An actual conversation I've had with myself
girl… WHAT is wrong with YOU?!?
Am I losing it?
This can't be life.
FULL STOP
I caught myself before I rode the train to “Crazytown” spiraling into all the shoulda, coulda, woulda scenarios.
Every so often I have to remind myself the world is on fire, I just had a baby, I'm not losing it, nothing is wrong with me, and I probably need a snack or a nap.
It made me think about all the times I didn't have the awareness to regulate my emotions or interrupt the inner critic. I have grown so much over the past few decades.
All that I experienced in my life shaped me into who I am and lead me into the work I do to support others.
You are growing through a lot in your personal life, not to mention societally.
And while working, taking care of children, and trying to maintain a healthy relationship.
BREATHE!
Right now. STOP. And just breathe.
Don't force it.
Don't count it.
Just be with it.
Feel the sensations as you inhale and exhale.
Be in your body as you breathe in this moment.
The breath in your body is the sign to keep going.
The calm you felt just then is the sign that you need more pockets of peace in your life.
We are living through history. We are watching the fall of society, while it is simultaneously being rebuilt. IT IS A LOT to process and navigate.
This is why you see so many funny and silly things being shared online.
There's more uplifting, spiritual/affirmative and positive music being made.
And the art…. I have seen some of the most beautiful creations.
So while you may feel a little off, trust me when I say it's not you. How you feel is valid and what you are experiencing is real.
And it's important that you find a tool or a few, to support you.
I encourage you to breathe. Take deep breaths.
Move your body in a way that feels good and fun for you.
Add a self care ritual to your routine, like a relaxing bath, dry brushing, or pedicures, even sleep counts!
Find a creative way to express yourself.
Learn or try something new. Add a little excitement to your life
Be in community. Find safe spaces to connect with like-minded souls. We need each other!
Take a break from the medias and get lost in a book or vibe out to some good music. Dance breaks are highly recommended.
I love breathwork. It's how I survived all the transitions I experienced last year, while being pregnant.
So many awesome things are happening:
First, I'm getting closer to securing a location to reopen. I'm hoping that within the next 2-3 weeks I'll have keys in hand to begin cleaning and setting up the space.
Andddd it will most likely be in Wake Forest. I pray that everything falls into place beautifully so that by April I will be back in operations!
I'll be starting my Yoga Teacher and Breathwork Facilitation program soon! I've had “become a yoga teacher” on my wishlist since 2005 when I started practicing yoga.
Yoga and meditation saved my life. To this day I am grateful to Peggy, my yoga teacher. What I loved most about her was her acceptance, warmth and personality.
When I started yoga there weren't any Black Women in my classes. The women I did meet were so open and kind, the really embodied the principles of Yoga.
After our practice we would sit and drink tea or wine and we talked about everything. Bless those amazing souls for being part of my healing journey.
I keep envisioning myself leading my first yoga class in my new space! It really is the perfect space!
The past few weeks I've been reflecting on the ways I wish to support people and decided to make some big shifts, removing services that no longer felt aligned, giving myself permission to fully commit to Sacred Wellness Alchemy™.
Deleting them felt soooo liberating for me!! For now, until I'm back in a healing space I've opened up ways that you can work with me if you desire personalized support.
I currently have space for 1:1 Sacred Wellness Alchemy™ Coaching and Intuitive Guidance Sessions.
If you feel called, you can book a reading, here.
Or explore the coaching packages and apply for private coaching, here.
You don’t have to navigate this season of overwhelm alone.