The Narrative Hive

Hive check-in: Let’s dive into today’s narrative. I know I’m late with this one, but honestly? This retrograde deserves all the time in the world. It’s not your usual “oops, emails got lost” kind of energy. Nope. This is the final retrograde of 2025, and it’s hitting harder than I expected. Mercury went retrograde on November 9 in Sagittarius and will finally station direct in Scorpio on November 29. What does that mean? Communication gets messy, sure, but this one digs deeper. It’s forcing us to confront truths we’ve been avoiding, conversations we left unfinished, and emotions we shoved aside. Why This Feels So Heavy Old stuff resurfaces: You thought it was done. You thought it was over. Surprise, it’s not. Decisions loom: You’re being pushed to act, speak, or finally face what you’ve been running from. Karma checks in: With Saturn and Mercury doing their thing, the universe is reviewing your year. What worked? What didn’t? What do you want to carry forward? Transformation mode: This...

Hive check-in: Let’s dive into today’s narrative. So this one’s wild. Chicago just had its official Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park, full of families, lights, music, fireworks,  all the festive vibes. And then… gunshots. (fox32chicago.com) Reports say at least five people were shot, one critically. It happened near State and Randolph Streets right after the tree was lit. Police swarmed the area, and there were hundreds of people in the Loop when it went down. (cbsnews.com) Why this hits differently: A holiday celebration, supposed to be joyful, ended in chaos. Safety at public events is a serious concern — how do we prevent this? It’s a reminder: gun violence can invade moments we expect to be safe and magical. I know, the holidays are meant to be cheerful, but stories like this remind us to stay alert, look out for each other, and push for safer public spaces. Enjoy the lights, yes, but let’s also not ignore what’s happening around us. Thoughts? Were you downtown that n...

Hive check-in: Let’s dive into today’s narrative. Okay, this one hit me hard. A few days ago in South Deering, Chicago, a mom and her 9-year-old son were just trying to walk home from school… and they got attacked by a group of kids. Yes, kids. A video went viral showing them being punched, dragged, and stomped. (fox32chicago.com) The mom, already dealing with sickle-cell disease, said she’s never felt pain like this before. Her son was hurt too. And get this,  she’d warned the school about her son being followed and bullied by older kids for two years. (abc7chicago.com) People around the neighborhood say this isn’t a one-time thing. The same group of kids allegedly terrorized other families for months. (cbsnews.com) Why this matters: Walking home should feel safe. Clearly, it didn’t. Kids being violent isn’t “just kids being kids” when it escalates like this. Schools and authorities need to step up. The mom tried warning them for years. This story makes you pause. How do we protec...

Hive check-in: Let’s dive into today’s narrative. Somehow, we’ve made it to November the month that always feels like a quiet exhale. The year’s final chapters are unfolding, and even though I missed the official “welcome to the new month” on the first, I’m showing up now, with intention. That counts too. November holds space for a lot of things — gratitude, reflection, awareness, and for many of us, growth. It’s National Gratitude Month, which couldn’t come at a better time. As the air gets cooler and the days shorter, I find myself slowing down to really take stock of what’s around me. Not just what I have, but what I’ve learned, who I’ve become, and how far I’ve come since January. This month also shines a light on Native American Heritage, a time to honor the stories, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous peoples — voices that continue to shape our world with depth and authenticity. It’s also a moment to acknowledge other vital observances like Family Caregivers Month, D...