Bee, the Beetle & the Bigger Picture: A Quantum Journey Back to Joy
I didn’t set out to buy a vintage car.
In fact, I didn’t even think I deserved one.
I’d owned a Veedub before — a 1969 Beetle that made me smile every time I saw her — but like many women who spend years putting others first, I’d unconsciously labeled joy as a luxury. Something that could wait. Something for later.
Until she came back.
How Human Design Led Me to Joy (and a Beetle)
I’d been casually browsing for a Beetle for a while — old habits and desires don’t really disappear; they just wait patiently.
Then, I saw her.
A 1957 black oval-window VW Beetle with the most delicious vintage red-and-cream interior. Sleek, cheeky, and undeniably classic. She reminded me of everything I loved about Beetles: their personality, their presence, and their ability to make people smile.
But I scrolled past her.
She felt like too much. Too beautiful. Too fun. Too indulgent. Too me.
And that’s when I knew — this wasn’t just about a car. This was about my self-worth. About how I still sometimes struggled to say yes to what brought me joy.
Until I realized that joy isn’t extra. It’s alignment.
Trusting My Emotional Authority in Big Decisions
In Quantum Human Design, I’m a Generator with Emotional Authority. That means my clarity doesn’t always arrive in the moment — I have to ride the wave, wait out the highs and lows, and feel my way into the right decisions.
And that’s exactly what happened with Bee.
She was the second car I looked at, but she kept calling to me. Her image lingered in my mind. My body responded before my brain could catch up. And when I finally gave myself permission to go see her, the answer dropped in with clarity.
She wasn’t just a car. She was a yes. A sacral yes. The kind that makes your body lean forward without hesitation.
A Classic Car Show, Family Joy & Unexpected Alignment
Last weekend, we took Bee to a local car show. My husband brought his 1972 V8 Holden Ute (a true Aussie legend), and our son Flynn — who is neurodiverse — was absolutely in his element. He explored the show independently, camera in hand, snapping pics of every Lamborghini and vintage muscle car that lit him up.
He told stories. He beamed. He was free.
It was one of those moments where time slows down, and you see the joy you’ve cultivated reflected in the people you love.
When I returned to Bee after wandering through rows and rows of chrome and horsepower, an older man stood beside her. He was 86 years old. And with a tear in his eye, he said,
“Thank you for bringing her. This was the exact type of car I got my license in.”
That one moment? It made everything — the hesitation, the guilt, the emotional wave — worth it.
What This VW Beetle Taught Me About Self-Worth
Bee reminded me that joy isn’t selfish. It’s sacred.
And choosing joy is choosing alignment — with who you are, what you value, and how you want to feel in the world.
Owning her didn’t just light me up — it reconnected me to myself. It gave my family another way to bond. It gave strangers a window into memories long buried. It gave Flynn a chance to shine and share stories. And it gave me the reminder that I’m allowed to want what I want.
How to Recognize Joy as a Signpost in Human Design
In Human Design, joy is one of the clearest markers of alignment — especially for Generators. It’s not about the logic. It’s not about what’s “sensible.” It’s about what lights you up and keeps lighting you up.
Bee continues to do that every day. Whether she’s parked on our street or turning heads at a show, she’s a living metaphor for what happens when we listen to our inner authority and trust that joy knows the way.
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Your Turn: What’s Calling You Back?
So I ask you: what’s your “Bee”?
What’s the thing calling you back to yourself — quietly, persistently, lovingly?
Don’t dismiss it.
Don’t rationalize it away.
Joy is not frivolous. It’s your compass.
If this story resonates, I’d love for you to share your version of Bee. Tag me or drop your story in the comments. Let’s start a conversation about reclaiming joy, one aligned yes at a time.
Jac x
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