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.

Slow is not weakness. Slow is wisdom. 🐢 Your pace doesn’t need defending. Your truth doesn’t need rushing. Where is your body asking you to soften today? Share, breathe, or simply receive…all three count as participation here. For those new here - Tess is our mascot. And if you’ve been around a bit, you’ll notice her new look. Every Thursday she brings her wisdom to us.

Take a slow breath with me. Let yourself arrive exactly as you are today. Not the version that’s “put together.” The version that’s real. Here’s your ROAR Alignment for the week: ⭐ The Energy You’re Walking Into Planning & Action — Reversed If things feel slower or unclear, nothing is wrong. This card shows up when the pace needs to soften so your direction can adjust. Sometimes the pause is the plan. ⭐ What You’re Being Asked to Release Discovery — Reversed This points to the habit of searching outside yourself for certainty. Checking, comparing, overthinking…trying not to disappoint anyone. This week asks for less noise and more trust in your own inner voice. ⭐ The Truth Rising in You New Supportive Connections — Reversed A deeper truth is surfacing: you’re done carrying relationships that drain you. You’re ready for support that feels steady and mutual — not heavy or one-sided. Let that clarity rise without guilt. ⭐ Your Power Move This Week Transformation Choose yourself once — intentionally. One pause, one boundary, one honest moment that honors who you’re becoming. Let it be enough. A Gentle Check-In Where is your body asking for softness this week? If you feel like sharing, you’re welcome to. If not, simply let this reading settle in your system. This space doesn’t ask you to perform. You get to be here exactly as you are. Note: Check the classroom under "The Awakening Circle", Weekly Guidance, for the full card reading.

Hard to believe it's the first day of the last month of the year. This week inside our circle, we’re exploring the moment a woman realizes she’s been carrying more than her share...not because she wanted to, but because she learned to. Be sure to check the weekly card pull I posted yesterday. You'll find it HERE UPCOMING THIS WEEK 🌀 December begins our theme of reclaiming identity 🌀 Next circle date: TBD 🌀 New members will continue to be grandfathered into Premium until tiers open Reflection for the week: Where have you been stepping in before anyone even asked and how does your body feel about that today? Share only if you want to. Not sharing is also welcome.