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shannon elizabeth's avatar

Despite being a double Cancer baby I also struggle in the summer Maya! I really wish we lived in a society set up with a siesta style break in the middle of the day. Midday summer sun is too much, but I have come to love the cool early mornings and late summer twilight. Thanks for sharing xo

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ani lee's avatar

maya, thank you for sharing all of this! It's really helpful to see others share about how the seasons feel for them (and the particular challenges!) I feel like summer is expected to be this perfect, playful, and like you mention, overly-booked time (especially over here in the northeast, but I also think this is present in CA, but maybe to a bubbling over/constant extent? eek). but in reality, my body has limits, often more than other people's. thank you for your perspective, and the reminder about the new moon! x

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Maya Skylark's avatar

it's so interesting how knowing your limits can set you free? it's not a perfect system but I find that I spend less time feeling anxious and more time embracing and feeling good about what I know I can do. there is definitely some grief associated with all of this, but I feel much better about all of it than I did before. xoxo

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Grace Rother's avatar

Mmmm June in essence Maya!!!

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Maya Skylark's avatar

I just crushed some fresh mint between my fingers and almost passed out with bliss! summer smells!

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