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Moments with yourself

”Don’t just look; see.” Sitting with oneself is much more than just being alone; it’s about being present with your thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment or distraction. This practice not only creates space for introspection and renewal, it’s a moment of calm. Don’t just look at the world; learn to see beyond what is apparent to the eye. There lies an immense wisdom in-between the words, the shapes, the stars. Oh, dear human, if you only knew everything you already are. How to Practice Sitting with Yourself Starting this practice of ”sitting with yourself” may feel uncomfortable, especially if you’re used to a constant stream of activity. But like any skill, it becomes easier and more rewarding with time. Here’s how to begin: 1. Start Small Set aside just five minutes a day to sit quietly. You don’t need any special equipment or a perfect setting — just a space where you can be undisturbed for a few minutes. 2. Focus on Your Breath Let your breath be your anchor. Pay attention to its …

Stepping Into Your Feminine Energy: Embracing Your Internal Glow-Up

There lies an ageless beauty in slowing down and stepping into your feminine energy— that soft, intuitive, and nurturing force that’s already within you. Think of it as an internal glow-up, where you reconnect with your most radiant and calm authentic self. Here’s how you can awaken your feminine energy and begin to glow from the inside out. What Is Feminine Energy? Feminine energy is an energetic force, often associated with traits like intuition, receptivity, creativity, and emotional depth. It isn’t about gender—it’s an energy that anyone can tap into. While masculine energy emphasizes doing, achieving, and logic, feminine energy focuses on being, feeling, and flowing. Both are of course essential for balance, but our modern life often pushes us to overuse our masculine side, leaving our feminine neglected. Reconnecting with your feminine energy doesn’t mean giving up on your goals and achievements. Instead, it’s all about embracing a quiet, and softer power. When you glow from within, everything in your external world starts to shift. Steps to Tap Into Your Feminine Energy 1. Embrace …

The Power of Pausing

”Relax. My darling, unwind. Be patient and stay alert. You’re coming home. To yourself.” We are often led to believe that constant movement, multitasking, and endless productivity are the only paths to a successful life. Yet, amidst all the noise, there’s a quiet truth that can lead to even greater success: the power of stillness. Embracing stillness doesn’t equal inaction or being lazy; it’s about taking inspired authentic action, and pausing, reflecting, and grounding yourself in the present moment. By incorporating stillness in your day-to-day life, you’ll gain not only clarity and calm but your mental strength and creativity will blossom while navigating life’s challenges. The Illusion of Constant Productivity If you’re like me, you probably equate busyness with progress. At least I thought that when I’m always ”on,” responding to emails immediately, eating lunch in front of the screen, and never taking a moment to breathe, that I will achieve more. But the reality is, which I’ve noticed, that constant activity doesn’t always equate to productivity. In fact, it leads to stress, decision fatigue, …

Let go and let it come

What you send out into the universe – through your thoughts, intentions, energy, and actions – you attract into your life. Cultivating an abundant mindset, releasing old limiting beliefs, and embracing authentic intention-setting are great ways to start creating the life you want. It’s about shifting your focus, shifting your perspectives. It’s about being capable of turning a negative day into a great day, simply because you choose to. Simply because you can. And while embracing high self worth, setting intentions, and taking inspired action is important, there’s one crucial step that often gets overlooked— letting go. The act of surrendering, in other words, releasing control over how and when our desires will manifest, is a vital part of the process. 1. Letting Go Aligns You with Trust At the core of any manifestation practice is the principle of trust. To manifest something means having faith in the universe, a higher power, or your own inner capabilities to bring your desires into reality. When we hold on too tightly to how things must unfold, we create …

How to find beauty in the ordinary

True beauty is found in the ordinary. It’s about shifting your perspective to see value and wonder in everyday chores and activities. Here’s how you can start: 1. Practice Mindfulness in Everyday Moments 2. Document the Little Things 3. Appreciate the Art of Nature 4. Observe People and Places 5. Create Small Rituals 6. Embrace Curiosity 7. Express Through Art 8. Notice Acts of Kindness and Connection Finding beauty in the ordinary is about becoming aware of the abundance in things we often take for granted. Once you start, you’ll find that beauty is everywhere.

Dear November…

… let’s get lost, shall we? ”Get lost, on the path less traveled, and return, a little bit more well-lived.” Embrace the thought – Never fully completed – and your existence becomes a little less intimidating. More light-hearted, less heavy. You do not have to have all the answers. All the lovers. All the glimmery, shiny things. As long as you have an intense yearning to listen, understand, and respond accordingly. As long as you carry within a deep desire to experience all that’s making you grow, bold and flow. Compassionate. Feeling lost is a universal, often unsettling experience. It’s a moment when the familiar becomes unfamiliar, leaving us questioning our choices, identities, or purpose. This feeling can be triggered by unexpected life changes, difficult decisions, or when neglecting our core values and authentic self. However uncomfortable, feeling lost often points to a deeper need for self-discovery, growth, and renewal. It can act as a quiet invitation for you to pause, reflect, and redefine what truly matters. In many ways, feeling lost is less about …

Ending the Year on a Good Note: How to Close the Year with Intention and Purpose

The year is coming to an end, and it’s a beautiful time to take a moment to reflect on the past months. Ending the year on a positive, intentional note can give you a satisfying sense of closure and help lay the groundwork for a fresh start. Here are some ways to finish your year feeling grounded, accomplished, and ready for what’s to come. 1. Reflect on Your Accomplishments It’s easy to focus on all that we haven’t yet done, as well as the things that didn’t go as planned. However, take a moment to remember all that you’ve accomplished, all the highlights. Consider the moments you’re proud of, however big or small. Did you build new habits, break bad habits, nurture relationships, learn new skills, or take steps toward a goal? Writing down these wins can be empowering and can help you recognise just how much you actually have achieved. Tip: Make a list of three to five accomplishments that make you feel proud, and keep it somewhere you can see. They don’t have …

Harnessing the Power of the Winter Months: A Guide to Embracing the Season

Winter often receives a negative perception, with its shorter days, colder temperatures, and the stillness of nature. However, beneath this chilly façade, winter carries a special energy that invites us to reflect, grow, and renew ourselves. By choosing to embrace the season instead of fighting against it, we can tap into winter’s unique power to nurture our personal and professional lives, fostering resilience and introspection during this quieter time. Here’s how you can make the most of winter’s transformative energy. 1. Embrace Stillness and Reflection Winter serves as a gentle reminder from nature that taking time for rest and reflection is truly vital. As trees lose their leaves and animals curl up in hibernation, the world around us quiets down, inviting us to pause our busy lives. This season encourages us to slow our pace and to thoughtfully consider our own journeys. Consider using the winter months to reflect on the year gone by. What have you accomplished? What challenges did you face? It’s okay to recognize both your triumphs and the moments where things …

The High-Value Woman: Embracing Grace, Kindness, and Wisdom

Being a high-value woman transcends mere material success or superficial recognitions; it is a powerful journey of nurturing an unshakeable sense of self-worth, exquisite inner beauty, and unwavering strength. A high-value woman is a luminous force, radiating grace, kindness, and profound wisdom—three ageless qualities that beautifully empower her to journey through life with fierce purpose and boundless compassion. There’s a lot of talk about being a high-value woman, but what does that actually entail? I’ve been reflecting on this for some time, and three words consistently come to mind that I strongly associate with being a high-value woman – Grace, kindness & wisdom. While there are many qualities that define a high-value woman, in this blog post, I’ll focus on these three key aspects. 1. Grace: The Quiet Strength Grace is frequently misconceived as mere outward elegance—an effortless poise or tranquility amid life’s misfortunes. However, genuine grace runs much deeper; it is a vibrant and harmonious unity of inner strength and humility. It involves navigating life’s tumultuous waves with steadfast dignity and profound understanding, even …

From Frustration to Fulfilment: A Guide to Trusting the Process

”Learning to Trust the Process: Embracing Patience and Finding Joy in the Journey.” Why Is Patience So Hard? Why is it that most humans seem to believe that life is more about the end goal, than actually enjoying the ride, and the process towards achieving that end goal? That annoying frustration that occurs while waiting for results. Like the act of waiting in itself would produce tangible results – No, I’m afraid not. There needs to be a dance between taking inspired action and trusting the process. 9 months ago I decided that I wanted to start learning ballet, and what can I say; it has been a slow progress. Ballet is one of the most difficult skills to master, and here I am thinking that I should master it within a few months! A skill that requires a lifetime to master! However, then I come back to my senses, and tell myself that ”Linda you’re doing a great job just by showing up to class, and for learning something new as an adult, and …