I hope everyone is doing well. Things have been rather intense and exhausting as of late. Not sure if it's an energetic thing due to the past eclipses, the recent super moon, or something else entirely. People seem to be losing their minds, getting triggered and exploding over things that seem way disproportional (i.e. someone clearly setting a reasonable boundary and consequence if it's crossed, and then painting that person out as some gaslighting villain--after the person had sent what they intended to say to a variety people to make sure it came across clear, respectful, and level-headed). Or people blowing up over someone hanging out with a friend when the person and friend made sure that they were being respectful, not interfering with others and cleaning up after they were finished. Or people getting a nasty attitude when someone tries to friendly start a conversation. Something has people tripping so hard and lashing out at other people. It's sad and exhausting, but each person ultimately decides who they are going to be and how they act in the world. Hopefully, things will start calming down soon and that we can all start getting a break. If you want to learn more about the recent super full moon in Aries, feel free to check out the following videos:
The boys were excited for a shorter school week due to the end of the quarter; they definitely are looking forward to the long weekend. I think all the demands of school are starting to get to them--there have been some struggles with school, energy levels, and getting stuff done. Hopefully, this long weekend will help them get refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of the semester.
Tsuki enjoyed a lot of rest and relaxation this week. She enjoyed plenty of cozy cat naps in her cat house, snuggling with blankets (and me), snoozing on her favorite chair, lounging on her window shelf, birdwatching from the window, soaking up the sunshine on the porch, getting into all sorts of antics and shenanigans, and so much of her typical behaviors. Tsuki is an adorable goof, and life is much better with her in it.
Artwork for the week included continuing the jumbo diamond art design of Tsuki (it takes up like the whole kitchen table):
This week I created more new content for Creativity Chronicles, so feel free to check out the newest content!
New Creativity Chronicles' content included:
Remember to practice self-care and be gentle and kind to yourself. The world can be a chaotic, hurtful place, spreading us too thin with demands and lashing out cruelly. You don't have to allow mistreatment; you can create boundaries and enforce them. You matter. It doesn't make you a bad person for speaking up and sticking up for yourself. At the end of the day, you get to choose who you are and how you act in this world. You get to choose if you are kind, respectful, compassionate, understanding, and loving--and that goes for you being that way to others but also yourself. Be a person you can be proud of. You cannot control how others choose to be, but you can choose how you go about life and your interactions. It's also okay if you make mistakes at times; you're human--human beings are flawed, and while that's true, they also can learn and grow. You can improve and strive to do better. At the end of the day, who do you want to be and how do you want to show up? It's up to you to decide. Give yourself grace, time to reflect, and remember to breathe before making big decisions. You'll be okay. You've got this! Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!
Food for thought for the week:
Comments