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09/25/2025

09/24/2025

Hope everyone has an AWESOME day!

09/24/2025

I will be closing at noon today 9/24/25 for an eye appointment. I will be open regular time tomorrow.

09/23/2025

The world we live in is designed to keep us overwhelmed.

Our devices are built to hijack attention. Our workplaces reward overextension. Our culture glorifies doing more, faster, louder.

No wonder you feel scattered sometimes. No wonder rest feels slippery, like something you have to fight for. You weren’t meant to process this much noise, this much news, this many moving pieces all at once.

And yet—here you are, still finding small ways to ground yourself. Turning your phone face down during dinner. Taking the long way home just to breathe. Saying no when your body begged for no. These are not small things. They’re quiet acts of resistance against a world that profits from your distraction.

This week, consider this: maybe the goal isn’t to keep up. Maybe it’s to step aside. To notice the tug-of-war for your attention, and choose, even for a moment, not to play.
Take a normal inhale—don’t force it, don’t perform it, just breathe in.

Now, let your exhale stretch a little longer than usual. Slow, steady, deliberate. Like you’re sinking into bed after an exhausting day.

Do it once more. Inhale. Exhale long.

That longer exhale is simple physiology. Slow breathing tells your heart to steady itself, your pulse to even out, your body to stop bracing for impact. Notice how those ten seconds can shift the whole texture of your body.


When you hate how little it takes to tip you over.

When you’re already stretched thin, it doesn’t take much to snap the thread. The ping of a notification mid-thought. A kid asking for a snack while you’re on a call. Someone knocking just as you finally sit down.

It’s not really about the snack, the ping, the knock. It’s about how full your system already is. Every little disruption feels like the straw that might actually break you. And then comes the shame spiral: Why am I so angry over something so small? Why can’t I handle this?

But here’s the part we don’t say out loud: your anger makes sense. When you’re maxed out, you don’t have margin. You don’t have a buffer. Even the tiniest ask feels like someone stealing air from already burning lungs.

This isn’t about being “too sensitive.” It’s about living in a culture that keeps you overstimulated and running at capacity. Of course the interruptions feel unbearable—you’ve never been given the space to not be interrupted.

Your rage at small things doesn’t mean you’re broken. It’s proof you’ve been asked to carry too much, for too long, without a pause.

So, what can you do about it? Not hustle harder. Not shame yourself for “overreacting.” Start smaller:

Build micro-pauses into your day, even 30 seconds of breathing between tasks.

Step away when the interruption feels bigger than it “should.”

Name the anger without judgment: “I’m maxed out. That’s why this feels like too much.”

Tiny acts of reclaiming space remind your system that it isn’t always at the mercy of demands. You don’t have to bulldoze through every interruption. You can slow down, reset, and decide how you want to respond—on your own terms.
Because what you actually need isn’t superhuman tolerance. It’s room to breathe.

The Five-Minute Exit

Every day this week, give yourself five minutes outside. That’s it. Step onto your balcony, your porch, your doorway, or the patch of sky you can see from your front step. No phone, no multitasking. Just you, your breath, and whatever the world is doing in that moment.

Why this matters: When life feels like it’s speeding at you from all directions, your nervous system needs a reset point. Stepping outside—even briefly—helps shift your body out of “constant input mode.” It’s a tiny reminder that the world is still bigger than your inbox, your feeds, and your to-do list.

What to expect: The first day, you might feel restless. You’ll want to scroll, or check the time, or go back inside because “you don’t have time for this.” That’s part of the experiment—notice the itch. By day three or four, you may start to feel your shoulders drop sooner, your breath deepens more naturally.

The payoff: By the end of the week, you’ll have built a pocket of stillness into your days. A doorway out of overwhelm. A simple ritual of pause that you can return to whenever life feels too loud.

09/20/2025

Don't forget next Tuesday is our Junk Journaling Workshop. Stop by and pick up an exquisite leather journal to get started on your healing journey.

09/19/2025

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09/18/2025

Sometimes the most glamorous thing you can do for yourself is…take your vitamins.

Or schedule that doctor’s appointment. Or finally refill the prescription.

Because honestly, what’s more chic than taking your health seriously? What’s more luxurious than knowing you’re supported, steady, and cared for—not just in the highlight moments, but in the everyday ones too.

They’re not boring. That’s gorgeous. It’s you tending to your body in ways that let everything else shine brighter.

And who says you can’t treat them with the same sparkle as your candles, crystals, and bubble baths?
Imagine you’ve just hired the most organized, on-top-of-it-all assistant. She confirms your doctor’s appointment, lines up your vitamins in a perfect little row, and makes sure your prescription refill gets handled before you even think to worry.

Now imagine that assistant is…you.

Future-you is the CEO. Present-you is the loyal assistant.

It sounds silly, but the second you treat the boring stuff like it’s part of your VIP package, it might just fees different. Write the appointment down like it’s an extremely important meeting (because it is). Fetch the vitamins like you’re setting out their matcha. Confirm the dentist slot like you’re securing front-row tickets.

Notice how different it feels when you’re not “nagging yourself”—you’re just taking care of someone important (you).


OVERHEARD IN THERAPY
“I’ll deal with it when I’m in better shape…or less stressed…or have more time.”

​​The endless “later.” Later, I’ll go to the doctor. Later, I’ll take the vitamins. Later, I’ll book the therapy session or schedule the check-up. Later, I’ll start taking care of myself—once I’m richer, more organized, or somehow more deserving.

Here’s the thing: that “later” often comes from shame. Shame that you’re not doing enough, shame that you’re messy, tired, imperfect. Shame that you’re showing up as you are, and somehow that isn’t enough. And so you push the maintenance aside, waiting for some imagined version of yourself to finally earn it.

But there is no perfect version waiting in the wings. You deserve care right now. The appointments, the vitamins, the stretching, journaling, or mental check-ins—they aren’t privileges for “good” versions of you. They are acts of respect for the human you already are, exactly as you are.

Skipping the basics just delays the support you actually need. Leaning into maintenance, even when life feels messy, is radical. It’s care without conditions. And over time? That steady, mundane attention transforms into energy, clarity, and confidence you didn’t know you were missing.

This Week: Permission to Not Love It…But Reap the Rewards, Anyway

Some maintenance tasks really are chores. They can feel tedious, boring, or annoying. That’s completely normal. You don’t have to enjoy them to do them, and you don’t need guilt for feeling that way.

Just remember doing these small, steady acts matters. They keep you moving, healthy, and mentally clear. They protect your energy and make your life smoother, even when it doesn’t feel exciting.

Maintenance doesn’t have to sparkle. It doesn’t have to thrill. It just has to happen. And when it does, you’re telling yourself—you matter, your life matters, and the messy, tired, imperfect version of you is worthy of care.

You may not love the process. That’s okay. You can still honor yourself—and still reap the rewards. That quiet, steady attention is a luxury only you can give yourself.


SACRED CIRCLE REFLECTION
Which self-care task is the most tedious…but you do anyway?
Which boring-but-essential habit do you actually stick to?

Flossing teeth 🪥 — Not glamorous, but non-negotiable.

Doing dishes 🍽 — Ugh…but your future self-thanks you.

Folding laundry 👕 — Tedious, but calm-inducing.

Meal prepping / cooking 🥗 — Necessary fuel, even if boring.

Taking vitamins / meds 💊 — Health first, sparkle later.

Stretching / light exercise 🌿 — No pain, no gain.

Cleaning / tidying your space 🧹 — Mundane, but mentally liberating.

Paying bills / admin stuff 💼 — Yawn…but it matters.

How do you really feel about the unglamorous parts of staying healthy?

Be honest with yourself: do you dislike them? Do they feel boring, or like an obligation? Or maybe it’s just that they feel unimportant compared to everything else calling for your attention.

Pay attention to the feelings that arise. Sometimes the resistance isn’t about the task itself—it’s about what it asks of you: patience, consistency, or showing up when you’d rather do something easier or more fun. Other times, it’s a reminder that you’re tired, overwhelmed, or feeling like you don’t deserve the care in the first place.

Here’s something to try: instead of forcing yourself through it or ignoring it, pause and ask, “What’s one small way I can make this easier or more supportive for myself?” Maybe it’s setting a timer, pairing the task with a favorite song, or simply acknowledging that doing it matters. Small adjustments like these don’t remove the work—but they can make it feel lighter, more manageable, and even a little empowering.

09/17/2025

We tend to think inspiration has to come from the extraordinary—the bestselling author, the Olympic athlete, the CEO who never sleeps. But some of the most life-shifting inspiration can also show up in quiet moments, through ordinary people.

The cashier who stays kind even after eight hours on their feet.

The teacher who shows up for a classroom of restless kids every single morning.

The friend who keeps going even when life keeps knocking them down.

So maybe you don’t need to look up for inspiration. Maybe you just need to look around you.
Choose one mundane moment today and let it expand in your mind. Maybe it’s the bus driver making sure everyone gets home safe. The street sweeper clearing the road before most of us are even awake. The parent somehow carrying bags, a baby, and their own tired body all at once.

For 10 seconds, let yourself feel the quiet brilliance in these everyday acts. See how many ordinary heroes walk right past you every day.
Discover tiny windows into someone else’s world.

Ask a friend, parent, or coworker to show you something they’ve had for years that most people wouldn’t think twice about—a cooking pot, a work uniform, a photograph. Then ask them to tell you, its story.

Objects carry more than dust. They hold memories, little victories, quiet persistence. The mug that’s survived three moves. Shoes worn thin from long walks. A recipe card smeared with time and love. Listening to these stories lets you see the life behind the things—the moments, choices, and values that shaped the person you’re sitting with.

It’s in these stories that connection grows. You start to understand them in a different light—their struggles, their small triumphs, the everyday bravery that doesn’t make headlines but builds character. And as you listen, you may notice your own ordinary objects differently too: the notebook you jot dreams into, the jacket that’s seen every season, the mug that’s always there for your morning tea. They all carry pieces of your story, too.

This is more than curiosity—it’s a kind of empathy practice. It teaches you to slow down, to really see, and to honor the lives woven into ordinary things. And the beauty? These moments often ripple out. The person sharing feels seen, you feel closer, and suddenly the ordinary feels quietly extraordinary.

SACRED CIRCLE REFLECTION
If you could thank one ordinary person for inspiring you, who would it be?
Who's made a difference in your life lately?

Friend 💌

Family member 👪

Partner ❤️

Colleague 💼

Stranger 🌸


Hug Your Knees!!

If you’ve been sitting most of the day, your hips and lower back are probably craving a little love. This stretch is simple, quiet, and effective—like a mini reset for your body and mind.

Here’s how to do it:

Sit comfortably on the floor or a mat.

Hug one knee at a time, pulling it gently toward your chest.

Hold for 10–30 seconds, breathing into any tension you feel.

Alternate sides.

Optional: Take a slow breath in as you hug your knee, and exhale as you soften into the stretch. Let your shoulders relax toward the floor, letting gravity do the work.

This tiny movement drains tension from areas that carry stress we don’t always notice. It’s grounding, comforting, and reminds your body it’s safe to release. Even a minute or two can feel like hitting the “reset” button.

09/16/2025

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