We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Sarah O’Dell a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Sarah, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you tell us about a time that your work has been misunderstood? Why do you think it happened and did any interesting insights emerge from the experience?

As an Aquarius, it is quite the stereotype to say I have felt misunderstood. I could give countless stories where I felt others simply did not and could not understand me. I have always had a different perspective of the world and of her events. Humans are the most intriguing species I could choose to observe. Analyzing their behaviors and why they engage the way they do. Being human myself, I have found every moment of existence to be in a constant state of observation, self awareness and self evolution. Many believe my passionate convictions for myself are arrogant and that I am speaking down to others. I truly never wish to do so. I am not perfect. I have failed many times. I have put my foot in my mouth and I have had my tongue tied. It seems I will die upon the cross of good intentions. I am open minded and open hearted. All I wish to see in this world is a land of luxury, of flourishing life. I see a world that is sick and disconnected from the truth of nature. While I have radical philosophies, they all come with well thought out explanations. I enjoy the thrill of a good debate. My stance is to challenge the world as we accept it and push towards growth in love and community. For the individual self expression to be honored in freedom within a treaty for all life to coexist. An ecosystem of peace. I have found through my journey of thought, these challenging beliefs trigger the masses. And my message is tainted. I strive every day to find the perfect words. To lead the world to the new and seek Justice for all.

Sarah, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

From childhood I have always been a creative and imaginative spirit! Through a life of difficulty and trauma, I eventually gave up my dreams of writing and artistry for something more practical. It was a young age. I was in middle school when my spirit seemed to break. Living a life of deep depression and self betrayal. I went into the healthcare field and trialed a “respectable” and “safe” career. It wasn’t until I moved away from my home town, my creative streak began to reform. Slowly being reborn. Once I met my husband, Chad, he encouraged me to dive head first into my greatest potentials. I have always loved candles and candle magick. He inspired me to create them for myself and others instead of being a consumer. Wanting to enhance my spell-workings and creative endeavors, I started researching candles and what was popular. What others were doing and what I could do to stand out. As I continued to feel more confident within my spiritual practices, the more my candle creations seemed to blossom. The game of magick is always a game of self trust and self doubt. The more trust I had within myself, the better the creations came to be. Once I started to feel comfortable as a candle maker, I started to feel safer expressing myself in general. My true heart’s desire came forth and I started to publicly share my writing more and more. Eventually adding a blog to my website. Sharing a variety of poems, narratives, theologies and philosophies. I equally shared many of my ritual practices to teach others on how to inspire their craft. I want to continue to expand within my art and my writings. Connecting my art with my philosophical impact upon the world. To inspire others to live a life so full and authentic, the bounds of society cannot reach them.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

My entire journey has been a battle. Whether battling my own self doubt and shadow, battling the grief of death of my old life, fighting the adversaries and all those who do not agree nor see my vision or battle societal conditionings and norms. It has been an uphill battle against the grain the entire time. I have upset everyone I have known or have yet to meet. I have realized how deeply my essence tends to trigger those around me. The jealousy or hatred that can brew from the masses has left false ideals in the minds of those who do not know me. Miscommunications have left me cancelled multiple times throughout the social media culture of disagreement. I have struggled financially to the point of damn near homelessness and rags. Yet, the intuition and passion I have to build a life of my dreams pushes me through it all. Flowing and trusting. Surrendering the best I can. Crying the most I have ever cried nor ever believed I was capable. I have been willing to lose everything I love for myself and a life I know is better than I could imagine. While it has been hard to leave everything behind, I know with devout faith in myself that where I am going is far greater than where I have been. I refuse to live my (potential) one life, as a life partner enslaved. The suffering I endure will be at my own hands. Not by the hands nor facades of others.

How did you build your audience on social media?

While I have engaged in a few trends online, I only seek to participate in trends that I enjoy. I have had moments of conformity and following the algorithm, and it leaves me feeling drained, ugly, gross and defeated. When it came to creating content, I had to stay true to who I am and what I enjoy. It becomes trial and error and playing around with ideas. Which can be fun and frustrating all at the same time. I only use sounds that relate to myself in some way. Or use songs that connect to my soul. I hate seeing the same videos over and over again. The same content with a different face. A lack of originality. I do my best to be authentic and original when I can be. Stereotypes are not always bad to fit into and connecting to a trend can bring community and support within your niche. However, I strive to never be a copycat. I despise all the copycats online. Creating content for the sake of clout and popularity. I find by being myself to the most brutal extent, attracts my most genuine audience and fans.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.wyrdcurations.com
• Instagram: WyrdCurations
• Twitter: WyrdCurations
• Other: TikTok: WyrdCurations

Image Credits
Justin Allen