Man, October always brings some wild stuff, doesn’t it? I’ve noticed it for years now, this shift in the air when those leaves start turning. This past October, I really felt it – this specific, almost watery, dreamy vibe. I just started calling it the ‘Pisces October Month Energy’ in my head, because it felt super reflective and, not gonna lie, a little overwhelming at times. It wasn’t exactly bad, but it definitely wasn’t my usual go-getter, push-through-it self.
I remember the first few days of the month, I just felt… off. Like my brain was wrapped in a soft blanket, and everything seemed a bit hazier. My usual routine of jumping out of bed, grabbing coffee, and tackling my to-do list felt like pulling a piano up a hill. I tried to just power through, you know? Just grit my teeth and do the usual grind. But every time I pushed, I felt a kind of resistance, like the universe was telling me, “Nah, not today, buddy.” I’d find myself staring out the window, lost in thought, or just scrolling through old photos, feeling unexpectedly nostalgic.
This wasn’t a one-time thing, either. I started digging through my old journals, which I pull out once in a blue moon, and realized similar patterns popped up almost every October. Different specifics, sure, but the underlying feeling was always there: a pull towards introspection, a heightened sensitivity, sometimes even a bit of melancholy that just seemed to float in. It was like the world was asking me to slow down and look inward, but I was always too busy trying to keep up with everything else.
So, this past October, after a couple of weeks of feeling like I was constantly bumping into walls, I finally just stopped resisting. It hit me one morning when I was trying to force myself to write a report, and I just kept zoning out. I threw my hands up and thought, “Alright, fine. What do you want from me, October?” That was my turning point. I decided to lean into whatever this ‘Pisces October Month Energy’ was throwing my way, instead of fighting it.
Here’s what I actually started doing, step-by-step:
- First, I scaled back my social calendar. I realized trying to be super social was draining me fast. So, I started declining invites that didn’t absolutely light me up. No apologies, no long explanations, just a simple “Can’t make it this time.” It felt a little weird at first, like I was letting people down, but honestly, it was a massive relief.
- Then, I carved out “dream time” every morning. Instead of immediately jumping into work, I’d wake up, make a cup of tea, and just sit. No phone, no laptop, no TV. Just me and my thoughts. Sometimes I’d write down whatever came to mind in a little notebook – dreams, worries, random ideas. Other times, I’d just stare out the window and let my mind wander. It felt unproductive initially, but it was like clearing out the mental cobwebs.
- I started listening to a lot more instrumental music. Stuff with no lyrics, just melodies that could flow in and out. It helped to create this soft, almost meditative backdrop to my day, making everything feel less jarring.
- I picked up my old paintbrushes again. Man, I hadn’t painted anything in years. I didn’t set out to create a masterpiece, or even anything good. I just played with colors, mixing them on the palette, splashing them onto paper. It was purely for the joy of it, for the feeling of creating something without any pressure. It felt like a release valve for all that pent-up sensitivity.
- I made sure to get outside, even if just for a short walk. Even when it was chilly, I’d bundle up and just walk around the neighborhood. Looking at the changing leaves, feeling the cool air – it just grounded me. It helped connect me back to something real when my head felt like it was floating in the clouds.
- And this is a big one: I stopped judging my feelings. If I felt a bit sad for no particular reason, I just let myself feel it. If I suddenly felt creative, I leaned into it. No “Why am I feeling this?” or “I should be doing something else.” Just acceptance.
After doing all this for a few weeks, something really interesting happened. I didn’t suddenly become a powerhouse of productivity, but I felt a deep sense of calm that I hadn’t experienced in a long time. The haziness started to clear, not because I fought it, but because I allowed it to flow through. My mind felt lighter, my creativity sparked in unexpected ways, and I even found myself connecting with people on a deeper level because I was more present and less distracted by my own internal struggle.
It was like this ‘Pisces October Month Energy’ wasn’t something to conquer, but something to dance with. Once I started moving with its rhythm instead of trying to force my own, everything felt so much smoother. It taught me that sometimes, the best way to handle things is to just let go and see where the current takes you, at least for a little while.
