Month / February 2020

by Brwngirl

Who is Mercury Retrograde?

You have a important exam today and your computer crashed . Your phone is not working all of sudden . Also, your car breaking down and you just got in a argument with your friends. Welcome to Mercury Retrograde!

There always a lot of commotion on social media about Mercury Retrograde and I’m pretty sure we all don’t really have a clue what that means but we assume something bad is coming. That’s not always the case. Let’s discuss the positive practices this period of time can bring into your life and what a retrograde actually is.

From the beginning, the planet Mercury rules all types of communication, including listening, speaking, learning, reading, editing, researching, negotiating, technology, and transportation. This is why there always a warning of miscommunications and urgent warnings about backing up your files during this time. A planet being in retrograde astrologically means that the planet is resting or sleeping therefore the planet isn’t being properly governed by anything. From Earth perspective that planet is moving backward in its orbit.

The current retrograde started February 17th and ends March 10th, 2020. It is sitting in the astrological sign Pisces. Pisces is the oldest sign in the zodiac. During this period it represents an end to old ways and dated behavior . Aries season follows afterwards which is the youngest in the zodiac sign and represent the beginning of spring which symbolizes a fresh start. The transformation out of Pisces retrograde is transforming us and preparing us for the ideal life we have been hoping for by shedding old habits.

This is a time of healing and reemerging old issues coming up .This a perfect time to do reflections, redo, and rethink important things in our lives. Stopping and giving ourselves time to refocus before moving forward is essential to a successful new beginning. During this time, it’s important to practice slowing down and practicing patience and let things go. Pay attention to your thoughts and attempt to not take life so serious during this time.

by Brwngirl

Keep’n it Real

“It is estimated that 60% of adults can’t have a 10 minute conversation without lying at least once. Within those 10 minutes, at least 3 lies were told” – UMass Amherst Researcher

People lie for a variety of reasons. There are six different reason people lie. One is to save face and avoid embarrassment . Another is to shift blame, avoid confrontation , get one’s way or to be nice to others or one’s self. Situational lying can be a debatable matter but when it comes to maintaining healthy relationships with people you care about. It’s important to be honest and transparent.

The people that get lied to the most are :

  1. Parents
  2. Friends
  3. Siblings
  4. Spouses

We all have probably lied about something to someone we’ve cared about before . The issue with lying to significant people in your life is that you’re lying to yourself. It stunts your growth to not be completely truthful in how you feel and be accountable in what you did. Majority of the time when people lie they leave with guilt or unsaid words about their true feelings. It’s okay to accountable and you’re valid in expressing your truth.

We all make mistakes and the more you own that , the more it doesn’t define you. Sharing your truth releases that heavy energy inside that’s making you feel tense throughout your day. When we own our mistakes we can understand why we made them and what the true intentions behind that action is. Lying or hiding the truth from others is doing yourself a disservice.

We probably lie more than we mean too. Lying can come from a discomfort in the relationship. You may feel as though you don’t have a safe space to tell them the truth but the truth is not for them its for you. It’s for your integrity and to been seen by the close people around you honestly.

Stepping into being honest will transform your life even if that honesty isn’t the most pleasant. It’s real and it’s coming from the heart when it’s expressed in a peaceful way. Intune it helps maintain a healthy relationship with others and it is a act of self-love.

by Brwngirl

The Art of Patience

“Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they worked on it everyday .” – Unknown

Everyday we live in constant desire to want more and more and more. Living in the age of social media we are constantly comparing what we have to others. Wondering when will we get that life? When will we be that successful and happy? These lingering questions leave us disrupted in our progress. It’s becomes harder to see the big picture when it’s not in front of us. It’s a cycle of burnout , self-sabotage, & incompletion. The mentality of gratitude and patiences is a cycle of rejuvenation that promotes progression in our lives.

We all go through similar feelings. Mainly, the overwhelming illusion as if you’re running out of time or the pressure to do more than your doing because it’s not reaping the benefits quick enough. Ask yourself ,”maybe what I’m asking for isn’t meant to be fast”. Society has this myth that success happens overnight and you have to be perfect or lucky to reach it. In reality, all of your idols took time and detail to build the foundation that they have . Everything you’re doing is exactly where you’re supposed to be. Success can not come into alignment before you’re ready.

Patience is a skill not an inherent trait. It’s the base of every good habit. It brings in relaxation instead of self-sabotage. The present moment can embrace you through patience even when you run into disappointments and worry. To slow down your mind and focus on the progress you’ve made instead of what you haven’t allows you to sit back and congratulate yourself. Be proud of what you’ve done, so you can encourage yourself to go further.

Some ways to practice patience and bring peace into your life is by :

  1. Stop! Drop! and Think!
  2. Remind yourself of your accomplishments
  3. Discover where this impatient energy is coming from inside

by Brwngirl

Fighting Back with Gratitude

Success is flying right by you. Opportunity is escaping you but all are right in front of you! At times, the things we ask for into our lives are already here yet, we are so busy focusing on what we are lacking . The vision of your life and the opportunity you’re waiting around for is all possible in this present moment. When we practice gratitude on a daily basis it leads us to a peaceful and lighter reality.

There’s a lot of simply daily interaction that we take for granted almost everyday. Majority of the time its tragedy that presents gratitude to our forefront but not soon after we get caught up in the storm of GREED! Power and greed is incorporated into our minds as normal desires in this world. To constantly want more and more and hopefully one day you hope to be satisfied. You might say, ” Well when I get this job I’ll be happy or when I get this car I will be…” The list continues to build and the emotions become short lived.

The short lived emotions quickly turn into feelings of inadequacy in our lives. Our own self-critic starts to deteriorate at our self-worth creating more insufficiency. These thoughts can quickly turn into insecurities , fear, and self-doubt. All the great people, opportunities and challenges you have overcome get lost in the negative whirlwind of emotions. We must fight back with the daily reminder of all the GREAT experiences in our lives!

Practicing gratitude improves your psychological and physical well-being. Gratitude allows us to be present and magnify positive emotions in our daily experience while aligning us with our ideal life . When we show thanks for our good favor we attract more abundance into our life. The energy you release reflects on your life. A few ways to implement gratitude into your life is by:

  1. Keep a Gratitude Journal
  2. Start speaking Words of Affirmation every morning
  3. Express your love to a close friend or family member
  4. Meditate with your Gratitude List
  5. Practice Mindfullness

This mindset will allow you to go through your day feeling lighter and refreshed . Everyday is a new day and a fresh start to transforming your life. In this moment , there is something to be grateful for . Let us align with our ideal lifestyle.