When I find myself in certain flow states, dancing with the universe, that’s often when the words seem to stream from my consciousness, effortlessly flowing like water.

There I was, feeling utterly dead and defeated, it was as though this scenario had appeared a million times in my reality, and I had failed once more.

Failed to make the right decision and choice. Failed to speak up for myself. Failed to assert myself.

I could feel the…

Go ahead, underestimate me. Judge me. Tell me I’m weak, vulnerable, precious, emotional. Describe me as pathetic, soft, sensitive.

All of this may sound a bit extreme, but for many people being sensitive is something we are brought up to see as a weakness and taught it’s a negative characteristic.

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I have observed myself becoming more and more distant from my creative hobbies as my anxiety has been rising.

Life can be a real struggle sometimes.

Leaving the house and simply getting on with life has been difficult for me lately.

Though I am noticing a shift in how I…

When I was journaling this morning I had a visualization where I was standing in front of a brick wall. It was an obstacle on my path, but I have sensed there was more to feeling stuck, stagnant, and blocked for a while now. …

When accepting the path of growth and personal evolution, I knew it would be a painful, challenging, and treacherous path at times.

Really, this is life for everyone though, regardless of which path you choose to go down. …

In the process of learning to be more gentle, I am also learning to bust some myths and stereotypes about what gentleness truly means.

I have asked several people their perspectives about the word gentle before, and I am often met with the concept of weakness. …

Friday: What ritual is my soul craving?

I’ve been trying to listen deeply to the needs and desires of my mind, body, and soul and honor them.

If I feel like listening to music and moving my body, I dance. …