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3d •
Good morning, 🌅Welcome into this space.
Whether you arrived curious, tender, excited, or unsure—you belong here exactly as you are. This is a slow space. A listening space. A place where we practice meeting ourselves with kindness before we try to change anything. As we prepare for what’s coming, we begin with something simple and powerful: body awareness. Right now, before the day fully takes you, pause for just a moment.Feel where your body is supported—your feet on the floor, your back against a chair, your breath moving in and out. You don’t need to fix or improve anything. Just notice. We learn that the body often speaks before the mind has words. Sensations, tightness, warmth, heaviness, ease—these are not problems to solve, but messages to gently listen to. Self-care can begin simply by paying attention to our body sensations. If it feels okay, take one slow breath and ask yourself: - Where in my body do I feel something asking for attention right now? - Can you bring focus to this area, If not then just scan by and then scan back a few time. - Can I allow curiosity here, without needing answers? There is no right way to do this. You might notice a lot, a little, or nothing at all. Every stage is welcome. Exploration is the practice. We’re so glad you’re here. This is just the beginning 🤍 I have attached a some music and i downloadable PDF you can use today to write a little about it! any question please reach out to me or ask in the group !!
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Good morning, community 🌿 I wanted to take a moment to share what a typical day inside this program can look like, so you have a felt sense of how to move with it. Each day begins with a Teaching connected to the monthly theme. We start not by pushing or fixing, but with self-care and awareness—listening to what has called us here in the first place. When I first encountered this process, it wasn’t something I could understand mentally. I tried to “figure it out” with my head, and honestly… that didn’t work. It took time for me to stop trying to grasp the concept and instead allow it to simply be. To soften into it. To stay open without needing answers. That was over ten years ago. So how does this practice serve me now? Today, I can recognize when my body is not grounded almost immediately. I notice it in very practical ways:I’m not focused on my routine.I forget what I just did.I feel anxious, scattered, see-through… empty-headed. I know in those moments that I’m operating from survival mode. And here’s the key: If I stay disconnected, my entire day will unfold from that place. Everything becomes about getting through, pushing forward, reacting. But if I pause—truly pause—for even five minutes and reconnect with my body, something shifts. I suddenly have more capacity. More choice. More presence in my day. Your head is very small. It cannot hold everything.Your body can.Your nervous system can. At first, your nervous system may resist this work. That’s normal. It may reject the idea of slowing down, sensing, or feeling. That’s not failure—that’s information. And with gentle practice, trust begins to form. This is what we explore together here.Not perfection. Not fixing.But learning how to come back home to yourself—one moment at a time.
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🌊 Water Journey Information Session (Free) - Sunday 8th 7pm
This short gathering is a welcoming space to learn more about the 30-Day Water Journey and how the month of February — Compassion & Softening will unfold. We’ll talk about: - What the Water Journey is and how it works day-to-day - How you can participate at your own pace - What community sharing looks like (and what it doesn’t have to be) - How water, compassion, and gentleness guide this month’s practices There is no commitment required—come listen, feel into it, and ask questions if you’d like. Quiet presence is just as welcome as conversation. 🌙 Open to all. Free to attend. 👉 Zoom Link: https://queensu.zoom.us/j/96676950705?pwd=2NQnSAcMVlHXFBT8AaLyQ5LKg3EMYl.1
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@Joanne Darlaston I will be online for 7pm?
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Introduction
I’m Dawn, the founder and facilitator behind Ancestral Echoes and Rooted at Home. My work is rooted in lived experience, ancestral remembering, and the quiet power of daily practice. The Water Journey is a 30-day cycle I created to be gentle, accessible, and deeply reflective — a space to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with yourself through the wisdom of water. This journey runs year-round because water teaches us that healing, movement, and renewal are not linear — they come in cycles, waves, and seasons. As a facilitator, I don’t lead from a pedestal. I walk alongside you. My role is to hold safe, steady space — blending reflection, grounding practices, and simple daily invitations that fit into real life. You are always invited to participate at your own pace, share if you wish, and take only what resonates. Through Ancestral Echoes, we honor lineage, memory, and the unseen threads that connect us. Through Rooted at Home, we bring those teachings into the everyday — making reflection, ritual, and self-trust something you can actually live with. This journey isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you already are
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Jan 6 •
This isn’t about being perfect or “from scratch everything.”
One roast chicken. Three meals. Zero stress. Last night’s roasted chicken didn’t get forgotten in the fridge — it became: • Soup for tonight • A chicken pie for the freezer This isn’t about being perfect or “from scratch everything.” It’s about thinking clearly, using what you already have, and letting food do its job more than once. Soup doesn’t need rules. Pie crust doesn’t need to be fancy. Confidence comes from doing, not overthinking. I put together a simple, real-kitchen write-up you can save or share — imperfect in the best way. One chicken. Two comfort meals. That’s Rooted at Home. Quick Chicken Soup (Dinner Tonight) You’ll need: Chicken bones + skin Shredded chicken (some, not all) 1 cup of potato or sweet potato 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced Salt & pepper Optional: garlic, thyme, bay leaf, noodles or rice How it comes together: Put the bones and skin in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a gentle simmer (not a hard boil). Add onion, carrot, celery, and seasoning. Simmer 30–45 minutes while life happens around you. Strain out bones if you want (or don’t). Add shredded chicken back in. Toss in noodles or rice if using — cook until tender. Taste. Adjust salt. That’s it. Soup. Chicken Pie for the Freezer You’ll need: Remaining shredded chicken 1 cup frozen peas or mixed veg 1 cup of sweet potatoes 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 1½ cups milk or broth Salt & pepper Pie crust or biscuit topping How it comes together: Melt butter in a pan. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk/broth to make a simple sauce. Add chicken and vegetables. Season gently — remember it concentrates when frozen. Pour into a pie dish. Top with crust or biscuits. Freeze unbaked, labelled and dated. Future-you will be grateful.
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@LynnMarie Flynn I love being able to just have stuff in the freezer the kids will eat when i am to tired to think of being the cook
Jan 1 •
Echoes the Body Knows
Something I’ve learned through fire-keeping and ancestral work is this: 👉 What we don’t speak, our bodies remember. So I’ll ask gently:What is one story, pattern, or feeling in your life that you suspect didn’t start with you? You don’t need to explain it perfectly.Just name it if you want to. This is a listening space. 🌊
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@Joanne Darlaston It amazing when we can find our self among the people that can support us where are are in life. especially if they can help you be the best version of you.
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Rooted at Home Co. offers seasonal, workshops that build practical skills, Bringing confidence, and self-trust through real-life self growth
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Joined Oct 26, 2025
Belleville, Ontario, canada