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Inspiration
Read more: InspirationIf I didn’t need sleep, I think the first thing I’d do is simply exhale. Because so much of my life is spent holding things together—for my children, for my clients, for my family, and for every person who looks to me for guidance or grounding. As a mother of two, the days start early,…
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My Little Balcony Sanctuary ☀️🌿
Read more: My Little Balcony Sanctuary ☀️🌿There’s a spot in my home that has become more than just a physical place—it’s a sanctuary. My little balcony may not look like much to others, but to me, it’s where the world slows down. It’s where I return when my energy feels low, when the day feels too heavy, or when I simply…
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The Rhythm of Beads, The Rhythm of Breath 🌿✨
Read more: The Rhythm of Beads, The Rhythm of Breath 🌿✨The first time I held a strand of mala beads, I didn’t quite know what to do with them. They were smooth and beautiful in my hands, almost like tiny anchors strung together. At first, I thought they were simply jewelry—something symbolic, maybe spiritual, but decorative all the same. But one day, I found myself…
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When Ducks Show Up Everywhere
Read more: When Ducks Show Up EverywhereLately, ducks have been showing up in my life in ways I can’t ignore. At first, I brushed it off as coincidence, but the more it happened, the more I felt like there was a message waiting for me if I slowed down enough to listen. The first time was during a tarot reading. Out…
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A Little Corner of Healing ✨🌙
Read more: A Little Corner of Healing ✨🌙When I was a child, my bed wasn’t just a place to sleep—it was a sanctuary. Piled high with stuffed animals, it felt alive with comfort and safety. Each one had a name, a personality, and a role in protecting me from the bigness of the world outside my bedroom door. They weren’t just toys;…
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Faith at the Threshold: Cinnamon, Tithes, and Trust
Read more: Faith at the Threshold: Cinnamon, Tithes, and TrustFaith at the Threshold: Cinnamon, Tithes, and Trust On the first of every month, I stand at my front door with a pinch of cinnamon in my hand. I pause, whisper a quiet prayer, and blow it across the threshold. 🍃✨ To some, it might look like just a ritual or superstition. But to me,…
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More Than a Cat: A Lesson in Trusting the Process
Read more: More Than a Cat: A Lesson in Trusting the Process🎨🐾 Today my son wanted to draw a cat. When he realized he didn’t know how, I saw the disappointment wash over him—his shoulders dropped, his little face looked sad, almost defeated. My first instinct was to draw it for him, to make the sadness go away. But I knew if I did that, he’d…
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Your Feelings Are Messengers, Not Masters 💛
Read more: Your Feelings Are Messengers, Not Masters 💛Someone might need to hear this today: your feelings do not control you. Emotions can feel overwhelming at times. Anger, sadness, fear, or anxiety may surge through you, making it seem like they dictate your choices, reactions, or even your identity. But the truth is: they are not here to control you—they are here to…
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Moving From Power, Not Fear ⚡️
Read more: Moving From Power, Not Fear ⚡️Anxiety and I go way back. It has a way of planting seeds of fear about things that haven’t even happened yet. In my mind, the possibilities often feel unfavorable—rejection, embarrassment, shame, loss, abandonment, loneliness… the list can feel endless. For years, I let these “what ifs” dictate my choices. I hesitated. I overthought. I…
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Shadow Work & Insecurities 🖤
Read more: Shadow Work & Insecurities 🖤Shadow work isn’t just about digging up the past—it’s about meeting the parts of yourself you were taught to hide. The aspects of yourself that you’ve tucked away, denied, or even judged, now ask to be seen, understood, and embraced. Your insecurities are not flaws. They are fragments of you whispering for attention, longing to…
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