Moving through Milestones

We've seen the end of winter, 2025-26. It's been exceptionally cold, even here in Florida.

Mercury

We've also seen the end of the first Mercury Retrograde of the year, too. It added fuel to the confusion, primarily affecting my communication. I felt at times as if I could not form the words that had, before, come so easily to me.

This morning, I woke up from a vivid dream in which someone I know told me, with a compassionate smile, that my life is a didactic one. In her waking life, she runs social media and communications for our local events. When my eyes opened, and her voice was still ringing in my dream-ears, I looked up what this might mean. And I was surprised to learn that she likely meant that I am teaching or instructing. That fits one hundred percent.

I could not help but read further about the negative use of this description, that I am preachy. Worried that maybe this is what she meant in my dream, my old doubts and fears reared up. Self-doubt is a strong tone that has repeatedly tapped loudly against the door of my self-worth. Yet I have learned to trust my heart, and there I focused my attention for an answer. Am I a loud-mouth lecturer? Glady, I can say 'nope!' I enjoy listening and learning from others, and <snap my fingers> that's the wonderful way of my life.

So I moved on, with much gratitude. Experience with gaslighting (even myself) has helped me see the signs of insecurity. I've had enough of that in my life. I choose freedom from wasted fears, now that I'm a bit older with lots of practice in that playground. We all have plenty of things to worry about; let's not add made-up ones.

So now I'm applauding the planet Mercury for also moving forward (in our perspective). May the next few weeks fill your brains and voices with clarity. May your words ring out with clear meaning.

May you find poetry in your heart's song.