Summer Solstice marks a time of abundant, spilling-over-the edges growth.
As I type this, I can see from my window that it’s already time to drag out the electric lawn mower again, even though it’s been less than a week.
The grass looks like a shaggy explosion of 80s metal hair. It just. Keeps. Growing.
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Given that growth is firing on all cylinders right now, it’s useful to do a quick Solstice inventory:
What’s abundantly growing in your life right now?
Is this what you’d like to be growing or does this energy need to be shifted to something else?
Growth energy, like all energy, is neutral, and our experience is determined by how it’s being used, so let’s take a look at what your growth is fueling right now.
You’ll want to have your journal handy before you begin.
First, take a few minutes to align with the energetic flavor of the Solstice…
…that of rocketing, irrepressible growth, which will make it easier for you to locate this energy within your own system.
If you have a spot in the sun where you can close your eyes for a few moments, great. If not, simply envision yourself basking in the sun.
See and feel yourself in a lush, natural setting with a profusion of plants.
Focus on one plant in particular, and just like a time-lapse video, imagine that you can see it growing right before your eyes: stems telescoping upward, blooms unfurling.
Breathe as you watch this explosion of growth, getting a sense of what this energy feels like.
When you’re ready, open your eyes and grab your journal. Allow yourself to brainstorm what in your life seems to be moving, full speed ahead.
Are there any areas where things just seem to happen, whether you want them to or not?
Anything that gobbles up more of your focus, perhaps something you find yourself thinking or talking about frequently?
Ask your intuition to direct your focus, to help you locate where your growth energy is concentrating.
Pay attention to what arises: Are you suddenly thinking of a person or situation? Or perhaps a dynamic, such as people pleasing or undercharging for your work?
Let yourself free-write for as long as you need to, capturing the flow of insight.
Then, take stock. What has your intuition pointed you to?
Is this something you want to devote your growth energy to right now?
If yes, you might use the following intention:
“I continue to grow [name your focus] for as long as this is correct and good for me on all levels.”
If not, is there something you’d like to channel this energy into instead?
Get clear on what this new focus is.
Close your eyes and paint a picture of it in your mind—if you were already living this reality, what would it look like, what would it feel like? Put yourself there in your mind.
Now, look down and see that you’re holding a watering can. Envision your growth energy condensing into this can.
All of the energy you’d like to redirect is easily collected here, as if drawn by a powerful magnet. See and feel this energy streaming into and filling the can to capacity.
In your mind’s eye, use the watering can to shower your desired outcome with the energy of growth, pouring forth, infusing everything it touches with its magical fertilizer.
See this scene expand and enliven.
In this place, ask your intuition:
“What can I do to support the growth of [name the new situation]? What’s my next action step?”
When you’re ready, come out of the meditation and jot down this action step in your journal.
How will you carry out this step?
Is there anything you need to support yourself in taking this action?
Map out your intention and pencil it on your calendar.
The energy of growth is poised and ready to flow at your command…
…and by taking your next action step, you’re giving it a helpful push in this new direction. Your actions will be amplified, your influence expanded.
Here’s to your growth.
Happy Summer Solstice!