Your biopsy is positive 🥺💔 My hands shook. I couldn’t find words to respond. A lump formed in my throat. I refused to reply until I could without her knowing I was crying. Learning how to comfortably & openly express my feelings is part of my personal mindfulness journey. My paps starting coming back abnormal … Continue reading Lupus, Cancer & Learning To Be Vigilant
Life With An Incurable Disease
A few weeks ago I got some bad news 😢 Actually, the bad news started about 2 years ago. It’s been an emotional roller coaster ever since. I’m a private person, which makes sharing on social media challenging. I’m just not one to openly share about my life, but a few days ago as … Continue reading Life With An Incurable Disease
4-7-8 Breathing Meditation For Deep Relaxation
I’ve added two new meditations to our Breathwork Meditation Series 🎊 The 4-7-8 breathing exercise was developed by Dr. Andrew Weil. In this exercise you’ll be inhaling for 4 counts, holding your breath for 7, and exhaling for 8. I made this meditation available in 4 and 8 rounds. If you’re new to this … Continue reading 4-7-8 Breathing Meditation For Deep Relaxation
Giving Yourself Permission & Space To Heal
We are conditioned to bottle up our feelings, hide them, shove them deep down & move on. I don’t believe it’s malicious, I think it’s learned behavior that’s passed down from generation to generation. Either way, it’s detrimental to our health. When we’re little & outwardly express an emotion we are shushed, told we’re … Continue reading Giving Yourself Permission & Space To Heal
The Healing Effect Of Mindful Self-Compassion
I need you to hear this 👇🏽 ❤️ Perfection doesn’t exist❤️ It’s normal to not feel okay all of the time❤️ Having negative thoughts doesn’t mean you’re broken❤️ Having negative thoughts doesn’t mean they’re going to happen ❤️ Healing isn’t linear❤️ The grass isn’t always greener on the other side❤️ What’s working for someone else might … Continue reading The Healing Effect Of Mindful Self-Compassion
Breathe – Part 3
Breathe with me 😊 Breathe slowly in & out as you scan your body from the top of your head, down to your toes. Allow your face, eyes, jaw, neck & shoulders to relax. Focus on the rhythm of your breath by placing one hand on your belly & one on your chest. Without judgment … Continue reading Breathe – Part 3
