A little update...a little perspective...
As this cycle of Mercury Retrograde comes to a close on July 20, I am breathing a sigh of relief like I haven't had to in a long time. It has been a particularly brutal cycle. It has been full of major irritability, pain at a cosmic and physical level, and a serious sense of unhappiness all around...and I know I've heard others who have said they have felt the same thing...I'm not alone in this. It's been ugly...and at one point even I had to 'step away' from the computer, from the news, from society for a few days....because I saw and felt how it was impacting me. It was truly awful to feel so much negativity from within and without. But in stepping back I had to look at some things and get some perspective on how I wanted to move forward with my friends, colleagues and the rest of the world.
There have been issues of fairness, rules, boundaries and poor communication running rampant through the past few weeks. In the American courts, we had the Zimmerman/Martin case conclude recently where many felt that the trial jury came to the wrong conclusion but the court of public made the right one. Feelings exploded on both sides where hate and fear ruled the emotions of many. Peaceful demonstrations were filled with 'wolves in sheep clothing'. Folks who had no intention of protesting anything peacefully joined a gatherings and their agenda was simply to create chaos, destruction and pain. Another message lost because opportunists displayed horrible, violent behavior and then tried to justify it by using the death of a child to fuel their actions. It's so sad...what got lost while everyone was righteously yelling and protesting on either side of this issue was a family mourning the loss of a child. How did everything get so far removed from that? I saw fear and hate...and fear-mongering and hate-mongering...and I stepped away. I wanted no part of it. I made a choice not to let myself get manipulated into being afraid or being angry at something I had no control of. It was scary...to step back before possibly letting tempers and opinions rule all conversations. I needed desperately to hang onto what I knew was still good in the world...what makes me happy...what gives me peace of mind. It worked too...I didn't lose myself....I didn't lose my hope...
Then there was another loss that came just today. Talia Castellano, the 13 year old, Youtube beauty guru who had cancer, died this morning. Sweet, bubbly and determined....she proclaimed, 'Make up is my wig' on her very bald head. She knew she was dying. She had an ugly disease, but didn't let that make her an ugly character. She stayed positive and wanted to share that with others. She suffered, but it didn't make her become angry, violent, destructive...instead, she tried to make people see the beauty in themselves. I wish she was still here...we need more people like Talia in this world today...instead, we're one short.
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So, that is where I'm at right now. Not-so-patiently waiting out the end of Mercury Retrograde. Trying to step back and consider my options and also my actions. Giving myself a break...and realizing that sometimes it is necessary to gain some perspective to proceed with what is best for you and those around you. I take on too much sometimes...and take in too much as well. I don't have to fall apart with everything I hear. But if something moves me, I have options. I can do something, or do nothing. The level of my involvement in my life is a choice....it WILL go on without my participation. However, I like to be involved and the choices I make are part of that whole package. I choose where, when, and how much I will let myself respond to the world around me. And stepping back and taking a breather is also an option...one that can provide some clearer views on where to go next and how to get there. Do you let yourself step back and get a new perspective? Sometimes we really are too close to see all of the wondrous possibilities before us.
If you get a chance, be sure to check out Kallan Kennedy's blog for this week. The Stew Chefs never fail to amaze me with the wisdom they share each week. I look forward to reading it every week, and I'm honored to contribute a blurb to it as well. It is more than worth reading every week...it truly is nourishment for the spirit!
I wish you inner peace and clear perspective on all you face this week as Mercury Retrograde winds down. What will you focus on in the days ahead? Bright Blessings, All....
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