It's Labor Day!
It’s Labor Day!
A celebration of American workers. President Grover Cleveland signed it into law, in June 1894, after years of labor strikes and unrest. According to History.com, at the height of the industrial revolution, “the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks”.
As I read this article, my first impression was that work hasn’t changed much since 1894. We Americans work very hard and often very long hours. Even during the pandemic while working from home, we work many hours. Think about moms, they don’t have a “job”, but they work harder than anybody!
On this Labor Day, let’s remember to give ourselves a rest, or enjoy time with our families, or do something that we love. Let’s celebrate our own selves and our work achievements.
The Great Resignation.
If you haven’t heard of The Great Resignation, according to this Inc.com article, 11.5 million workers have quit their jobs in during April, May, and June of 2021. When so many of us are working longer hours and doing it during a deadly pandemic, it seems it was almost inevitable that many people left their jobs.
What The Great Resignation is at the core, change. Since March 2020 we have seen huge changes in the way we work, and in who we work for. We have adapted to all the changes and it’s important that we give ourselves credit for making the changes or rolling with the changes as they were presented to us.
We can’t know if we are in the beginning, middle, or end of the big changes, and that’s okay. We can continue to do our best, do what’s right for us and our families.
Change is Hard.
It’s true, change is hard, and in change, there is also opportunity. There is opportunity to reshape our lives, to shift our priorities, to make our work lives work better for us. There is opportunity to reshape how companies treat their employees. There is opportunity to reshape how leaders lead. There is so much opportunity all this change. Let’s use this energy to our own advantage.
Labor Day is interesting this year. Let’s rest, enjoy time with our families, spend time doing what we love.
New Moon in Virgo Today!
Speaking of change, new moons bring beginnings. This new moon in Virgo brings its own flavor of new beginnings. If you’re curious about how this new moon may affect you, here is an article that includes horoscopes for each zodiac sign. “The New Moon in Virgo Packs Refresh-Oriented ‘Back to School’ Energy – Here’s What That Means for Your Sign.” Remember to check your Sun, Moon, and rising sign for a complete picture.
Cancer Journey Update.
I am beginning to feel well more often than I feel ill. Turning this corner has made my life so much better. I am grateful to my body for weathering the cancer storm and healing. Our bodies are so incredibly strong.
Show your body some love today. Our bodies may not look like what we want them to, but they are strong enough to survive cancer and cancer treatment. Give your body a hug today.
My YouTube Channel.
I posted a new video on Friday about manifesting. For it, I watched 88 YouTube videos and talk about what I learned about it. It was so much fun! Please check it out if manifesting is something you’re curious about.
The picture today is mine from earlier this week. While snacking on potato chips, I found this perfect little heart.
Happy Labor Day and Happy New Moon!
Be well,
Nikki