I recorded this episode while Mercury was in retrograde and am using this opportunity to reflect on what’s been working for me in my life and what I can release. I spend some time talking about big life changes, how we’re meant to grow and shift throughout our lives. Life is short and you’re meant to experience all of it: the highs, the lows, all the goodness, and all the discomfort. If you’re in a life transition, then this episode would be a great listen for you.
Timestamps
[0:32] Mercury is in retrograde as I record!
[0:46] The retrograde is an opportunity to reflect and not the time to take action.
[1:49] I’m taking time to think about the intentions I made during the new moon.
[2:10] I’m feeling open and at peace as I create space to both release and welcome what’s new
[3:17] Life is both short and long. Think about the time when you’re a child and how long every day feels but then when you grow up and look back it feels fast.
[3:57] We’re here to experience all parts of life.
[4:15] when you want to grow and change there’s a lot of discomfort that can come with it
[4:36] What big life shifts can feel like
[5:04] It took me years to fully shift into this new version of myself
[5:49] It’s normal to feel out of sorts and like there’s something wrong with you when navigating change but that’s not true.
[6:40] the in between space can be magical
[6:50] you get to choose who you want to be
[6:58] sometimes you have to reintroduce yourself to the world
[7:23] some people won’t want to grow and change with you
[7:30] Your relationships might change and you get to choose what works for you
[7:51] Remember you have a choice and you don’t have to meet the expectations others have for you.
[8:05] It’s okay to confuse other people
[8:16] You can always pivot if things feel too uncomfortable
[8:31] Relationships are fluid and aren’t meant to stay one way
[8:41] Some things will fall away when they no longer fit. It’s important to grieve these losses.
[9:00] I lost a lot when I closed my jewelry company
[10:02] An exercise to let go
[10:12] That version of myself was dying so I wrote a eulogy for that past version of me to honor her
[10:52] Once I released the old version of myself, I created space to get to know myself all over again
[11:28] We get to have a beautiful experience of getting to know ourselves over and over again
[11:42] You can’t compare an ending to a beginning
[12:13] This time of year is great for new beginnings
[13:30] My intention for the next month is to get to know myself on a deeper level and nurture the seeds I planted
[13:01] I’m committing to starting my morning routine again
[13:33] If you’re interested you can journal with me
[13:49] If you’re new to journaling or want more structure, you can download my free guided journal for setting intentions
[15:05] Be kind to yourself
[15:28] If you’re enjoying this podcast, please share it with someone you know who might enjoy it.
[15:52] Closing music