Living Waters Wellness

05/07/2026

✨Transformational Thursdays ✨

Spring WAKES us from Winters cold slumber. And the temptation is to run outside, burst through the doors, throw open the windows and drink it all in. I get it! I’m that girl too.

The problem is that in our effort to fling ourselves into this new season (and take it all in), we lose sight of the need to enter it slowly and intentionally. To remember what’s important, to set aside our desire to do EVERYTHING - And often, all at once….exhausting us yet again.

Mark Buchanan says it best in his book Spiritual Rhythym:

“…all of it, fragrance and scent alike, are part of Spring’s magic. They are Spring’s raw apparatus to ring our bell shake us loose, call us out. What sleeps in winter wakes in spring, loud and urgent….the first activity of Spring is to wake up. It’s to get up. It’s the plunge in - all senses wide.”

So enjoy the wake up of Spring. But avoid the temptation to take it in so quickly and deeply you exhaust yourself with activity. I encourage you to find a seasonal rhythm to see you into the new season that is life giving and nourishing. And then take the time to sip it in, enjoying all of the beauty around you.

Spring, spiritual rhythms, temptation, spring awakens us, seasonal rhythms, spring activities, today’s encouragement, transformation, transformative Thursdays, transformation takes time, Canadian girl.

05/06/2026

✨ Sorry I can’t talk right now… I’m in therapy ✨

Not the kind with a couch and a clipboard… the kind where I finally get quiet enough to hear myself again. Stillness. Solitude. Breath. In a world that rewards constant output, choosing to pause can feel uncomfortable… even unfamiliar. But your nervous system doesn’t heal in the noise—it heals in the slow, gentle moments where you allow yourself to soften, to feel, and to simply be.

Therapy doesn’t always look like talking. Sometimes it’s sitting in silence with your hand on your heart. Sometimes it’s stepping away from the chaos for a few intentional breaths. Sometimes it’s giving yourself permission to rest without needing to earn it. These small, quiet practices aren’t indulgent… they’re essential. They regulate your body, calm your mind, and guide you back to a place of safety and connection within yourself.

If your body is asking for this kind of care, I invite you to join me for Be Restored—a 60-minute class this Saturday designed to gently support your nervous system through stillness, breath, and rest. A space to step away, soften, and simply receive. 🤍
Book here:
https://calendly.com/livingwaterswellness/restoreandrenewapril

04/30/2026

✨ Transformation doesn’t require a new life, just seasonal rhythms

Renewal isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about remembering who you are underneath all the noise of the world. It requires solitude, times of stillness (between the movement), and intentional planning.

In a world that pushes for more…
sometimes transformation begins with less.

Less rushing.
Less pressure.
More listening.

Curious? Join me on May 9th for Be Restored, a 60 minute workshop of stillness, solitude, breathwork and restorative postures.
Book here:
https://calendly.com/livingwaterswellness/restoreandrenewapril

🌿 What’s one small way you’re slowing down this season?

04/24/2026

✨Be Restored is back.
We started and I’m bringing it back .by.jo ! This gentle 60-minute experience is designed to help you slow down, soften, and reset from the inside out. Through supported postures, mindful movement, and guided breath, this class creates space for your body to release tension and your mind to settle. It’s an invitation to step out of survival mode and into a place of safety, stillness, and deep restoration.

Restorative practices support your nervous system by encouraging the body to shift from “fight and flight” (stress responses) into “rest-and-digest” (to integrate information and respond, rather than reacting). Benefits include reduced anxiety, improved sleep, decreased inflammation (and reduced pain), enhanced circulation, and a greater sense of calm and clarity. With the use of props and intentional pacing, each posture is held in a way that allows your body to be fully supported—so tension can be released with ease and healing can happen without force.

In a season that invites renewal, we’re reminded that slowing ourselves down enough to truly listen to what matters most is crucial.

Come as you are.
This is your space to rest, reconnect, and be cared for. No pressure, no performance—just presence.
The link to book this class is in my bio.
Join me on Saturday May 9th for a unique experience.

restorative practices, nervous system reset, stress relief, somatic healing, gentle movement, deep rest, relaxation, mindful breath, trauma-informed, healing space, seasonal renewal, mindful breathing, Chilliwack health and wellness.

04/21/2026

🌿Thoughtful Tuesdays - Why We Need Solitude & Intentional Rest

There’s a quiet invitation that comes with a changing season…Not to push harder. Or to cling to what worked before. But to soften… and to listen. It’s the reason you see me posting more of rest and relaxation lately than striving. Those days are over. I am worthy without the hustle. And so are you.

So here’s the tea for today: ☕️
The rhythms that carried you through one season
may not be what your body, mind, or spirit needs now.

Being present to hear that information takes intentional rest and solitude - because that information is wisdom.

We are not meant to live in rigid routines that never bend. We are created for rhythm, for flow, for renewal.
Just like the earth shifts, from rest to growth, from fullness to release, so do we.

Maybe this season is asking you to:
💙 wake a little slower
💙 rest without guilt
💙 change how you move, nourish, or spend your time
💙 let go of habits that once helped, but now feel heavy

This is how we grow and evolve.
Let this be your permission to adjust your pace…
to realign your habits…
And to honour the season you are in.

Rest and relaxation, solitude, intentional rest, seasonal rhythms, end hustle culture, listen to your body.

04/13/2026

🪻Spring invites us to move again…to do more, step forward, and to reawaken. It’s part of our renewal out of the long winter months.

💕 But before you rush….pause….to reflect on what you want to bring into this new season. I love doing this with each seasonal change as it helps me refocus on my priorities and brings excitement to the season ahead.

In spring our bodies are ready to move, but our rhythms still need renewed intention. Not every habit from the past season needs to come with us. Spring is a beautiful time to reflect on what is working, what matters most and what’s needs a tweak.

💙 THIS is your reminder to move with awareness, not pressure, to choose rhythms that feel life-giving in this season and to know that habits and “non-negotiables” CAN change. That’s where our renewal begins. 🤍

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April intention setting, embodiment, seasonal rhythms, renewal, spring reset, intentional living, gentle habits, nervous system, reflection, aligned living, rest, growth, it’s like that.

04/09/2026

💕 Transformative Thursdays 💕

Cold plunge season is officially here! 🥶
Ok, it’s always here, but for me, having fibromyalgia I find cold plunging more taxing on my system during winter months. I struggle with circulation to my extremities and the cold chills me to the bones, which can last for days. So my best cold plunge therapy always runs spring to fall, rather than all year round. But you do you! 👍

This week I returned to the serenity of Habitat Farm + Wellness for cold therapy.
🤍 And adding the connection of my good friend Tracy Joy to my therapy this week was even more transformative. We relaxed together, breathed together, talked about struggles and re focussed on our blessings, together. We helped carry each other’s burdens. And released them in the fresh open air and ice cold water. It was truly a beautiful moment and the gift of close friendship.

Why cold plunge? There are benefits for both the body and soul: it can help reduce inflammation, support muscle recovery, boost circulation, improve mood (by triggering feel-good endorphins), build resilience and help us reconnect with our breath in a really grounding way. 💫 And hot tip for us ladies: we don’t actually need to go as cold or stay in as long as men do, to experience all the benefits. Because of hormonal differences and generally lower muscle mass, women can get the same nervous system and metabolic response at less cold temperatures. 🎉

Have you tried cold plunging yet? Let me know In the comments! Or tell me what you’d rather do with a friend for a day! 😆

04/08/2026

🌸 Wellness Wednesday 🌺

There’s a quiet power in the things we choose to do every single day. The basics—hydration, quality sleep, gentle movement, fresh air, and meaningful connection—may seem simple, but they are the foundation of our overall health and wellness. When life feels overwhelming or out of balance, it’s often because we’ve drifted away from these daily non-negotiables.

As we move through this month of renewal, consider this your invitation to reset your daily habits. Start small, stay consistent, and notice how even the simplest shifts can create more energy, clarity, and calm. If you’re ready to reconnect with yourself and build supportive routines, I’d love to have you join me in class soon—let’s renew together. ✨

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04/02/2026

💕 Transformative Thursdays 🌷

April carries a quiet invitation: to begin again. Not from a place of striving, but from a place of awareness. Renewal isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about returning to who you already are —beneath the noise, the pressure, and the expectations of yourself and others.

This month, despite the energetic shift into spring, I’m continuing to choose to ease into renewed rhythms, deeper presence, and intentional care for my mind and body. If you’ve been feeling stretched or disconnected, consider this your reminder that you don’t have to do more to be enough—you may just need to come back to yourself.

Are you looking forward to spring?

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott

renewal, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, rest, presence, gentle growth, April intentions, spring rhythms, practicing the way, April renewal.

🌸🌷🌺☀️🤗

03/30/2026