We hear about grace all the time, but what does it actually mean? I try to be as honest as I can with the people I work with in groups like this or as clients or even those who read my work. August is never a month that I enjoy, it tends to bring up anything I might be avoiding or the people in my soul pod are avoiding. And we have to face it. So sometimes I stop doing the things. The energy work, the breathwork, the movement. All the things that help keep me in check. Then Spirit comes along and slaps me in the back of the head, just like my mom used to. Albeit in a more gently way, hey you, get yourself together, you have things to do. So I do. In the meantime, it's important to have that self talk of it's ok that we slipped off the ride. It's ok that we didn't keep up with all the things. Sometimes straight rest and doing nothing is the prescription. Other times it's not. The important part is to understand, am I avoiding? or am I listening? And to be kind and gentle with yourself when you figure out you're avoiding. I have zero guilt over the avoidance I was carrying. Instead I simply pick myself up and find a new direction. It works every time. Ask yourself today, how can I give myself grace? And am I actually listening, or am I avoiding? (and we're not going to judge or shame ourselves if we are 😉 )

The energy of this full moon eclipse is not playing around. You might notice things that harken all the way back to 2008 coming up this week. If you're feeling heavy, let yourself feel it. Go for a massage, an energy session, get your body moving. Pisces rules the feet and the lymph systems (I am a Pisces stellium, so I know this very well) it's really important that we move the water out of the body, quite literally. Find sweet, silly and even romantic affirmations for yourself. Get in touch with the water. Most of all, take some time to put your emotions down on paper. Get quiet, ask yourself what you're really willing to let go of. Write it, shred it, burn it. Or keep it to remind yourself. It's definitely an exercise in intuition.

I have ideas for this group. It's not going to be for promoting your work. It's for development as a person and as a writer. Using writing as a means for processing emotions, events, and other things that pop up in ones life. I have not been here as much as I would like and that will be changing. If you know anyone who would be interested in self growth as well as having opportunities to co-create with others and the Divine, invite them. I am really looking forward to getting to know our current and future members.

It's been a hell of a week with this eclipse energy and I thought now that I'm starting to feel more like myself again I would share a little writing prompt for us all. Since this eclipse was all about shedding old identities this question feels very apt. I recommend using a pen and paper for best results Sit somewhere quietly. Take a few breaths and get centred, however you do that for your practice. Ask the question: Who would I be if I allowed myself to let go of the expectations of others on my behaviour? Put your pen on the paper and let the words come. Uncensored. There's no one here to judge what you're writing. It's strictly for you. Feel free to leave a comment about what came through if you're feeling like sharing!