Having been in survival mode for so long, it’s easy to let magic go by the wayside. Altars go untended; ceremonies remain unplanned. But, now that February has arrived, let’s turn our tides toward optimism and reestablish the magical routines that give us power.

Even doing the right thing—if you do it for too long—will create unforeseen costs in fatigue, burnout, and resentment. Pass the buck where you can and dive beneath the cresting waves of others’ unprocessed emotions.

Take this next month to honor what has been lost, rediscover what you have access to, and play with what arises. Accept emotions as they come and trust that they are part of the path toward greater understanding and awareness. This, too, will end and lead to yet another beginning.

Many of us have spent enormous energy exercising control and creating stability in a world full of chaos. However, that vise grip on reality is beginning to ache, and the temptation is to let go and give everything free reign. Instead, use this month to recalibrate your precautions, desires, and connections as you embrace the gray areas and stray from all-or-nothing thinking.