Joy Is Important too...

Hello and welcome to June~

I hope this finds you well and enjoying a little bit of down time for yourself today. As we enjoy the final weeks of Spring here in the Northern Hemisphere and prepare for Summer to bring in the heat and all that comes with summer on June 21st; I wanted to send you a little note about a strong theme that’s been showing up for this month.

Joy is important too, and so are you.

This is the message that keeps coming through when I ask about the themes and messages for this month and this new energy. It may seem simple and in many ways it is, which is why it’s also so significant and so powerful. You may feel an emotional response while reading this statement because so often both of these aspects are sidelined for other things.

Joy is important too, and so are you.

There are lots of news stories, local and global which can feel stressful, overwhelming, and heavy which is something that I know you already know. Over time, this continued experience can take a toll. At first, it may show up in seemingly small ways; a tight jaw, stress or pain in the neck, shoulders, or back. Then, maybe in other ways too, feelings of exhaustion, lethargy, or even sadness. Then, one day you may realize that you don’t really remember when you felt like your real self. These kinds of experiences are a shared experience but often highly sensitive souls like yourself don’t talk about them or ask for help. Not because you don’t want support, but because you’re very accustomed to taking care of everything and everyone. It feels natural for you to see what needs to get done and then to get to it and begin checking things off the list. This is absolutely important and as a responsible adult, you know that if it is to be it’s up to me. During this process, sometimes, the highly sensitive soul can begin to sideline their own needs, their own care, and their own personal life. Things like, I’ll add to this to the list tomorrow, or when things get a little less stressful, or when I get around to it, or these other things and people need me more right now… Any combination of these things or maybe something else entirely that has kept you sidelining your own needs during this stressful time can create a palpable impact.

This is definitely not a message about not taking good care of the things and people that are important to you. This is definitely not a message about not honoring your responsible style and insights that you have about what’s happening in your life and the world around you.
Instead, it’s a message about honoring you.
Yes, you.
You are important.
You, the real you.
You matter.

The things that bring you joy, true joy are important, valuable, and an investment in all aspects of your life. As you invest in your joy, everyone in your circle benefits. So, if in the past you’ve worked on balancing giving and receiving, you can see this as an opportunity to give to others as you allow yourself to receive and invest in yourself. So, what does this mean and what does this look like? It looks like you actually placing yourself back onto your list and at the top. It looks like you making space for the things that matter to you. Taking 5 minutes to enjoy your cup of tea while it’s still hot; fully enjoying it while being present. It looks like listening to music just for fun. It looks like going for a walk, swim, or bike ride purely for yourself to enjoy that experience. It means calling a friend to chat and laugh and catch up for the sake of enjoying one another’s company. It means allowing yourself to use the good plates just because you love them. It means trying a new recipe because it’s been sitting in a pile of things to try for a long time…but you haven’t made it because you’re nervous about it not working out so you wait for a more perfect time. It means doing 1 thing each day for you that brings you true joy.

You may have been so far removed from this practice that you aren’t sure what brings you joy anymore. That’s okay. In fact, this means that you now have an opportunity to try some things that brought you joy in the past to see if they still resonate for you. It also means that you get to try new things too so you can find what truly brings you joy right now in this place in your life. If you feel a little bit stuck on where to start, that’s okay. If you have someone in your life that you really trust, you can ask them what kinds of things you used to enjoy and what kinds of things brought you true joy. Sometimes we need reminders from people who love us and then it can help to unlock the feeling of not knowing and get you inspired and moving forward. You can also look through old journals, pictures, or things that you have around you to help ignite your inspiration.

This isn’t one more thing to add to your daily to do list.
You are not one more thing to add to your to do list.
You are important and a priority in your own life.

This is a time to reconnect to you and to your true self by honoring your investment in joy and in yourself. You don’t have to spend money doing this, it’s about choosing to make yourself a priority in your day. For some people, this may be a brand new practice and for others it may be a return to something they haven’t done in a long time. No matter where you find yourself in this message, this is an opportunity to practice taking care of yourself and taking care of what brings you joy. Maybe it will be in recapturing quiet moments that you’ve dedicated to other things and people for some time. Maybe it will be in getting back to doing something you love that you set down along the way for other things and people. Maybe it will be ____________. It’s not about what it is that you do, it’s that you choose yourself in whatever ways you feel guided each day. It’s about not putting yourself on the when I get everything else finished list. It’s about remembering that Joy is important too, and so are you. The truth is that no matter how well organized, thoughtful, committed, and responsible you are, there will always be something else that needs to be done or added to “the list” tomorrow. There will always be something stressful or challenging happening; sometimes in our personal circle, sometimes outside of that circle. However, by practicing this important theme in your own life, you’ll be able to shift into a space where your joy and your life are a priority while you also support and care for the people in your life you’re guided to support.

This message for June is so prescient, there is a sense of urgency for us to sharpen this tool now. There’s a message that as we move into this new month and new season, we can create a positive daily habit that will support us as we move through the remainder of this year. Even 5 minutes makes a positive impact and investment into your day, your spirit, and in the way you move through the world. What can you do today to experience joy, true joy? You are worth investing in your overall quality of life by taking good care of yourself. Start by choosing 1 thing today.

If you would like support from your angels in this shift to making yourself and your joy a priority, you may feel guided to work with Archangel Michael, Archangel Raphael, or Archangel Ariel. You can also ask your guides to give you support, ideas, and insight about ways to support you as well.

If you would like to work with me for some insight, specific messages, or support in this area or anything that is showing up for you right now, I would love to support you through a private session. I know there’s a lot happening right now and I’m here for you if you’d like my help.

 I know that June can also bring up schedule shifts for people as they adjust to school being out for the summer break. If you would like to schedule a session but need a day or time that is not listed, please send me a note and we’ll find a time that works for both of us.

I’m wishing you a very gentle June filled with things and people that rise up to greet you and help you to feel seen, appreciated, and filled with joy.

As always, I’m sending you love and support from my teeny tiny corner of the world, straight to you!

With love and deepest gratitude,
Kristy~

P.S. A very happy Father’s Day to those of you who are celebrating this month.

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Gratitude Gift

Refresh. Revitalize. Reprioritize

We made it to a new month, a new season, and a new beginning!

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere like I do, then you’re in the beginnings of the spring season and if you live in the Southern Hemisphere, then it’s all things autumn for you.

No matter where you live, there is a deep message, theme, and undercurrent coming in right now that’s inviting all of us to use this new season as an opportunity to Refresh, Revitalize, and Reprioritize.

You might be receiving this message too and might be feeling like the timing is right for you to take action on some of the things that have been showing up for you. There’s an energy happening about getting things going and gaining traction on ideas, inspiration, and projects that have been on your mind or on the simmer phase so to speak. Get ready to increase the heat, because this is a powerful time to see some of your visions begin to take shape and get going.

• Maybe you’re feeling a deep desire to clear clutter and organize so you can have a bright and refreshed space that feels more functional and streamlined.

• Maybe you’re being guided to start a new workout routine or to pull out your walking shoes and make a commitment to getting your steps in again each day.

• Maybe you’re ready to start looking for a new place to live and you’re taking action to get in contact with the right professionals to support your dream of a new home.

• Maybe you’re being guided to change your eating habits and feel a gentle cleanse or lighter eating style coming into your life.

• Maybe you’ve been working on a pivot or shift to your business and you’re feeling ready to implement the changes you’ve been working on behind the scenes.

• Maybe you’re finally ready to launch your new website or publish your new blog post and put yourself out there to the inter-webs.

• Or Maybe….

• You’re ready to __________________________.

Pay attention to the messages you’re receiving right now about making changes and implementing shifts to help your vision gain traction and momentum. Sometimes those messages will show up as ideas, inspiration, images, hearing someone talk about your idea, a gut feeling, or other forms of divine guidance. These messages are there to support you in moving in the direction of your goals.

You may find that part of your message includes reaching out for support from a professional, a mentor, or someone in the field or area that you’re interested in too.

One of the other themes that’s coming through right now is about Reprioritizing the things that are really important to us. There’s almost this positive negative charge thing happening where we’re being given an opportunity to comb through our day to day life and our values to see which ones are creating a positive charge and which ones are creating a negative charge.

Things that may have been lighting up on the positive side a few months ago may not be contributing that same charge anymore, and that’s okay. In fact, this checking in process is very helpful and important in reassessing where you are right now, what’s important, and what’s shifting for you.

If you can take some time to check in with the things in your life to gage the positive and negative charges, you’ll be able to more easily see where your priorities are changing and move in the direction that’s aligned for you right now.

Sometimes, it can help to write these things down so you can see what they look like visually. Or you may find that talking about it out loud helps you to clarify the shifts happening for you; or maybe you know what is taking precedence in your life right now and what has come full circle for you. There’s no one way to do this, there’s only the ways that feel right for you on any particular day.

However, making time for this exercise can be very enlightening and very supportive in gaining a clear understanding of what actions and areas to invest in right now and how to approach and work with this new energy in the ways that are right for you.

Can this kind of shift and reprioritizing bring some big emotions or feelings up for you?

Yes, of course it can and allowing yourself to really feel the cycles and shifts in your life are all part and parcel of this thing we call change.

Feeling the emotions that come up for you is part of the process and a very cathartic part of this process. So, when emotions come up for you, breathe, and to the best of your ability allow yourself to feel how you’re feeling. Of course, reach out for support when you feel guided, as that’s part of this process too.

This time is ripe for forward motion and actually creating some traction on the ideas and projects that you’ve been working on behind the scenes so far this year. If you’ve been feeling the energy building to a shift, then you’ve been feeling this energy building, and now it’s here.

This month, take some time to invest in the things that will allow you to Refresh, Revitalize, and Reprioritize so you’re moving in alignment with the values and inspiration that is important for you right now.

Please know that I’m cheering you on as you continue to lean into the divine guidance you’re receiving and I’m here to support you if you feel you could use some support from me whether it’s an Intuitive Session, Energy Treatment, or a Coaching Session.

With love from my teeny corner of the world to you,
Kristy~xoxo

P.S. I’ve been enjoying this new energy too and have been taking some time to plant my garden, rearrange my home office, read for pleasure, and I’ve been doing a green juice cleanse too. This is one of my favorite times of year where I live because the weather is getting nice, the flowers are waking up and it’s not triple digit heat so I can actually open my windows. (yay) I hope that you’ll enjoy working with this new energy too and I look forward to supporting you and hearing all about how this new energy is moving you forward.

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Lean Into Where You're At, Right Now

I wanted to send you a little note to let you know that I’m thinking about you and also to remind you that…

It’s okay to be where you’re at right now.

Even if you are feeling meh.

Even if you are feeling all the feels one minute and then not so much the next.

Even if you aren’t sure how to feel or what to do because you’ve kinda done all or most of the things you had on your list.

Even if you just find yourself feeling somewhere between where you were yesterday and where you want to be tomorrow.

It’s okay to be where you’re at right now.

Yep, even in those same sweats, yoga pants, and top knot.

Even in the spaces where you don’t even feel motivated to do anything but watch something you’ve already watched countless times.

Even in…
Yep, even then.

As we move deeper into our time at home; lots of stuff is coming to the surface and we’re all going through it, you’re not alone. Even if you’re physically sheltering at home alone, you’re not alone.

The highs and lows of this experience is no joke and you’re not imagining that it’s like a roller coaster with twists and turns you may not have expected.

Like most things, there’s not one way to move through this time; there’s only the ways that are right for you. However, the more you can allow yourself to be where you’re at, the gentler you’ll be on yourself at this time.

Sometimes, highly sensitive, high functioning, overachievers (like yourself) can tend to put their own needs and feelings on the back burner from time to time. (cough cough…most of the time) During an intense life event like this one for example it can be easy to lean into trying to do more and to keep pushing uphill.

While getting things checked off your list is great, it’s also critical to acknowledge when the thing on your list is to rest, feel the feelings, have a hard day, ask for help, and just be where you’re at right now.

Leaning into where you’re at doesn’t mean that you’re neglecting the things you want to do or need to do during this time. It means that you’re choosing to place yourself on your list too. While self care might look different to you right now than it used to, it’s still care and right now what we all need more of is care.

Tender loving care.

So, take a breath and ask yourself how you’re feeling today and what you need to do for you.

I promise you, you’ll easily hear, see, feel, or know the answer and I encourage you to give yourself permission to honor the answers that you receive.

Without guilt

Without shame

Without judgement

Without compromise

Honor where you’re at right now and lean into it.

Your body knows what it needs.

Your soul knows what it needs.

Your mind and emotions know what they need.

You know what you need.

Take good care of yourself right now in the ways that are right for you.

Right in the middle of this mess.

Right in the middle of where you are right now.

Right in the middle of all the things you have to do.

Right in the middle of all of it, take good care of yourself and lean into where you’re at right now, right this minute, today.

If you could use some support right now, please reach out for support from the people in your circle even if they aren’t sheltering at home with you.

You’re not alone, even if you feel lonely.

I’m sending you so much love from the middle of where I’m at right now, today.

I see you, I’m here for you, we’re in this, together.

With love,
Kristy~xoxo

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#30MoreDays: Sheltering In Place 2.0…How To Move Forward Now

Hello!

We made it to April! It feels like a big moment to know that it’s officially April and this is a new month and a new beginning. Even though we’re still sheltering in place, apart… but together… it still feels like this new month is a breath of fresh air and an opportunity to tap into a fresh start.

There’s a definitive shift in this energy, you can probably feel it too, it’s almost palpable. While we’re still sheltering in place, the feeling of this #30moredays feels much different than the last several weeks. The issues that were prescient at the beginning of this stay at home order while still on the forefront seem to be impacting us at home in a different way as we move forward. Are you feeling this too?

There’s a feeling now that we’re all in this together, and that we in some way have found a bit of a rhythm in how we move through our day to day life at this time. We can see how neighbors are supporting each other, the kindness of strangers being shared online, and even the human experience of overwhelm and frustration being shared over the inter-webs. This common theme of connection even though we’re apart has helped us to feel less alone and in many ways seen and understood. The irony of finding community while being inside is so surreal but so powerful at the same time.

So many people have some things sorted out that were up in the air 3 weeks ago.

• Maybe you’re finding your groove as a sudden + unexpected homeschooling professional.

• Maybe your littles are streaming their classes via zoom and now you’re a zoom expert even if you’ve never heard that word in this context before all of this.

• Maybe you’ve found or reconnected to your love of cooking, baking, and hanging out in the kitchen.

• Maybe you’ve made an effort to create and participate in group chat calls, again getting your zoom skills to a professional level!

• Maybe you’re enjoying being home and really reconnecting to your space, surroundings, and the healing quality of home.

• Maybe you’re getting some projects and items checked off your to do list.

• Maybe you’ve picked up your musical instrument, knitting needles or crochet hooks, paintbrush, garden gloves, or a book you’ve been meaning to get to when you had some down time.

• Maybe you’re still working full time from home and you’ve found a way to adjust to a new normal work wise.

• Maybe you and your partner are both working from home full time and are finding a way to get into a rhythm in your work space and style.
  (Do you need it silent while your partner works best while blasting music and talking super loud to their clients?.....Does this seem super specific? It is, because this is a peek into my situation, lol)

• Maybe you (or your loved one) is an essential professional and are working on the front lines at this time. We all see you, yes, all of us, the global community see’s you and we appreciate you!

As we move into this next phase of sheltering in place, I see that a deep focus on self care and gentility is very important.

The first phase focused a great deal on what felt like an overnight adjustment to nearly ever part of our day to day life. A crash course in how to do everything differently beginning now was the overall feeling.

Sheltering In Place 2.0 feels more like a deep call to gentility, slowing down, and being very gentle with ourselves. Yes, all the things still need to be done but this feels different than last month.

The majority of everyone I worked with or talked to last month was scrambling to do all the things they needed to do while also trying to find ways to keep busy since they couldn’t leave the house. One of the biggest themes that showed up for people was an intense level of stress, anxiety, and the biggest one forgetting to breathe.

Yes, forgetting to breathe.

Maybe you’re noticing right now that you’ve been forgetting to breathe too.

When we’re under stress, the body goes into a natural stress response and we begin to either hold our breath or breathe through our mouths. (No, mouth breathing isn’t the natural way the body is set up to breathe.)

It makes perfect sense that during a crisis all of us would experience an increase in stress which turns on our natural stress response.

So, making a concerted effort to remember to breathe right now is very important. You can set an alert on your phone to give you a gentle reminder. You can place a sticky note on your fridge, laptop, or bathroom mirror. You can ask someone you live with to gently remind you to breathe if they notice you’re holding your breath. Any ways that support you in breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth will be very beneficial for you right now.

Even taking 3 deep breaths in through your nose slowly and exhaling out through your mouth will help to reset your body and help to clear away stress and tension from your body and mind.

This month as you set your intentions for April and for your #30moredays maybe you can make the theme about self care and self love.

Sometimes these become buzz words and people think oh yeah I know all about that but they don’t really implement them into their daily lives. This is a perfect time to practice these very important support services for yourself and the people sheltering in place with you.

I’ve included some ideas to support you in slowing down and being gentle with yourself during shelter in place 2.0. This is just a small list to help you generate some of your own ideas, this is by no means a be all end all list.

Quiet Time:
Yes, remember quiet time? Schedule this into your schedule daily this month. A 10 minute block a day will make a huge impact in how you feel. You can practice conscious breathing, meditate, or journal during your quiet time. Please don’t use your quiet time to scroll as it tends to ramp up stress and anxiety and this is time for you to reset, restore, and replenish.

Walk It Out:
Many communities are still allowing walks in your neighborhood; if you’re one of these folks, lace up your shoes and walk it out. You’ll physically move stress out of your mind and body and you’ll increase your endorphins while also getting some much needed fresh air and sunshine.

Music Over Scrolling:
Listening to music soothes and supports the nervous system and actually increases mood.
Scrolling Instagram or whichever platform you love can increase tension, stress, and fear energies. So, opt for listening to music rather than going into a scrolling hole.

Slow is the New Hustle:
Focus on Moving Slower. Breathing Slower. Doing Things Slower.
You may notice that you feel guided to push yourself harder, to go faster, to get it all done, to not stop until everything is finished. When you notice this, breathe and take a moment to refocus. This isn’t a time to be pushing yourself to go against your natural body rhythms but to reconnect and honor your natural pace which is much slower than what you’ve become used to in last 2 decades.

Get Grounded:
When we reconnect to our true selves, our body, and the natural world we become more grounded, focused, and in tune with our real feelings, thoughts, emotions, and sense of self; we feel more like the real us. If you have house plants, water, propagate, and slow down with them. Maybe you can plant a little garden on your balcony or in a patch of dirt in your back yard. Smudge your home, spruce up your space, get outside and if it’s warm enough take off your socks and shoes and put your feet in the grass while you watch the clouds roll by.

Lean Into What Soothes Your Soul:
Choose to do things that you haven’t been able to do but genuinely love. It may be something that you haven’t done in years or it might be something seemingly simple like playing a board game or putting together a puzzle. Make a pot of tea and drink out of your favorite fancy “waiting for the perfect day” tea cup.  Make something, bake something, do the DIY’s, dry flowers and herbs, learn to make those tinctures you’ve been wanting to make, wear your fancy pajamas just because they make you feel good…or anything that soothes your soul.

This is a perfect time to honor and truly practice real self care and self love.

• Go slow.

• Do what you can right now but honor your needs at the same time.

• Breathe.

• Reconnect to you and honor and invest in your needs, wellbeing, and rest right now.

I’m sending you so much love and support from my teeny tiny corner of the world!

I’m still working and available to support you right now if you feel guided to schedule a session with me.

With so much love and gentility,
Kristy~xoxo

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Eucalyptus Spa Treatment

Eucalyptus Spa Treatment

The Eucalyptus plant is naturally:
Anti-Bacterial
Anti-Microbial
Anti-Inflammatory
Antiseptic

It also supports:
Respiratory System + Respiratory Health
Stress Management
Mood Elevation

You can create a quick and easy at home spa treatment which will allow you to experience the benefits of Eucalyptus every time you take a shower.

You can find Eucalyptus cuttings at Farmers Markets, Natural Grocery Stores like Whole Foods, and I’ve even seem them at Trader Joe’s.

Simply tie your branches with twine or another natural fiber to your shower head. (Avoid using synthetic fibers like acrylic.) If you don’t have any natural fiber handy, you can use the rubber band that comes with your branches or a hair tie.

Push your branches as far back against your shower wall as possible; this will allow you to keep your branches in the shower for more days before replacing them.

You want the heat from your shower to activate the Eucalyptus so you can give yourself a spa treatment; however you want to try to avoid your branches getting beaten too hard with the water pressure from your shower head.

Honestly there is no “wrong” way to do this and the treatment is wonderful. Plus, it will make your whole bathroom smell incredible. You’ll naturally receive all the benefits from the Eucalyptus plant and you don’t have to “do anything” to make it happen other than enjoy your shower.

Enjoy!

Love,
Kristy~

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