My magic making corner

It includes art, astrology and inspirational books, fresh peonies, tarot and oracle decks, a handwritten golden vision card and a diary to record my thoughts. All covering an air duct, much nicer to look at!

Do you have a special space you prefer to create or connect in?

Turning inward

I’ve been practicing intuitive readings regularly since the beginning of 2019 but always visited psychics / intuitives every few years for a check in since I was 18 years old and have regularly read my horoscope and studied astrology over the years.

Since 2019, I’ve had the opportunity to read for others in person at Green Spirit, coffee shops, an art and music festival and virtually.

I mainly do them for myself these days, as a regular spiritual and inner compass check-in.

I like to use pendulums, my favourite and most responsive is a citrine one I made by accident, which was supposed to be a bracelet. But nope, it broke and when I tried to rethread it, it began swaying like a pendulum and now I have a homemade one!

I also have a beautiful aventurine stone silver pendulum purchased from a tiny shop in Galway, Ireland, which I love.

But I also receive nudges through books, songs, signs, nature, conversations and many other forms of communication…I do find the divination tools have been helpful for me to ‘turn the volume up‘ on my intuition and they sometimes help me cut through any mental clutter clouding my judgement or testing my gut instinct.

It can be like a breath of fresh air once you decide to lead from a place of knowing, trust and flow, truly listening to your body, soul and feelings.

After exerting so much energy pushing, pulling or striving to keep up in a time which is constantly tempting you with distractions, doubts, desires, comparisons, news, chatter and noise.

It feels great to get out of your head and into your body – so walks or movement help too and I often get my clearest messages and best ideas when I’m not sitting still and overthinking.

Taking the time to explore more

I’ve sampled a few different decks over the years, some have been passed on to others and the main one I’m using these days is The Light Seers Tarot. Very creative, colourful, inclusive and inspiring.

Here are some sample questions for you to try out with your spreads, journal prompts or favourite divination tools if you’re seeking a stronger connection to your inner wisdom:

• Is what I’m trying to actively manifest what I really want to / desire to manifest?
• What is the next right step for me?
• What am I not seeing?
• Do you have a message for me?
• How can I best recharge / hit refresh on my daily routines?

I do make a point of clearing my space, setting an intention and receiving information in the highest good of all involved, or from the highest truth and compassion prior to my readings.

I also try to close the connection afterward and practice regular grounding rituals and exercises – there is a lot of information out there (search online or in your local libraries) if you’d like to explore more ideas and concepts for protecting your space, energy and inviting guidance in.

Here are some books which have helped me over the years:

• The Empath’s Survival Guide by Judith Orloff
• Practical Intuition by Laura Day
• Light Is The New Black by Rebecca Campbell
• Astrology Made Easy by Yasmin Boland
• You Were Born For This by Chani Nicholas
• The Twelve Faces Of The Goddess by Danielle Blackwood
• Discover Your Inner Wisdom by Char Margolis
• Witch by Lisa Lister
• Becoming Kuan Yin by Stephen Levine
• The Things That Scare You by Pema Chodron
• The Power Is Within You by Louise Hay
• You Can’t Make This Stuff Up by Theresa Caputo

Happy weekend, happy reading, enjoy exploring and I hope you take the time to listen to your intuition!

Take care,
– Amy (+ Family)

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The free Time Blocking Template I mention in the video is also linked below.

Time Blocking Made Easy Template

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I wrote a book:

Startup Blogging: Validate A Business Idea and Build Your Audience is based on my journey as a blogger, writer, founder and parent to date.

You can download the Amazon Kindle app for free from the Apple Store and Google Play.

You can then purchase, download and read the eBook version of my book from your mobile, tablet or device!

Thank you to Startup Canada for welcoming my growing community of parents and their families onboard this week! 🎊

What started as a newsletter and DIY pop-up parent-friendly professional development events when I was 8 months pregnant three years ago, has now grown into a network of parentpreneurs and people pursuing flexible and remote work alongside their kids.

We’re bringing along the ones we love and care for and showing up as we are in business environments online and offline – usually with a baby and/or toddler in tow.

🚼 📊 On brand bonus:

Startup Canada’s announcement was made on my kid’s 3rd birthday, he really is a startup baby now…you can’t make this stuff up.

It feels wonderful to go from being a solo founder, writer, creator, event and podcast host to joining a group of other community leaders across Canada who are all dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs locally with the information and opportunities they’re seeking as they pursue their startup ideas, build businesses and grow their companies!

Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Parenthood can be lonely. But they both don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

People who become parents are still interested in pursuing business ideas and using professional development to invest in themselves.

But it can be difficult to feel like you belong in a startup or traditional corporate environment, if you’re the only one bringing your kid(s) along with you.

I am thrilled Startup Canada has asked me to join their platform through their Startup Communities program to help grow my community and connect individuals, who are entrepreneurs AND parents, with child-friendly business resources and experiences.

This partnership will help us continue to spread the message and reach other people who believe parenthood and professional development don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

I’m delighted to continue connecting with others across the country and around the world, looking forward to future growth plans.

Thank you for your support, encouragement and participation in this project and initiative so far,

– Amy (+ Family) xx
Founder of Mixing Babies And Business™

P.S. You can read the full announcement here if you’re interested: https://www.startupcan.ca/mixing-babies-and-business-joins-startup-communities/

I’ve steadily chugged along to 31 episodes of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast (hosted and produced by me, Amy Lynch, from my home during the pandemic).

My work has been named one of Future of Good‘s Top 100 Recovery Projects in Canada in 2020, all episodes are free to listen to with Season 1 and 2 now live, streaming and available where you listen to all of your favourite podcasts.

Download the free template:
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I wrote a book:

Startup Blogging: Validate A Business Idea and Build Your Audience is based on my journey as a blogger, writer, founder and parent to date.

You can download the Amazon Kindle app for free from the Apple Store and Google Play.

You can then purchase, download and read the eBook version of my book from your mobile, tablet or device!

Creating connections across Canada and the Atlantic

This week I had the opportunity to manage an event for the Pan Can Ireland Chambers of Commerce, featuring Minister Simon Coveney TD joining us from Ireland and Ambassador Eamonn McKee joining us from the Irish Embassy in Ottawa, Canada.

Jackie Gilna, Pan Can Chair and ICCCOTT President, moderated the discussion and event production volunteer Keith Ward created brilliant opening videos to launch the event.

We had guests logging on from across Canada, Ireland, the UK and US.

Thanks to modern technology, I could livestream from my home office in Ottawa across multiple countries in real time, facilitate chat with attendees and live Tweet, while Nana looked after my two kids at home.

This effort was collaborative, organized from start to finish 100 per cent remotely across time zones and was our largest online event of 2021.

I’ve been hosting webinars for nearly a decade now, from Velg Training and the Commonwealth Government in Australia to building Mixing Babies And Business™ in Canada and I truly believe the future of work (and democracy and fair stakeholder engagement) is through the provision of opportunities where people can participate and access timely information regardless of their location.

Above photo is of my home desk setup, complete with a scone, crystals from Green Spirit (of course) and some other good luck charms for the live event.

Visit ICCCOTT’s social media accounts for the replay if you’re keen, future events are planned quarterly.

More things like this coming soon from Mixing Babies And Business as well, this week Startup Canada announced they’re onboarding my initiative as part of their Startup Canada Communities platform!

Take care,
– Amy (+ Family)

🎉📅 P.S. Want more content like this and a bit of TLC?
>>> Check out my: Remote Work (Virtual) Retreat For Parents

Flexible + Remote Work Resources

Remote Work With Kids: 3 Things To Help Your Workflow

Watch the video, let me know what you think, give it a go, test these things out over the coming week, see if they make a difference for you!

The free Time Blocking Template I mention in the video is also linked below.

Time Blocking Made Easy Template

Download the free template:
Remote Work (With Kids) Time Blocking Made Easy [DOWNLOAD]

Subscribe to receive my free monthly Work + Life newsletter focused on travel, international family life, creativity and flexible work: http://bit.ly/AmyMaureenLynchNews

I wrote a book:

Startup Blogging: Validate A Business Idea and Build Your Audience is based on my journey as a blogger, writer, founder and parent to date.

You can download the Amazon Kindle app for free from the Apple Store and Google Play.

You can then purchase, download and read the eBook version of my book from your mobile, tablet or device!

When we enter into Phase 1 reopening, people can get married outside and your family farm is the venue, you strap on your workboots (runners) and get. it. done.

Scroll for transformation photos of my youngest sister’s magical day!!!

Mother Nature threw us a curveball the day before but definitely delivered a wonderful pre Summer Solstice celebration.

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Take care,
– Amy (+ Family)

🎉📅 P.S. Want more content like this and a bit of TLC?
>>> Check out my: Remote Work (Virtual) Retreat For Parents

Flexible + Remote Work Resources

Remote Work With Kids: 3 Things To Help Your Workflow

Watch the video, let me know what you think, give it a go, test these things out over the coming week, see if they make a difference for you!

The free Time Blocking Template I mention in the video is also linked below.

Time Blocking Made Easy Template

Download the free template:
Remote Work (With Kids) Time Blocking Made Easy [DOWNLOAD]

Subscribe to receive my free monthly Work + Life newsletter focused on travel, international family life, creativity and flexible work: http://bit.ly/AmyMaureenLynchNews

I wrote a book:

Startup Blogging: Validate A Business Idea and Build Your Audience is based on my journey as a blogger, writer, founder and parent to date.

You can download the Amazon Kindle app for free from the Apple Store and Google Play.

You can then purchase, download and read the eBook version of my book from your mobile, tablet or device!

Pleasure over pressure

Embodying those words from Rebecca Campbell, this is how I’ve been feeling over the past year and a half: Indulging, slowing down, trying to be present and releasing the often unnecessary pressure from the day-to-day rhythms of my life.

What the New Moon in Taurus is made for: Handmade macarons, fresh flowers and magic.

Thank you to my sister for dialling and delivering this Mother’s Day order to my door…this photo is now historical and they are all gone. Bippity boppity boo. ✨

If you haven’t tried macarons, what have you been doing with your time on Earth to date?

Let’s just say, the Canadian Timbit had set my treat expectations low as a youth. I would never deny them these days but you know when a box of macarons shows up to the party, the Timbits will always take a backseat.

I first experienced macarons in Australia, they were all over the bakeries. Then when I moved to Europe, I never passed a patisserie or market stall without bringing home something.

My days often consisted of: Walk, indulge, explore, taste test. Still do. It’s who I am, I think in a former life I spent most of my days as a hedonist.

The pursuit of pleasure, especially right now, however you can access, experience and appreciate it, is not to be overlooked. Small joys like these keep me going.

Spring delights which stopped me in my tracks

A robin’s nest with four bright blue eggs, hiding in my mom’s garden – I think it’s in a yet to bloom hydrangea bush…my favourite flowers!

A stroll in Major’s Hill Park, near where I used to work in the ByWard Market over 10 years ago, with my family during Tulip Festival in the early hours of a weekend morning.

It was very quiet, warm and a clear blue sky that day. We even saw a construction crane in front of Parliament Hill’s Peace Tower, so many things to spot downtown!

Today and every day, I hope you’re able to work toward designing a life that works for you and your family – with more ease and less pressure, always. 🌿

Take care,
– Amy (+ Family)

🎉📅 P.S. Want more content like this and a bit of TLC?
>>> Check out my: Remote Work (Virtual) Retreat For Parents

Flexible + Remote Work Resources

Remote Work With Kids: 3 Things To Help Your Workflow

Watch the video, let me know what you think, give it a go, test these things out over the coming week, see if they make a difference for you!

The free Time Blocking Template I mention in the video is also linked below.

Time Blocking Made Easy Template

Download the free template:
Remote Work (With Kids) Time Blocking Made Easy [DOWNLOAD]

Subscribe to receive my free monthly Work + Life newsletter focused on travel, international family life, creativity and flexible work: http://bit.ly/AmyMaureenLynchNews

I wrote a book:

Startup Blogging: Validate A Business Idea and Build Your Audience is based on my journey as a blogger, writer, founder and parent to date.

You can download the Amazon Kindle app for free from the Apple Store and Google Play.

You can then purchase, download and read the eBook version of my book from your mobile, tablet or device!