I want to pull back the curtain a bit today. You already see the coach in me…the woman who helps you stop explaining yourself, set boundaries without guilt, and finally listen to the voice you’ve been quieting for years. But there’s another part of me that guides everything I do: the part of me that walks the Shamanic path. Today I created my East Sandpainting, and I felt called to share a little of it with you...not to teach you how to do it, but to show you one of the ways I stay rooted in my own journey. I placed the four directions, brought in the Kuyhas (healing stones), added other stones and crystals, feathers, flowers, and elements that hold meaning for me. Each direction held a message. Each object carried a purpose. It became a living mirror for what I’m stepping into right now. The South reminded me to release old layers I no longer need. The West showed me what strength looks like when it’s quiet and unshakeable. The North softened me back into faith and inner guidance. The East called me to rise, shine, and stop dimming myself out of habit. And in the center, I placed Labradorite — the Shaman’s stone — because this work asks me to track energy with my whole being, not just my mind. I also pulled a card for each direction, and every single one affirmed the same message: You’re stepping into a bigger light. Keep going. This Sandpainting isn’t something I “do” for content. It's how I stay connected to my own medicine. It's how I remember who I am while I help you remember who you are. If one part of this calls to you — a symbol, a direction, a feeling — which one is it? (And if you’d like me to share more of these glimpses into my Shamanic practices from time to time, just say so.)

Have you noticed the moment your body tries to explain your boundary before you even speak? For some women it shows up as a tight chest…for others, a shaky voice…for many, a nervous rush to justify why they can’t do something. Just notice it. That’s your truth trying to rise before your conditioning takes over. If you want to share what you’re noticing, we’ll hold it gently. And if you want to just breathe and keep it close, that counts too.

This week is all about communication — the kind where you stop explaining yourself just to keep the peace. You're being invited to notice the moments your body wants to say “no,” even before your mouth tries to soften it. There’s a shift rising in you…a steadiness…a quiet confidence that doesn’t need long explanations or permission slips. And when you honor that, even once, you create space for more ease, more joy, and more of what actually supports you. I’ve placed the full reading for the week in the Classroom. You'll find it in 'The Awakening Circle' under 'Weekly Card Pulls'. I've also attached it here but know you can always go back to the classroom to find it. Take a moment with it when you’re ready. If anything already stirred something in you, feel free to share — or simply let it settle.

To the women who joined us this week - I’m so glad you’re here. You just stepped into a space built for the woman you’re becoming…not the one you’ve had to be. This community isn’t loud, hectic, or performative. It's quiet strength. It's steady growth. It's spiritual support without the noise. It's where people-pleasers come home to themselves. Take your time. Look around. Let your nervous system settle. And trust that you belong here. Please join me in welcoming: @Kim Parkinson @Kim Benoy @JRene'e Caffrey @Melissa Sheffield @Nikki Begg Each of you arrived with your own story and each of you is beginning a new chapter now. If you want a place to start, explore the Start Here section in the classroom. And if you feel called, share an introduction. Not who the world wants you to be, but who you are becoming. We’re honored to walk this journey with you. Welcome to Journey to Self: The Awakening. Your voice matters here.

Congrats to @Stephanie Lee for leveling up. She is receiving a free Tarot reading as a result. Just shows - engagement pays off.