Summer Solstice and Living Fully in Every Season

Hello Beauties,

Happy Summer Solstice! This is the longest day of the year and the beginning of the summer season. I am so grateful for the extra light coming in. We are all feeling under fire one way or another right now. This is a culmination and transformational moment. This season feels different than anything we have experienced before. This is a time for everyone to slow, way down and focus inward moving forward. Traditionally, this season honors fertility, growth and abundance as the crops reach their peak potential. What seeds have you been sowing since Spring? What would you like to see bloom? 

This is a time to recognize what is working and modify what is not so you can move forward with what you want to see flourish. This energy supports the joy of knowing what it is you want moving forward. Live on purpose and do more of what resonates with you at your core. What is it you desire? More love, more joy, more peace? This trifecta is the pinnacle of life. During this season seek out ways to bring in more of all this goodness, which will create more abundance on all levels.

We all have a season. Spring is rebirth, renewal and planting seeds. Summer represents passion, love, fullness of life, and energy to bring it forward. Fall is harvest, maturity, reflection and transition. Winter brings dormancy and hibernation, which is a good time for introspection. We don't need a specific season to feel all these. In fact, we can go through every season in one day depending on what's going down on any given day. This summer brings a brand new sense of energy if we are paying attention. Remember everyone has their own journey and season. We are not responsible for anyone else going through the storms and meadows except our own magnificent self. We can walk alongside, but we are not here to shelter or carry someone before we consider ourselves. We are all  walking each other home.

We are also in the shadow period before mercury retrograde occurs on June 29th until July 23. This coincides with the full moon in Capricorn, also on the 29th. We are feeling everything right now...everything. Which is why self care during this season is more important than ever. 

Our skin can become dehydrated just as much as it does in the winter with additional sun exposure. This is why using oils throughout the year will allow your skin to feel hydrated, repair your skin barrier to avoid breakouts and protect against environmental stress. All of my oils can be used on your face and all over your body. Check out what you want to wear this season. https://www.cnbessentials.com/shop

The hydrating serum has been a fan favorite. It is a deep hydrating oil containing castor oil and frankincense and myrrh resin. You can use this daily in the morning or at night allowing the boswellic acid of the frankincense and the ricinoleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid), vitamin E and flavonoids from the castor oil to absorb deeper into your pores, hydrating and repairing your skin naturally while you sleep. 

I am back and forth with sunscreen since I think it is incredibly important to get that vitamin D from the sun as well as letting it reflect in your eyes first thing in the morning to activate your immune system and decrease inflammation. However, it is also important to protect your skin, especially if you have light skin, blue eyes or red hair. Put on some sunglasses and sunscreen if you plan on being in the sun longer than an hour. I love Primarily Pure https://primallypure.com/collections/sunscreen?g_acctid=100-956-7096&g_adgroupid=180836358195&g_adid=754806124021&g_adtype=search&g_campaign=us_google_conversion_retargeting_search_brand_sbrandallothers_troas&g_campaignid=9706289903&g_device=c&g_keyword=primally+pure+sunscreen&g_keywordid=kwd-2359642315365&g_network=g&tw_source=google&tw_adid=754806124021&tw_campaign=9706289903&tw_kwdid=kwd-2359642315365&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9706289903&gbraid=0AAAAADCGTjz2Ss3UKku1r089ZuJNdG5SY&gclid=CjwKCAjw9NjRBhATEiwA_p2J8X7gDHuFZu_NdVQnhIBL9emXgQBGQlaDUPMLZ476wlwMzYb-eb9zTxoCMHkQAvD_BwE

If you are so inclined you can use BECKIYOO for 10% off your purchase at Primarily Pure. Becki is an incredible Registered Dietician out of Austin that you can contact for any dietary or fertility questions in your new season of life at https://beckiyoord.com/pages/about-me

During this summer season, you also need to protect your system by hydrating, not just with water, but with electrolytes as well. It can be as simple as lemon in your water with sea salt or coconut water. Blend up a refreshing watermelon slushie - frozen/fresh watermelon, lime and coconut water. If you want an extra boost, put in a few slices of beets for cardiovascular health. 

Get curious and see what resonates with your system this summer. Find something that feels unique to you and in your pleasure. Self care is not a chore it is a gift you give to yourself to care and pamper yourself, creating hormones that benefit your entire well being, especially your skin.  Give love directed towards your sweet self. This is the season to give your whole system nourishment, release what no longer serves you, relax in the sun, and promote healing. Smudge your home and set up an altar with all the things you love and what brings you pleasure.

Enjoy your weekend and love on your gentlemen friends. Spend some time in nature, hydrate, rest, breath, hug a tree, and take it easier than usual. This is a season for us all to realize our full potential and our highest good. It has been quite a ride so far. Be gentle and patient with yourself. All is well...

Much love and gratitude,

Colette

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