As a meditation teacher and transformational coach, I've spent years studying what actually helps people find lasting peace. Not temporary relief or positive thinking that fades when life gets hard, but real, embodied calm that stays with you. And here's what I've learned: gratitude isn't just a nice feeling. It's a nervous system practice. When… Continue reading Unlocking Peace: The Power of Gratitude and Your Nervous System
Category: Blog for the week
When the Inner Critic Says ‘You Should Know Better’: What I Remember Instead
Last week wasn't calm or graceful. It was messy. Stressful. Loud. There were moments I wanted to disappear under the covers and hit pause on everything — parenting, deadlines, emotions, all of it. And here's what I had to remind myself (again): Inner work doesn't erase discomfort. It just helps us meet it differently —… Continue reading When the Inner Critic Says ‘You Should Know Better’: What I Remember Instead
Understanding Your Emotions Through Body Awareness
🌀 How to Calm Your Body When You Don't Know What You're Feeling We've all been there—feeling "off" but unable to explain why. Maybe your chest feels tight, or your stomach churns, or you just can't focus. This isn't just in your head—it's your body's way of telling you something. In Holistic Vagus Nerve Reset,… Continue reading Understanding Your Emotions Through Body Awareness
Breath Practices for Emotional Healing
Gentle resources that helped me feel grounded, even when everything felt overwhelming. I used to believe that wellness was something I had to earn through productivity. I thought it required perfection or pushing through to the end. But during my burnout season, what I needed most wasn't to do more. It was to feel safe,… Continue reading Breath Practices for Emotional Healing
Discovering Inner Adventure: Healing Your Nervous System
We often think of adventure as something we chase across oceans, up mountains, or into the unknown. The word itself conjures motion, courage, and the thrill of the unfamiliar. But some of the bravest journeys we take don't require a plane ticket — only a willingness to turn inward. This month, nature calls us outside.… Continue reading Discovering Inner Adventure: Healing Your Nervous System
Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Mindfulness for Stress Relief
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a constant companion for many. But what if we had an internal switch that could help us shift from stress to calm in an instant? The good news is—we do. It’s called the vagus nerve, and mindfulness is one of the most powerful ways to activate it. What… Continue reading Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Mindfulness for Stress Relief
CROSSROADS
When I was a younger adult, I had my daughter and found myself raising her alone. I was “just a waitress” according to some people. I worked in a steakhouse that served mainly business clientele. I believed that these people were educated, successful and respected. I knew I wanted to go back to school and… Continue reading CROSSROADS
Children: The best teachers
Children: We have children and feel that we are responsible to teach them discipline and help them become the best version of themselves they can be. I love mine so much and I feel that it is my responsibility to do this. When I had my daughter, I vowed to be kind, love her unconditionally,… Continue reading Children: The best teachers
Reflections
Dearest mommy. It has been two years today since you passed on to non-physical and into the spirit world where your beautiful soul is free from disease and you are free to be the beautiful soul that gave me life, raised me and taught me unconditional love. I was a firm believer in faith in… Continue reading Reflections
Marbles
She had read an article about trust and the marble jar. The author quoted Brene Brown: «Whenever someone supports you, or is kind to you, or sticks up for you, or honors what you share with them as private, you put marbles in the jar. When people are mean, or disrespectful, or share your secrets,… Continue reading Marbles
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