Retrogrades hit me hard.
me and the hubs.
We always forget they are coming and usually one week in we are frustrated and confused about why our days are so unproductive. Why we are so tired, and why we struggle to do the simplest of things, or make an obvious decision.
Mecury’s retrograde started February 6th, and finished Feb 28th. All weekend we have struggled. We have lists a mile long of things to do, work to complete, and boxes (and boxes) to pack, and while we are getting “some” of it done, we are no where near as productive as we should be.
We have this underlying rhythm of stress in our life right now. We feel we aren’t in control of anything in our world.
And yes, dramatic, and untrue, I know this (and so does the hubby) but it is still how we feel.
And by acknowledging that there may be something “in the air” causing us to be confused and distracted, helps us accept the place we are at right now. This allows us to trust that as the planets shift, so will our attitude.
Hopefully.
It is certainly helping that the weather is back on the “spring path” and our doze of winter last week was hopefully our last.
So, to deal with this months retrograde, I am going to do the following:
1. Make shorter lists.
I am only going to give myself one or two things that need to be completed. I am not going to overwhelm myself with a multitude of small tasks, and I am going to give myself freedom in HOW I complete my items.
2. Get outside
If my brain isn’t working, the best thing for it is fresh air. I am going to get outside more in the next week. I am going to run, walk, explore and allow myself some time to find a sunbeam and soak it up. I am going to nourish my soul
3. Trust
I will trust and believe that everything WILL get done eventually. I will trust and believe that everything WILL be ok in the end and my little bump this month is normal and natural and will eventually move along. I am going to trust that my body needs this time to shut off a little bit so I am come back better and stronger in a few days.
4. Enjoy what I can do
I am going to cook for my family and spend time filling their bellies with things they love. With my creativity gone at the moment, at least I can still craft some tasty treats. I am going to clean the house and get rid of the winter dust. I am going to crank the music and dance, (or shimmy as I clean) I am going to keep my life simple, and enjoy the simplicity and know that what I am doing is useful and needed, even if it isn’t what I think I SHOULD be doing.
5. Prepare
February 28th the retrograde ends, and I, if it is like any other time there is a retrograde, all the things we have been waiting on will be decided. All the “up in the air” bits will finally fall to earth so we can deal with them. So, until then, I will prepare for what may come, and be sure that I am able to respond as needed when it does. I am going to get organized so next week I won’t be overwhelmed.
Do YOU feel out of synch right now? Does the retrograde affect you?