Clouds over Taos / by Christy Crosson

Encroaching upon the last remnants of this tumultuous year, we rethink what we think. Mercury is in Retrograde on this New Moon eve. Things are surfacing and resurfacing, rolling in and out like waves upon the beach, bringing in all the sea has to offer. It's a time of re-action and rebirth; we can no longer stand by and just watch. Now is the time to participate, to stand up and open your heart to another, to reach out a hand to a stranger, to tip your hat to an artist. Revel in self-care, nurture your loved ones, embrace each day as if it were the last. These words never rang truer for me than right now. As we embark on the new journey that 2017 has in store, I urge you to stop and smell the roses while you can. Renew your faith, your vows, reset your intentions. Take chances and put yourself out there while you still can - while you are still free to do so. Change being the only constant, there is no time like the present and no present like time. Take that gift while it is being given and make the most of it, for it is a precious commodity. Cut your hair, sell everything to travel the world, ski off the highest peak... whatever you do, check an item off your Bucket List. Now. Be here Now.