i just watched this conversation on the Know Thyself Podcast with dr. sue morter about healing a nervous system stuck in survival mode, and it felt like a gentle wake-up call. the main idea: so many of us are living in a constant state of survival: overthinking, overdoing, always on edge. dr. morter explains that our nervous system gets “stuck” in these patterns, often because of old wounds, stress, or just the pace of modern life. but healing is possible, and it starts with learning to regulate our system, come back to our bodies, and allow ourselves to feel safe again. some things that stood out: - you don’t have to suffer to awaken, but suffering can be a doorway to deeper self-awareness - healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself, but remembering your wholeness - the body, mind, and breath are designed to work together to help us heal and flourish - when we slow down and get present, we can transform old patterns and access new creative energy this made me think about this community, art & alchemy. as artists and seekers, our creativity is deeply connected to our nervous system. when we’re stuck in survival mode, it’s hard to create, to feel inspired, or to express ourselves fully. but when we learn to regulate, to breathe, to be present with our feelings (even the hard ones), we open up space for new ideas, healing, and transformation. in this community, we honor the connection between body, mind, and creativity. we use art as a way to process, to heal, and to come home to ourselves. question for you: how does your nervous system affect your creativity? what practices help you feel safe enough to create, express, or just be present with yourself? share your thoughts, art, or reflections below 👇

reflections on our first circle 🌙 friday night was our first creative alchemy circle. one person showed up - but honestly, it was perfect🥺 we had the most intimate, real conversation about the inner critic - the voice that keeps us small, tells us we're not good enough, & stops us from creating. sometimes the most powerful work happens in small spaces. if your'e reading this, thank youuu for showing up and trusting me❤️‍🩹 if you couldn't make it, that's okay! i want to have them more often, i hope you'll join us next time. what we covered: - you are not your thoughts - your critic is trying to protect you - how to observe the voice instead of believe it - creating anyway despite the fear this week: choose one scary action and do it anyway🦋 next circle: TBD🌀 who's coming?

our first live call is in less than an hour! bring paper/a journal and something to write with :) no pressure to speak or participate, u are more than welcome to observe and take whatever you need🌻 see you soon!!!

hi alchemists🪄 today is the day of our first live call!!!!🥳 creative alchemy will begin at 7pm est! you can find the link here on skool :) just click 'join now' when it is time. expect: connection, safe & insightful conversations, and the opportunity to share a piece of yourself that deserves to be seen. I'm so excited!! ive worked hard on intentionally putting this space together to cultivate what we all need more of this year: community. i'll see you soon🌀🖤

hiiiii lovely souls :) announcing: our first live call🌙 i've been wanting to create more space for us to connect in real time, so we're starting something new. introducing: creative alchemy circles✨ the first call will be part welcome, part guidance, and part practice. we're going to get to know each other, share our thoughts, & do some real work together. the focus: befriending your inner critic when: friday, jan. 16 @ 7pm EST here's what we'll do: ✨ introduce ourselves 🦋 learn why your inner critic exists and how to work with it 🌙 practice naming and dialoguing with it 🤍 hold space for each other's process you don't have to be on camera if you don't want to. but i do hope you'll introduce yourself even if its just in the chat. i look forward to meeting & connecting with u all<3