Nature's Healing Embrace

11/22/2025

11/20/2025

Thursday prompt and meditation

11/20/2025

The Power of Rest
An evening meditation practice greatly enhances wellness by allowing you to cultivate your deepest awareness and empowering your healing journey.

Research indicates that the strength of your immune system is closely connected to the quality of your sleep. Therefore, establishing a meditation routine can significantly boost your physical health. By tapping into your body’s natural ability to rejuvenate, you can transform your evenings into a time dedicated to self-care.

Evening Meditation & Journaling prompts are crafted for use in a way that feels both comfortable and relaxing. It serves as a gentle invitation to cultivate a consistent evening meditation and journaling routine. You’ll experience the most significant changes if you choose to practice daily at the same time each evening. Research suggests that even meditating for just five minutes a day can yield noticeable benefits. However, it’s perfectly acceptable to practice weekly or as inspiration strikes.

Expressing Gratitude
Regularly expressing gratitude fosters a sense of your inherent worthiness in life. The simple decision to consciously focus on gratitude each evening will help you form new neural pathways, shape your consciousness, and bolster your resilience.

Evening Meditation Practice
Each evening begins with a brief, guided mindfulness meditation exercise aimed at helping you unwind and connect with a state of relaxation. This practice is gentle, easy to follow, and designed to last approximately five minutes.

Journal Prompts for Self-Reflection
Alongside each practice, you will find three concise journal prompts. By engaging in meditation and journaling, you enhance your ability to integrate mindful awareness, cognitive focus, and somatic intuition.

11/19/2025

30 days of Thankful challenge.
November 19 (Day 19)

Today I am thankful for my daughter Anna.
Normally when the 19th roles around i am reminded of what the number represents. It marks another month without you. It marks so much sadness and grief.

But today I want it represent something more, something that this number can never take away and that is your spirit and your legacy

Today I will remember that you lived. I will remember your smile and your laugh and the way when you entered a room how it lite up with all of your sunshine.

I will remember the way you loved horses, pap pap and grammy and cindy too.

I will remember how you loved your brother and sister even when they got on your nerves.

I will remember how you loved hanging out with your cousins and how when you held Wilson you cried tears of joy.

I remember the way you talked about your friends, boyfriends and how you wished for a life more than you had.

I remember your dreams of living in Outerbanks and how it brought so much joy and peace.

I remember how you talked about going to Montana with me and how when I got older how I was going to live with you.

And i remember that day when you were taken from me and how much I cried and said that i didnt event get to say good bye and all I wanted was one last hug.

And I remember the signs that you sent letting me know you where ok.

And that dream where it felt so real as you held my hand and gave me a hug that I still can remember it today.

There was so much life in you and so many dreams and wishes you had, and I will try my best that thosw are realized!

Today I remember you Anna and how thankful that I was allowed to be your mom.

Until we meet again!

11/19/2025

Choose a comfortable position that you can maintain for several moments.

Resting your palms wherever you wish, such as your knees or lap, begin to inhale and exhale gently.

With your eyes closed or lightly open, imagine a warm, soft light expanding from your heart.

With every inhalation and ever exhalation, feel this luminosity grow within.

After a few moments, bring yc attention back to the room and tune into your surroundings.

Check in with yourself throughout the day and see if you can notice the sensations of heartfulness.

Journal Prompts
• Heartfulness and positive thinking are very often linked to each other. Think about times you have experienced heart fullness and describe accompanying positive thoughts.

• What are the physical sensations you associate with heartfulness?

• One situation to which I would like to bring heartfulness is:

MY INTENTION(S) FOR TODAY:

11/19/2025

Join Me in Creating a Morning and Evening Meditation Journaling Practice.

Each morning and evening, I will provide a meditation and journaling prompt for you to engage with.

Meditation serves as a gateway to enhanced joy and encourages you to face challenges with thoughtful curiosity.

By taking a moment to be still, reflect inward, and set a purposeful tone for your day, you can foster a significant positive change.

As you tap into your inner wisdom and creativity, every morning can turn into an opportunity to cultivate feelings of gratitude, hope, courage, loving-kindness, and compassion—both for yourself and for those around you.

11/19/2025

30 days of Thankful challenge.
November 18 (Day 18)

Today I am thankful for the small things that many of us take for granted that many of us overlook each day. Its waking up early to the sounds of birds chirping and seeing the glow of a beautiful sunrise as the sun peeps over to awaken us all. It is the laughter of a baby or a toothchild giggling indelight. It is the sun bathing your face or the light raindrop pitter patter on the roof top. It is watching an old couple walking hand in hand down an old street going to sit under their tree. It is laying on the ground watching the clouds above your heads and seeing what shapes you can make out of them. It is hearing the laughter of children and a soft meldoy thar brings back memories of love past. It is the breeze on your cheek or the soft rays of sunset turning the sky pink, purple and orange with all the brillance of the night sky that is sure to be filled with shooting stars. Lastly it is sitting with loved ones looking at the stars and making a wish that only your heart knows. These are the moments that i thought of today as i pondered what I am thankful for.

11/19/2025

30 days of Thankful challenge.
November 17 (Day 17)

Today, I am filled with deep gratitude for the chance to hike Maryland Heights! I chose this particular trail because it holds a special place in my heart.

My first journey on this hike was back in 2018 when I took part in an event called “Tell Cancer to Take a Hike.” This event aimed to raise awareness for those battling cancer and to honor those we’ve lost to it. While I may have been the last to cross the finish line, I successfully completed the trek.

This year, I returned to the trail on the 10th anniversary of my father’s passing, which was on 10/20/25.

In celebration of National Take a Hike Day, I decided to revisit this trail and shared this meaningful experience with my sister.

11/17/2025

30 days of Thankful challenge.
November 16 (Day 16)

Today, I am grateful for my special little trail in SNP, which I visit when my heart feels unsettled. I affectionately refer to it as my rock; it has supported me during challenging times and has provided a space for me to sit with my grief.

This is a place where the trees provide comfort and wisdom like no other. Each time I visit, I find solace in the gentle rustling of the leaves and the unwavering stones that line the path. The trail has transformed into a sanctuary, where my worries fade with every step, giving way to a profound sense of peace and clarity. As I stroll along, I am reminded of the inner strength I possess and the healing power of nature. In this serene haven, I gather the courage to face the world once more, feeling grateful for the quiet companionship of my cherished trail.

11/15/2025

30 days of Thankful challenge.
November 15 (Day 15)

Today i am thankful for time. Time is one thing that we all have that we can enjoy either by our self or with others. Time can be wasted, time can be cherished and time can be something that runs out before you know it.

11/15/2025

30 days of Thankful challenge.
November 14 (Day 14)

Today, I am grateful for the cozy home that offers shelter for my children and me.

The warmth of our little haven provides not only physical comfort but also a sense of security and love.
As the days grow shorter and the nights cooler, the glow of our living room lights and the aroma of homemade meals create an ambiance of peace and togetherness.

Each room holds cherished memories, from laughter-filled game nights to quiet moments spent reading by the window. In this space, we find joy in the simple things—shared stories, warm blankets, and the gentle purr of our cat curled up in the corner.

It’s a reminder that true happiness often resides in the everyday moments we share with those we love.