Category Archives: balance
🛁 I’m Not Perfect—But This Helps Me Heal (A Love Note to My Emotional Safety Kitt)
Some days I’m on top of the world.Other days? I’m just trying to breathe through the weight of it all without screaming into a pillow or disappearing into the void. Yeah—I’m not perfect.But I’ve learned something sacred: I don’t have to be.What I do need is a way to care for myself when I forgetContinue reading “🛁 I’m Not Perfect—But This Helps Me Heal (A Love Note to My Emotional Safety Kitt)”
Divine Timing & Dandelion Dreams: A Rainy Day in Bloom
I left myself a note in my Google calendar today. Not one of those rigid “do-this-or-else” reminders, but a soft whisper to myself—“Create a blog.” No pressure, no timeline. Just a loving nudge from past me to now me, inviting joy in if it feels right. And you know what? It did feel right. RightContinue reading “Divine Timing & Dandelion Dreams: A Rainy Day in Bloom”
Light Therapy for Emotional Balance: A Personal Exploration
How Red, Blue, and Purple Lights Influence Our Moods Recently, I noticed that I’ve been particularly drawn to the red light setting on my LED light, while my partner seems to prefer the blue light. This sparked my curiosity about why we might be naturally gravitating toward these specific colors and what impact they couldContinue reading “Light Therapy for Emotional Balance: A Personal Exploration”
The Importance of “Me Time”: Reclaiming Your Well-Being
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of responsibilities—whether it’s work, family, or social obligations. Many people move through their days without ever considering the importance of taking time for themselves. “Me time” often seems like a luxury rather than a necessity, but neglecting it can leadContinue reading “The Importance of “Me Time”: Reclaiming Your Well-Being”
24 hours in a day.
When do you feel most productive? Long workdays can be draining, both physically and mentally. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when the hours seem to stretch endlessly with tasks and obligations. But what if we could “save the day” by making the most of the 24 hours we’re given? The idea is to find smallContinue reading “24 hours in a day.”
The Eclipse of Harmony
What’s something most people don’t understand? We need to unite before we can have peace! In the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, nestled in the heart of Canada, a story of struggle and triumph unfolded against the backdrop of the majestic falls. Here, where the waters flowed with a quiet strength, the people harbored a longingContinue reading “The Eclipse of Harmony”
Understanding Triggers: Unveiling the Path to Emotional Healing and Personal Growth
Feeling triggered? A trigger, sometimes referred to as a stressor, is an action or situation that can lead to an adverse emotional reaction. In the context of mental illness, referring to triggers usually means something that has brought on or worsened symptoms. When beginning shadow work and working with a supportive partner, you may startContinue reading “Understanding Triggers: Unveiling the Path to Emotional Healing and Personal Growth”
Working with your shadows
What is Shadow Work? Shadow work involves working with your unconscious mind to uncover the parts of yourself that you repress and hide from yourself. This can include trauma or parts of your personality that you subconsciously consider undesirable. Anyone can do shadow work on their own. I highly recommend working on your shadow workContinue reading “Working with your shadows”
Working with Affirmations
Affirmations are short, encouraging statements that can help create a more positive frame of mind. The word “affirm” means to validate or confirm. You can repeat affirmations to yourself as often as you’d like, such as while brushing your teeth, driving to work, or before you fall asleep. Growing up in the 80s, 90s, andContinue reading “Working with Affirmations”