When you stop caring for yourself, it's often a sign of an overwhelmed nervous system, not laziness. This video explains why making yourself a priority is a powerful step in how to heal, leading to significant self improvement. It's a personal journey and incorporating a gym workout as part of self care routine, is an overlooked importance of physical activity for overall mental health. What physical activity are you doing for your healing journey? Check out the full video on the Creative Grief Journey Podcast.

A lot has happened over the past few months that have changed the trajectory of my involvement with this community. I quit my job.😳. It’s a job. I’m passionate about helping people with substance use disorder. However, the job was so intense. It was derailing what I really want to do which is help people on the grief journey with creative daily practices. So here I am again, and hopefully I’ll be able to sustain my lifestyle without a corporate job! I mean this is a “job” but I love this work! I’m here to support so if you’re still in the group, please leave me a little message and let’s get going on this journey together. Pic of my daughter (10 steps ahead) as we hiked in Northern Idaho. It is beautiful there. Oh also add a pic to your comment if you can!

Wanted to take the opportunity to invite you to my first SoulShine Studio Night in Bellevue, Ohio at Younique Wellness. My grief journey has been intense and I am have invested six figures into my healing. So, I am sharing my gifts with you. Although I have just a couple people signed up I will continue with this class because it is so extremely important for anyone seeking emotional empowerment, especially when you’re traveling the grief journey. If you can join me, leave me a message I’ll get you the information. It is a $35 prepaid class, but it’s so much more than creativity. An online version coming soon!! We will be doing some meditation. I will be guiding you on some lessons for the grief journey, and you’ll leave with your own personal artwork. Oh, and PS the podcast is resuming tomorrow. Don’t miss it on YouTube.https://youtube.com/@HeARTworkbyDawn

There are days that I do not think of them. Then a memory comes to mind, a desire to call, a seasonal event comes around that brings me back to reality. That longing to hold them, to laugh with them, to share with them a meal or recipe. I smile, while my heart breaks. My eyes becomes moist, wanting to cry but my cheeks stay dry. I miss them.

🌀 I had the opportunity to participate in the Great Mother March.A pilgrimage from Asheville NC, to Washington, DC. Did I actually walk with the group? No, but I did create small hearts with my Granddaughter that they will ripple out to bystanders with messages of hope, love, and faith. What are some tinny ripples you are creating? Even the smallest ripple does affect change. ❤️