After about three days of questioning both my mental state and my menopausal cycle, all the while 'chopping and carrying,' my Sun broke through, beaming some much needed light onto me.  

As one dear friend reminded me in the heights of my chaos, feelings are not facts.  Instead, use them as a barometer to truly 'check-in' and see what's brewing beneath the surface.   For me, I began to recognize the extent to which I feel as though I'm at the end of my tether.  

COVID-19's FAR reaching consequences are starting to be felt across Jamaica; runaway inflation rates, not to mention the foul stench of fear that I constantly witness in people, acting out in all sorts of bizarre ways.

All is not lost though as I remind myself each morning that I rise and am blessed with a brand new day!

Each time that we experience a new moon, it invites us to begin anew.  *October's invitation is about restoring balance, re-establishing boundaries and invoking equanimity in all of our thoughts, deeds and actions. How?
Here's my list, which begins on 1 October:

• WAAY less social media -- I may even step away all together

• Calling in support where I need it

• Focus 90% of my productive time on the ONE project that I'd like to shift towards fruition before year end

• Deepen into total mindfulness -- paying reverent attention to how I nourish and nurture my body, mind and soul

• Harvest and hibernate: this is what the season beckons [at least in the Northern Hemisphere]

*If you're into astrology, then do spend some time reading up on how you might be affected by this upcoming lunation.  
How do you intend to honor yourself during this upcoming new moon?  

Join me this Sunday 3 October for Women's Circle.  Click here to register and for details.  Space is very limited.