Alice A. Amos, LMHC, CTP

01/08/2026

Walking in Silent Meditation 🌿

Today, slow your pace and soften your breath.
Walk in silence. Feel the earth beneath your bare feet.
Each step is an invitation to ground your energy, quiet the mind, and return to the present moment.

In the stillness, listen—not with your ears, but with your heart.
Let peace guide your steps. Let compassion rise with every breath.
This is not just walking… it is remembering who you are. 🤍

01/07/2026

“My hand is at the small of your back; I may let you stumble, but I will never let you fall.” — Maya Angelou

January is Mental Wellness Month, a time to honor emotional care, healing, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going. Dr. Angelou reminds us that we are not meant to navigate life alone — that support, love, and compassion can hold us steady even when we falter.

Caring for our mental well-being is not a weakness. It is an act of courage, trust, and self-preservation.

You are allowed to stumble. You are never meant to fall alone. 🤍

12/31/2025

As we step into 2026, let peace be your foundation and self-care your priority. 🌱

This year, honor your mind, nurture your body, and protect your spirit. Healing isn’t a destination—it’s a journey, and every small step matters. May 2026 bring balance, clarity, and gentle growth as you choose yourself daily. 🤍✨

12/27/2025

12/06/2025

✨ Weekend Stress Busters for the Holiday Season ✨

The holidays can feel magical… and overwhelming. This weekend, give yourself permission to breathe, slow down, and refill your cup. 💛

🌿 3 Simple Stress Busters:

• Take a 10-minute pause — step outside, stretch, or sit in silence. Small moments reset your whole day.
• Declutter one tiny space — a drawer, a corner, a bag. Clearing physical clutter clears mental clutter.
• Say “no” without guilt — protect your energy. You don’t have to do it all to be enough.

Remember: peace is something you practice, not something you wait for. You deserve softness in this season. 🌟

12/01/2025

✨ Welcome, December ✨

A new month, a fresh breath, and a quiet reminder that you’re allowed to move at your own pace. As the holiday season unfolds, give yourself permission to pause, reset, and protect your peace.

Take a moment to breathe deeply, ground your energy, and choose what truly matters. You don’t have to do everything. You don’t have to be everything. Small steps, soft moments, and mindful boundaries can make this season lighter and more meaningful.

Here’s to a December filled with calm hearts, warm connections, and gentle joy. 🤍

11/24/2025

As we move through Thanksgiving week, let’s pause and reconnect with what truly matters. 🌿✨

Take a slow breath. Feel your feet on the ground. Notice the small moments of peace, gratitude, and presence all around you.

Grounding doesn’t have to be complicated—step outside, place your hand on your heart, or savor a mindful moment before the holiday rush.

This week, may you find calm in simplicity, gratitude in each breath, and grounding in the beauty of being here now. 🍁💛

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

✨ This weekend, give yourself permission to rest, breathe, and honor the person you’ve become. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a celebration of your growth, your strength, and every step you’ve taken to get here. You deserve peace, compassion, and acceptance. 💛✨

11/19/2025

In the 1960's, writer Anaïs Nin often reflected on the subjective nature of perception and the impact of personal experience on how we interpret the world. The quote, "We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are," aligns deeply with Polyvagal Theory, which suggests that our perception of the world is closely influenced by our internal physiological and emotional states.

According to Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory, through "neuroception" we scan other people, our own body, and the environment for cues of safety and danger. If we are in a ventral vagal state—feeling safe, calm, and socially engaged—our perception of the world reflects this sense of inner security. We’re more likely to interpret situations positively, approach others with openness, and feel connected to those around us. Our inner state of safety and security colors our perception of people and situations, allowing us to see the world through a lens of safety and connection.

On the other hand, if we are in a sympathetic or dorsal vagal states and feeling unsafe, our perception of the world shifts accordingly. In these states, we tend to view our environment as threatening or overwhelming, even if nothing externally has changed. This happens because our nervous system’s state influences what we notice and how we interpret social cues, which leads us to experience the world in line with our inner anxiety or withdrawal.

Learn more about Polyvagal Theory and neuroception on our website at polyvagal.org where you'll find courses and trainings, free resources, an online global community, and more. We hope you'll join us to create a safer and more connected world.