“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
On June 2nd, 1865, the American Civil War ended. It spanned four years and cost 620,000 lives by the time it was over. Now 155 years later we still haven’t found the ability to coexist on a planet where there truly can be no sides. What we do affects every other life around us. A spirit of cooperation would go a long way to healing all ills, and an attitude of acceptance would foster peace.
It seems we have a long way to go.
Fly Me to the Moon – Adding to the interesting energy of the moment, the eclipse of the moon on June 5th should stir up some more issues. It will be in the sign of Sagittarius which is associated with expansive thinking and bigger plans. Communication is the big key this month. With Venus in retrograde and squaring to Mars, things could get fiery and issues can be brought to the surface. As with all things, it is best to think before you talk and not act impulsively.
It is going to be a challenging year and it isn’t over yet, so ride with it and get to the other side as best you can. There will be better times ahead.
Thought of the Day – Change is uncomfortable even when it is obvious that change is needed. Find familiar comforts today that give you a sense of security and a feeling that everything is going to be okay. Listen to music, take a long walk in nature, or read a good book. It’s necessary to be active in the world but sometimes you need to retreat for a little while in order to take care of yourself. It’s important and right now even more so.
Be well and stay safe.
“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.”
― Maya Angelou
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt