summer is ending sorry

Hello sweet people who take the time to read these updates. It’s been a while! Summer has flown by and so much has happened. I got married… TWICE ! (Clarification it was just two parties for our families). That being said things have been pretty busy for myself and I’m sure for you too. But now, the energy is slowing down. Maybe you’re feeling a little sleepy? I know I am. Maybe you’re beginning to feel the burn out?

This full moon slapped me with a lot of sleep and recognizing the importance of REST.

For me that looks like : being intentional with my days off, making sure I have days off!! (Looking at you self employed bbs), reading a book and laying down , napping!!, and doing things that physically feel good (zexi time?).

Why do I say all of this? Because I want to remind you that while we have had this forced summer energy (I say forced cause I’m depressed all year round) to do all the things, we are now entering a shift into late summer autumnal energy, which very much feels like preparing for hibernation. So what does slowing down mean to you? What is hibernating to you ? Does it literally mean moving at a slower pace? Or maybe not going to the social thing today. Or perhaps a little reflection?

Digesting/processing seasonal shift definitely requires some sitting still and noticing what you need. Paying attention to what your body is telling you or maybe the intuition/voice saying to take a chill pill. I want you to think about what resting is in your day to day and then what your restlessness is? I’m a Virgo so I understand this urge of movement for the sake of doing so. But sitting with the uncomfortable stillness that rest can sometimes bring.

Lets be honest here – cacapipitalism doesn’t want you to rest, this system certainly doesn’t want you to rest or ask for help. Classic online quotes here but… if you do not make room for rest, your illness will. I’m just stating the obvious here. Reminding ourselves the realities we all face in this system is disheartening. That’s not what I’m writing to do though. That’s not what this rant into the void is about. It’s about taking a moment. Pausing in the flurry of it all. It’s asking your friend to help you cook a meal when you just want to rest. Looking at yourself with love and saying “yeah I deserve a nap”.

What I’m saying is don’t be shy of rest.

Don’t be shy in taking a damn nap.