Mind your manners since you might too readily dismiss another's feelings in word or deed. Obviously, it isn't your intention to be rude, but you're inclined to be just that if you're in a hurry and don't take the time to look beneath the surface. You may miss the fact that someone could be intimidated by your irrepressible energy, even if they know you well. Sometimes it's not about your actual status, but how people perceive you. Your day will go smoother when you show others the respect they give you. Connect with authenticity.
Although miracles take time, authority figures, clients, or customers are putting the squeeze on you to perform one now. Their expectations are stressful, but tension only delays getting the results everyone's seeking. Find a way to tune others out and concentrate solely on the work. Or, you could just step away from folks and activities that are demanding more of you, so you can enjoy some peace and quiet. You probably won't need to go farther than your nail salon, gym, or anywhere else that substitutes pleasure for pressure. Contrary to popular opinion, your self-esteem does not depend on your success.
The validation and appreciation you deserve may be elusive today. Although you might be annoyed that you're not receiving your just rewards from your significant other, boss, or peers, it ultimately doesn't really matter. Perhaps you even feel petty for craving attention now. However, respect is an essential part of creating a healthy community, benefiting you and others, as well. One break in a link of the chain of loyalty could shatter delicate important bonds. Coach Brian McClennan said, "Communication is what makes a team strong."
You may be busy resetting relationships and remembering when to assert your authority and discipline. Some might call this "tough love," but it's probably wrong to think that love isn't already tough. Perhaps you are being overly self-critical about withholding your emotions, or you just don't have much energy to give now. Of course, it's difficult to renegotiate and reorganize habits and behaviors already set in motion. Thankfully, you can be centered in your power without others being thrown off course or feeling unrecognized. As you teach, you learn.
You can be very protective of a family member or a close friend today. They might even say your behavior is too restrictive, but this complaint could anger you since you believe that putting yourself on the line for another demonstrates your affection and loyalty. Yet, it's likely you're both right; it's good to be nurturing and to let dear ones know you are there when they need you. But it's also up to others to decide when they need you, not only for you to assume. Give people the freedom to live their own lives and make their own mistakes.
Life is one long learning experience. You may feel guilty about a recent expenditure, but how much you spent isn't the issue today. Your outlay was wise if the money was for self-improvement or career advancement. Nevertheless, it's crucial to forgive yourself, even if you used your hard-earned cash on something frivolous. Take what you can from this important lesson to gain clarity about your current needs. Appreciate that you're closer to getting more of what you want out of life. Live with no regrets and love with no apologies.
You can successfully find creative outlets for any nervous pent-up energy if you're willing to put in the effort today. At times, you may be confused about these jittery surges if you can't rationally pinpoint why you react the way you do. Yet, it might be better if you don't focus on causes at all or you could end up obsessing about why you feel the way you do rather than allow yourself to experience your emotions deeply and wholly. Direct your excessive energy toward active and positive efforts. Enthusiasm plus passion equals success.
Your mind easily drifts toward fearful possibilities rather than entertaining brighter outcomes today. The truth is you don't necessarily need to deceive yourself into thinking that life is all rainbows and daffodils. But it's also possible to make more of your fears than reason or experience will yield. Your emotions might blind you to what's really happening and how you can turn tough conditions to your advantage now. Philosopher Seneca said, "We are more often frightened than hurt: our troubles spring more often from fancy than reality."
Fresh disconnects with close friends or associates might prompt you to reevaluate your place in the hierarchy of success. Perhaps you're drawn to those with more positivity and drive, but you are fretful about the possibility of losing someone who doesn't socialize in the same circle but is still very dear to you. Trust that you are building the relationships that allow you to be mutually supportive to those with similar ambitions as yours. There's no reason to leave anyone who wants to support your dreams out of the equation. Striving for inclusivity makes your heart happy.
Detours, derails, and denials might distract you from enjoying today's delights. You could readily step into pushing and struggling for what you think should be happening, prompting you to pay less attention to the positive potential in the here and now. Repeated plot twists and turns warn you that you may be hooked into telling and living out the wrong story for yourself. To everything there is a season; to every experience there is a lesson to be learned.
Trusting your own wisdom on an ambivalent issue is challenging today. You can see nearly every angle equally, making it hard to determine what's important or not. Perhaps your only comfort is that you know you must decide now. However, the path back to your wisdom requires you to pay attention to those things your mind is not obsessing over. Truth stands clear and firm in the background without all your brain buzz. As you ease into a quieter space, your new direction becomes apparent. Lao Tzu wrote, "Silence is a source of great strength."
You could swing into damage-control mode today to manage an issue you didn't address sooner. It's not that you plan to procrastinate; it's just that you don't always maintain clear boundaries when you need them. However, there's no time like the present to correct old habits -- and it's not too late to establish new patterns. Flexing your authority helps create the space you need for other possibilities. Humorist Josh Billings said, "Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough."
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