When filling out an online form, I was asked to list what business I’m in. Apparently “no clue” was not an appropriate answer. But in the middle of the night, I got it.

Alchemy!

At Spirit Moxie we combine ingredients to create awe-filled results. Right? So when I walked by the Chemical Heritage Foundation in Philadelphia and noticed that they were holding an exhibit called “Books of Secrets: writing & reading alchemy,” I had to stop. It was awesome, although I’ll spare you all the pictures and details. But their processes were called recipes and were stored “in plain sight” through writings and abbreviations. Perhaps this is the same as the actions we take together. 

And the picture I didn’t take explained taking “good rich red wine” and turning it into a strong clear liquid. Really.

Last week, I found this song by Nedi Safa. It begins with an alchemist, moves onto mentioning chaos, and then reminds us, “Everything you’ve got, right where you are, is all you need…” Perfect.

So here you are: Alchemy. Chaos. Here is, The Hand You’re Dealt

You’re welcome!

How do you do alchemy?

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Credits from the top:

Exhibit sign — Spirit Moxie
Music Video The Hand You’re Dealt — NEDI at NEDI sings Used with permission.