Happy August!
- Jessica
- Aug 3, 2025
- 3 min read
I hope everyone is doing well and that life is treating you kindly! It's hard to believe we're already in August; it literally feels like we just started the year. Time is certainly feeling super wonky; day by day, things seem to be moving slowly and dragging their feet, but overall, time seems to be flying. It's an odd thing to witness and experience. Energies have also been wonky; it's like things are going around in circles... People have been exploding over it all, lashing out at other people that have nothing to do with it (and family has been moving things that they have no business messing with, yet they act like you're the problem for bringing up how they should leave it alone and respect your boundaries). What a unique time we find ourselves in. Do what you can to take care of yourself, keep your peace, and maintain your sanity.
It was a fairly typical week of pet sitting and hanging out with the boys. They enjoyed discussing new movies that they have seen, different camps they have gone to, plans for the remainder of summer break, etc. They both got rather frustrated with the cleaners coming in the middle of the week, insisting that the cleaners were taking forever (even though I was driving them around to do whatever they wanted while we waited for the cleaners to finish). I do wonder if they're excited, dreading, or somewhere in the middle about the approaching start of the new school year. Just a few more weeks until summer ends.
Tsuki enjoyed a pretty chill week, full of lounging, relaxing, and cozy cat naps. The end of the week also brought some cooler (not particularly cool, but way better compared to the over 100 degree days we had been having) weather, so she enjoyed hanging out on the porch and enjoying the fresh air. Tsuki truly knows how to make the most of life, embracing rest when needed but going all out for her playtime fun--we could really learn a lot from animals.
Artwork for the week included more diamond art:
This week I created more new content for Creativity Chronicles, so feel free to check out the newest content! Also feel free to check out our Thought Spot section that explores various topics of thought and conversation!
New Creativity Chronicles' content included:
Make sure to take care of yourself and fill up your cup, tending to your needs and prioritizing your peace of mind and well-being. You matter. You are inherently worthy. You don't need to "do enough," "earn enough," or "help enough," to deserve peace, love, kindness, and support. Every season brings new conditions; some seasons require us to rely on more support than others. That doesn't mean it will always be this way. The storm won't last forever; sooner or later, it will pass. Be kind, gentle, loving, and respectful to yourself as you make your way through.
You don't need to have it all together, have all the answers, or be perfect. Just do the best that you can with where you're at. Sometimes the best we can do is breathe through what we're going through and make space for it, to feel whatever we need to feel and let it flow to be processed and released. Life isn't always easy and smooth sailing, but that doesn't mean you're failing. Just keep moving forward and stay the course; even if you can't see the way out yet, you'll find it if you keep taking steps forward, no matter how small they are. Do something to bring more joy, fun, peace, and love into your life today; it'll help you get through the challenges and turbulent storms. Keep your hope alive and trust that things will unfold naturally because the universe has your back. Please take care and wishing you a wonderful rest of your weekend!
Food for thought for the week:
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