In like a lamb

Omens, introspection, and adjustments

I learned about Omen Days at the end of December, just in time to look out for and note down omens for this year (for all but January and February, as I missed the first two days).

I'm not sure how much I believe in my own ability to discern omens, or even whether omens are ever more than coincidence at all, but I love a good ritual, and I have been so curious to see if and how my omens and predictions would play out in my life this year, coincidence or not.

I even included calendar reminders at the beginning of each month so I'd remember to pay attention.

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For March, my prediction based on my omens was Stillness/Introspection.

And it's interesting because, while I suddenly feel like I have a lot of energy and momentum in my everyday, I am simultaneously noticing that I've been more willing and able to stay grounded in the present moment, and that I am feeling drawn to be a bit quieter here.

We're having some beautiful weather, and I'm so grateful to find my energy returning and my body feeling well. I've spent a lot of time in the last handful of years unable to do much and struggling to enjoy the present moment, so I think right now I am really just needing to sit with it.

As this is my first time having searched for omens, I don't really have a frame of reference for how often these Omen Days predictions generally prove to be true, but if this is any indication, we're off to a good start (and so is my year)!

I've been wondering, though, if the current rhythm of my writing here is really benefitting me or my readers.

I just got an email from Substack about my weekly post streak - I'm at 40 weeks - and to “keep it up!" I had planned to continue with weekly posts at least until 52 weeks; a full year seemed like such an accomplishment!

Now, I'm not sure how much I care whether or not I get there.

I care about showing up here, but like many of my favourite writers here, I don't necessarily believe that means I need to keep churning out content weekly just for the sake of it.

“Following the flow” is something I've written about more than once, and something I cheer when I see others talking about it, but it's harder to fully lean into that trust and actually decide to do something different.

So I think this month - or, I suppose, however long it takes to settle into a new rhythm - I'd like to experiment with something a bit different, though I can't promise how it will look yet.

I may continue to share something each week and vary the type of posts, or I may choose to share the same sort of blended posts I've been doing, just a bit less often.

If you've been here for a while, you'll likely be familiar with my penchant for polls at times like this, but this time, I'm going to trust myself, and trust you to trust me, to make the decision that feels right for now.

Of course, with that being said, I am always happy to receive feedback and would love to hear from you if you care to share your opinion. (Did you know you can send messages to me directly through Substack now?)

I'm looking forward to exploring the possibilities, and will update you as we go.

Thank you, as ever, for your patience as I continue to figure out what I want and need this space to be (and try to get my shit together 😅).

If you have your own predictions from Omen Days, I'd love to hear them in the comments! Do they seem to be coming true so far? And as always, feel free to share if this resonated with you!