Let That Thought Pass

Not every thought needs your attention. Some are just noise — let them float by.

Some days, your mind turns into a bad narrator. Suddenly, you’re behind. Or too much. Or not enough.

Pause. That voice? It’s not truth — it’s just noise.

A few days ago, Mercury went into retrograde. And knowing that, of course, it all starts to make sense: the tech glitches, the weird dreams, the overthinking, the random urge to text your ex. But do you know what a Mercury retrograde actually is?

An illusion.

The planet only looks like it’s moving backward. Just like your thoughts right now. They might feel true, but they’re not.

Your inner critic is loud. But it’s not the narrator you have to believe.

This week, treat your thoughts like pop-ups: Not now. Not true. Not mine.

Let the glitches come — just don’t download the virus.

Today in 15 seconds:

🌱 Inner Growth: Your inner critic? Loud. Wrong. Fired.
📚 Wait, What? Science Says...: Why your brain always picks the worst-case scenario.
🌖 Daily Cosmic Weather Report: Moon’s in retreat — find out what it’s really doing to your vibe.
💎 Crystal of the Day: She’s back! And she’s got main character energy.

START HERE: TODAY’S 10-SECOND MIRACLE

Say one kind thing to yourself that you’d never say out loud — not because it’s wrong, but because it feels too cheesy… or too true.

Maybe it’s: “I’m actually doing okay.”

Or “I’m someone worth loving.”

Or “I don’t have to prove anything today.”

Say it. Whisper it. Shout it in your head if you have to.

Yes, it might feel awkward. Yes, you might roll your eyes.

But also, you just interrupted the loop of self-doubt. See how much better you feel afterward.

INNER GROWTH

Your Thoughts Are Loud, But That Doesn’t Make Them Right

Ever notice how convincing your brain can be when it’s spiraling?

One weird text, one off day, one awkward pause — and suddenly you’re a failure, an impostor, a total mess.

Mercury retrograde doesn’t help. It turns up the volume on doubt, rewinds old stories, and distorts what’s real.

But remember: Mercury only looks like it’s moving backward. Same with your thoughts. Just because a negative thought appears doesn’t mean it’s true.

  • Truth bomb: Your brain is built to predict, not prophesize. It’s trying to keep you safe, not accurate. So don’t confuse noise for wisdom.

  • Why it matters: When you believe every anxious whisper or self-judging script, you live in a reality that’s way harsher than it needs to be. There’s a softer way.

  • Reflect: If you could mute one recurring thought this week, what would it be—and what might take its place?

  • Action Step: Every time a thought pops up that drags you down, try this: Pause. Label it. “That’s a fear thought.” Or “That’s a perfectionist loop.” Then decide: Do I want to follow this… or let it pass?

Remember: You are not your thoughts.

You’re the one noticing them. That’s your power.

WAIT, WHAT? SCIENCE SAYS…

Why You Believe the Worst (Even When Life’s Pretty Good)

Your brain is not being dramatic. It’s doing exactly what it was built to do: obsess over what might go wrong.

In one of the most-cited psychology papers of all time, researcher Roy Baumeister found something wild: bad is stronger than good. Every time. In every situation. Your mind clings to the one awkward conversation, the one weird tone of voice, the one time you felt left out—even if the rest of your day was full of joy, kindness, and small wins.

Back when danger meant predators and survival, this wiring kept us safe. But now? It just messes with our perspective. Makes us doubt ourselves. Makes the good feel less real.

So if your brain naturally clings to the bad, believing the good might actually be a brave move, not a foolish one.

It’s not naive to take the compliment.

It’s not reckless to feel calm.

It’s not weak to have hope.

Your brain is trying to protect you.

But your spirit gets to decide what story it tells next.

DAILY COSMIC WEATHER REPORT

What the sky’s up to while you try not to spiral

The Moon’s in her waning crescent phase — just a sliver of light. She’s rising before dawn, low in the east, right beside Venus and Jupiter. (a.k.a. the planets of love and expansion — not fear and doom.)

And there's something big on the horizon: A total solar eclipse is coming on August 2 — six full minutes of midday darkness. This event will have a way of shaking things loose. Not in a chaotic way — in a “ready or not, it’s time” kind of way.

CRYSTAL OF THE DAY

SMOKY QUARTZ

Smoky Quartz is known as a master transmuter — a stone that doesn’t just absorb negativity, but transforms it. This crystal anchors your energy while clearing emotional fog, fear, and tension stored in the lower chakras.

It supports the Root Chakra, helping you feel safe, stable, and present — especially during times of transition or emotional heaviness. Smoky Quartz reminds us that grounding is not a shutdown, but a return to self.

By drawing dense or chaotic energy down into the Earth, it offers subtle yet powerful protection. It's a sacred ally when you're shedding old identities, clearing ancestral patterns, or walking through the fog of grief.

PAUSE. BREATHE. WRITE

3–8 minutes to remember what’s real

Quick & Dirty (3 min): Think of a time someone gave you a compliment or encouragement, but you brushed it off or forgot it quickly. What did they say?

Go Deeper (5-8 min): If you believed that compliment, how might you act differently today?

TODAY’S AFFIRMATION

Ignore it. Or let it change your entire day. Up to you.

I am not my worst thought.

I choose what to believe,

and today, I choose something softer.

Something truer.

Something that leaves room for kindness.

ONE BEAUTIFUL THING

Take a few seconds to notice your own reflection. More specifically, your eyes. The ones that have seen you through everything.

They’ve watched you stay soft in a hard world. They’ve stayed open through grief, rejection, joy, growth. They’ve lit up for people you loved, dimmed when you were tired, and stared blankly when you were just surviving.

They’re not here to critique. They’re here to witness..

DAILY GRATITUDE MOMENT

Today, be grateful for what didn’t go wrong. The thing you were dreading? It passed. The silence you feared? It didn’t mean rejection. Sometimes, safety is subtle.

YOUR REAL-TALK QUESTION

Which negative thought do you believe the most, even though it hurts you?

Maybe it’s the voice that whispers you’re not enough, you’re failing, or that things will never get better. It’s exhausting and unfair, but somehow you let it run the show anyway.

What if you gave yourself a little space to question that story and be kinder to yourself instead?

BEFORE YOU GO

“Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”

Louise L. Hay

Think about that for a second. How much energy have you spent tearing yourself down, replaying those same old harsh thoughts that don’t serve you? Why don’t you start giving yourself a break? Not because you have to, but because you deserve it.

Self-approval isn’t about being perfect or getting it right every time. It’s about choosing kindness for yourself in the moments you need it most. So when that inner critic shows up, try flipping the script. Say something true, gentle, and real. It might just change the way you move through your days.

You’ve been your toughest judge for too long. Maybe it’s time to be your own best ally.

MEME OF THE DAY

P.S. We made this because most spiritual content made us feel like there was something wrong with us for being tired, messy, or not “high-vibe” enough. If this made you feel a little more human today, that's all we wanted.

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