Mercury in Retrograde....Again

I think it is actually quite comical how mainstream and gif worthy that Mercury in retrograde has become. It almost helps the process become that much easier. So many people use Mercury retrograde as a joke, “Guys, my phone just shut off….mercury is retrograde, duhhhh”. I have actually taken the time to look back on how my perspective around Mercury retrograde has changed so drastically.

The young, naive Val used to look at Mercury retrograde as this period where all chaos would ensue and I would be held prisoner to the circumstances. Well, look at how much has changed because I actually love honoring this time. There really is nothing to fear, unless you refuse to come face to face with your inner demons. Once I began to face my own inner darkness, there was nothing that others could use against me.

This lesson is best to grapple with even when Mercury is not retrograde. Once you face what you fear most, it loses it’s power over you and you are able to move forward with more focus and determination. We can’t always believe that life is going to be filled with perfect moments and constant happiness. This just isn’t reality and the more we fight our lessons, the longer it takes to get where you want to be.

Take a moment to just practice patience and mindfulness. Allow yourself to just take a step back when you feel overwhelmed or stressed. Ask yourself if the stress is something that deserves an emotional reaction, or can you take a minute to breathe and let it pass so you can find a solution. We immediately want to react, but it is about looking deep within that reaction that will show us what really needs to be acknowledged and worked on.

We’re all human and we all have ups and downs. It’s just a matter of being kind to yourself and not judging yourself. We all already deal with enough judgment in this day and age, we don’t need to judge ourselves on top of it.

Love & Light