“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint — and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.”
I believe that that’s exactly what I’m doing now, finding a way to offer what I do in the form of service. Huge grin, here comes a Rosann Rosanna Danna story to help illustrate it.
Mackenzie’s Dream (circa 2009)
8-year-old Mackenzie is the daughter of my youngest step-son’s (now ex) girlfriend. One morning, Mackenzie told me she had a dream about the two of us, and that she really wanted to share it with me.
Mackenzie related that she dreamed we were in a large hotel. She said it was not the kind of hotel where you spent the night. Instead, it was a place with many rooms for business people. She went on to say that saw us standing in front of a table near the entrance to one of the rooms.
Seated at the long table was a group of people that would determine whether or not I would gain admission to the room.
One of them asked me what I did for a living, and what I could offer the group.
Mackenzie blurted out, “She has the power of all giggles!”
She said I tried to correct her and exclaimed “But I’m an artist!
I’ll never know whether I gained admission as she couldn’t remember the rest of the dream. At the time I thought it was an important revelation about myself and my work. I thought I understood its significance at the time, but now, 13 years later, I believe really understand.
I mean really understand.
The goal of all of my creations has always been to share joy. Now, with the publication of the Sock Monkey Oracle, I am truly sharing joy on a grand scale. In addition to the major booksellers, I recently discovered that the Sock Monkey Oracle is also being distributed by Walmart.
The feedback I am getting from folks who have seen these advance proof copies is that they make them feel good and that they are a great tool for self-reflection.
I have received my own proof copy and I use them every day. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes videos about the deck, including live readings. You too can join the fun. They are now available for pre-order and are slated to ship on 4.19.22.