The Sacred Post

Bitter Sweet

Val Smith

Published on: 08/21/2025

The story of how Lavender became Val Smith - a journey from hiding behind a spiritual pseudonym to stepping fully into sacred work as an artist, animal communicator, and energy healer.

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The Geography of an Easy Life

Val Smith

Published on: 07/30/2023

What if an easy life isn't about avoiding struggle, but about identifying obstacles and choosing which ones are worth carrying? A reflection on flow, efficiency, and finding the thalweg in relationships and daily life.

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Salve for the Soul: Finding Comfort in a Difficult Tarot Reading

Val Smith

Published on: 01/07/2021

A vulnerable daily tarot reading exploring light and shadow cards, self-care, and what happens when the cards call you out on your shadow work. Working with The Light Seer's Tarot.

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