Over the past couple of weeks, we decided to experiment with our Twitter account by creating a faerie tale in daily installments. We were limited to 140 characters or so for each tweet, and we posted once per day, leaving off at an enticing part of a sentence. We also appealed to the imagination of the readers, and received some creative input through our Facebook page, where our daily tweets are also posted.

Since our Feline Dreamers mission statement is “lighting the way with love, laughter, and faeries,” we decided to write about the intersection of the fae and human realms. It’s something we’ve chosen to focus on in our own spiritual work together, and we find writing about it to be fun and whimsical. Our Faerie Tidings columns for the EarthTides Pagan Network’s newsletter are similar in tone and intent.

We didn’t really know where the story was going at first, and we usually wrote two or three entries in a row, or just one for that day if we were particularly busy. The process was interesting because we couldn’t go back and edit the posts we’d already made – we had to go with what we’d already written.

Here is our first Twitter faerie tale in its entirety:

Tromping through the thick woods, yet again, is a joy. The occasional burr and bramble is a small price to pay for another glimpse of the faerie glen, deep in the Elder Forest. Before long, we would arrive and see our beloved friends and kin. The Queen would process in just a few hours and we should take our places before she does.

With quick steps and a jump over a small stream, we sprint up the last hill and can see the clearing below us. The festive colors and jaunty music dazzle our senses. Look! Here come the wood nymphs mounted on majestic badgers! And a whole battalion of Spider Riders! Folk from all over the realm wait to hear the Queen’s announcement of her plans to wed.

Rumors are flying as we make our way to the heavily laden feast tables. We hear that she may marry a troll, a merman, or perhaps one of her distant cousins from the far mountains. We choose ruby goblets and fill them with rose wine as trumpets sound out, announcing the arrival of Her Majesty.

We assemble along the edge of the deep forest glen as she arrives atop a great golden dragon. Its purple eyes look at each of us in turn with elegant benevolence. Our Queen, draped with delicate petals and vivid silks, takes her throne to make her big proclamation.

After greetings, she tells the assembled host that she chooses to wed…a human mortal from Earth. The crowd gasps in shock and our titters of glee sound out in contrast. When the murmurs subside, the Queen invites us to step forward to speak on behalf of the mortal realm. Our work to unite the realms is coming to fruition within her smile!

When you’re in the process of making big changes in your life, remember that they won’t all happen at once. Life is cyclical, so sometimes you’ll feel up, and sometimes you might feel down. Overall, your ups may be more up, and the downs not quite as far down, but you’re still part of the cycle.

Realize that these down spots don’t last as long as they once did. It’s a matter of working through the rough patch and trusting in the process. Realize that it’s just a temporary lull and not permanent. Avoid taking a tight grasp on your negative reactions. Instead, recognize that these feelings are transient and let them go. With this recognition, you’ve already reached a pivot point and you are on your way back up.

When you’re in a lull, you might not be able to see that it’s transitory, and you may not feel like doing anything. Give yourself some leeway. Be really kind to yourself. What’s the next step you can take, even if it’s just a small one? Take time out and do the things you enjoy. So what if you just feel like taking a nap or watching a movie? Do it. Everyone needs time to relax and renew.

When you’re making major changes, they will take time to assimilate. This process often goes on under the surface of your conscious mind. Not only are you creating something new, but you’re also getting rid of old energies. You’re releasing emotional toxins, so you may feel cranky, sad, or upset. Let the emotions flow through you rather than holding on to them. Don’t be afraid that you’ll end up back where you started.

Know that just by setting your intentions, you’re already walking the path of change, and that everything is just fine. You are right where you’re supposed to be now. You have the power to reach your goals. Your trail will go through dark tunnels and low spots, but also through beautiful forests and high peaks. Enjoy the whole journey.

So what do you write about when you have a blog that you want to keep updated on a regular basis but you have no idea what to say? Choose something you find inspiring. What are the clues and ideas that pop into your head when you think about your life? What inspires you when you think about the people you love or the work that you do? What new lessons have you learned lately?

Eventually you will find something to talk and think about that you can run with. A key aspect of writing is to simply begin. You may want to start with some weird word, a fun photograph, or maybe a question you are asking yourself. If you release your monkey-mind and let energy flow through you, inspiration will appear and the words will come.

Writing is not the only way to express this universal energy. You might also like to paint, make up recipes, dance, or use some other art form. Perhaps when you’re feeling writer’s block, you could use one of these expressions to help you find the creative flow again. Or take a break from creating and in the meantime, explore what brings you joy and connection with the Divine.