A Season of Recalibrating!

Okay… can I just say something?

This Mercury retrograde is hitting me a little.

My anxiety has been louder than usual.

My balance has felt off.

Little things feel heavier than they probably are.

And normally I would fight it.

I’d push through.

Overanalyze everything.

Try to fix feelings instead of just feeling them.

But this time I’m doing it differently.

Instead of fighting it, I’m working with it.

Because retrogrades slow things down whether we want them to or not. Communication gets tangled. Plans shift. Old thoughts resurface. And internally? Things that we’ve pushed aside suddenly want attention.

So here’s what I’ve been doing — gently, imperfectly:

• Moving slower on purpose

• Double-checking plans without shaming myself

• Putting my feet flat on the floor when I feel unsteady

• Taking 3 slow breaths before responding to anything emotional

• Drinking more water (anxiety gets louder when I’m dehydrated)

• Going to bed a little earlier

• Letting some things wait

When my balance feels off, I don’t panic. I sit down. I ground. I remind myself this feeling is temporary.

When anxiety rises, instead of asking “What’s wrong with me?” I ask, “What needs care right now?”

That shift changes everything.

Retrogrades are full of “re” words:

Revisit.

Reflect.

Realign.

Release.

Not rush.

Not force.

Not fix.

If you’re feeling extra sensitive right now, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It doesn’t mean you’re moving backward. It might just mean your nervous system is recalibrating.

And recalibrating can feel tender.

Lately I’ve been leaning into slower, grounding meditations myself — nothing complicated, just simple breathing and sitting still. Sometimes that’s all we really need.

We don’t have to solve everything this week.

Sometimes we just need to soften and let the season move through.

A Tiny Grounding Moment

If you’re reading this, pause for a second.

Place both feet flat on the floor and gently lengthen your spine. Take one slow breath in through your nose… and let it out a little longer than you breathed in. Let your shoulders drop, unclench your jaw, and remind yourself quietly: I am safe in this moment. I can move slowly.

That’s enough for right now. ❤️