guide #1 on surviving Mercury Retrograde
I broke down.
I finally understood that phrase - I watched every brick I ever built come crashing down in seconds. I had no walls left to hide behind. I stared at the rubble beneath my feet and simply cried. I cried and I cried and I cried.
I was mourning what I thought would last.
there was a moment beneath the tears where I knew there were two options; either cling to the broken pieces or walk away and start again. the only problem was, I couldn’t stand up. as someone who has always relied upon myself, it left a bitter taste in my mouth to know I couldn’t do it alone.
I had to reach out.
it took the last of my energy to trust in someone’s kindness; after all, I had just lost someone who had promised to fulfil that.
but suddenly I had people holding me up, lacing their hands in mine and reminding me that life will be okay. they swept the rubble aside, leaving only my fragmented heart and I let them hold it. I let them in.
I broke through.
as we sit in the intense energy of the Libra full moon/Lunar Eclipse, as well as approaching Mercury Retrograde, I wanted to write a little something to remind you all to not do these overwhelming moments alone.
we are currently at a peak of intense energy. if you have been feeling overwhelmed/angry/upset/uncertain/lonely this week then it can most likely be attributed to the shadow period leading up to Mercury Retrograde.
though it gets a bad reputation for its chaotic presence, Mercury Retrograde is truly a blessing in disguise. retrogrades spin the energy inwards; if it breaks something in your world, consider it a good thing. if your energy was perfectly aligned then Mercury would not be able to affect them but if it does, understand that things were never aligned in the first place.
so at a time where life is expected to hurt and unravel it is important to surround yourself with those who can appreciate your vulnerability. nurture your inner child, connect to your higher self and ultimately do it with a loved one.
to help reflect, I thought I’d provide some journal prompts…
do you struggle to ask for help? why/why not?
what does help look like to you?
what help did you inner child lack that you can now provide?
what do you need right now to be grounded?
write a list of things you’d like to manifest but write them as if they have already happened, e.g. “I am grateful to the universe that I have a new job”, “I am grateful to be in a healthy, loving relationship”, “I am grateful for the financial abundance in my life”, etc.
I thought I’d write a few of these over the coming weeks as a way to provide comfort during these chaotic, confusing and changing times.
be kind to yourself.
all my love,
Becca