Reset and refocus

 The lights are out at the moment, and as I sit here typing this, I'm using my phone’s hotspot while trying to keep my laptop alive and the fan going on the last few percentage points of battery. It's a bit of a challenge, but it’s in these small moments that I’ve been able to reflect. The power may be out, but the electricity of thoughts is still flowing through me.

I decided to pull a tarot card today, not only for myself but for anyone who might resonate with the energy. I thought, why not pull a Hermit card, and see if I could gain some clarity and perspective. The card I pulled was Light, and I instantly felt a sense of hope. It’s as if the universe is saying, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. That reassurance was just what I needed.

The next card I pulled indicated that next month looks promising—a sign of growth, change, and possibility ahead. And it’s comforting to know that even in moments of uncertainty, there’s a brighter future just around the corner.

Lately, I’ve been feeling the pull of a new job. I can’t begin to express how much I long to be in a role where I can use my skills and talents in a different way, to contribute and grow. To be busy in something that fulfills me, yet at the same time, this down time has been an eye-opener.

I’ve started doing yarn art, tackling cupboards that I’ve neglected for a while, and I even pulled out my knitting to finish a blanket I’ve been meaning to complete. It’s funny how life works—it often pushes us to slow down and pay attention to the things we tend to put on the back burner. I’ve also been studying tarot, trying to focus on completing courses, and taking care of my dear Lana. The little things—so often overshadowed by the demands of work—are now a big part of my life.

I realize now that, for so long, I was so devoted to my work and my chair at the desk that I lost touch with the things that truly matter to me. The question has been lingering in my mind: Is it better to go back to another job, or is building something on my own more suited for me? The truth is, I do love the time away from the desk and the chair. There’s something deeply satisfying about cleaning, cooking at home, and simply being present in the moments that many people take for granted when they’re caught up in a 9-to-5 routine.

Even though the electricity is off right now, and the rain is pouring down outside, there’s a comfort in knowing that I have my gas stove to cook with, and that life, in its own way, has a way of showing us the next steps ahead.

This power outage, this moment of stillness, has made me realize just how important it is to be grateful for the little things—the things you often can’t do when you’re caught up in the hustle of a full-time job. It's almost as if this downtime was needed, a moment to reset, refocus, and recalibrate for the next chapter of my journey.

Maybe, just maybe, this break is the universe’s way of guiding me towards a future that’s more balanced, more intentional, and more in alignment with what truly brings me joy. The future may be unknown, but I know one thing for sure: there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and next month, things are bound to look brighter.

So, here’s to embracing the present, appreciating the pause, and looking forward to what’s next. It’s a beautiful reminder that sometimes, we need to step away from the desk to reconnect with what really matters.