I do yoga, meditate, chant, make vision boards, have an altar, wear a mini mala, and journal to stay connected to myself. Some of them are ‘weird’ others are ‘normal’ but they all ground me when I feel scattered, frustrated, or discouraged. I am loving this new practice I learned from Gabrielle Bernstein,.

Connecting to your guides through writing can be so powerful. I tried this one morning when I was feeling particularly down and it lifted me right up. I go back to it now whenever I need extra guidance. I talk with my grandma and she always shares gems of wisdom with me. This may be categorized in the ‘weird’ section. But it’s so worth it.

What do you do to bring yourself back home to you?

What does your body, mind, and spirit need to feel free and rock out?  Identify what you need to feel balanced and grounded, then surround yourself with those things so you can open up and really be.

• Much like a plant – I need water, sunshine, and healthy nutrients, which includes a daily piece of dark chocolate.
• I need to feel connected to my body and move it AT LEAST once a day.  Yoga, running, dancing, biking, walking all encouraged.
• I need rest – including a good nights sleep and naping when I feel depleted – never underestimate the power of a good nap!
• Finally, LOVE , we all need it – so I surround myself with wonderful people, an amazing husband, and stay connected to my family and friends even though they may be far.

With those things in order, I feel the encouragement of the light and then able to give to this world all my beauty.  Whatever that may look like.  What do you need?