My secret to deeper healing and more joy...

Wanna know my secret power that compounds my healing, and raises my vibration sky high? 

It’s you. 

And all of you. All of us! 

The empowerment that I get from my connection with all of us, I tell you, it's everything! 

I am always on my kids about cultivating relationships because we all need to know we matter. 

As I have shared in previous newsletters & blogs, I never want anyone to feel the way I have had to feel in the past. 

I want people to know that they belong. That I see them and they matter. 

Because I also want to be seen and know I matter. When I was younger, I was attention-hungry. I probably still am, but I hope I come across from my heart. 

My friends are my breath. They are my remedy for just about everything. I have to admit, age definitely helps because we are in a safe space to be 100% us! 

I have friends from elementary school that I will connect with once a year and it’s easy because we accept each other where we are at.
We are not trying to change one another for our comfort. We see and understand the journey it took to get where we are and we Love one another for it.   

When I’m with my friends, especially the closest ones, I cherish the moment. There’s an ease to it, a natural flow where we’re all truly present. Laughter comes easily, and in those shared smiles and stories, we see each other—really see each other. It’s a space where being seen is just as important as seeing, where every glance and every giggle says, “I get you, I adore you, I Love you.” 

And in this effortless exchange, there’s a deeper connection. It’s the kind of bond that doesn’t just fill the room; it fills the heart. It’s why I look forward to every gathering, every coffee date, every shared silence. Because with them, I’m home. 

Creating connection with others goes hand in hand with connecting with yourself! 

Connection to self is necessary for your growth and well-being. When we know ourselves better, we feel safer to connect with others. 

How can I create and strengthen connections with myself?

Journal Time! You will gain so much from the action of journaling.
I highly suggest journaling on “How to create an authentic connection with me.” 

I recently read a document from an ex-COO of Stripe, working with his career coach, Claire, )
I Love this idea for self-discovery. This will create a lot of self-reflection. 

Scroll down for 18 Journal prompts on “How to create an authentic connection with me.” 

Try a few of these prompts. You don't need to do this all at once, and maybe some areas are clear already for you so adjust as needed.

 
This self-reflection and better self-connection will help you be more conscious about your thoughts and be curious about them, turning criticism into self-compassion.

And it will give us more clarity on our purpose, values, and goals, and helps us align our actions with our desires. 

How can I create and strengthen connections with others? 

According to the studies of Lynn McTaggart, group intentions are proven to be more powerful than going at it alone.

• Schedule time into your week or day where you will have face-to-face connection with others. This could be coffee with a friend, or even going to the supermarket and initiating a small conversation with the cashier. 
• If it’s hard to get in-person time with others, make time for phone conversations or write and send letters or cards. 
• Join workshops, retreats, and group activities. 

If you are ready to jump in and experience the magic of deep and meaningful connection with like-hearted women, we are ready for you - please join us for our upcoming Women’s Retreat to connect, heal, and celebrate you! 

Journal Prompts: "How to create an authentic connection with me!"

Getting to Know Your True Self

• What's something you'd like more of in your life?
• How do you think having it would make you feel? Light, open, confident?
• Imagine yourself in that state—how would you walk, talk, and carry yourself?
• What small habits can you start today to bring more of this into your life?
• What's something you wish you were doing but aren't? What's holding you back?

Identifying Barriers

• Why do you think you're not living as you want to?
• Are there patterns or behaviors you keep repeating? How are they limiting you?
• How can you break away from these habits and do things your way?
• Can you turn negative experiences into positive lessons? How have they made you stronger?

Understanding Your Support System

• How do the people closest to you influence how you show up in the world?
• Do you feel comfortable being your true self around them?
• Who among them makes you feel empowered and supported?

Navigating Emotions

• What stresses you out? What brings you peace?
• What makes you feel insecure? What empowers you?

Envisioning Your Future

• Where do you see yourself in a year if you achieve what you want?
• What are three simple steps to start living that life?
• What are five things you like about yourself that can help you reach your goals?
• What qualities in others do you admire, and how can you bring those into your own life?