Category: Take a breath

  • Understanding Energy Through Science and Sensation

    Understanding Energy Through Science and Sensation

    Understanding Energy Through Science and Sensation When people hear the word energy, reactions can vary widely. For some, the word feels deeply familiar and intuitive. For others, it can sound vague, mystical, or difficult to connect with scientifically. And honestly, I understand that skepticism. We live in a world that often asks us to separate…

  • Healing Begins When the Body Feels Safe

    Healing Begins When the Body Feels Safe

    There are emails waiting before we even get out of bed. Texts buzzing during dinner. Teams notifications lighting up the screen. News alerts. Calendars. Deadlines. Expectations. Sometimes modern life can feel like we are constantly “on.” I know there are days when it feels as though the moment my eyes open, I am already on…

  • Reiki Begins With the Breath

    Reiki Begins With the Breath

    Many of us move through our days without ever fully breathing. Stress has a way of quietly changing the body. The shoulders tighten. The jaw clenches. Thoughts begin moving faster than we can process them. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, the breath becomes shallow and constricted. When we’re anxious, overwhelmed, rushing…

  • TRE – Integration

    TRE – Integration

    TRE is not only about release.It is also about integration. The shaking is just one part of the practice. What comes after matters too. Rest, stillness, hydration, reflection, and giving the body time to reorganize.

  • The Sacred Pause – Honoring the In-Between

    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 —…

  • Feelings: Quick Journal & Reflection Guide

    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; sometimes…

  • 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 your…

  • 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 stop…

  • 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 regulation…

  • Reiki

    Three Diamonds The three diamonds of Earth Ki, Heaven Ki, and Heart Ki are the corner stone of the system of Reiki. Three Energy Centers: a. Earth Energy – Hara, 3 inches below the navel