Natural Comforts Healing

03/10/2025

Life lessons are often learned through experiences we would prefer to avoid. The empowering aspect of discovering what we don’t want illuminates our path toward recognizing and embracing more of what we DO want. So, go out and seek incredible experiences! ✨

08/28/2024

Yes!

I spent years leading groups at a recovery center. And what I came to understand that addiction is a symptom. It’s a response. Almost always to unresolved grief. Or shame. Typically both.

No one that’s addicted enjoys the “high.” Life becomes an endless cycle of stress, betraying the people they love, and chronic lying (to themselves included.) Every spare moment is about that next drink, or the next drug— and in a way that’s a relief because it’s something to focus on. Something to briefly remove them from the brutal inner critic playing like a recording in the mind. Something to briefly remove them from the destruction they’ve created around themselves.

We say that people are in active addiction. But what they’re really in is: deep grief. Grief from the abandonment of their father, from the emotional neglect of their mother, from the death of a sibling. From the punishment of poverty or the struggle of being highly sensitive in an emotionally unaware world. And almost always: from the death of their true self. A self they could never be because family or society said it was wrong, bad, or something to be ashamed of.

Addiction is the symptom.

Grief is under the surface

12/13/2023

Not only has it been a fantastic day, I have been seeing angel numbers all day long. 777, 4444, 111, 1111, 2222.

12/10/2023

'Tis the season!

12/09/2023

Our patterns tell us so much about our beliefs and how we have learned to respond to the world.

How and why we do things.

Such as why we keep returning to something we've tried to leave behind repeatedly.

Whether it be bad relationships, Job, addiction, people-pleasing, binge eating, or hoarding. Just to name a few.

When we become aware of our unconscious core beliefs and begin to explore them more.

We can then understand why we do things the way we do, making it easier to get to the bottom of those changes once and for all.

And that is when the REAL magic and healing begin to happen.

Not just for you but for the ones you love, too.
Because you are now seeing things from an entirely different lens of understanding.

Awareness makes all the difference in the world.

When trying to create sustainable change for you and your loved ones.

If you're ready to explore what may be going on for you at a deeper level and committed to creating change, I would love to chat with you.

08/15/2023

It was being made to set in the darkness that made me realize that, I am a warrior of the light.

07/21/2023

As long as you have a breath in your lungs, a few supportive friends, goals, and the power to choose, you are blessed.

07/14/2023

When one is about to "level up" or reach a new layer (shift in vibrational frequency) on their journey, it can get intense and very uncomfortable as these changes occur.

This is when resistance wants to step forward. (often limiting beliefs)our unconscious trying to keep us safe.

However, this is the time not to resist, but rather to lean into, these feelings.

Ask yourself what are these feelings trying to communicate to you.

The best thing we can do for ourselves at this time is to surrender and lean into these emotions.

To be the curious observer, and allow without labeling or judging these feelings.

You must feel them to heal them. Allow yourself space and compassion during this time.

Make sure to find your breath, and ground daily and check in with your feelings throughout the day as a curious observer. (no judgment)

This is big soul work. Allow yourself all of the self-love and time you need.
Everyone's journey is as different and unique as they are.

This is what I love about STARR modalities®️.

We teach all of our clients how to become aware of and how to work through anything that may arise at any time.

From the EMPOWERED state of BEing.

Because we are human and we know things will happen.

We help by guiding them back to the truth of who they are without all the limiting beliefs they have acquired along the way.

So, if you are ready to take the next step in your healing journey, I would love to be your guide.

If you have tried what seems like a million and one times, and everything under the sun to reach your goals to no avail, I would love to assist you.

Rather you're looking to kick an addiction, have healthier relationships with yourself and others, set boundaries, CPTSD, chronic pain, binge eating, or looking to heal childhood trauma or anything else you'd like to change.

STARR is designed to assist with many forms of trauma because we help to identify the root cause.

Because I'm so passionate about STARR and what I KNOW it can do. I want to make it accessible to as many people as serious about their healing journey as I am.

I have a once in a lifetime offer.

I am offering a huge scholarship incentive for the first two people that book within the next seven days.

I'm offering a scholarship of up to fifty percent in savings. Along with a payment plan with a fifty percent deposit.

That is savings that can't be beat!

So, if you are wondering if STARR is the right modality for you, please book a free no obligation Illumination call and let's chat.

Link in the comments. 👇

Illuminate you magick💫
JD

07/10/2023

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07/10/2023

You can do anything you set your mind to. Our energy grows where our thoughts flow.

Either way, you have the power to choose. Most of us do not realize this. Or even how powerful they truly are.

Remember, if you feel your way through all the emotions, I want you to know discomfort is NOT the end game.

It can seem like you've been stuck on an emotional roller coaster ride with no end in sight.

When in truth, discomfort in itself can be THE game changer. It can be your most excellent adviser or your demise.

The emotions we feel, the most charged behind, are most likely begging for further exploration.

It's ok to feel all the emotions. We must feel it to heal it. It's what up this beautiful human that you are.

Often times we need some help with navigating our way through it. I am always happy to assist. You can feel free to reach out to me anytime.

With lots of love,
JD
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07/08/2023

In the darkest of times, remember nothing is permanent, even when it feels like a never-ending s**t show.

It's usually darkest just before dawn, but the beauty of the sunrise is usually well worth the wait.

It's also a great reminder that shadow and light go hand in hand. We must learn to embrace both.

When the sun shines again, you will remember how you never thought you would bask in the warmth of its rays again and smile.

Whatever you are going through, know the sun WILL shine again.

And you will have great clarity about why it was so important to set in the dark in the first place.

With so much love,
JD

07/06/2023

I know quite a few people have been feeling extra overwhelmed the last few days.

It's a big time energetically as a collective. And there is tons shifting for everyone. Especially in their personal lives.

First if all, I love you and you WILL make it through to the other side of what ever you are facing. You've got this!

Now, here is a simple tool that I like to use to help get me through my day.

Personally, I do this before my feet even hit the floor in the morning.

Take three long deep breaths. Visualize roots grounding you deep into the earth and all that you are apart of.

Allow yourself a few minutes to center yourself in this space. Try to clear your mind and only think of being in THIS moment.

Take all the time you need. Once you have found your center you can choose to stay here for a few minutes or you can set some intentions from this centered state.

Remember to set your intentions that meet you where your body is at so it's doable for you.

I found this to be one of the most helpful tools I have and I can use it anywhere, anytime.

When incoorparted into morning or daily routine. It can make all the difference in the world when it comes to anxiety and overwhelm.

I'm wishing everyone an amazing day.