Gratitude, Grace, and Gumption

Hello and Happy November!

I hope this finds you well and rested after the weekend. I wanted to send you this edition of the newsletter today so you could enjoy your weekend and unplug from your email a bit and maybe even altogether. Somehow this new month feels like it got here in a hurry and now we’re officially into November and a time change for most people too. This big energy shift at the beginning of the month is a bit of a preview of what’s to come as we move through November 2025.

You may have noticed the uptick in the energy happening over the last several weeks and you may be feeling it continuing to move you forward at a pretty quick pace right now too. If so, you are tuned into the fast, quick, movement that’s currently happening. You may be thinking about what your plans are for Thanksgiving if you’re living in the states or even other festivities and plans coming up. Then you may find yourself thinking, “Why am I thinking about this already?” You may be trying to find ways to consciously slow down so you can enjoy what’s happening right in front of you to help you ground into the present moment; and then you may find yourself thinking about future plans again. If you’re experiencing this round and round or back and forth thought process, take a breath and give yourself some grace. What you’re experiencing is a push pull that’s happening right now. For some highly sensitive people there’s also a very tangible feeling paired with this experience which can show up as a low grade anxiety under the surface of the skin or a feeling of urgency in the heart chakra or in the stomach or solar plexus. You may notice that you’re experiencing a bit of both depending on what’s happening for you.

One of the messages that’s showing up as a support system is about creating opportunities, even seemingly small ones to help you stay in the present while also allowing yourself to make plans for upcoming events. One of the challenges of this energy can lead to feeling like you’re being carried away and missing out on what’s happening right now. The great news is that even 1 action each day can support you in grounding into your present moment; and won’t take away from planning or looking forward to upcoming events. For many people, November cultivates a theme of gratitude; and you don’t have to live in the states to participate in this theme during November. Investing a few minutes each day this month to make a list of 5 things you’re grateful for can really help to put your focus on the present moment while also supporting your body, mind, and nervous system in slowing down. Maybe you’re feeling guided to participate in a 5 minute meditation each day this month or to take a daily walk to clear your mind, move your body, and watch the season changing each day. Maybe you’re being guided to slow down and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee without scrolling. There are no limits to the seemingly small but significant ways that you can slow down and ground into your present moment. This is a powerful way to work with this energy while also supporting yourself at the same time. I see this uptick in the energy and events continuing to move along in this fashion throughout the month and through the rest of the year. This is a great time to begin to practice this present moment exercise so it becomes easier for you each day. I think you’ll also find that it supports you in more ways than one, allowing you to enjoy moments here and there throughout your day, all month long.

With the days getting shorter here in the Northern Hemisphere, and the temperatures getting cooler, you may also find yourself naturally guided to stay inside and to make home and hearth a big priority. You may notice that you want to make comfort, quiet, and coziness a big priority in your day to day life to the best of your ability. You may feel yourself pulling your energy inward and noticing that gentle people, experiences, and environments are very important to you. You may find yourself drawn to slow cooked meals, home made breads, or favorite desserts that you want to make for yourself or others. You may notice that you want to work on some creative projects that have been on the back burner for a while. Maybe warm cozy socks, soft blankets, hot cocoa, and movies are calling you. All of these deep callings, guidance, and natural shifts happening within you are supporting you in slowing down and moving into the quiet and self care aspects of this season and this month. These natural inclinations that you have are also ways that you’re able to ground into the present moment and enjoy the autumnal aspects of November while also looking ahead at upcoming events. As you allow yourself to lean into the natural guidance you’re receiving about how to take good care of yourself, you’ll find that you more easily find that balance between the present moment and the energy trying to pull you forward.

You may notice that taking action helps to soothe the body, mind, and soul while also allowing you stay in the present moment. It’s not about what you choose to do, it’s that you choose something that resonates for you. Sometimes I find that people (particularly highly sensitive people) can get hung up on choosing the right thing which can sometimes lead to analysis paralysis. If you find yourself getting a bit stuck or getting carried away with the quick moving energy, you can ask yourself, “What do I want to do?” “How do I feel?” “What would feel supportive to me right now?” “What do I really want to do?” You will receive a clear message about what is right for you. Then you can take action in ways that honor you and your needs. Sometimes, the answer and the action step is about saying no to things, people, and situations that aren’t a fit for whatever reason. Sometimes staying in the present moment will include prioritizing your peace and well being by staying in and saying yes to an action that is fulfilling and supportive for you.

As we greet the first Monday of the month, allow yourself to start right now with a commitment for your November 2025 season. Choose to take 1 or more action steps each day to support yourself in enjoying and experiencing your present moment in the ways that resonate for you. Allow yourself to truly enjoy this time to be present while also enjoying looking forward to the things to come. You can enjoy both while making the most of your month. You are worth it!

I’m wishing you a beautiful November filled with things, people, and situations that rise up to greet you. I’m wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving~

I would love to work with you if you feel guided to schedule a reading this month. We can focus on some specific things that are showing up as support systems for you or anything that feels like a fit for you right now. You can schedule your session by clicking the link below.

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

With love and gratitude,
Kristy~xoxo

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Exhaustion, Fatigue, and Burn Out: How to Reset, Restore, and Replenish from Healer Burn Out

Hi, I’ve been thinking about you and wondering how you’re doing.

So much has happened since the last time we connected so I thought I would check in with you.

Last week, I hit a wall. You know the feeling right, when all of a sudden your body just says, yep, that’s it that’s all, I need a rest.

Even though you’re doing all the things you’re supposed to do to create a support system for yourself; sometimes you need more rest and genuine respite.

In addition to hitting a wall, I also put my back out, which is super frustrating + not fun at all. I was able to keep working which was great but in between sessions, I was resting and lying flat on the floor and doing all the things. (I’m much better now.)

The theme that kept coming up for my clients last week was deep exhaustion, burnout, and fatigue.

Maybe this resonates for you too.

With everything happening all over the world right now, it’s taking a deep toll on all of us.

No matter what you’ve been called to do on a personal level, you’re still being impacted physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually every single day.

Every single one of us are being called to the actions that are a fit for us and they may look different than someone else’s. However, they are equally important and equally impactful on you and your well-being.

One on the things I’ve been hearing a lot is that people don’t feel like they’re doing as much as someone else they know personally or based on something they’re seeing on the gram.

The overall feeling is that they don’t believe they deserve to feel so exhausted because they perceive their contribution as being less than someone else’s.

This belief can trigger feelings of guilt which can lead to trying to do more even if your body is telling you to take a rest.

This can also lead to worry, anxiety, insomnia, and lowered immune system to name a few symptoms.

Any kind of intensity and trauma is deeply impactful on all areas of our lives; and 2020 has been a nearly non stop influx of intensity. This level of stress is completely depleting for all of us and it’s natural for the body to experience physical signs letting us know we need to genuinely rest.

If you’re experiencing this, you’re not alone; in fact you’re in really good company and you’re right on time. Collectively, it feels like we’re all experiencing this need for deep rest across the board.

Like most things, there’s no one way or right way to experience rest, renewal, and restoration; there’s only the things that resonate for you based on your needs.

I’ve included the messages that I’ve received about this for you below so you can see which ones resonate for you. You’ll find that different things resonate for you on different days depending on your energy level and personal needs. However, what I know for sure is that this need for a deep rest is something we all need to honor.

Physical Support:

• Increase Hydration + Water
  Stress increases dehydration in the body so if you’ve been feeling parched, increase your H2O

• Move your Body
  Gentle movement is what’s been showing up, walking, stretching, and low impact activities

• Light Foods and Beverages
  Light, gentle, and cooling foods are showing up to help the body process + work more easily. Heavy foods, alcohol, and sugars can create inflammation in the body which can make you feel sluggish and fatigued.

• Vitamins
  Vitamin D from the sunshine is a big support system. There’s an overall message about increasing your vitamins and minerals so that you keep your immune system strong. (Especially because stress depletes the immune system.)

• Grounding
  Get your bare feet on the soil, sod, or sand as often as you can so you can absorb the negative ions and electrons from the earth and offload any surplus of positive ions you may have stored due to living under a tech umbrella. (This is especially important right now since so many people are working from home and their homes are filled with wifi.) Grounding helps to reduce inflammation in the body.

• Detox
  Infra Red Sauna or Sweating can support clearing away toxins that may be stored in your body contributing to inflammation and feelings of fatigue and exhaustion. Please use Infra Red Sauna according to the safety regulations. (You can detox by moving your body too, this is a natural detox system we have built in which is why we sweat when we exercise.)

• WiFi
  Turn your router and devices off while you sleep. Keep your phone out of the room or at least away from your head while you sleep. WiFi can lead to sleep disturbances, inflammation, and even intense nightmares especially for highly sensitive people. Turning off your router allows your body to truly rest and drop into deep reparative REM sleep more easily.

• Sleep
  Increased quality sleep is so important right now. The way the body heals is during sleep, so it’s imperative you’re experiencing deep REM sleep daily. Even if you need to nap and you aren’t a napper, give yourself permission to nap.

Mental and Emotional Support:

• Talk About Your Feelings
  Find someone you trust you can talk to about how you’re feeling; don’t hold everything inside of you because you don’t want to “burden” someone else. You need to find a way to release and talking is a powerful support system.  You can contact a professional if you don’t have someone in your circle to support you.

• Write
  Journaling is another powerful way to process your thoughts, feelings, and insights. Even if you aren’t a journaling kind of person, just writing on notebook paper or even post its and then throwing it away can help a lot.

• Take A Break
  Take a media break. The brain doesn’t differentiate between what you see and what you experience; it thinks it’s all happening to you so it turns on all the chemicals and trauma responses inside your body as a support system for you. We aren’t meant to be flooding our bodies with adrenaline and cortisol all day every day. These stress hormones take a huge toll on our bodies.

• Boundaries
  Say no to extra demands on your time, including but not limited to picking up the phone when you know that you can’t deal with any more additional stress from others.

• Lean Into Activities You Love
  Investing time in things that honor you and fill you up are like an elixir for your body, mind, and spirit. So, play music, work in your garden, swim, ride your bike, make art, read a book, color, soak in your tub, or anything else that resonates for you.

• Let Go of Comparison
  Focus on what you’re being called to do and honor that wisdom. Remember you may be called to something different than someone else and that’s okay. You may Not be called to showcase your efforts online; release the need to explain why you aren’t placing your actions into the public arena. You know what you’re being called to do.

• Oils + Sense of Smell
  Trauma is stored in the amygdala of our brains. The olfactory system which is also housed there, pairs scent with trauma. So, this is why people have such strong smell memories connected to traumatic events. The power of smell allows us to clear and heal trauma and move it out of the amygdala so we can begin to clear it. Oils, flowers, herbs, and simmer pots can all help to release tension and trauma from your mind and body.

Spiritual Support:

• Meditation
  5 to 10 minutes of daily meditation will help to reduce the stress and tension in your mind and body and bring you back to a place of balance and feeling more like yourself.

• Calling on Your Angels and Guides
  You are not alone, even if you feel lonely. Call on your spiritual support team to help you in all areas of your life. You can also ask them to give you a clear sign in your physical world that you’ll easily notice and understand to let you know they’re with you.

• Tools
  Toning, Smudging, Singing Bowls, Space Clearing etc. have been used throughout time because they work and allow us to clear and connect to our higher selves and spiritual support systems. If you have some tools that resonate for you, get them out and use them.

• Prayer
  The power of prayer has been documented over and over again and it works. If you’re called to pray for yourself, or someone else, this is a powerful support system. You can also ask to be placed onto a prayer list if you would like to receive prayer.

• Ask for Support
  Reach out for additional support whether through an intuitive session, an energy treatment, or other kind of spiritual support service that resonates for you. These kinds of sessions create huge shift, clearing, and a deep reset for the body, mind, and spirit.

Creating a recipe of support which resonates for you right now will offer you the extra support you need to begin to truly rest, restore, and replenish. Remember there’s no one way or right way to do this, just the ways that are right for you. Even if you “know” this please remember to implement this so that you can keep your body, mind, and spirit strong and balanced.

We need you.

You’re important, valuable, and seen.

Your contributions matter.

You make the world better by being here.

You deserve to feel healthy, happy, and strong.

Resting is an action.

Healing is an action

Investing in wellness is an action.

Honoring your needs is a healthy and honorable cause which benefits everyone.

I’m sending you love and support from my little corner of the world to yours.
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With love,
Kristy~

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