Sunny Side Collective

01/30/2025

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01/15/2025

A reading from Jeff Foster’s book The Way of Rest: Finding the Courage to hold Everything In Love. I was introduced to this book in therapy and I have to say this has been a transformative book that I often find so helpful in times that feel impossible to go through. Reactions? Thoughts? Any words of peace? Share them below. ❤️

01/04/2025

What if the reason we don’t check in with ourselves and do the things that make life easier for us is a part of the larger design of society?

Who is asking you how you are each day and finding ways to make your life just 1% better?

No one?

Therein is the practice.

Can you imagine how by taking care of ourselves, we are ready to take care of each other?

By valuing OUR OWN LIVES we can see the value in ALL lives.

Not by grasping and hoarding, but by being open, breathing, and finding ways to be creative in community.

Can you see it?

01/03/2025

Every January I realize I need a nervous system reset, and for years I’ve done that with this creator. Want to join me? Here’s day 1. (Who cares if it’s not done on the right days? The hardest part is showing up, and the reward is so good.) ❤️🤩👏🏼

Okay you made it to the beginning, if you are reading this you are in the right place. X marks the spot. You Are Here. This session is a soft hand reaching o...

12/24/2024

I love knowing where things originate. This brings more depth of understanding and inclusion of more cultures!

The more you know....... 🌿💜

12/23/2024

Please join if you feel called and are able ❤️

Join me Christmas Eve morning for a Gentle Practice (use of chair and props encourage) rooted in tenderness and self care.

The holidays can be a challenging time for many folks. Come as you are and invite yourself into a practice of compassion.

Celtic harp meditation at end of class.
Email rachel@yogasong.net for Zoom link, payment info and any questions.

12/22/2024

As someone who struggles with religious trauma, and other sorts of PTSD, this timeline in the world feels extra difficult. I woke up this morning after several days of actually resting and intentionally letting go, and I had this thought come to me.

I have NEVER been someone who has said you MUST forgive those who have hurt you in order to heal. This puts so much extra burden on the victim! What if…we stand in our power, in our BOUNDARIES in our SELF-LOVE and declare them released from the burden that they should have already corrected their behavior/said they were sorry/dealt with the pain they caused - and just let them shuffle themselves out?

To me, this validates our self-agency and continues our power to make choices - thus also releasing ourselves from the expectation that if they ever change we must also then react accordingly. No! We owe them nothing. And by keeping that pain we continue to relive the hurt.

There are people we just need to redefine our relationships with. And we deserve it to release ourselves from whatever toxic thinking may exist here and shine our inner light. The world needs it and we deserve it. If the people who cannot see our light for what it is and celebrate us, there are plenty who will come along. But first, release the old pattern. Forgiving has so much baggage for me so the language shift is critical.

In the season of letting go and tending our inner light, let’s do this together!

Let me know your thoughts in the comments. I’m curious how this could shift your own perspectives.

12/17/2024

“I wish you a kinder sea.” – Emily Dickinson

Our editor discusses finding her way back to joy after a long season of grief — and how she was able to celebrate the softness.