“Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”
― Victor Hugo
Almost the end of another month, and with it we have arrived at the middle of the year. Take a few moments today to think back over the last year and see if you are in a different spot than you were. A year seems like a long time, but if you are repeating the same habits and activities endlessly then it can pass in the blink of an eye.
What stands out to you? What special memories do you have? Did anything wonderful happen, or do you only have sadness and regret filling your mind? Now leave the past in the past and get ready for what the next year will hold. Every journey begins with an idea, and then a few tentative steps until momentum begins to sweep you towards new possibilities. Make this next year one to remember.
That Tense Feeling – The Moon continues in Libra until this evening, forming squares with both Jupiter and Pluto which are still retrograde. This intensifies the alignment that the two planets are heading towards tomorrow, pointing to a buildup of tension. Creative energy will be at a peak right now, but watch that tempers don’t flare. This feeling will pass as the Moon arrives in Scorpio tonight, encouraging a desire to discover deeper truths and motives.
The alignment of Jupiter and Pluto for the second of three times this year can mark an ambitious time when we are filled with a desire to succeed and to grow. It’s a time to better ourselves and the world around us. Just be watchful not to go overboard with self-righteousness, exaggeration or obsession, as there can be a tendency to take things too far.
Blonde Bombshell – On this day in 1967, Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield was killed in a car crash. If you have never heard of her, Google her name and see what a larger than life figure she was. She knew how to use her assets to become the star that she craved to be. Most of her acting performances were forgettable, but her appearance was not. She went to Hollywood with a young daughter in tow and set out to become an actress, and she accomplished her dream. When the desire is strong enough, the goal is achievable.
Thought of the Day – Remember the good times, forget the bad. Everything happens for a reason, and if you are still here then even the bad things served a purpose. Get on with life and live today like it’s the best day in the world. Then do the same thing tomorrow. It’s truly a beautiful day to be alive.
“There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.”
― Frank Herbert