Welcome Back: A Heart's Journey

It's been a whole year and 4 months since I have written. A roller coaster of emotions and unexpected events has taken me away from this blog and all creative outlets, my expression.

An update? Well remember that move that happened in my last post? We ended up moving back. It felt right to do so. We came back as changed people and ended up gaining a lot more than was lost.

So many experiences and memories, some crazily uplifting and some crashing lows. In the end, I feel like we were routed back and our luck has changed for the better. No gain without risk, or so they say. I am grateful for this humbling experience.

I am still processing my life and the events that have led me up to this moment. Thoughts like, "maybe I would be better of if..." and so forth. Let me tell you, if you stay in a mindset like that for very long you will only torment yourself.

I had sat among the rubble and ruins of my life for months. Not knowing if life would shine its light upon my own self destruction. To give me salvation by enveloping me with love and compassion while telling me everything was going to be OK. I waited and it eventually came. I wept tears of gratitude for this miracle.

As I picked myself up, I no longer saw an empire that had fallen by the doings of my own mind. I saw hope, opportunity, and a new beginning. I smiled and for the first time in a long time, I felt compassion for myself. This was the key to unlock the beginnings of my healing journey.

I didn't know how to share my story, let alone know how I was going to get through another day. I wasn't suicidal, but life had become pretty unbearable at times.

Tragedies still exist but it's part of life. I am learning to not let these obstacles block me, but rather help me grow and become a stronger person. In hopes that one day I will be able to reach a hand out to someone else one day and inspire them. So that they remember how truly brave and strong they are too.

On October 10, 2018 it was World Mental Health Day. While this is a beautiful gesture, we should also take this awareness with us everyday. We all know how hard life can be. Let's try to be more compassionate and kind to others. You never know how far one kind word or gesture can do for someone. Think of the last time someone did something that deeply touched your heart. How did it feel? Wouldn't you want to spread that all around? Please do pay it forward. Let us all unite.

Recently, I had a work outing and had the deepest, most lovely conversation with 2 bright lighted individuals. Speaking with them made my spirit rise and become passionate. All we did was talk about things that truly mattered to us. The deep stuff. 

I was so inspired by the conversations and their stories that I wanted to express myself and start writing again. They are wonderful souls. I know they also walked away that night moved by our conversation. I dedicate this post to the two of them. Without you, I don't know when I would have written again.

A few individuals have also been encouraging me to write or have taken interest in my writing. Thank you. It truly means a lot to me.

To all of you reading thus far. Thank you for taking the time to do so. It is deeply appreciated. I don't know what this blog will turn into or what kinds of posts I will be writing going forward. But thank you for coming along with me on this journey!

What inspires you? What lifts you up and gives you life?

Much love, always,

SL

Goddess Provisions Review: February 2016

I'm always excited when my Goddess Provisions box arrives. This month is no exception. February is the theme of Self-Love and the contents are to help you open your heart chakra. I have felt for years that there is blockages in my heart chakra so I feel ready to face it instead of fearing it.

One of the things that first caught my eye is the clay bracelet from MudLOVE . I really like their philosophy and I really feel that everyone has the right to clean water. Those of us that have it really don't know how fortunate we really are. I've given this "grace" bracelet to a friend who resonated with it more. I ordered a few from MudLOVE that says "forgiven." Forgiveness is something I need to work on and am ready to face. The other 2 were gifts and both people were super happy, as the sayings I chose for them were perfect for them too.

I was looking forward to receiving the Dive In Deck because it's being hyped up on social media. It's a lot smaller than I thought it would be, the size of a playing cards deck, but I actually like that. The images are so unique and thoughtful. It's a tool for contemplation. I've done a few readings already and the cards I've pulled feel perfect for that moment.

When I first opened the box, all I could smell the deliciousness of the candle from In Light and Love Candles. The description is: lavender, vanilla, pink magnolia blossom and coconut. It has a powerfully sweet smell that's both uplifting and feminine. This is an intention candle and has a piece of chalk with a space to write what you want to call into your heart. After thinking long and hard about it, I wrote "forgiveness."

This is the second time that we've gotten chocolate from Chocolita. This one is designed to help ignite your passion. I'm still adjusting to vegan chocolate, once I get over the first initial taste, it tastes great. I still prefer the one that was sent out in the third-eye box.

Last but not least, we were sent a Self Love crystal set from Energy Muse. The 3 crystals are Aventurine (I love it, can you tell?), Rose Quartz (who can ever have enough of it?), and Rhodonite (I had one years ago and lost it, happy to get it again.) I will definitely be working with these crystals to try and heal myself.

Overall, another fantastic box from Goddess Provisions. Everyone needs some self-love and everything in this box feels perfectly curated. Next month's box will be based around the crown chakra, interested to see what will come my way.

Did you get this box? What are your thoughts on self-love?