Today I started looking into Eastern medicine practices that could support my nervous system, specifically movement-based ones. Things like Tai Chi, Qigong, and certain styles of yoga focus on slow, intentional movements that flow with the breath. Doing anything slow is hard for me. I have always been a fast-paced person. But, since I have had to deal with health issues like PCOS, POTS, and Fibromyalgia, I can not do anything that is going to raise my heart rate or cortisol like i used to. In order for me to heal these issues, I have to take my time and really focus on being slow and intentional with my movements.…

Today’s focus was quiet both in my breath and my mind. I wanted to try deep breathing, but I was a little fishy about it. It seems so simple; therefore, I kind of assumed it wouldn’t be so helpful. When I really sat down and thought about it, I realized I don’t even breathe correctly. Now, I know that sounds bad and a little dramatic, but I’m being so for real right now. I noticed that I kind of hold my breath, or I don’t take deep breaths like a normal person should. I can assure you it’s from a trauma response. The feeling that you have to hold your…

Today I decided to step outside, soak in some sunshine, and connect with the earth. I wanted to ground myself literally and figuratively. I took my shoes off, let my bare feet touch the grass, and just stood there for a while. I closed my eyes, felt the breeze, and let the sun wrap around me. I was also hoping that I could even out this tan that I got from the beach a couple of weeks ago. So there were other motives. lol While the sun was hitting my skin, I said to myself that I am safe, I am loved, and I am grateful for all things. I…

Today marks the beginning of my journey to heal and regulate my nervous system. I promised myself I would start gently, without pushing my body into more stress. It seems impossible, but I am so fed up with feeling like this that I have to try. For my first activity, I chose something that required minimal effort but could still give my body a boost: the Chi Machine. It was my Granny’s and we used to use it every once in a while when we would visit her. She used it when we she wanted to “move” her body without having to do acutally do anything. I set the timer…

I’ve been thinking a lot about why healing the nervous system feels so impossible sometimes. It’s something that’s at the center of everything: your emotions, your reactions, your body, your sleep, your digestion, your ability to feel safe. Honestly, I feel like it affects your money, too! When your nervous system is dysregulated, it touches every part of your life. I thought I had tried everything.Natural remedies.Doctor prescribed medicine.Breathwork.Supplements.Prayer. Still, it felt like nothing was really working. I would feel better for a moment, then crash. Or I’d have a good week and then get triggered again and spiral. I kept wondering: Why is this so hard? So, I started…

I learned how to crochet when I was little. But it wasn’t until 2020, when the world hit pause and outside felt like a deleted scene from a dystopian movie, that I really got into it. Y’all. I fell in love with crocheting. Not just because it gave my hands something to do while binge-watching old shows, but because it gave my mind some peace. It’s wild how looping yarn around a hook can calm your nervous system, but here we are. 🐄 Why I Crochet (and Why I’m Kinda Obsessed with Making Cows) At first, I made the basics: scarves, beanies, purses, a few blankets that took longer than…