FOCUSING

     You see what you focus on. When I do an astrology chart, I focus on the strengths and talents I see there. People are encouraged and validated to have their unique wonderfulness pointed out. But sometimes its useful to focus on problems, to turn them into opportunities to grow and heal.
     The time to focus on problems and challenges is when that is what is in front of you. Avoiding hard stuff is always stressful. Facing and focusing and engaging challenges can become exciting and educational and empowering. Your life is whatever you focus on. When you avoid and resist, your life is a stressful blur.
     A feeling comes up. Upset? Focus on it, deeply and in great detail. Journey into it, and learn a lot about yourself and your life. Talk about it, write about it. The truth of who you are, and the profound nature of your life, are revealed.
     A trendy word for focus is mindfulness. Mercury and Saturn are joined in the sky now reminding you to be mindful. Focus on what is really going on, and communicate what you are aware of to someone you love.