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You’ve probably already seen some posts in your

You’ve probably already seen some posts in your feed about how gratitude can give you some relief from the fear and anxiety you may feel during this crazy time in the world.
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I want to give you a couple of tips that’ll make giving thanks even MORE powerful.
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1️⃣ WRITE down what you’re thankful for. Gratitude has been proven to be more effective in relieving negative emotions when you write it on paper with a pen or pencil (but using your phone or laptop is a good second - the point is to take it a step beyond just thinking it!). ✏️
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2️⃣ FEEL what you’ve just written. How does this thing (i.e. food, family, internet, etc.) make you feel? Write that down too. Leaning into the FEELING of your gratitude gives it more power to make you feel better, fast! 💜
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Tell me, what are you thankful for most today, and how does it make you feel?👇
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#togetherwecan
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#standwithsmall
#pandemicoflove
#spreadgoodvibes
#togetherweshineourlight
#myalignedadventure

After being diagnosed with cancer the same month a

After being diagnosed with cancer the same month as my mom in 2017, I fell into a vicious cycle of fear - “what if the cancer comes back? What if I have bad genes? What did I do wrong? What if my mom suffers worse than she already is?”
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I experienced some of the worst anxiety of my life. It felt disempowering, as it seemed like my thoughts had complete control over me. I couldn’t seem to get a grip, as fear consumed me almost all day, every day.
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Eventually, the fear subsided enough that I could function. But it would still creep in, especially when I was least expecting it. It seemed like I was constantly in this cycle of feeling ok, functioning, and then fearing the worst.
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Do you feel like this right now?
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It seems like the world is spewing fear, and it’s only natural that we absorb and feel that fearful energy.
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But I’m hear to tell you - it. does. not. have. to. be. that. way.
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Not for me, not for you, not for anyone.
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About a year ago, I wrote an article on the blog about fear, and feel strongly that the lessons I've learned apply to all of us, now more than ever.
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Fear is a choice. When you have awareness of your own inner world, you can choose your thoughts and your emotions.
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"Do I have days when I still feel fear? Of course. Do I occasionally catch my thoughts spinning out of control? Yes – I’m human, and our brains like to yap at us. But through this inner work and these tools, I’ve trained myself to let go of the fearful thoughts, and it’s truly been empowering.”
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If you need some help letting go of fear, take a look at the blog post (link in bio) or shoot me a DM. I’m here for you, and we’re in this together.
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#faithoverfear
#togetherweshineourlight
#wereinthistogether
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#togetherwerise
#risetogether
#magiciseverywhere
#goodvibesonly✨
#goodvibesquotes
#goodvibesalways
#peacefulplace
#healthandhappiness
#healthyandhappy
#spreadgoodvibes
#takecareofyou
#remembertobreathe
#wereallinthistogether
#inthistogether
#fearlessgirl
#loveoverfear
#lovealwayswins
#soulsisters
#findingyourfearless
#personalpower
#myalignedadventure

What if we saw this time as a blessing? . What if

What if we saw this time as a blessing?
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What if we chose to focus on possibility instead of fear?
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What if we collectively chose to use these days at home to tune into our purpose?
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What if a major shift is coming for all of us as individuals, but also the planet?
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What if we can’t see the whole picture yet?
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Guess what? We CAN’T see the whole picture yet! We don’t have all the information yet.
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The term “these times of uncertainty” is being thrown around at record-breaking rates. And you know what?
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I’m ok with uncertainty.
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In fact....it excites me!! It means things are getting shaken up. It means we’re all being forced to think differently and get creative. It means we’re waking up. It means doors are opening up that have never been opened before.
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If these statements feel radical or unconventional to you, ask yourself: what FEELS better:
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“What if the world ends? What if I get sick? What if a loved one suffers? What if I can’t pay my rent?”
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✨OR✨
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“What if something amazing happens? What if I realize what I’m really meant to do in this life? What if something totally awesome unexpectedly comes out of this, something we can’t even imagine yet?”
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You were MEANT to feel good. You were born into this world and your only job as a baby was to be HAPPY. That is your true essence!
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Our external world is screaming at us to feel fear right now, and just about every other negative emotion. We’ve been conditioned to believe we “should” feel bad.
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I’m not saying to not have empathy or compassion.
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I’m saying to take control of your inner world, so you can positivity influence those around you, and we can turn this disaster into best thing that’s ever happened to us.
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Wanna talk more about this? What do YOU think? Hit me up in the comments or shoot me a DM!

We may not be able to travel deep into the wildern

We may not be able to travel deep into the wilderness right now, but there’s never been a better time to get present and tune into what’s going on inside of us.
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Just noticing what thoughts and feelings we’re having, without judging or resisting them, can make us feel a little better.
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None of us are immune to fear or other negative feelings. We are human and it’s ok to get scared or anxious.
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When you notice fear creeping in, try saying “oh hey fear, I see you. It’s ok that you’re here.” Not trying to push it away, not feeling like you *shouldn’t* be feeling it.
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It’s in that moment that something magical can happen. The fear starts to ease a little. You feel just a tiny bit of relief. You realize “I don’t HAVE to feel fear. I can choose to feel better”.
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We have so much more power over our emotions than we’ve been taught. When we get present to our feelings, we have the power to choose how we feel. We can choose to be part of the collective fear, or we can choose to move into a lighter space, lifting ourselves and others up.
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Tell me in the comments, how do you release fear? How do you move into lighter, freer space?
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#faithoverfear
#togetherweshineourlight
#wereallinthistogether
#wereinthistogether
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#remembertobreathe
#mindfulnesspractice
#selfloveclub
#selflovequotes
#youarenotalone
#inthistogether
#covıd19
#quarantine
#socialdistancing
#goodvibesquotes
#goodvibesalways
#peacefulplace
#peacefulwarrior
#healthandhappiness
#healthyandhappy
#spreadgoodvibes
#wewillgetthroughthis
#adventureofalifetime
#togetherwecan
#togetherwerise
#inspireddaily
#soulsisters
#highvibe
#standwithsmall
#my aligned adventure

I don’t think I know one person who hasn’t rec

I don’t think I know one person who hasn’t recently had their world turned upside down, on some level.
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For us, that looked like having our 8-month sabbatical dramatically halted. Hours before our planned departure from New Zealand for Indonesia, we made the last minute decision to head to Hawaii instead. A few days later, things changed drastically there, and we decided it was time to head home.
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This past week was full of emotions for us. Sadness, anxiety, exhaustion. But also relief, gratitude, and peace.
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Everyone’s experience of this pandemic is unique. No two individuals or families are going through this in exactly the same way.
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But, we’re all in this together. 🌎
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For me, that solidarity gives me hope. ✨
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It makes me feel optimistic that together, we can make this world a better place.
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I for one, do not want to go back to “normal”. I want BETTER.
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I want people to wake up from their numbed realities, becoming conscious that they have so much more power than they think.
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YOU have the power to be heathy, fulfilled, and wildly happy.
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My wish for you is that you see this time as a gift. That this pause gives you a chance to re-evaluate your life and consider how you can become the best version of you. Why not take this time to dream up your most amazing, adventurous, beautiful reality?
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I get it. There are people suffering right now, all over the world. It may feel selfish to let yourself daydream and envision a brighter future for yourself as an individual.
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But what if visualizing your own gorgeous future actually helped lift the world up? What if giving yourself permission to dream actually helped heal the planet?
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If nothing else, getting into a creative, happy space will lift those around you up (whether you are living with them or connecting virtually!).
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And THAT space, my friend, is where ideas are born. THAT is where solutions to enormous world problems are found. THAT is the place where real change can begin. Even if you don’t invent the cure for this virus, YOU can be a part in making the world a better place, just by aligning with your own truest self.
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We’re ✨ all ✨ in ✨ this ✨ together.
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Sending my love to you.❤️

Looking back, I’ve gone through some *very shit

Looking back, I’ve gone through some *very shitty* times. Cancer, jobs I hated, broken bones, and a partner with undiagnosed depression and unexplained chronic pain.
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I’m deeply grateful that my life looks a lot different these days. Things are truly amazing, and I have so much for which to be thankful: a healthy body, a business I Iove, and husband who is now happier and stronger than ever.
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Something that has helped me get to this place - this solid, joyful, incredible place - is my alignment practice.
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And now more than ever, I’m leaning in big time with everything that supports my alignment. I’m taking care of ME, above and beyond anything else. My alignment practice grounds me and helps keep in me in a peaceful, calm, positive place - EVEN with what we’re facing in the world right now.
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So what the heck is “alignment” anyway”? I wrote a series on the blog a few months ago explaining what alignment is, what my “alignment practice” looks like, and how it helps me live my absolute best life.
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Taking a little time each day to really lean into your own alignment has the power to help you get through the rough stuff with a bit more ease, including the pandemic we are facing at this very moment in history.
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It’s undoubtedly a scary time right now, and I still have my moments (who I am kidding? sometimes hours!) where anxiety wants to grip me in its sharp jaws. But I always have my alignment tools to go back to, to steady me, and provide some relief.
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Want to learn more about alignment and how developing your own go-to kit of alignment tools can help you in these crazy times? Head on over to the blog! Link in bio.
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#findingyourfearless
#showupforyourself
#liveyourpurpose
#youarepowerful
#limitlesslife #createeveryday #dreamersanddoers

Thinking about trying meditation but not sure how

Thinking about trying meditation but not sure how to start?
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If you’ve been curious about trying meditation but haven’t yet, now might be the perfect time to give it a shot.
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Over the past 3 years I’ve been meditating most days, even if just for a few moments. It brings me calm, it centers me, and gives me more awareness of my thoughts and feelings - especially those that do not serve me. Thoughts filled with worry, fear, and darkness, lose a little bit of their grip on me, and meditation makes space for better thoughts that FEEL better. Just a few minutes a day can provide major relief.
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Here are my top 4 tips for getting started with meditation:
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1. There is no right way to “do” meditation. Judging yourself and the experience does not serve you. You can’t get it wrong! ❤️
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2. Don’t worry if your mind wants to go crazy, especially at first. This is normal. Just notice and become aware of what’s going on inside of you, without trying to change anything 🧘🏻‍♀️
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3. Start with a small amount of time - even just 2 minutes will set you on the right path. You can always add more time ✨
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4. Use an app or a recording for guidance. For me, having a nurturing voice guide me through the process is super helpful, especially when my mind is extra busy 🌊 I use two apps on a regular basis, calm and insighttimer, but there are tons more in the App Store. Try them out and see what FEELS the best.
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“Brilliant things happen in calm minds. Be calm. You’re brilliant.” - headspace
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Got questions about meditating? Feeling stuck somewhere? Leave a comment or shoot me a DM. I’d love to help you out. 🤗
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“Every time my fear rose up and said ‘but I ne

“Every time my fear rose up and said ‘but I need you to tell me what to do to stay safe!’, love said, ‘well maybe it’s not clear what to do yet, and I know you’ll make the best decisions you can, and whatever happens, I’ll be right here with you. I love you, I’ve got you, you can’t lose me.”
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Another excerpt from Elizabeth Gilbert’s talk, “Facing Fear with Compassion” on the Insight Timer app. This talk REALLY helped me dissipate some of my fear around the global pandemic happening right now - go check it out!
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#quarantinelife
#stuckathome
#hunkerdown
#quarantined
#selfcare
#selflove
#gratitude
#selfloveisthebestlove
#quarantinelife
#findingyourfearless
#showupforyourself
#liveyourpurpose
#youarepowerful
#limitlesslife
#soulpreneur
#dreamersanddoers
#positiveintentions
#createcultivate
#believeinyou
#liveauthentically
#faithoverfear
#collectivehealing
#lightworkers
#soulsisters
#highvibe
#personalpower
#createyourlife
#liveonpurpose
#gratefulheart
#werethistogether

I took a sleeping pill last night. An Rx drug that

I took a sleeping pill last night. An Rx drug that was supposed to be reserved for long haul flights and major jet lag as we traveled the world for 8 months.
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I beat myself up a little as I took it: “You should be able to fall asleep without it. You should be able to reach into your toolkit for many of the things you know should help - meditation, deep breathing, reading, or watching a movie. You shouldn’t be relying on a chemical. This is supposed to only be for special circumstances.”
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This morning I realized - now is not the time to beat yourself up. Now is the time to show yourself compassion. Now is the time to be gentle with yourself.
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When I got up, I went to insighttimer, one of my go-to apps for guided meditations. But rather than meditating, I was drawn to a talk by elizabeth_gilbert_writer. Her message: now is the time for self-love, not judgment- “tenderness will bring you to places that toughness cannot, I promise you that.”
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In her talk, Liz comforted me, and walked me through a powerful exercise that helped me dissolve some of my fear, and might help you too.
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Write yourself a letter from the most loving place in your heart. Nurture yourself the way you would nurture a small, frightened child.
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Here are some excerpts from the letter I wrote to myself:
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“I know that you are scared and overwhelmed. This is a lot. It’s ok that you feel this way. You don’t have to feel any different right now. You don’t have to make any decisions right now. You are safe. You are loved. Just take care of your heart right now. Remember to breathe. It’s ok to feel anxiety. It’s ok to not have all the answers. I love you.”
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It might sound a little cheesy to do this, but let me tell you - it. absolutely. effing. worked. I feel lighter, calmer, and much more grounded than I did when I woke up. And I feel like I have a little more to give.
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Will this peacefulness last all day? Maybe not. But that’s ok. For now, it’s a respite, and that’s all that matters - all that matters is now.
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Be gentle with yourself, friends. Sending you so much love ❤️.
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