This is a go to song for me, Althing with the full Stevie catalog, it is pure movement. That bass line alone feels like forward motion. Higher Ground always reminds me that growth is active—we stumble, we learn, we rise, we try again. There’s something about this song that says: Keep going. Keep evolving. Keep reaching. Today it feels like an anthem for rising—personally and collectively. What helps you find your higher ground when things feel heavy or stuck? Drop your song or word below.

Spiral Focus: Relate – Connection & Belonging Today is Valentine’s Day. For some, it’s romance, intimacy, and celebration. For others, it brings grief, longing, pressure, or mixed feelings. Within the Neuro-Somatic Integration™ Framework, relating is not just about partnership. It is the nervous system’s ability to stay connected—with self and others—without losing a felt sense of safety. Today, expand the definition of love. ❤️ If You’re Celebrating Romance - Slow your pace. Match breath before conversation. - Make eye contact and soften your tone. - Take a walk side-by-side (shared rhythm builds safety). - Express appreciation specifically and simply. Intimacy grows in regulation. 🌿 If Today Feels Tender or Complicated - Send a voice note to a friend. - Write yourself a gratitude note. - Spend time in nature and notice what feels steady. - Cook, move, or create something just for you. - Reach out instead of withdrawing—even briefly. Connection does not have to be romantic to be real. 💫 Micro-Practice Place one hand on your heart, one on your belly. Ask: Where do I feel connected right now? Is there someone—or something—I can gently reach toward? Love is broader than a holiday. Relating begins with presence. How are you choosing connection today?

A warm welcome to all members who joined us in the last 30 days! @Koodrut Koodrut @Rebecca Gates @Virginia Alecia @Shenaaz Janmohamed @Amanda Juliet @Carmalita Johnson @Sandra Pimentel @Evelene Sterling @Matthavo Matt @Reynold Smith @Angela Harris @Veronica Ornelas @Julia Livesey @Kayla Pelletier @Amalya King @Rosie Mertz @Cecilia Tavarez @Ires Aponte @Alistair Hawkes I’m so glad you’re here. This space is about connection, practice, and shared wisdom. Whether you’re a clinician, educator, coach, leader, or simply someone committed to growth, you belong here. I’d love to invite you to jump in right away: 🎵 Soundtrack of the Day – Share a song that reflects how you’re feeling, what’s moving you, or what’s grounding you. Music is one of our favorite ways to connect and regulate together. 🌱 Rooted Spotlights – Highlight programs, people, or organizations doing powerful healing, justice-centered, nature-connected, or neuro-somatically aligned work. Let’s amplify what’s working in the world. We’re also entering an exciting new season: ✨ Our first CEU-eligible course on the Neuro-Somatic Integration™ framework launches in March. This course is rooted in science, guided by nature, and embodied in practice—designed for clinicians and anyone working with children, families, and community.

Today’s soundtrack is My Prerogative by Bobby Brown. This one really got me moving in my morning dance practice—full body, big energy, zero apologies. Total nostalgia + strong “I’m doing what I need to do” vibes. It was so good I stayed with a full New Jack Swing playlist, then shifted straight into some art-making before logging on. One of those mornings where movement opens everything up. What gets you up and moving lately—song, rhythm, practice, mood? Drop it in the comments and let’s keep the energy circulating. 🎶🎨

Today’s soundtrack is about resolve.About standing up when it would be easier to stay quiet.About protecting what matters most—our values, our integrity, and our children. Eye of the Tiger reminds me that courage isn’t loud bravado—it’s the steady willingness to stay in the fight for what we believe in, even when it’s uncomfortable. Especially when it’s uncomfortable. If this song were playing in your body today, what would it be strengthening? Where are you being called to stand firm, stay awake, and keep going? Drop your reflections—and/or your own soundtrack—in the comments. 🎧