Nothing About My Growth Was Pretty: Long Post

The journey of personal growth is often misrepresented as glamorous, yet it is frequently messy and painful. True healing involves confronting deep-seated traumas, cutting toxic ties, and navigating emotions. This process is filled with breakdowns, vulnerability, and ultimately, resilience, leading to authentic self-discovery and empowerment through embracing discomfort and celebrating progress.

The Art of Detachment.

Detachment is the practice of prioritizing personal well-being while allowing others to take responsibility for their actions. It fosters self-respect, clarity in relationships, and freedom from anxiety by relinquishing control over outcomes. Embracing detachment encourages genuine connections and personal growth, leading to healthier, more fulfilling relationships without unrealistic expectations.

🌙 Mindful Reset: Embracing Light, Shadow & Darkness

The moon symbolizes balance, reminding us to embrace both our light and shadows for wholeness. Self-acceptance involves acknowledging vulnerabilities and celebrating our unique journeys. As we honor all facets of ourselves, we gain deeper self-awareness and compassion. Embracing this balance can lead to transformation and enriched understanding of our existence.

A letter to myself, as a reminder.

The letter reflects on the author’s journey towards understanding their need for control stemming from past vulnerabilities. It emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty and finding balance between control and spontaneity. Through self-compassion and spiritual practices, the author learns to navigate emotions, cultivate resilience, and honor their personal growth and authenticity.

Trusting the Pull: How I Found the Perfect Therapist

The author reflects on discovering a new therapist, feeling a deep connection that guided her choice. As a neurodivergent individual recently diagnosed with Autism, she embraces therapy as a healing journey. Through mindfulness, shadow work, art therapy, and cognitive therapy, she seeks holistic healing, personal growth, and self-acceptance, while encouraging others to trust their instincts.

Being Re-Evaluated as an Adult: ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia & the Spectrum

There’s a unique kind of vulnerability that comes with sitting in a quiet room and explaining your entire life to someone with a clipboard. Especially when that life has been filtered through layers of missed diagnoses, misunderstood behaviors, and internalized shame. That’s what it feels like to be re-evaluated as an adult for ADHD, OCD,…

Unplugging is a Spell Too: The Self-Care Power of Logging Off

In today’s screen-centric society, the pressure to constantly engage online can be overwhelming and unhealthy. Unplugging is essential for mental well-being and fosters creativity, allowing individuals to reconnect with themselves outside of digital expectations. Embracing silence and solitude provides a necessary pause, reinforcing the importance of self-care and personal rhythm.

🌱 Friday, June 27th – The Grounded Goddess Guide

The first entry of the Goddess Guides series focuses on enhancing well-being through mindfulness and lunar cycles. It encourages reconnecting with nature via grounding rituals, emphasizes self-care on Fridays, and provides a hormonal balancing tea recipe. Journaling prompts invite reflection on personal grounding practices and embracing one’s inner goddess.

Resetting with Nature: A Meditation of the Soul

This reflective piece emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature for spiritual and emotional fulfillment. The author shares personal experiences of finding peace by water, illustrating how serene environments facilitate introspection and healing. It encourages readers to seek their own sacred places to reset, restore, and embrace the tranquility within themselves.