Day outside of time

Dear all,

It’s a new moon, Mercury is going retrograde, and tomorrow is the “day out of time.” I’m curious if you’re noticing anything. In my practice, and in myself and those around me, I’ve sensed that the deepest layers of pain have been touched in recent times. These days—and this energy—seem to call for staying very close to yourself, as if that tiny seed still needs just a little more care and love to break through the surface.

Of course, it’s a bit simplistic to attribute everything to the moon, the stars, or collective fields. And yet, like many of you—and certainly those more experienced—I’ve seen how much influence they can have. That doesn’t take away from your own responsibility to care for yourself. And how you do that, or what that looks like, is yours to decide—without judgment. But the fact that you’re reading this (and many other messages) tells me you feel something. You know there’s more. You’re aware. You’re searching for your core, your path, your joy—or whatever you might call it.

Daily life can sometimes feel far removed from experiencing the source of light, as I’ll call it for now. And yet, in whatever you do, you can choose to connect with it.

Your inner longing probably tells you exactly what you’re searching for. And where you feel you didn’t listen to yourself—that might be where your answer lies. The beauty is that we don’t necessarily need to learn something new, but rather remember—and listen to what is already within us. Yet that’s not always easy when daily distractions, the shadows of your being, or the energy of the world get in the way.

The day out of time invites you to simply be in the now. It comes from the Mayan calendar and is a beautiful opportunity to surrender to what is. Especially now, with the intense energies of the universe and the earthly challenges we face, it’s a meaningful practice.

I sometimes share this exercise in sessions:
It comes from Buddhism. I watched a documentary that showed a monastery where every fifteen minutes a gong would sound. For a brief moment, everything would stop—just to reconnect with the self.

Try this your own way. Set an alarm—every fifteen minutes, every hour, whatever suits you. Pause, notice what you’re doing, and come back to your inner connection. You can also choose something else: the moment you drink tea or coffee, when you pick up your phone, or even when you smoke a cigarette… Whatever it is. Try using that moment to reconnect when you feel you’ve lost your “now” or your connection to yourself. I’m curious to hear how it goes.

For now, I wish you a beautiful moment—and all the moments to come.

With much love,
Chantal

P.S. Tonight I’ll be meditating at Ter Hooge in Middelburg. The evening is still quiet due to some cancellations, but I clearly feel the pull to sit there anyway. If you feel like joining on this new moon night, feel free to message me. 🧡
P.P.S. The photo isn’t from Ter Hooge, but from Curaçao… also a lovely place. 🥰