Welcome to a new month everyone! It's October. I can feel the seasonall shift in the atmosphere. October is known for many types of awareness including breast cancer, national bullying prevention, national domestic violence month, LGBTQ+ history month, ADHD awarness month, and world mental health day (October 10). For this week's blog, I have chosen to focus on mental health and the topic of choice is creating cozy spaces for better mental health.

It’s the start of the new school year. The mark of the beginning of the season changing. We will be saying goodbye to summer and heading into fall soon. Each season brings something new with it. Every time the seasons begin to shift, I feel it. I don't just feel it outside my window, but inside myself too. The air feels different, the rhythm of the days change, and suddenly I find myself adjusting to new routines, new light, and even new emotions.

We have the right to protect our energy, our time, and our mental health. The more we practice, the more natural it will feel.

Mindful journaling is a practice that blends mindfulness, the art of being fully present in the moment, with the self-reflective power of writing. It’s not just about what happened during your day, but how you felt, breathed, responded, and grew in that day.

Today, I invite you to try it. The next time someone speaks, pause. Don’t rush to fill the silence. Don’t think about what you’ll say next. Just listen with your whole heart.   You might be surprised at how much beauty you’ll hear. Not only in their words, but in the quiet spaces between them. I hope this blog has found you in good spirits and that you enjoyed reading my personal thoughts on mindful listening as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you. I'm looking f

If you are new to mindfulness and don't have understanding of it, you may be wondering exactly what it means. There is many misconceptions surrounding mindfulness, and if you are not opened to understanding, you can fall into the traps of misunderstandings. Many people believe that practicing mindfulness is participating in evil rituals. Well that belief is subjective because it all depends on your belief system.