Omen Days
A March Reflection
Back during my #last100days project, I wrote about omen days.
I am still using my paper planner, and I am loving it. This is quite a feat now that we are on the cusp of the new quarter.
When I paid attention to my omen days back in December, I vowed to use them this calendar year. I wrote them on the monthly spread so I wouldn’t forget what they are, and also to avoid searching through a massive amount of journals.
My March omen words are: delays, enchiladas, and margaritas
So I ask myself, what do these words have to do with March?
Delays: When Seb and I were coming back from Florida, we had a plane delay. It was already late evening, and we were just ready to get home, but that is something that we cannot control. I suppose that is the lesson. I was grateful it was a short delay and we were not inconveniencing anyone since I had driven and parked at the airport garage.
I feel spring is delayed. The temperatures here have been insane. 20 degrees one morning and 80 degrees the afternoon of the next day. That type of fluctuation gives me a headache (literally).
We have had some sickness and soreness here in the house, so that is a delay as well.
Enchiladas: I have not made enchiladas and have not had them since that day in December when I wrote it down, but there was something about being in that Mexican restaurant with my husband and his brother that struck me enough to write it down. As my friend Nancy Stohlman would say - everything is a metaphor. What do the enchiladas represent?
March was filled with various events: A Disney trip, my son’s birthday, work calls, my brother died, coffee date with a friend, book club and art day back to back, speaking to family I am estranged from, a new community for me, fish frys, and dates with my husband. It felt stuffed, but mostly in delicious ways.
Margaritas: Tequila and lime!
On a concrete level, I did buy some canned margaritas I enjoy. I didn’t drink a lot of tequila - more wine and prosecco. I enjoy the evening ritual of a cocktail with my husband. It is a daily anchor. When I am fasting, I have a sparkle water in a fancy glass - it feels almost the same.
I think this represents the savoring of small things in everyday life.
Did you log omen words? I would love to hear about your experience.
April’s words/phrases are fog, delulu, waterfalls, behind closed eyes. I will see what emerges!