Wellness by Suzie

30/11/2025

One of the healthiest things a woman can do is protect her whimsy.

Not her productivity.
Not her image.
Her whimsy — her inner eccentricity, the soft & shimmering belief that life can still surprise her.

Because there are unseen supporters… guidance, grace, alignment, angels — whatever name we choose — quietly working in our favor.

The world has tried to harden women, convincing us to stay realistic, unbothered, efficient, and endlessly self-contained. But there is nothing weak about staying enchanted. It takes immense strength to keep believing in goodness & magic after experiences with the harsher edges of life.

So protect your sparkle.
Guard your romantic inclinations.
Reignite your childlike wonder.

Choosing this path is not denial —
it’s a gentle rebellion,
and a devotion to the quiet magic that keeps your soul alive.

13/10/2025

Trust the Journey

Trust the path you are on,
even when the way ahead seems uncertain.
Trust that each step has its purpose.

You may not yet see where the journey leads,
but every moment,
every stumble, every twist in the road
is shaping you into the person
you are meant to become.

Growth happens quietly,
in the choices you make
and the lessons you learn along the way.

So keep walking,
with patience,
with faith,
with an open heart.

In time, you’ll look back and realize
that every step,
even the difficult ones,
helped carry you closer
to the person you have become.

~ 'Trust the Journey' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Annacozysoul

22/09/2025

Meditation: It’s Not What You Think 🧘‍♀️

This image beautifully shows the journey of meditation. Many people believe meditation means “stopping thoughts” or “forcing the mind to be silent.” But that’s a misconception.

At first, when you sit, the mind feels louder than ever—thoughts about work, family, memories, worries, desires—all rushing in. That’s not failure, that’s awareness. You are simply noticing what was always there.

With practice, you begin to:
✨ Observe thoughts without judgment.
✨ Let them rise and fall like waves in the ocean.
✨ Discover that you are not your thoughts—you are the awareness behind them.

Then, peace arises. 🌿
Meditation isn’t about having an empty mind. It’s about freedom from being trapped in it. It’s about living with clarity, compassion, and calm.

💡 You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.

🧘 Instructions for Practice

1. Ānāpāna Meditation (Awareness of Breath):

Sit in a quiet place with your back straight.

Close your eyes gently.

Focus your attention on the natural breath at the tip of your nose.

Don’t control the breath—just observe it coming in and going out.

If the mind wanders, gently bring it back to the breath.

2. Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassanā practice base):

Sit comfortably and become aware of the present moment.

Notice your breath, body sensations, sounds, or thoughts.

Don’t cling to anything and don’t push anything away—just observe.

If you notice emotions, label them softly (e.g., “anger,” “joy,” “thinking”) and let them pass.

Return to awareness of the present moment again and again.

Start with 5–10 minutes daily and gradually increase.

🌸 Meditation is not escape—it’s training the mind to live fully awake.

20/09/2025