As Mercury retrograde comes to a close, your words are still buffering. And that’s ok. Even if your website is shuttered and your email newsletter is on hiatus, make sure that you’re gentle with yourself as you take this needed mental retreat. Let your curiosity flow outward now instead of writing yourself in circles. In fact, an overhead conversation, a scrap of bathroom graffiti, or a pop lyric could spark your next great project — so get those ideas down on the cafe napkin!