February 2nd is such a odd holiday. We watch to see if a groundhog sees a shadow and THAT supposedly determines the change of the seasons. I'm sure there is a whole story behind the history and significance of it, but my question is "why?" I think it comes down to humans wanting to predict the future. Whether it is fortune tellers, astrology symbols, or groundhogs, we want so badly to know what is coming next. If we know spring is right around the corner, our spirits may be lifted. If we know winter will be longer, we can try to mentally prepare and get that big box of hot cocoa from Costco! Knowing wouldn't really change anything, but it would be a sort of comfort, possibly one less unpredictability. So why not believe in the site of a shadow? Comfort is comfort regardless of its truth, right?
I think this has a strong connection to a fertility journey. I say all the time that it would be easier to keep going if I just knew the end result. If I could watch some rodent to get an answer of "6 more months of TTC," I'd stare at it all day every day. Wanting to know "when" or "if" is natural, but sadly we don't have that power. So, how do you keep going? Well, there are only so many outcomes possible. Spring might be around the corner and new birth is close or perhaps winter will hang around a bit longer leaving you feeling fruitless. Belief that brighter days are ahead is enough! The chance that positive things are coming your way can be that comfort and be the push you need to try one more month or to seek assistance. You don't need a palm reader or cosmic sign to tell you what might be coming your way, just believe it is possible because that is the truth.
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