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Instructions Before Visiting Earth

February 5, 2026 1 Comment

This poem by poet James McCrea may help you remember why we came to Earth.

These are wise words to embrace the human experience.
A reminder of our higher purpose in this crazy world.
This could be the manual we were all supposed to come with to this planet.
If we all understood these deep guidelines, the world would be a different place.

Instructions before visiting Earth

In the event that you wake up
and find your soul separated from Source
and manifest into material form, […]

Filed Under: Embodied Experience, Impermanence, Listening, Mindfulness, Miscellaneous, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Self-reflection

Understanding our Inner Child – An Introduction

January 25, 2026 Leave a Comment

This is an introduction to understanding our Inner Child. Many adult behaviors and emotional reactions are rooted in childhood wounds or trauma.
Reconnecting to your inner child allows you to address, understand, and heal these old wounds, reducing the impact of past experiences on your current life. It provides an opportunity to give yourself the love, validation, and safety you might have missed in childhood, which can foster a more secure and compassionate relationship with yourself. […]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Meditation on Connecting to your Inner Child

January 25, 2026 Leave a Comment

This meditation is part of the “Connecting to your Inner Child” introduction.
Connecting with your inner child is important because it allows you to heal unresolved emotional wounds from childhood, leading to greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional balance. This part of you holds both the joy and innocence of childhood, as well as unmet needs, fears, and traumas that can influence adult behavior, such as anxiety, low self-esteem, anger or difficulty setting boundaries.
By acknowledging and nurturing your inner child, […]

Filed Under: Inner Child, Miscellaneous, Personal Transformation, Self-Compassion

6 Simple Ways to Bring Yourself Back to Calm

November 16, 2025 Leave a Comment

Have you been worrying or thinking too much to the point of creating anxiety, feeling an intermittent anxiety background hum that puts you at the verge of reactivity at the slight trigger?
If you do not interrupt that pattern, your nervous system may get  stuck in overdrive.
It is then that  you need tools that work quickly and quietly – like turning down the volume without anyone knowing.

Six science-backed ways to bring yourself back to calm

Here are 6 science-backed ways to bring yourself back to calm, […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Busy Mind, Fear, Health, inner compass, wisdom, Mindfulness, Miscellaneous, Personal Transformation, Self-Care, Stress, The Power of Thoughts

The DARVO Tactic

September 20, 2025 1 Comment

The DARVO Tactic is one of the most disorienting manipulation tactics out there, and once you know what it is, you’ll start seeing it everywhere.

What does the term stand for?

DENY
ATTACK and
REVERSE VICTIM and
OFFENDER

It’s a way to shift blame away from the abuser and make you seem like the one at fault. […]

Filed Under: Boundaries, Challenges, Communication, Disagreements, Gaslighting, Miscellaneous, Relationships

Walking on Eggshells

September 6, 2025 2 Comments

What does it Feel like Walking on Eggshells?

In a safe relationship you thrive. You feel safe to be who you are. Emotions are disclosed and talked about.
In our early childhood, some of us were conditioned to mind read, walk on egg shells, and be responsible for people’s emotions. We were hyper vigilant because we had to be, but not any more.
Walking on eggshells around someone can be one of the most mentally and emotionally draining experiences. […]

Filed Under: Boundaries, Challenges, Communication, Fear, Gaslighting, Love, Miscellaneous, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Relationships, Self-Care, Self-Compassion

Incantations

September 1, 2025 Leave a Comment

Repeat these incantations throughout your day and see your whole life change. After seven days,  come back and comment all the amazing things that have happened in your life.
So repeat these three affirmations after waking up in the morning, right after lunch and just before bed.

Everything is working out for my highest good.
I am open and receptive for all the abundance, blessings and miracles that’s headed my way today and I request for a clear sign in my reality so I can recognize those blessings. […]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Your muscles are a natural antidepressant factory

August 31, 2025 Leave a Comment

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆? 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁: “𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀.”
Every time you move, whether it’s a brisk walk or an intense workout, your muscles are pumping out proteins (myokines) that combat stress and depression. It’s like having a built-in pharmacy, and the prescription is simple: just move!
Think about it. In our hectic lives, finding time for mental health can be challenging. But what if I told you that your daily commute, […]

Filed Under: Health, Miscellaneous

Stanford’s top expert advice to prime our metabolic function

August 15, 2025 Leave a Comment

Latest research reveals that 93% of adults are walking around with metabolic dysfunction and most have no idea.
It’s the hidden reason why you:
• Can’t lose weight no matter what you try
• Feel brain fog all day
• Wake up tired and stay tired
Stanford’s top metabolism expert Dr. Casey Means calls it the root cause of most chronic disease.
The good news? You can fix it, naturally. Here are the 10 tips to fix your metabolism & […]

Filed Under: Health, Miscellaneous, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation

Glimmers in Everyday Life

April 26, 2025 1 Comment

Glimmers are small moments or experiences that bring us a sense of calm, joy, or connection, often in the midst of stress or anxiety.
And let’s be real, there is a lot of stress and anxiety in this world right now.
These could be as simple as a beautiful sunset, the sound of birds chirping, or the warmth of a comforting hug.
They are the opposite of “”triggers””—things that heighten our stress or anxiety—and instead serve as gentle reminders of safety and peace. […]

Filed Under: Joy, Mindfulness, Miscellaneous, Personal Growth, Presence

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