illustrating his children's book. He had mentioned the book thing to me a long while ago but I didn't realize he was serious about having me illustrate it. At first, I was a little hesitant because children's books aren't really my thing, but he described the story and how it was more suited to older children/teenagers.. which means I wouldn't have to illustrate in an actual childlike style, but could work on something more mature - something that matches my natural style. 

I'm not sure whether this is the "opportunity" that the readings were referring to; however, the timing (a day later?) really caught my attention. I told him I was interested in experimenting with it but because I'm finishing up the last 4 weeks of school, I wouldn't be able to start that experimenting until June. 

This is interesting. Of course, if this actually works out, then I'm going to have to start thinking about how I want to present myself. That also means I'm going to have to work out a Paypal or something...

I'm nervous but excited at the same time. It's my first real "freelance" job, as it were, and I'm curious to see if it helps strengthen my presence in the creative world... if it'll open any doors. I'm actually also doing a book cover for another person at SF who's writing a semi-autobiography...

Who knew? Spirit art on SF led to this. Now I wonder how much more it could lead to. 

I'm so grateful. 

Speaking of artsy stuff... I've been on a roll with my writing this weekend. That also makes me happy. I spent most of the day yesterday world-building. I noticed that this new approach - a cleaner, less complicated plot - is making it a hell of a lot easier to write. I guess I bit off more than I could chew these last... four years. I always wanted to write some big epic fantasy-esque series with an elaborate storyline and rich history, but that was the wrong choice for a first novel. For now, I'll stick with simple. Simple is working. And I feel like the story is original enough. 

I saw Iron Man 3 with my dad and brother last night. It was pretty stinkin' good, although the theater was gross. I'd actually like to see it again, but I don't know when I'd do that. When it comes to film and TV and books, I'm both incredibly picky and easily impressed. I have a selection of things I'd like to see/read about, and if a few of those things are present in the film or book, I'll probably end up liking it. My dad had a minor nitpick: he said he didn't like how Tony had ended up a "martial artist" - you know, because he was really only supposed to be this genius who specialized in technology and weapons (I haven't read any Marvel comics so I don't know the real story). But otherwise, dad enjoyed it, too. 

Now I'm just waiting for Star Trek. And no, not because Benedict Cumberbatch is in it. I would've been just as eager to see it if he wasn't in it. 

I spent the entirety of my day making progress on that children's book cover, so I'm off to write now.