Despite what's happening astrologically, we can still tune into the magic of nature and the beautiful season we are in. What does the natural energy of August have for us? "August, the month to relax, let go of worries, know your good work has been acknowledged, and enjoy the fruits of your labors! It's a great time to look back at what you've achieved, what can you relinquish? How you can easily move forward? August is the month to rejuvenate, why wait??" -- Shiela Baker
Laughter, it has been said, is the best medicine. Being able to bring humor into the world can be a wonderful, healing thing. There will always be suffering, misunderstanding and conflict. It is the nature of the world. In recognizing the impermanence of all things in life and in making peace with that truth we allow ourselves to fully embrace life in all of its ups and downs. Being able to laugh at life's craziness is good, but being able to laugh at our own craziness is great!
As Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher, stated "Change is the only constant." And the Buddha: “The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.”
In July we feel like we can take a little break. The planting is done, we’re looking forward to vacations and it’s a time of little movement. You’ll see this in the cards. How can you use this time of respite, long days, languishing in the sun sipping something cool? How can you use all of that to have a better life?
