After I published my book, Moxie, in May, I felt exhausted—physically, mentally, and emotionally. So, I did something bold:


I cleared my calendar and gave myself permission to rest.


At first, it felt freeing. But after a week of doing absolutely nothing, a strange feeling crept in...GUILT.

• Shouldn’t I be doing something productive?
• Shouldn’t I be planning the next big thing?
• Shouldn’t I be earning this rest?

That inner pressure wasn’t new—it’s been with me my whole life.

So, at first, I pushed the guilt aside and reminded myself...I’m exhausted. I need a break.
But then this week, the energy of the full moon started to stir something in me. Full moons have a way of shining a bright light on what’s ready to be examined and released.

For me, the full moon brought forward the guilt around not being productive—the voice that whispers I must always be doing, striving, producing to be worthy. It’s an old story I’ve carried quietly for years, which has led me to be over productive… and I have a feeling I’m not the only one. 


So, I started to think about this belief of "not being productive enough".  Questioning where it came from and when it started.  I suddenly connected the dots and realized that this isn't my story but an inherited story.  A story of...

• My grandparents working tirelessly to create a successful farm business without rest.
• My parents reminding me that idleness was laziness.
• And me, internalizing the messages from my grandparents and my parents along the way.

This full moon is offering all of us an invitation to bring that story into the light. To gently hold it. To honor where it came from—and then ask...

• Does this still serve me?
• What if productivity isn't the only measure of worth?
• What if being is just as sacred as doing?
• What if rest is not something to earn, but something to embrace?

You are not here to repeat old patterns - you are here to reimagine them!

So, this full moon is stirring up emotions and asking us to stop overriding our needs in the name of legacy.  Let's redefine what we pass down by choosing to rest, reflect, and reset.



Full Moon Reflection Prompts:

• Where did I learn that I must always be doing something to feel valuable?
• What messages about rest, stillness, or laziness did I inherit?
• What does my body need more of right now - action or ease?
• What would it look like to honor my ancestors by breaking this cycle?

Reflection Questions:  

• Where in your life are your ancestors cheering you on?
• Which ancestors would you like to invite into your life?
• Is there an old ancestral story holding you back?
• Are you ready to release this old ancestral story?

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