The Sacred Pause – Honoring the In-Between

Somewhere along the way, we absorbed the idea that by now, we should have it figured out.Our career. Our relationships. Our purpose. Our five-year plan. There’s a quiet shame that creeps in when we don’t. When we’re in-between jobs. In-between identities. In-between versions of ourselves. It can feel like everyone else got the memo —Continue reading “The Sacred Pause – Honoring the In-Between”

Feelings: Quick Journal & Reflection Guide

Name it to tame it: Give your feeling a name, just noticing it lowers its intensity. If you can’t identify the feeling yet, give it a word and move on; over time, a pattern will emerge. Spot your triggers: Ask, “What happened before I felt this?” or “What thoughts are fueling it?” Dig gently; sometimesContinue reading “Feelings: Quick Journal & Reflection Guide”

Love Yourself First: Tuning Into Your Emotions

What does self-love mean? How will I know? Well, understanding emotions is the first step toward true self-love. When you know what you feel, you can respond with compassion rather than judgment. I took a deeper look into that and here’s what I found. Emotional Awareness, What It Looks Like Emotional awareness is noticing yourContinue reading “Love Yourself First: Tuning Into Your Emotions”

Hands in the dirt: Finding Peace in My Little Garden

Dirt under my fingernails is not glamorous, but it’s honest. My little garden isn’t anything grand, just a few pots and a corner of earth I’ve claimed as my own. It’s become a small sanctuary where I can press pause on everything else. When my hands are in the soil, the noise quiets. I stopContinue reading “Hands in the dirt: Finding Peace in My Little Garden”

TRE

Improved Emotional Regulation:Regular practice of TRE helps with emotional regulation by allowing the body to process emotions that are not fully expressed. This can be especially helpful for those who feel overwhelmed by their emotions or struggle with anger or sadness. Quote from Dr. Berceli:“When the body experiences release, it creates space for emotional regulationContinue reading “TRE”

Reiki

I volunteered as a Reiki practitioner for several years at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. During that time, I saw firsthand how Reiki contributed to patients’ well-being and healing journeys. My volunteer work continued until 2020, when COVID-19 reshaped healthcare practices. Now, I’m curious to explore what current research and the medical community haveContinue reading “Reiki”