Sometimes you have to stop trying to look into your future. Sometimes you have to see how things play out. And live your life.
I’ve been sick (fever/bad cold) and last night also felt in turmoil emotionally. I reached out to Dixie of A Fool’s Journey but decided not to talk to her yet. Partly because I felt physically exhausted. And partly because part of what I wanted was to see the future, to be given the answer. And even if I had received it? I likely would have questioned it or bargained for something else.
Now I know I will contact Dixie again because she is awesome but last night I decided that I was going to search for the answer within.
And this is also what I’d like to teach other people to do. Not that we don’t need guidance, wise counselors, support, because we do; I definitely do. But in some moments you must be your own Wise Mind.
My other point here is that sometimes you have to stop looking for The Answer, especially as it relates to other people. Maybe you get a flash of insight, as I did last night. Clear as day I had “an” answer come to me. An answer to a question I hadn’t even asked in that moment and it made me sad so I started reaching reaching reaching reaching: is it true? Who can tell me what is true?
This not-knowing had become unbearable so I decided to STOP looking.
The other night a friend of mine gave me some advice. Told me to accept. Told me to stop struggling. And to wait for answers to come. It was funny because I’ve heard this advice before. I’ve read this advice before. I’ve given this advice. But these words from him, in this moment, felt pure and new. Sometimes it’s not only all you can do, but the best thing you can do.
Do you ever just STOP?
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20 thoughts on “Stop Struggling And Rest Like An Animal In The Forest”
..sure. What I mean is that for some people who’ve, let’s say, survived suicide, rape, a stick-up, etc. at some point say to god, “Alright. Either you’re a funny sob or I’m just not supposed to go. Yet. And that’s fine. I think. For now. Could you and me work out a deal then?” Or something similar anyway. Kind of like a cat I suppose. The nine lives thing. Resignation and hope at once. Is that totally bananas?
You’re funny. Good writing, EW. Good thoughts 🙂
..yeah, my 9th house Sun in Sag/Merc in Cap would agree 🙂 after doing some more research on Uranus last night, I found myself stopping at the point you described where living is the, if not last, option. Funny when I think about it actually..living as the last option.
interesting. explain more?
MP! Hope you feel better soon. I usually won’t stop unless someone gets in my way or I’m ill. But with astrology? I find I give up when it comes to the big picture time, like, I’ve got this going on here, oh and that too but when? I’m sure there’s a science to this and the reason for fine people like you but beeing the eternal seeker, I must dig, dig, dig to my own eureka.
thank you 🙂
Digging is good!
Aliza, I’m trying, or not trying? lol to have such a busybody brain, which is difficult, to say the least to this massively Airy Aqua with a Gem AC. 😛 This post hits home… I’ve been struggling a LOT recently about state of my Spirit and how it’s developing…. and all the things that are coming to me. I too have been going round and round about what is real? what is false? who the heck is telling the truth here? Am I truly following my intuitions? or deluding myself? (I am especially on high alert, because of my Neptune conjunct my DC)
LOL and on and on ad nauseum. I have seriously considered just chucking it ALL out of the window and just forget all about finding the authentic me.
BUT…. I know I can’t… it’s what I’m here to do, well one of the things.. but I give THIS thing pretty high priority. 🙂 I have been getting those messages over and over tho… “Hey Beth.. just chill, k?” “No need to freak out over every little thing, just keep following that string.” sigh.
So yeah… I definitely need to find a way to just give it a rest, relax into it, let it flow. ya know? I have come across this marvelous site recently, I think there is a lot of material there that is going to help me. 🙂
Michael Lutin has a good horoscope for Scorpio this week that speaks to this. I think I have wisdom to share, but preaching is way easier than practicing. And as much as I love to help people, I’ve gotten messages that right now, as Saturn is sitting on my natal Venus, I have to stop struggling, seeking, searching for the answers to my Venus questions. Stop. Meditate. Consider the questions carefully. Refine the expression. Pray. Hard. And for a while.
I’m putting some questions on the shelf.
Saturn is a tough love kind of dude. He’s saying to my Venus, “Bitch, pull your weight. This chick is praying for a miracle. You can’t just go on about pleasure and romance, relying on luck and intuition. You rule money. Get to fucking work. I know what you like and I”ll make sure you get some love, some real love, for your hard work. I’m upping your game, because you’re good, you’re really good, and you CAN do better.”
Yes, sir.
I’m watching repeats of Grey’s Anatomy (first season), reading Sarah’s Key, and hoping to feel better soon.
I think I just saw that Ellen Pompeo will stay on. 🙂 I really miss the better writing, and the original cast.
I am happy with the New Season. Last Season, Mer had an awful haircut. I NEED her to look good 🙂 I think they redeemed themselves with this season so far. Thing is though, these baby storylines don’t interest me.
stopping?????
i have learned to nix my virgo/pluto “unstopping” through the years—-no easy task
mars in the 12H helps——sometimes a nap is what is called for
and jupiter in the 8H——faith to let go into the void and simply see what will happen
yes, feel better, MP!!
thank you!
Thank you too, lona. Naps are often what is called for 🙂
As a Virgo Moon, I can’t stop STOP until I get some of it done. Rarely can I stop when there’s something waiting. Even if I can’t get to it? I think about it.
…..hope you feel better 🙂
Thank you, Hnybr 🙂 I’m on the mend
No I never stop… My mind ticks ticks ticks… I NEED to know… Maybe I need to just stop and give it a rest…
For those of us who can’t shut down? Yes! Shutting down is crucial….
Aliza, thanks for this post! I’ve been for the last months worrying a lot about my next solar return, because Sun, Moon, Venus and Mercury will be in my 8th house. I worried a lot. Plus the next New Moon is at 3ºScorpio, my natal sun is at 3ºScorpio 51′, so on top of all the 8th house, the New Moon will conjunct my Sun.
…. and then, I thought about your words of hiding in the 9th house, and I got a bit relaxed. What is it to win from worrying? isn’t it better to rest and eat properly, and be ready for when events need me to be ready? The mind is a powerful tool, but also our worst enemy if we allow it to happen.
What’s the point of looking for an answer when we don’t know what is the real question yet?
(((hug)))
Back later to respond 🙂 Still fighting this cold and going to rest but I shall rise again! xoxo
(((hugs))) and a roiboos cup :). take care.
thank you 🙂 I am actually drinking Gypsy Cold Care tea right now!