Coached by Van

A few ways to find a rhythm.

☀️ Put it on the Calendar

☀️ Start Small

☀️ Notice & Celebrate

☀️ Keep Going

By following these practices, I now have a steady morning meditation and breakfast ritual that began during the pandemic and became essential for minimizing stress. I no longer need to have it written in. It’s
become an integrated part of my being. I’ve applied this process to other habits such as daily walks, creating art, having gratitude, and being present.

Remember:

When you fall off the wagon, as we all do, note the consequences of skipping. How do you feel when you don’t do the thing? What is getting you side tracked? What small shift can be made? Do you even want to continue? Or is it time try something else? Are you clear on motivation and why you’re doing the thing?

☀️ Be Kind. Give yourself grace. There’s no failure, only opportunities for learning!

This is by no means a comprehensive list. I would love to hear your thoughts! Share in the comments what practices have worked for you in the past to make new habits stick?

Light and Love,
Van

“I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me.” -Tracee Ellis Ross

What you give attention to amplifies. You can’t control factors outside of you, but you can choose what happens internally; to lead and create from a place of love versus fear.

When you’re willing to do the work and move with the discomfort of uncertainty, you discover the gold of the in-between space—where the unknown becomes known.

* Mural located inner southeast Portland. Does anyone know the artist’s name? *

Identity is fluid, not fixed.

We grow and evolve over time. As a result, our needs, interests, choices, beliefs, and relationships change.

What once served you well, got you by or helped you survive or felt supportive, may no longer.

Consistently slowing down and going inward is a practice that allows you to listen deeply and reveals truth hidden underneath the surface.

When you become more aware, you start to notice when things feel off or a need is not being met. You make clearer, intentional choices, ask for the right kind of support, set (better) boundaries that protect your energy.

This is Identity work.

The world needs you to show up fully in your blend of magic and heal communities!!

Thursday Thought: I only have space and energy for what is meant for me.

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I’m launching a brave space for women to practice showing up, be wildly curious, and have courageous conversations.

Nov 2022 through Jan 2023

Sunset Collective meets 2x a month, Live over Zoom, 90 minutes, PST Time Zone.

I am only accepting 10 people in this first cohort. There are 6 spaces remaining.

Are you craving deep connection?

Do you know a woman who is in a life transition who could benefit from more community?

Are you ready to get unstuck, dream bigger, and SOAR?

Do you crave being seen and heard?

Identity Healing is Self Love

DM to claim your spot! Tell me what is your current identity challenge and why this sounds exactly the support that you need?

I can’t wait to hear from you!

Warmly,
Van

Sometimes dinner takes longer to finish making because I start to get lost in the ”extra” within something that is often overlooked—scraps. Garlic and Shallot Skin Petals. Magical when you pause long enough to appreciate! Joy Mode activated!

💥🧄🧅🔪📱

✨ There is SO. MUCH. BEAUTY. in the MESS. 🤍💜💗✨

Sending you light, love, joy… in whatever cracks and nooks that you can find. I promise, it’s there, if you believe.

45-60 minutes playing with my food is never a bad thing! I should be packing for a 5 day retreat, Camp
Yes! I’m one of 5 counselors, guiding the HEART Crew throughout the experience. Team Purple! 💜 We’ll be in the woods, no tech, completely unplugged to deeply connect. It will no doubt be healing and impactful. Can’t wait!!

✨☀️

Warmly,
Van