Hey friends, it’s been long since I last saw you here in my blog.

I’ve been quiet because I did lose my voice in personal life.

To be honest, I’ve been feeling blocked and working on relationships.

Last year, I spent most of my time making art.

This year, I’ve been spending time making Tricia.

I’m not worried my flow won’t come back. (Alright, perhaps still a little.)

I know I need to solve Tricia’s problems to make her feel safe and comfortable again
in order for art to return.
Since I’m can’t paint, I’m allowing myself to gain new experiences with more people,

doing things I’ve never done before as a way to slowly find Tricia back.

I’m not sure if I’m making progress but I’m at least trying to make changes.

So, I signed myself up for a two-day hiking trip with other three couple friends.

I was indeed quite nervous and secretly wishing it could be canceled with bad weather.

When our hiking guide confirmed we were really going, I thought it must be the message from the universe.

I will surrender.

How it started…

(Look at our happy innocent smiles before everything started :目)

How it was going…

We walked through lots of our favorite silver grass forest （芒草森林) and stinging nettle （咬人貓).

Then, as we reached higher altitude, more tree roots climbing and root stairs walking.

Occasionally, easy rock climbing with ropes.

Multiple little breaks with sweet snacks that I normally wouldn’t touch.

For the first time,

I realised how firm the tree roots are supporting us.

How bouncy soft was the earth underneath my feet.

Layers of soil on top of tree roots with hollow structure, just perfect for roots to grow.

Just as we all do, we need space to allow ourselves to grow and be grounded.

’If you’re lost in the mountains, the first thing you should do is hug a tree. Trees make you feel safe.’

Our guide said.

I think that’s so true.

Look up

Everywhere was covered in green.
Tree leaves
Giant ferns
Soft moss carpet

Approaching the destination as if we were walking into a mysterious unknown land.

Shuiyang Forest

A dammed lake in the mountainous area of Alishan Township,
Chiayi County, Taiwan. After the September 21 earthquake in 1999,
the upper reaches of the river was blocked, forming a dammed lake. The cedar forests withered after being soaked in water for a long time. The death posture of the trees reflects in the water, giving it a unique beautiful look, so it has a dreamlike name,
水漾森林 (Water Wave Forest).

New moon in Libra

We were so lucky to see a sky full of stars because of new moon and good weather.
Even the milky way was obvious to our eyes.

‘While new moons are often a time of planting seeds and setting intentions, it's still important to take things slow at this time, giving yourself plenty of room to reflect. And because Libra is a very relationship and harmony-oriented sign, themes around **balance and relationships** are likely to be at the forefront.
New moons under the sign of Libra are all about **balance, justice, beauty, harmony, ideas, and the element of air**, so this will likely feel like a very mentally **stimulating** time, albeit a bit **disorienting**, thanks to the retrograde planets.
Luckily, though, we have a supportive trine between Libra and Mars in Gemini under this moon, as well as a brief conjunction between the moon, and Mercury and Venus in the late degrees of Virgo. All that to say, the energy is ripe for trying new things and getting a fresh start, just in time for *the change of seasons*.’
- www.mindbodygreen.com

I’m not religious and definitely not superstitious.
But I do believe in the energy of universe.
And I feel this astrology message describes my feelings lately very well.