Patterns I Am Learning to Break

 “I am learning that my first feeling is valid—but my first reaction is not always my truth.”

✧ Step 1: Awareness Before Change

Before anything can shift, it has to be seen.

I am learning to notice:

• My emotional triggers
• My thought patterns
• My behavioral responses

Not with judgment—but with curiosity.

Awareness is the moment I stop running on autopilot.

✧ Step 2: Name What I Feel

My emotions are intense—but they are not unclear.

Instead of saying “I feel bad,” I ask:

• Am I hurt?
• Am I afraid?
• Am I overwhelmed?
• Am I feeling abandoned?

When I name my emotions, they become less overwhelming.

✧ Step 3: Create Space Before Reaction

I am practicing the pause.

Not every feeling needs immediate expression.

Not every thought needs to become action.

This looks like:

• Taking a breath before responding
• Stepping away from conversations
• Letting the intensity pass before deciding

The pause is where my power lives.

✧ Step 4: Ground My Body

My mind can spiral—but my body can anchor me.

When emotions rise, I return to:

• Deep breathing
• Cold water on my hands or face
• Sitting with my feet firmly on the ground
• Noticing what I can see, hear, and touch

I come back to the present moment through my body.

✧ Step 5: Reality Check My Thoughts

Not every thought I have is true.

I ask myself:

• What evidence do I have for this belief?
• Am I assuming or knowing?
• Is this fear speaking—or reality?

I am learning to question the stories my mind creates.

✧ Step 6: Communicate Instead of React

Instead of acting out of fear, I practice expressing it.

This means saying:

• “I feel anxious right now”
• “I need reassurance”
• “I’m overwhelmed and need a moment”

Vulnerability is safer than silence or self-sabotage.

✧ Step 7: Track My Cycles

With Bipolar II Disorder, my energy shifts matter.

I am learning to recognize:

• When I am entering a high (hypomanic) state
• When I am slowing into a low
• What patterns show up in each phase

Understanding my cycles helps me prepare, not panic.

✧ Step 8: Build a Stable Sense of Self

I am not my moods. I am not my reactions.

I am building identity through:

• My values
• My beliefs
• My intentions

Even when everything feels unstable, I return to:

• Who I am at my core

I am constant, even when my emotions are not.

✧ Step 9: Practice Self-Compassion

Healing is not perfect.

There are days I fall back into old patterns.

There are moments I react instead of pause.

And still—

I am learning. I am trying. That counts.

✧ Step 10: Return, Again and Again

Healing is not about getting it right once.

It is about returning:

• To awareness
• To breath
• To truth
• To myself

Over and over again.

Every time I return to myself, I strengthen that connection.

this fear instead of acting on it?

Card Spotlight: The Sun

 

The energy of The Sun is warm, radiant, and undeniable. It represents a moment where things become clear—where confusion fades, and truth steps fully into the light.

This card is often associated with joy, success, confidence, and authenticity. It carries the feeling of stepping into your true self without hesitation. Nothing is hidden here. Nothing is uncertain. Everything is illuminated.

In traditional imagery, The Sun often features a bright sun shining down over a child, symbolizing innocence, freedom, and pure expression. There is a sense of openness—no walls, no fear, no illusion.

The sun itself represents life force, energy, and truth. It does not ask for permission to shine—it simply does. This is your reminder: you are allowed to take up space.

 Upright Meaning

When The Sun appears, it often signals:

• Clarity after confusion
• Joy and emotional fulfillment
• Confidence and self-expression
• Success or positive outcomes
• A sense of alignment and truth

It is a “yes” card. A green light. A deep breath after uncertainty.

Shadow Expression

Even light can overwhelm if we’re not ready for it.

In its shadow, The Sun may point to:

• Fear of being fully seen
• Doubting happiness or pushing it away
• Overexposure or burnout
• Attaching identity to external validation

Sometimes, the challenge is not finding the light—but allowing yourself to stand in it.

To me, The Sun is not just happiness—it is honesty.

It is the moment you stop hiding from yourself.

The moment you recognize your growth.

The moment you realize you’ve already become someone you once needed.

It asks:

What would happen if you stopped dimming your light?

Introduction to Tarot

 

Tarot is more than a deck of cards—it is a tool for reflection, insight, and connection with your inner self. Often misunderstood as something that predicts a fixed future, tarot is better described as a mirror. It reflects your current energy, your thoughts, and the possibilities unfolding around you.

A traditional tarot deck consists of 78 cards, divided into two main parts: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana represents significant life themes and spiritual lessons, while the Minor Arcana focuses on everyday experiences, emotions, and situations.

Each card carries symbolism, imagery, and meaning. For example, cards like The Fool often represent new beginnings and trust in the unknown, while The Sun reflects clarity, joy, and illumination. These meanings are not rigid—they evolve depending on the reader, the question, and the moment.

At its core, tarot is not about memorizing definitions. It is about developing intuition.

When you pull a card, you are not just reading what it traditionally means—you are asking:

• What do I feel when I see this image?
• What stands out to me first?
• How does this connect to my current situation?

This is where intuition begins to speak.

You do not need to be gifted or “spiritual enough” to read tarot. Like any skill, it strengthens with practice and trust. The more you allow yourself to interpret freely, the more personal and accurate your readings become.

Tarot can be used in many ways:

• As a daily reflection tool
• As guidance during uncertainty
• As a way to explore your subconscious thoughts
• As a creative and spiritual practice

There is no single “correct” way to read tarot. Your connection to the cards is what gives them meaning.

What is Metaphysical Science?

 

Metaphysical science is a branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality beyond what can be observed or measured physically. It deals with questions about existence, consciousness, time, space, and the relationship between mind and matter.

Rooted in the broader field of Metaphysics, metaphysical science often examines ideas like the nature of being (ontology), cause and effect, and whether reality extends beyond the material world. It asks questions such as:

What is real?

What is the nature of consciousness? 

Does anything exist beyond the physical universe?

In modern contexts, metaphysical science can also overlap with spiritual or holistic perspectives, where it may include beliefs about energy, intuition, or the interconnectedness of all things. However, unlike empirical sciences, it is largely theoretical and philosophical rather than based on experimental evidence.

Summer Solstice History :)

Summer Solstice 2025🌞

This year, the summer solstice occurs on June 20th. It's a great idea to start planning now, as time is limited for organizing such a significant event. First, let's explore what the summer solstice is and its origins. 

The word "solstice" comes from the Latin word "sol" (meaning sun) and "stitium" (meaning still or stopped)." Depending on whom you're speaking to, the summer solstice has many names across different cultures and religions, including Litha, Midsummer, St. John's Day, among others in various languages.

Scientifically, the summer solstice, also known as the estival solstice, occurs when one of Earth's poles has its maximum axial tilt towards the Sun. This event happens twice a year in each hemisphere- both the Northern and Southern. During the summer solstice, there is the longest period of daylight and the shortest night of the year in that specific hemisphere.

On a spiritual level, the summer solstice represents a time when spirits come out of hibernation. It is an opportunity for individuals to find balance in their lives and embody their boldest selves. Nature reaches its peak during the summer, making it a season of renewal and abundance. 

"It is the peak of summer and the longest day of the year. The exuberant energy of spring has mellowed, yet the world feels full of possibility and adventure. Long sunlit days give the world all the time it needs to grow and mature. The hum of bees and insects fills the air. This is a time for adventure. A time to celebrate life's beauty and joy. A time to fully open and love, even knowing that nothing lasts forever. For Summer Solstice is also the tipping point back toward the dark." - earthspiritpath.org

Many believe the summer solstice has held cultural significance since the Neolithic era. Various ancient cultures celebrated the summer solstice with various festivals. In Greece, it marked the New Year and the countdown to the Olympic Games, as well as the Kronia festival honoring Cronus, where social roles were relaxed. The Romans celebrated Vesalia, honoring Vesta, where married women made offerings for family blessings. In China, the solstice was linked to the "yin" force and femininity, while Northern and Central European pagans welcomed Midsummer with bonfires to boost the sun's energy for harvests. Native American tribes, like the Sioux, performed solstice rituals, including a ceremonial sun dance. African cultures engage in vibrant festivities that symbolize abundance and growth. Communal feasts, where the first fruits of the season are shared for bonding and gratitude.

Now that we understand the historical significance and importance of the summer solstice, let's continue to learn how to fully plan and celebrate this special occasion.

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Sources

https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-summer-solstice

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