let them be that way. How? Zip the lip. Button up. Keep a lid
on it. Don’t give away the gold. Always remember: the first
rule of magic is self-containment. You must hold your
intention within yourself, stoking it with power. Only then
will you be able to manifest what you desire.
In order to achieve escape velocity, we must learn to keep
our own counsel, to move silently among doubters, to voice
our plans only among our allies, and to name our allies
accurately.
Make a list: those friends who will support me. Make
another list: those friends who won’t. Name your W.B.’s for
what they are—Wet Blankets. Wrap yourself in something
else— dry ones. Fluffy heated towels. Do not indulge or
tolerate anyone who throws cold water in your direction.
Forget good intentions. Forget they didn’t mean it.
Remember to count your blessings and your toes. Escape
velocity requires the sword of steely intention and the shield
of self-determination.
“They will try to get you. Don’t forget that,” warns
Michele. “Set your goals and set your boundaries.”
I would add, set your sights and don’t let the ogre that
looms on the horizon deflect your flight.

TASKS