​We all have a past and we all make mistakes.  We really do! We are never really alone in this although we like to think we are.  If we really took the time to look into each other's eyes then we would see the pain, the struggle, the hardship, the joy, the happiness, the blessings and evidence of the scars that hold us back.  It is true what they say, that the eye's are the window to the soul.

I’ve had thousands of failures, hundreds of wrong decisions and countless stupid mistakes, yes I really have and i'm sure i'm not alone. I’m flawed, scarred, and imperfect. I cannot change or undo any of this nor do I wish to.  My past has made me whom I am today and I like who I see in the mirror each day.  I'm proud of that person staring back at me and just how far she's come.  I love her for the perfectly, imperfect person that she is.

I am stronger because of my hard times, wiser because of my mistakes, happier because of my sad experiences and smarter because of my moments of confusion. I’ve learned to love more passionately and with much greater conviction and I’ve found my inner strength to walk any path that shall be put in front of me with my head held high and with great character, moral and dedication.

When you judge someone poorly of their past and their moments of mistakes and do not give them a chance, you are not defining them, you are defining yourself and just may miss out on someone that is "Perfectly Imperfect” for your world no matter your own imperfections and mistakes.

Have you been defining yourself rather than others? I think we all have at some point in our lives and know is the time to forgive ourselves and move forward with more awareness and compassion for the soul behind those eyes that speak the truth that often no one hears.

Be kind to one another xox

Are you Ready to Grow and Thrive?

Mercury Retrograde can have a major impact on all forms of communication (sometimes in ways you just don't expect).  So let’s take a look at how we can all prepare for a mercury retrograde in and not just survive it but thrive and grow through it.
Mercury was the name for the Roman messenger to the Gods (sometimes known as Hermes). As such, this super speedster God is responsible for communication on every level. He is depicted with wings on his golden sandals which helps him speed his messages to the heavens.

The closest planet to the sun passes Earth as it orbits. Mercury has an oval orbit rather than a circular one. When it passes Earth, it is reaching the narrow end of the orbit, so it appears to slow down as many astronomers from around the world watch it across the night sky.
At the slowest point of it’s orbit, Mercury almost appears to stand still, stop moving and move backwards. This is when it is said to be in retrograde. Mercury does not actually move backward, it just looks that way from our perspective.  Because of it's appearance of moving backwards it is believed that communication moves backwards throughout Retrograde, which is why communication seems to be highlighted in all it's forms with people across the planet during this time.

HOW TO GROW AND THRIVE
DURING MERCURY RETROGRADE IN 2016

1. THREE WEEKS BEFORE RETROGRADE HITS

This is the purging time before Retrograde.  My personal favorite time of the year.  This time allows us to clean up and ready our mind,body and soul.  It's when we get things done! New ideas emerge, the energy entices us to clean, clean, clean and de-clutter so embrace it for it brings nothing but grounding and balance to each of us that jumps on board.

2. KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT RETROGRADE -DON'T LET IT SNEAK UP ON YOU!

According to the Farmer’s almanac, there will be 4 periods of Mercury’s retrograde in 2016.  We have experienced the first Mercury Retrograde already, so 1 down three opportunities to grow and thrive left in 2016.

In 2016, Mercury will be in retrograde from:

• January 5 to 25
• April 28 to May 22
• August 30 to September 22
• December 19 to 31

Put these dates in your diary, on your phones calendar or in your monthly planner. Also add a reminder two weeks before Mercury Begins.  This is known as the Pre-Shadow Phase and will be when you start to notice all those things you've craftily shoved under the rug begin to creep out to be dealt with.  Don't be surprised if you feel a little off in this phase as your skeletons creep out, it may even be turbulent and a struggle for some.

3. WRAP UP ANY PROJECTS OR LOOSE ENDS

Finish any unfinished work/projects before Mercury Retrograde begins.  This includes signing of any papers/documents or communicating your needs on a project clearly and concisely before Retrograde begins.

4.SAVE YOUR WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BACK-UP, BACK-UP, BACK-UP!

Save your work, if you don't want to lose it then that's something you need to save! Get out that external hard drive early and back those puppies up!  If you can't do that, back up to a usb flash drive or print out a hard copy.  I often email myself copies or other people just as an extra, extra backup because i've been in the position where I have lost many, many, many hours of work in the middle of Retrograde. Believe me it's better to be safe than sorry.

5. CLEAR COMMUNICATION

This is the biggest tip of Retrograde....THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK! We all make mistakes in what pours from our mouths or what we think and then express out loud or on paper, but during Retrograde let your mantra be STOP....THINK....THEN SPEAK or WRITE! Check every form of communication several times over to make sure you are conveying what it is you're really trying to get across.

6. REPETITIVE FRUSTRATION OVERLOAD

Be prepared to feel like you are on repetitive overload! People not understanding or miscommunication can lead to internal frustration, be gentle on yourself and others during Retrograde, remember we are driving in reverse when it comes to communication so be okay and understanding when things go missing, emails delete before you send, notes left from others join those lost socks that just disappear never to return, people don't turn up for meetings when they are supposed to. Talking in person is always safest or send what you need in multiple ways if possible.  Make sure that people understand you completely if it's super important (there's no shame in double and triple checking). If things don't go as expected allow yourself to go with the flow, be calm, breathe and be aware continually of Retrograde and all that it brings.

7. USE THIS TIME TO GROW AND THRIVE

So many people see Mercury Retrograde as a negative but in truth if you are aware and understand the purpose of this time you can spend it uncovering truths about yourself, if it's a reoccurring pattern, take the time to dig a little deeper, see if you've been here with this struggle/pattern before and ask yourself how can I do it differently this time.  The more we dig, write/journal, become aware, stay in the solution, and be gentle on ourselves the more likely we are to grow through those icky things we've stuffed under the rug and never have to repeat them again.  Are you ready to grow and thrive through Retrograde???
What is the universe asking you to take notice of this Retrograde???

With Love and Warm Blessings to you all

​Rebecca Fox R.M.

Did you know that about 20% of the population is considered highly sensitive?  When you think about it that's actually quite a significant amount of the population. The numbers aren’t large enough to make it what would be called common, so for that reason it often gets passed over or isn’t quite understood.

Many people look at being sensitive (even if they are sensitive themselves) as a double edged sword, a hindrance or a terrible defect because it doesn’t fit the so called norms of how one should or shouldn't act in public.  This is not the case for most sensitive people as they are more awake, more aware, more compassionate, more forgiving (yes we've all been there, with that one narcissist or many in some people's cases) and often far more driven.

Highly Sensitive people believe and just know in their heart that things can be better and work hard to take action or research to  make it happen. It is so very  hard for a Empath/Sensitive person to see any form of suffering whether human or animal without trying to relieve the pain on some level, to see heartache without expressing love, healing, a kind ear or a helping hand and to see a challenge without brain storming the solution where possible. The world of an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person can be often overlooked, misunderstood or seen to be using ego instead of compassion because they Empath or the HSP sees nothing but compassion, nothing but love, nothing but the need to heal on some level if at all possible.  Not to make themselves feel grandiose but to see another person or animal live happy in their lives and free from pain. 

Empaths and Sensitive people are often so giving of their time and energy that they forget to take care of themselves.  It's time to stop right now in this moment and ask yourself "Where is my energy going right now, and is it adding to my happiness and balance?"