I’ll admit, I’ve been feeling a bit saucy lately; slow on patience and quick to snap. It is usually followed by a pause (and often the recipient’s own snappy response) as I ponder the source of my uncharacteristic reactions.

But I don’t think I’m alone. Have you noticed that people appear a bit edgy these days? Many friends have experienced the same, and those in the public sector are finding it especially challenging. Lately, people just seem out of sorts.

Those in astrology will tell you we are experiencing many rarely seen planetary shifts that are contributing to our unsettled world right now. So much change is taking place around us that many are simply trying to hold on for the ride.

But no one wants to be the bad apple, so what can we do to turn saucy to sweet? Awareness is a good place to start. Speaking openly with friends certainly helps. And too often we forget that, just as tasty fruit blossoms from well-nourished soil, our soul will blossom when given the nourishment it needs.

I realize I’ve become disconnected from activities that nourish my soul. It is one of the primary ingredients missing in my “sauce,” and I’m working to change the recipe. Spending more time in nature, taking my shoes off to walk barefoot on the grass, waking to the sun on my face, saying “yes” to the cold plunge, scheduling creative time outside of work, having coffee with old friends, putting everything aside to fully live and breathe in the moment…

Sweet fruit starts with rich soil. Let’s remember to nourish our souls—and to be good to each other.

Lauren Del Sarto is founder/publisher of Desert Health and can be reached at [email protected].