“Did you see the moon last night?”
It was intense and beautiful.
The moon this week felt deeply purifying.
When I close my eyes, a wave crashing into a rock appears.
My body felt like a clenched fist a few times this week. That’s usually a sign that I’m trying to hold onto something a little too tightly. Like the ocean, the moon affects my tide.
How beautiful,
the crashing of the wave—
it cannot exist
without force.
I am learning to embody both the rock and the wave. The idea of being "in practice" has been a gentle way to release the pressure of needing to be free from triggers that provoke reaction.
In this book on Tao that I’m reading, it illustrates the balance of motion and stillness. One cannot exist without the other—yin and yang. Self-compassion has been the through line in the journey of finding balance.
I love Christopher Germer's video on Mindful Self-Compassion as an embodiment practice. I highly recommend it to anyone who’s hard on themselves and in need of self-forgiveness.
Experiencing through gestures: 25:00
Mediation: 1:16:44
⋆ ★ Venus entered Scorpio today, inviting us to dive deeper into emotional intimacy—both with ourselves and with others. Scorpio’s energy is intense, passionate, and transformative, often wrapped in mystery and secrecy. As the planet of love, Venus encourages us to explore these depths in our relationships, within and around us.
For the curious mind,
── What does intimacy look and feel like to you?
── Where do you feel like you need support right now?
── How can you nurture intimacy?
── Are there parts of yourself or your relationships that feel hidden or mysterious?
Current cravings + supports
Rose, fire, cardamon, brown socks, anise tea, annotating my current reading list, Sufi grinds, dream analysis, visiting my local bookstore and cafe, an herbal blend called The Bell my friend Anna gifted me, Wooden Spoon Herbs Rose Coloured Glasses, daily Benshen, unraveling stories around money, community spaces of accountability.
be back soon,
Kami
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Image sources:
¤ Footage + Film of waves on the West Coast.
¤ Scans of my journal.