Healing Hearts and Minds, one event at a time

11/07/2024

Happy thankful Thursday!

There is always a reason to be thankful and some days you just have to seek out that reason, and that is perfectly ok. As humans we have the experiences of life, which may mean feelings, heavy thoughts, grief and so much more that shouldn't be "normal', yet here most of us are realizing as we get older that these experiences are not ok. We did not deserve them. They were out of our control and we have the power to build ourselves up by growing self love and leading a path to healing. I absolutely love these two quotes. They are great quotes to remember and hold on to. I am thankful these words were shared in this order to our society and world.

“Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it’s less good than the one you had before. You can fight it, you can do nothing but scream about what you’ve lost or you can accept that and try to put together something that’s good.” — Elizabeth Edwards

"Some people survive through community, some in silence, some by creating, some through movement. And what works for each of us will probably change over the course of our lives." -Unknown

Today, I am thankful for another day of life. I am grateful for the community I am continuing to build, although it is small right now, it is mighty and powerful. They inspire me to reach my most authentic self daily and equip myself with tools to thrive while alive. I am thankful to be a mom. I am thankful to be a wife. I am grateful for my ability to write and more thankful to whoever invented paper and a way to write. I'm thankful that if I wanted to brush up on my history, I could, but I am grateful that I know myself well enough to know, history and math just aren't my strong subjects.

Hold on to hope. Grow through what you go through. Be kind to your mind. To your heart. To your soul. Transition trauma into a tool to thrive while alive.

Have a thriving Thursday beautiful humans! 💙💜💙💜 💜

11/06/2024

Happy wellness Wednesday! Wednesdays are great days to check in with yourself, your feelings, emotions, experiences, goals and most importantly your mind.

How are you doing today? Feeling? Are you following negative thinking patterns? Experiencing challenges or unwanted emotions? Did you remember to treat yourself yesterday?

Remember, "your trauma is valid even if...

-you can't remember it properly
-its been years since it happened
-you haven't told anyone about it
-your symptoms don't look like anyone else's
-it didn't make you "stronger"
-someone didn't think it was a big deal
-you think other people have it "worse"
-it took you awhile for you to realize it was trauma
-it doesn't really impact you anymore

Your trauma doesn't define you. Your experiences don't define you. You are worthy. You are loved. You are not alone.

Have a wonderful Wednesday beautiful humans! Take care of yourself, today and every day forward even if it's just the 'basics' 💜

11/05/2024

Happy treat yourself Tuesday. Self care isn't selfish, it's necessary. “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott

So unplug. Treat yourself to ice cream on a warm day. Go for a walk with a friend. Have a picnic. Take a nap. Have a smoothie or binge, and eat your favorite snack while watching Netflix. Take a personal day off work. Sing your favorite songs. Get a haircut or new style. Buy a new outfit. Let your worries go. Light a candle that brings you joy. Whatever treat you choose, is yours. It's your treat, so enjoy. You deserve it. You are enough. You are worthy. You do matter.

Be kind to your body and your mind. Treat yourself no matter how small. Speak to yourself positively. Grow through what you grow through. Be true to yourself, so you know who is true to you. ❤️💙💜💙💜💙

Hope you all have a terrific Tuesday. I have definitely been chaos over here and my goal is to do better. 💜💙💜💙 💜

11/05/2024

happy No-vember and self care Saturday!
a time to say NO to people, places and things that drain your time and energy!

it's time to ghost saying, "I did nothing" and instead say,
I rested!
I listened to my body!
I gave myself what I needed!
I took time to recharge!
I escaped to a new world in a book!
I enjoyed a comfort show!
say it with me,
I matter!
my feelings matter!
my experiences matter!
I am not my mistakes!
it is not my fault!
I belong!

have a safe and self loving Saturday beautiful humans 💙💜

11/02/2024

"you're allowed to feel fortunate and grateful and miserable all at the same time."

face it, it's Friday. face your fears, follow your dreams. you can accomplish anything!

give yourself grace. validate your emotions as they are valid. feel all the emotions. be aware of your emotions. label them. express them. learn to be grateful for them and manage them in a healthy way. practice mindfulness. take a walk. talk with a friend or journal. try breathing exercises. blow some bubbles. take a bath. draw or color. take care of you. love you.

10/15/2024

happy treat yourself Tuesday.

treat yourself with kindness, empathy and compassion. treat yourself with forgiveness, grace and love. grow through what you go through.
"people think that because I keep going, I don't hurt. let me be very clear, I hurt and I keep going."
choose growth. choose self love. choose healing.
your assignment right now and for the rest of your life is YOU! work on you! water you! invest in you!

treat yourself. today and every day forward.

10/06/2024

happy slow down and self care Sunday!

self care isnt selfish. it's absolutely necessary. be kind to your body and your mind. slow down. reset, recharge and re-access your thoughts, feelings and experiences. practice mindfulness. practice self love.

have a self loving Sunday beautiful humans! 💜💙💜💙

10/01/2024

happy October to all my spooky friends! remember, our thoughts can enhance many feelings and emotions..it can be really spooky but you're never alone! reach out to a loved one, message me or call/text 988 if you're ever feeling alone or need to talk. shift your mindset from mindfull to mindful...create a growth mindset this October! #988 ***deprevention

10/01/2024

happy treat yourself Tuesday!

remember to treat yourself with kindness, empathy and compassion! remember to treat yourself with forgiveness, grace and love!

remember you are not your experiences. your trauma is not your fault. remember it is your responsibility to heal. it is your responsibility to channel your feelings, emotions and behavior in the utmost healthy of ways.

sure, maybe this isn't a proper sentence, grammatically incorrect, but the point is we are in control of how we respond whether it be emotionally or behaviorally. take some time to treat yourself today.

it's truly the simple things. coffee with a friend before work. a phone call with a loved one. finally splurging the hottest Netflix series. eating your favorite ice cream and then journaling. listening to your favorite song. writing a song. taking a nap. eating Oreos..with peanut butter. whatever a treat looks like for you, treat yourself. today and every Tuesday. after all, we're all only human. give yourself grace...today and every day forward.

09/30/2024

As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation—either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.”

Martin Luther King Jr.

09/30/2024

although I haven't posted in a little while, I hope everyone took some time today to slow down and self care. I have been slacking tremendously on self care lately and I've been gently reminded by my body to simply slow down. as an empath, it's so easy to get caught up in the world around me. it's even easier to get caught up in the feelings and emotions of those around me and if I'm being honest, most of the humans around me are hurting to some extent. I feel their pain on top of mine and I slowly push my pain down. then suddenly my body flares up and my auto immune disorder reminds me how important it truly is to self acknowledge my pain and hurt. the days nearly over but I'm ready to slow down. you should too.

03/17/2024

fourth annual Healing Hearts and Minds , one event at a time is approaching August 17 to promote hope, healing and awareness for mental health and su***de prevention by aiming to create a trauma informed community. 

This event offers a variety of vendors, crafters, healers, non profits and service providers ranging from therapeutic and holistic services. There will be food trucks, free healing workshops and speakers. I will once again be sharing my own healing and recovery story with the community. It's ok to not be ok. At our event we rally together to remind one another exactly that. Together, we are not alone. We will have a healing in honor board for community members to share photos or names to honor the lives lost by su***de. We also have a healing together board we utilize as a guest book and reminder we are not alone. 

 Stop by the basket auction for a chance to win over 40 baskets and gift certificates generously donated by local businesses and vendors and note that all proceeds from the auction are given directly to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention. Walk with us in September for the Out of Darkness walk hosted by the AFSP annually. 

We have a few more vendor spots available if any healers, crafters or service providers are interested please respond to this email and we'd be honored to send you an application. 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

***deprevention

03/17/2024

My fourth annual Healing Hearts and Minds , one event at a time is approaching August 17 to promote hope, healing and awareness for mental health and su***de prevention by aiming to create a trauma informed community.

This event offers a variety of vendors, crafters, healers, non profits and service providers ranging from therapeutic and holistic services. There will be food trucks, free healing workshops and speakers. I will once again be sharing my own healing and recovery story with the community. It's ok to not be ok. At our event we rally together to remind one another exactly that. Together, we are not alone. We will have a healing in honor board for community members to share photos or names to honor the lives lost by su***de. We also have a healing together board we utilize as a guest book and reminder we are not alone.

Stop by the basket auction for a chance to win over 40 baskets and gift certificates generously donated by local businesses and vendors and note that all proceeds from the auction are given directly to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention. Walk with us in September for the Out of Darkness walk hosted by the AFSP annually.

We have a few more vendor spots available if any healers, crafters or service providers are interested please email [email protected]

Hope and Healing 💜💙💜💙 ***deprevention

03/16/2024

Listen, Lucy is hosting her first Camp Lucy! This is an incredible opportunity for middle school students to educate and advocate to end the mental health stigma !!

I wanted to share it because mental health advocacy is sooo important to me and I believe it starts with the young minds. It's time to equip them with the tools and supports they need to thrive as adults. Here they can!! Middle school mental health conference!! Spots are limited so register as soon as possible! 💙💜

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-lucy-a-mental-health-conference-for-middle-school-students-tickets-846141290377

Join us at Camp Lucy, where middle schoolers can learn about mental health in a fun and supportive environment!

02/21/2024

happy wellness Wednesday!
take a few moments to ask yourself am I doing well? how am I doing? how and what am I feeling? what do I currently need? what is something I'm proud of? how can I be kinder to myself? be kind to your body and your mind. dive deep into both so you can learn and unravel what you need to thrive while alive. be well this Wednesday beautiful humans!

02/17/2024

Rally with us as a Healing Sponsor to enhance hope, healing and awareness for mental health and su***de prevention by creating a trauma informed community and culture! Our event will offer a variety of vendors, crafters, sellers, artists and healers while promoting hope and healing at free healing workshops such as blow your worries away, mindful breathing wands and growth flower station. 💙💜

Couldn't be possible without all the amazing people passionate about advocacy and creating a trauma sensitive culture. 💙💜 fourth annual Healing Hearts and Minds

02/08/2024

happy thankful Thursday!
there is always a reason to be thankful. we don't need an extravagant reason to be thankful. no reason is too small. find a reason to be thankful and allow it to build up your hope, your passion and your drive to thrive while alive. grow through what you go through.
have a thankful Thursday beautiful humans. 💜💙💜💙