By Nam Hari Kaur

The month of February 2024 is the beginning of an intensified wave of energy on planet Earth that will push people’s boundaries to the limit. The sentiment of, "Hey, that’s enough, I’m not taking it anymore!" will rise like a battle cry throughout the land. In our personal lives this requires us to choose our battles wisely, and not enter into a conflict that is a useless spin cycle of anger and vengeance.

Welcome to the new frontier, the big bold calendar year of 2024. The ever unending flow of time and space has set forth a new paradigm, and we will need to adjust ourselves accordingly. The number 8 of 2024 represents the themes of power, energy, finance, healing, and our ability to remain fearless amidst wildly changing circumstances. Number 8 is the Air Element, and as powerful winds of change move across the planet it will be our internal compass of self-resolve that will keep us standing tall and strong.

How much am I truly deserving of? What should I expect from life, and when does self-deception end? Is it better to live in the convenience of illusions or to confront harsh realities? These questions, borne out of self-talk, often lead to a less-than-ideal outcome.

We find ways to numb ourselves, whether through organic means or otherwise, to evade pain. Ignorance and denial become shields against the full awareness of our existence.

Let's dive into something T.S. Eliot once wrote in his famous poem, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.” He said, "There will be time, there will be time, to prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet." It's like a poetic metaphor for how we navigate life. It's true, but also a bit sad. Perfect poetry, right?

Being aware of the struggles and battles we all face as earthlings can be both terrifying and inspiring. Face after face, we shape our perception, trying to make others see us the way we see ourselves.