Rooted in Space: Tools to Expand and Elevate
Welcome to the second edition of The Mane Message! I’m thrilled to have you here as part of this vibrant, growing community. In this issue, we’ll explore tools to help you create the space you need to live more consciously and with intention. This is just the beginning of your empowering journey—thank you for being here!
Create space to be
Sacred space is the intentional room we create in our lives to breathe, reflect, and choose consciously. By giving things space, we invite clarity and calm, making room to build the life we truly want. When we hold this space for ourselves, we move forward with purpose and peace.
Tools to create space
ABC Model by Albert Ellis
A = An Action happens
C = There’s a Consequence
But in between is B = Your Belief — and that’s where the magic lives.
You can’t control traffic, other people’s moods, or bus schedules. But you can control how you interpret them. Want more peace and power? Stretch the space between A and C. Make it sacred. Make it yours.
Instead of:
❌ “The bus is gone, my day is ruined.”
Try:
✅ “The bus is gone. Maybe it’s a sign to slow down and enjoy the sunshine.”
Instead of:
❌ “You’re late — how disrespectful!”
Try:
✅ “You must have had a reason. I choose patience.”
This is Tarot’s Hanged Man’s gift:
Pause. Shift your perspective. Choose your path consciously.
Sacred pause
The Two of Swords shows up when we’re stuck in the dark — mind racing, heart unsure, pressure building. Everything says, “decide now!” But what if the answer is… wait?
Give it SPACE.
Let it BREATHE.
Let it EXPAND.
Step back.
Step away.
Let clarity come to you, instead of chasing it down.
Drop into your body. Go for a walk. Get out of your head.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
The next time you catch yourself keeping yourself small (I can’t do this, I’m not good enough), count backwards from 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – and then replace the negative thought with an empowering statement that a role model or mentor might use instead.
💭 ‘I can’t do this’ becomes ‘I’m learning’
💭 ‘I’m not good enough’ becomes ‘I am continuously growing and evolving’ … and so on!
An amazing little trick from this gem of a book to make you conscious of negative self-talk, put SPACE between you and that version of yourself, and then elevate your mindset to one of growth and expansion!
By Alex Leo, Founder of Taroleo
Alex Leo brings a unique blend of wisdom and global perspective to every reading. With roots spanning Austria to Kenya, India, and beyond, Alex's multicultural experiences shape her intuitive tarot guidance. Through Taroleo's mantra, "Rise and Shine," she empowers individuals to find clarity, courage, and transformation on their own paths.
