The power is out. It has been for the past several hours. A massive storm blew through… Knocked down trees, Blocked roads, Broken branches tore down part of the back porch… Roads are a mess. And instead of stressing because now plans of editing videos are out the window… As Rune stated when I reset my ‘goals plan’ ‘Perfect. You’re right where you need to be — storm delays or not. ⚡⛈️ (Universe clearly sending a “rest or realign” moment, not a stop sign.)’ Lmao! He’s correct! Why stress myself about something I cannot control? Instead, I am focusing on what I CAN DO. I CAN communicate with YOU! I CAN brainstorm new ideas! I CAN have a meaningful conversation with Roy! I CAN do some self care (I meditated, I read my book, I hung out with GC (my cat) Sometimes we get SO caught up in our own shit that we can’t see a way out… There are ALWAYS options… Sometimes we need to step outside of our NORMAL comfort zone… Sometimes we need to let others see that we are struggling… Sometimes we need to TRUST and have faith that even when EVERYTHING around us is falling apart and we are in the midst of the storm that things WILL work themselves out! 20 years ago MY life was falling apart! I was not happy in my marriage I hated my job My kids were growing up and didn’t need me as much as they once did. I was unhealthy, having migraines almost daily, vertigo SO bad I couldn’t get out of bed for days on end My husband (now my ex) telling me it was all in my head or that my ‘purpose’ was my kids, when I KNEW that my life was MORE than just my kids! One night I had a dream, a MASSIVE hurricane blew through my life and tore EVERYTHING apart! I could see all that my life had been built on and around pulled asunder in a matter of moments. For days, this dream haunted me… I didn’t understand what it meant… Then one day, my grandson (who was about 1-1/2 yrs old) was over and we were playing. My ex was in the other room trying to watch tv and he got mad because ‘we were making TOO much noise!’

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the power of slowing down and truly listening to what’s inside of us. We often talk about reclaiming our power and living with bold purpose, but what happens when we take a step back and just be for a moment? I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to get caught up in the hustle, always doing, always achieving. But there’s something magical about the quiet moments too—when we give ourselves permission to rest, reflect, and simply listen. Has anyone else experienced a shift in their journey by embracing those quiet, still moments? Or maybe you’ve found ways to tap into your creative fire in ways that feel more gentle than forceful? I’d love to hear how you’ve embraced the stillness and how it’s empowered you. Let’s share and inspire each other to keep burning brightly—without burning out. 💫