Well last year I was not consistent at all with writing my monthly blogs. I don’t even remember when I first started writing them, it’s been over a decade for sure and looking back at what I have previously written I see that I didn’t write even one blog in 2022, but there was a lot to recover from and unfortunately not much good came out of that year. So 2023 was at least better than the year before as far as writing goes. My intention for this year is to get back to writing on a regular basis. I’ve missed it.

Speaking of writing, for those that don’t know, I am in the process of writing a book! I’ve still got a lot more writing to do but after taking a hiatus due to writer’s block, I got back into it this past weekend and I have to say, it feels great to be writing again!

I started to fall into a deep depression back in August, this time it was very strange to me as I had no idea what triggered it. I knew summer was coming to an end, the weather started to change and I had gone on my last camping trip of the year. I know that around that time, I found out that every single planet was in retrograde, the first I’ve ever heard of that happening, but I’ve only known about planets going into retrograde for the past 8 years or so and don’t really know too much other than when mercury goes retrograde it messes up technology. During that time, I felt exhausted, I would spend my days off in bed, dragging myself out of bed to teach my classes or head into the office. I dreaded absolutely everything! I kept thinking that as soon as the retrogrades were over, I would snap out of it, but that didn’t happen. Instead things just got worse. I was struggling a lot. I got out of my daily practices, I wasn’t doing much of anything. That lasted almost 3 full months, until one day I decided to really meditate on it and figure out what was up with me.

My intuition suggested that it was time for a change, I started doing some research and discovered a program that felt like it was made for me! Combining a technique that I’ve learned a little about over the years, that I actually practice on myself all the time, a modality that I am already certified in, another that I’ve been wanting to get certified in and a different one altogether that I had never heard of before but was very intrigued. As soon as I heard about this program, I knew it was for me and sent an email to gather more information. And the best part of this discovery was that it immediately snapped me out of my depression. Since then, although I am still exhausted, I am absolutely excited about what’s about to come this year!

Normally the holidays are a very difficult time of the year for me, that’s when I will disappear off of social media for several months and isolate. However, this time I didn’t. I actually became more active on social media than I have been in awhile. Instead of focusing on posting for my business, I just started posting for fun and reconnecting with friends after a long absence. I thought for sure as it got closer to Christmas, I would take another hiatus but I didn’t. I ended up having a great holiday with my family and really enjoyed myself. I haven’t celebrated New Years eve in quite a few years. Up until the morning of December 31st, I had zero plans until I was invited to a party my friend was having in the middle of the island. I decided to go and since I was so close to my favourite place on the west coast, made a trip out that way too! Only planning to head out for New Years day and head home, I lucked out weather wise it was sunny and warm. That’s the part of the island known for storm watching at this time of the year so having a day of sunshine was remarkable. Ended up staying at the most incredible place! I’ll include some pictures and videos below.

The year 2023 is known as a universal year 7 in numerology. Making it a time that can feel slow, introspective and highly spiritual. This year cycle was asking us to let go and slow down. It was a very restful energy, even though things may have seemed calm on the outside, there could have been a lot going on internally such as deep healing, working out problems, personal energy shifts, which is all very tiring work.

The universal energy of the 2023 cycle is all about self-inquiry and being introspective. No wonder I felt called to meditate on why I couldn’t get out of my depression and deciding to do some research that brought me to discovering the program I mentioned. More to come on that in the upcoming months. With all the thinking and healing going on last year, the need for space was incredibly important. Which makes sense as to why I isolated myself from people, places, my routines and social media. So if you found yourself struggling last year, this had a lot to do with it.

However, 2024 is a universal year 8, which is associated with money, power and influence. It’s a time where many things can manifest, but a lot can be lost, so balance is key. This year is about setting your intentions and going after your goals!

I ended the year by starting a new hobby that I had been wanting to try since the spring. I’ve create 4 pieces so far, one I had to keep (another story for another blog), two I’ve given as gifts & the last one I will probably end up keeping as well. I am looking forward to making plenty more this year.

What are you planning in 2024?

Modern Suite #5 @ Mackenzie Beach Resort