Inspired by Nature

SELF REGULATION

Learning how to understand and process your emotions without taking them out on others is one of the most important tools in your bundle for relationships, career, community, and most importantly, your inner peace.

When you can recognize that you are reacting, activated, triggered, or avoiding the subject at hand, this is where your power lies.

You no longer blame, resent, deny, deflect, or push down the emotions that simply want to be seen.
Instead, you compassionately hold the part of you that needs love, safety, acknowledgment, or care.
This is heart medicine.

The ego wants you to believe that someone outside of you is causing the discomfort.
But often, the younger version of you is asking you to stay present.
To be with her.
To comfort her.
To acknowledge that something in you feels unsafe.
Maybe you did not have that awareness in the past, but you have it now.
You’ve got her today.
You are both okay.

Once you feel safe again, you can look deeper within.

>What was it really that triggered you?
>What did they say?
>What did they do?
>And why did you react the way you did?

>Did it challenge a belief?
>Did it touch an unhealed wound?
>Did what they said resonate in some way, but conflict with the identity or perspective you have been holding?

Being able to stay present when you are triggered, and meet that moment with self-awareness, is one of the greatest superpowers you can have in this world.

What we are seeing online is a whole lot of people reacting to everything without realizing that they are reacting at all.
Instead of pausing to be with what is happening inside them, they comment, insult, unfriend, lash out, or spread wounded perspectives onto others.
This is how lateral violence continues.

If we are going to change the world,
we need to change how we process the world within us.

Because what we see outside of us is so often shaped by what is happening inside of us.
And when we bring awareness to that,
we begin to change not only how we respond,
but what we are able to see. *

I offer self-regulation as one topic in my life skills expressive art workshops. If you'd like to offer this in your group, community, or organization, inquire at [email protected].
Chi Miigwech!

Funny how life circles back.
Different time. Different version of me.
And somehow, still the overalls.

What if the key to a richer, more fulfilling life was simply being yourself?

For me, authenticity is my word for 2025—a reminder to embrace my values, gifts, and purpose every single day.

But let’s be honest: authenticity isn’t always easy.

It means facing the parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away, the ones we fear might not be accepted. It requires courage to stand firm in our truth, even when it’s uncomfortable or misunderstood. It challenges us to move beyond perfection, beyond comparison, and step into the fullness of who we are.

Yet, in that challenge lies the greatest reward: FREEDOM. Freedom to live unapologetically, to make choices that align with our hearts, and to inspire others to do the same.

Girlfriend! Are you feeling called to embrace your authenticity in 2025? I am. It might be messy, I might make mistakes, I might trip on my words, but I don't care.

I can't imagine another year of burnout, fear, anxiety and depression, playing small, or dimming my light for the comfort of others.

This is your time, OUR TIME to shine. The world needs your light—just as you are. Go on... get shining beautiful human! 🌟✨️✨️

What's your first authentic action? Mine was to declare this on this page. Share in the comments or dm me.



📸 As a panelist in Ottawa in Sept 2024 with a group of AUTHENTIC sisters. 💜 Calling in more of this in 2025.🤞Also was a keynote speech for 40 outdoor educators. It was a fabulous experience... more to come on that one.

Excited to be part of this market at Muggs Coffee and Clay! Come get a pour over or hot chocolate and do some shopping! The Strathroy Evening Market will be happening in the streets 4-8pm. Come get festive! 🎄🎅🎁

✨Friday, Nov 29th. 4-8pm
Inside of Muggs Coffee and Clay along with other local vendors

Retreat to the Farm was a resounding success! Blessed with a beautiful day, Leigh Shand 💞 and I curated a relaxing, reflective, and insightful day that invited us all to take a breath and really think about what we wanted to bring to the fall season. We connected with community, enjoyed an Indigenous meal and some Indigenous teachings, we created and immersed ourselves in the elements, we reflected, honoured the elements, and took time to just be. Chi miigwech to all our attendees and to the Coop for sharing their property. Want to be included in the next one? Comment ME. Chi Miigwech!



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Retreat to the Farm was a resounding success! Blessed with a beautiful day, @leigh.shand 💞 and I curated a relaxing, reflective, and insightful day that invited us all to take a breath and really think about what we wanted to bring to the fall season. We connected with community, enjoyed an Indigenous meal and some Indigenous teachings, we created and immersed ourselves in the elements, we reflected, honoured the elements, and took time to just be. Chi miigwech to all our attendees and to the Coop for sharing their property. #selfcare #londonontario #komoka #retreattothefarm #artismedicine #yoga #community #indigenousled