In a world where we exist more and more through screens—where algorithms curate what we see and when we see it—the idea of unplugging can feel almost rebellious. Radical. Even uncomfortable. But sometimes, the most powerful spell we can cast for ourselves isn’t a ritual under the moon or a carefully steeped cup of herbal tea—it’s simply logging out.

Whether you’re a content creator, a healer, a mother, or just a human trying to make sense of your day, you’ve likely felt the push to always be present online. To post. To share. To respond. To be relevant. As if your worth is tethered to how many likes or shares you receive, or how often you update your professional blog.

But here’s the truth: you are allowed to step away.

And more than that—you need to.

Our Techno-Interface Lives

We live in a “plugged-in” society. Social media is no longer just a tool—it’s an extension of our identity. Our businesses, our passions, our spiritual paths… they’re all often filtered through Instagram grids, blog posts, YouTube channels, and content calendars. And while that has opened many beautiful doors and connections, it can also become a trap.

When every moment becomes content, when every thought is drafted for an audience, we lose the rawness of just being. We forget how to sit in silence. How to walk in the woods without snapping a picture. How to write without wondering who will read it.

We forget to be human.

50 Days of Showing Up—And Then the Crash

I’ve recently been on a bit of a blogging streak—50 days of blogging straight through. That’s 50 days of pouring my energy, heart, and creativity into my work, all while managing my home, my health, and my spiritual practices. I felt aligned, inspired, and in flow.

Until I wasn’t.

Because out of nowhere, my IBS decided it wanted to be the main character in my life again. And not in a gentle, whispery way—but a full-force, body-wrecking, energy-depleting flare-up from hell. It was one of the worst I’ve had in ages. The kind that knocks you sideways and leaves you curled up wondering how you ever pushed through the last few weeks on fumes.

And as I laid there, trying to hold space for my own pain, I had this ridiculous but perfectly accurate scene pop into my head—from Finding Nemo. You know the part where Marlin is shouting, “You think you can do all these things, but you just can’t, Nemo!”

Well… IBS was Marlin. And my mind? 100% Nemo.

My brain was full of ideas, momentum, plans, posts, and lists—ready to take on the world. But my body was like, “Sit down, child. You’re grounded.”

It was both humbling and hilarious in that “I have to laugh or I’ll cry” kind of way.

But that moment reminded me: even as someone who encourages rest, balance, and self-care—I still fall into the trap of doing too much. Especially when I’m excited. Especially when I feel like I’m finally catching a rhythm.

Sometimes, your body doesn’t care about your content calendar. It cares that you stop. And honoring that “no” became the most sacred yes I could give myself.

The Sacred Pause

Unplugging isn’t giving up—it’s creating sacred space. A pause between the inhale and the exhale. A retreat to reconnect with your own rhythms. In many spiritual traditions, silence and solitude are powerful tools of transformation. So why would we expect that to be any different in our digital age?

When I take a break from social media or my professional blog, I’m not being flaky. I’m being fiercely protective of my energy. I’m reminding myself that I’m more than a brand. More than a series of posts. I am a living, breathing soul that needs time to recharge. To listen. To remember why I started sharing in the first place.

What Happens When You Step Away

You start to hear your own voice again.

Your creativity resets—not for the algorithm, but for you.

You reconnect with your body and spirit in a way that can’t happen when you’re constantly “on.”

You stop comparing. You stop scrolling. You stop the noise.

You find your own rhythm again.

And when you return—because you will return—you do so with a clearer heart, grounded intentions, and a sense of sovereignty that no comment section can take from you.

Give Yourself Permission

If you’re reading this and feeling like you’ve been on the edge of burnout—this is your permission slip. Step away. Close the app. Don’t worry about the engagement metrics. Your well-being is the real currency.

Honor the sacred within you by choosing rest.

Honor your creativity by letting it breathe.

Honor your nervous system by unplugging from the constant hum.

Let your absence be its own offering.

Let silence speak.

Let stillness hold you.

Even in this hyper-connected world, you’re still allowed to be human.

Especially in this hyper-connected world, you must be.

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Much love and many blessings,
Mrs. B