Lean In

"...a heart told tale of fishbone delicacy and cobblestone complexity,
in the midst of being written."



Not in a waxing poetic esoteric sense, but in a very real and physical way I feel the shifting of energy. I feel the recalibration not only for myself, but I am seeing it and experiencing it for those around me.  Maybe because it is eclipse season (just in case you've been living under a rock -> 8/21/2017), maybe because it is the first month of being 37, maybe because I have re-committed myself to relationship, maybe it's a myriad of reasons that I feel especially sensitive to what is bubbling under the surface. Instead of mind-fucking what might be coming (and/or leaving) and trying to prepare for that, the only preparation I make is to bear the tension of this mysterious energy long enough to let it open my mind and heart further. Think of it like emotional PNF stretching. Also, instead of focusing (too much) on myself I send light and love to others on the path of recalibration.


To the one who finds themselves in the valley of uncertainty, you won't be here for long. You will soon know which sideline option is your ladder up and out. Use the time to quiet your mind, the fear and pragmatism, and listen to your heart.


To the one who thinks they can do it all. You can't. No one can. And that's okay! Find the priority for this point in time and put your energy there, not spread all around. Things will flow easier when you remove the extraneous obstacles.


To the one who has found themselves taking themselves out of a life they thought they wanted, a picture they had in their mind, I've been there. So many, I've lost count. Follow the picture in your heart and paint your hands in henna; flowering into a new pattern and trust.


To the one who feels like you've failed or that something failed you. It didn't. You didn't. It just didn't work is all, but no time was truly lost. It was teaching you something or many somethings all the way along. Embrace the blank page that lies before you. And trust.


To the one who feels stuck, backed into a corner. Most likely, you have told yourself that so many times you're convinced. It may not feel like it, but you can ALWAYS make a different choice. Beware of losing sight of what's truly important and actually losing that because you saw no way out. There is always a way out. You might not like it, but it exists.


To the one feeling the void of love, they are on their way. Keep talking to their heart through the ethers, they hear you. They are on their way. In the meantime, congratulate yourself on how far you've come and all you've learned.


To the one feeling frustrated, soften. Soften and lean in to the 'problem'. Aggressive energy will only beget more pushback. Offer the support you would want to receive if the situation were reversed.

Actually, that's probably the best advice for any and all of these situations -->

soften, lean in, and TRUST.

You're not alone because I feel each of you.

See ya'll on the other side of the solar eclipse!

XOXOX