The Journal
A collection of personal reflections and insights along the journey to reconnecting to my Self, standing in my power, and tuning in to the cosmos.
Art of Breath - Maskara: Honoring our roots and the masks we wear
Our Aries Full Moon Art of Breath gathering took on a special significance as we celebrated Filipino American History Month with the theme "Maskara," the Tagalog word for "mask."
Masks hold a powerful symbolism in many cultures, representing everything from hidden identities to social roles. In our gathering, we explored the masks we wear in daily life – the personas we adopt to navigate societal expectations, family dynamics, and even our own fears.
A People-Pleaser's Guide to Reclaiming Their Power
Tired of feeling depleted and unappreciated? Discover the common signs of people-pleasing and learn practical strategies to break free from this exhausting pattern. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the tools to set healthy boundaries, reclaim your self-worth, and cultivate more authentic relationships. Take the first step toward prioritizing your needs and living a life that truly lights you up.
Spring Equinox and Eclipse Season Forecast (continued)
The first eclipse of the year is upon us, are you ready?
March Energy: Embrace what’s new with the Spring Equinox and Lunar Eclipse
The first eclipse of the year is upon us, are you ready?
How would you respond?
We've all been here. It's that moment that breaks you. How do you respond? Do you assert yourself? Do you become angry?
Five Tips for Cultivating Emotional Resilience
You can be extremely talented and the hardest worker in the room; you're a master at your craft, but have you mastered your Self? I've encountered so many folks who confuse emotional avoidance as a form of emotional resilience.
Organize Your Relationships with the Full Moon in Virgo
We might not often consider relationship dynamics and people in the context of organizing, but it only makes sense that as you evolve, you’ll begin to relate to people differently, and they’ll also relate to you differently. Getting “organized” about the time and energy you invest in folks will ensure you’re nurturing yourself too.
Three Tips for Working with the Energy of Saturn in Pisces
Embrace the flowing waters of Pisces and surrender what no longer serves your highest good to the current; this is a season for diving into the realm of dreams, intuition, and spiritual growth. Here are three tips to guide you through this season's currents
Pisces Season and Saturnian Struggles
In this post we’re going to explore two of the many ways Saturn's energy manifests in our lives. Whether Saturn's influence is directly impacting you, or if you feel like you’re barely treading through tumultuous waters, I'll provide practical tips for grounding so that you don’t get swept away by the emotional currents associated with an especially intense Pisces season.
The Year of the Wood Dragon: Let Your Inner Child Come Out and Play
Dragons, majestic creatures of myth and legend, have captivated our imagination for millennia. Across diverse cultures, these mythical beings symbolize power, protection, wisdom, and transformation.
Aquarius New Moon: Vision, Hope, and Humanity
One of the things I love about Moon cycles is the consistent reminder that we always have an opportunity to begin anew, and the New Moon in Aquarius serves as a potent catalyst for transformation and renewal. In astrology, Aquarius symbolizes innovation, humanitarianism, and the pursuit of collective progress. It’s a time when we’re called to embrace our vision for the future and tap into the boundless potential of our dreams.
Coaching vs Therapy: What’s the Difference?
In today’s practices, there’s an abundant diversity of niches, styles and modalities to support these transformations on a very nuanced level: there’s someone for everyone. And for someone who’s had to endure unbearably difficult circumstances throughout their life, a trauma-trained licensed therapist or certified coach could make all the difference in facilitating a safe, trauma-responsive space that’s needed to effectively support a client.
The masks we wear
What I’m referring to is the discontent that occurs when we use our masks to hide from who we truly are. We might’ve become so attached to the many masks we’ve accumulated over time, that it’s created an inner disconnect from our true self: we’ve abandoned ourselves.
Breaking Free
Celebrating ANHPI History Month
Mending the Friendship Wound
Red light, green light, yellow light … green light!
Somewhere…
Scorpio Season, Transformation, and Rebirth
Adulting with Childhood Trauma
TRIGGER WARNING:
This post makes references to child abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and dissociation. Gentle reminder to ground in your personal safety and take good care of your mental and emotional hygiene.