Did you know that consistent practice of one positive coping mechanism can rewire your brain? This week on the podcast I shared some examples with scientific evidence explaining why daily rituals or practices are so beneficial. These practices actually change the brain chemistry and promote emotional well-being. Some examples: ✨ creativity ✨ journaling ✨ prayer and meditation ✨ nature, getting outside ✨ physical movement I go into each of these a little bit deeper in the podcast to grasp the importance of daily rituals. I’d love to know what daily rituals you are doing. Are you ready to dive into a seven week program designed to help you gain rich emotional empowerment? Before I launch this program, I need some testers! Let’s talk! Your life of joy, abundance, and freedom is waiting!

Not the surface answer…the REAL one. What brought you into this space? What are you carrying… navigating… hoping for? I learned on this journey that storytelling is healing. When we give our grief a voice,it starts to soften. When we share our story, even just a few words…we remind ourselves: ✨ I’m not alone ✨ My experience matters ✨ There is meaning here, even if I can’t fully see it yet In my LESSONS framework, this is the "S"... Story Sharing & Empowerment. Your story doesn’t have to be polished. It doesn’t have to make sense. It doesn’t even have to be long. It just has to be true. When one person shares…we all feel seen. And that’s how healing ripples through this space. So please, gently, no pressure 😊 introduce yourself below and share: 💬 Why are you here? 💬 What has your grief journey looked like so far? 💬 What are you hoping to receive or experience here? I’m so honored you’re here. Really!! This is your safe place… your sacred container. And your story? It matters more than you know. 🤍

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!

First of all, huge thank you to @Kayla Amadon for sharing such a vulnerable part of her resent loss! Sometimes grief hits in layers. You lose the person you love… and then, somehow, you lose your connection to their world too. Maybe their family pulled away. Maybe you weren’t given the chance for closure or even to hold something sacred like their ashes. It’s heartbreak on top of heartbreak — and it’s okay to admit that hurts. If this is where you find yourself right now, please know — you’re not broken and you’re not doing it wrong. Grief doesn’t follow neat steps or timelines. It’s love with nowhere to go, still reaching for a place to land. Here are a few gentle practices that might help you start finding your footing again: 🌿 Create your own sacred space — light a candle, place a photo, keep a stone or something that reminds you of your person. Whisper their name. Talk to them. Love doesn’t need permission. 💧 Give your feelings a voice — write the letter you’ll never send, scream into a pillow, scribble with crayons, cry in the shower (this is my personal favorite), dance it out. Let that energy move — it’s how healing begins. 🪶 Look for little signs of connection — a song that plays at just the right time, a bird that lingers, a random feather, or a beautiful sunset (or sunrise if you are an early riser). Sometimes those moments are the message. ✍️ Jot down a few lines each day: - “Today I miss…” - “What I wish I could say…” - “What I need most right now…” I talk about Glow Writing on the podcast this week. It’s a very powerful exercise! Check it out on Catch Some SoulShine (YT)! 🌸 Ground yourself in softness — hand on heart, deep breaths, tea in your favorite mug, a walk outside, a few minutes of quiet. Let your body know it’s safe to rest here for a bit. You may not be ready for a meditation practice, but it is a very important key to radical self-love. Even when others have closed doors, your love still lives on — in your art, in your memories, in your heartbeat. You get to decide how to honor that love now.

✨ November 14 | Sarasota, FL ✨ Transform your grief through art, mindfulness, and soulful connection. 💛 All meals & art supplies included 🎨 Guided creative sessions + rituals of release 🌅 Sunset ceremony to welcome peace Leave a comment for the link