Balanced Wellness with Donna

01/01/2026

26 Manifesto Rules for the Year.
1. Stare fear in the face. So often fear stops us. Instead live fearless - knowing when to stop and when to move and when to be brave.

2. Invest in your friends. Good friends listen and show up. Do the same. Friendship is give and take and give and take. Friends are the ultimate gift.

3. No excuses. You must take care of yourself: heart, body and soul. There is no excuse for forgetting you. Your family needs you to love you with the same tenacity that you love them.

4. Guilt doesn't need to dictate choices. Don't let guilt stop you from taking care of yourself. Guilt keeps one stuck.

5. Read real books again. Watch a mini-series. Start jogging. Do something that is not work, not chores, but simply that makes you happy.

6. Love your body. Your aging body. Yes, that. And stop lamenting the wrinkles, but embrace them as another year lived.

7. Don't short-change yourself. You are amazing.

8. Listen more, judge less. Comparison is the death of contentment. Instead of judging, be happy for others.

9. Slow down. Hold hands more. Say "yes" to one more book. Let them get the gum in the check out line. Just be present.

10. Create margin in your life. That space in-between the busy and the crazy where you can just breathe again.

11. Don't be afraid of "no" and trying. The worst that can happen is that you brush off and try again.

12. Be proud of yourself. Like really nitty gritty proud - of all the showing up and trying and giving and little things you do that matter so greatly.

13. Give to others. Maybe it's not money or time, but sometimes it can be grace extended.

14. Be straightforward with your words.

15. Love well. Love without fear. Love unconditionally. Love others. Love yourself.

16. Forgive. Grudges destroy, forgiving brings freedom. And if you’re not at a place of forgiving, it’s okay. It’s your timeline, not what others “think” is right.

17. Fall seven times, stand up eight. Don't lament the falling - celebrate the standing.

18. Learn from your experiences and mistakes. They don’t need to define. Sometimes those spaces of experience make us real and in the real spaces we forge connection.

19. Take risks. The biggest risk for me in life is the risk of not trying.

20. Mindset, mindset, mindset. What one thinks truly is what one believes, what one becomes.

21. Be adaptable. Life can change in an instant.

22. Love others deeply. For who they are, for their courage, for their story. Kindness and love are priceless.

23. Be a learner, but don’t let learning stop you from taking action. You have to start. Try. The only way to walk (or run) a thousand miles is to complete mile one. So be brave. Start.

24. Do the work. Whether it’s the mental work to change patterns or the active work to change things - talking and doing are some different. So don’t be afraid of hard work, put in the effort. Talking about change and working for change are completely different.

25. Step into YOUR story and fuel YOUR soul. Live unapologetically yourself. This is your time, now.

26. There is a duality to life. Hard and soft, hustle and peace, grit and grace, stength and flexibility, etc… lean into both. Life is not one or the other, rather is this beautiful place of needing both.

Begin. 🙌

~Rachel


PS: I originally wrote these at the end of 2019 and have been adding on with new lessons learned.

original words by Rachel Marie Martin of Finding Joyo

01/01/2026

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Since you are standing right on the threshold of January 1, 2026, you are entering a rare "Triple 1" portal. In numerology, we calculate the year by adding its digits:
2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 10, and 1 + 0 = 1

This means 1/1/2026 reduces to 1 / 1 / 1! 🤯
This significantly amplifies its meaning of individuality, initiation, and the spark of creation.

⬇️ Here is what the 1/1/1 portal on New Year's Day signifies for you:

The Ultimate Clean Slate:
This isn't just a new year; it’s the beginning of a new era. Any "baggage" from the last nine years (since 2017) is officially behind you.

Seeding the Decade:
The intentions you set on this specific day carry the "1" energy of leadership and self-reliance. They act as the blueprint for everything you will build through 2034.

The "I Am" Presence:
This portal shifts the focus from collective struggle to personal sovereignty. It’s a day to ask: "Who am I, independent of everyone else's expectations?"

The Power of "The Great Beginning":
The number 1 represents the "Point of Origin." Spiritually, 1/1/1 signifies the moment a thought becomes a reality. It is the bridge between the spiritual world (the idea) and the physical world (the action).

The Message:
You have the green light from the universe to start something new.

The Energy:
It is pioneering, courageous, and independent.

Alignment of Mind, Body, and Spirit:
The triple repetition suggests a rare alignment. In many traditions, the three "ones" represent a harmony between different planes of existence:
• The First 1: Your conscious thoughts (The Mind).
• The Second 1: Your physical presence (The Body).
• The Third 1: Your higher purpose (The Soul).
When these three are in sync, your ability to manifest your desires is at its peak!

A "Wake-Up Call":
Seeing 111 or focusing on 1/1/1 is often described as a spiritual "check-in." It is a reminder to monitor your thoughts. Because this energy is about rapid manifestation, the universe is essentially saying: "Whatever you are thinking about right now is what you are attracting." I suggest focusing on affirmations on this day.

⚡️How to Use This Portal⚡️
To make the most of the 1/1/1 energy this January 1st, consider these three actions:

1. Direct Manifestation:
Write down one major goal. Because "1" is the number of the pioneer, make it something bold that you’ve never tried before.

2. Solitude and Clarity:
Spend even ten minutes alone. The "1" energy is about the self; find your own voice amidst the New Year noise.

3. Physical Firsts:
Do one thing you want to be a habit for the next nine years. Even a small 5-minute version of that habit will "anchor" the energy of the new cycle.

❤️Yes, I will be offering all night manifest on the night of 1/1/2026 😘 Keep those eyes out for a post!

12/22/2025

✨ Vision & Vibes: 2026 Vision Board Workshop ✨
📅 Saturday, January 10th. 1:00–4:00 PM
Step into the energy of 2026 with clarity, intention, and aligned vision with an afternoon designed to help you see, feel, and call in what’s next.
👯‍♀️ Bring a friend and create together—manifesting is even more powerful in shared energy.
💫 We’ll begin with a guided intention-setting meditation and group Reiki, creating space to release the old and anchor into what you’re ready to receive.
🎨 Then you’ll create your personal 2026 vision board—a visual roadmap infused with purpose and possibility.
What’s included:
✨ All vision board supplies
✨ Light snack
✨ You’re welcome to bring your own photos or clippings
💵 Energy exchange: $75
🌟 Early Bird: $65 if registered by January 3rd
👥 Limited to 8 participants
🏘️ Balanced Wellness Healing Studio, New City, NY (address will be provided upon registration).
Spots fill quickly—this is your sign to claim yours 💖
DM to reserve or for more info.

11/29/2025

✨Small Business Saturday is here, and my heart is so full!
I’m deeply grateful for every client who has supported Balanced Wellness and trusted me with their healing journey.
🥰To show my appreciation, I’m offering a special gift certificate sale for private Reiki sessions (either in-person or by distance).
Thank you for supporting small businesses and the impact we have on our community.

11/20/2025

Worth a share…make the time 💜

Take the time because time doesn’t wait for you to catch up. You have to find the time, my friend.

I’m sitting at the airport waiting to board a plane to Minneapolis. I’m going home, at least where home was for most of my life. I’m going home to the home that was my home for almost twenty years.

I’m visiting my parents.

Several years ago I watched a video by Jesse Itzler about time and doing what one needs to do. We assume we always have time — time to say “I love you” and time to forgive and time to let go and time to visit and yet we don’t know how much time we actually have.

The point is not to wait.

And maybe it’s not about getting on a plane and visiting (but if you can, do it). Maybe it’s about sending a note to a friend, trying new things, and telling those you love that you love them.

Maybe it’s about mending the relationship or giving back or really investing in your story.

The older I get the more I realize how valuable this resource of time truly is - it’s the one thing we wish we had more of when loved ones die or things change or people move away - and yet so often we live assuming we have an unlimited supply.

You have now. Today.

So today, before the holidays, take the time to share with those you love how important they truly are to you.

Take the time. You won’t regret that.

It makes a difference.

Time is such a gift.

-Rachel

11/18/2025

✨We got ready for the week on Sunday evening✨
We had a calming, grounding event last night starting with a guided meditation by Jess bringing awareness to our breath and our body.
Then we opened ourselves to the soothing sounds of Karin's Tibetan singing bowls while I brought in the nurturing and healing touch of Reiki.
It allowed us to release what we no longer needed. And we welcomed a calm mind, a relaxed body.
We left feeling nurtured and recharged. Ready to take on this week.
Thanks to Atlas Peak PT for hosting us!

11/14/2025

Before the rush of the holidays, take two hours to return to yourself.
Join me for November Recharge, a 2-hour experience designed to help you slow down, exhale, and reconnect before the holiday season begins. Together we will move through Reiki Energy Healing, Sound Bath, mindful grounding, guided meditation, gentle breathwork, and reflection to reset your nervous system and restore inner calm.
✨ Sunday, November 16 | 4–6 PM
✨ Pleasantville, NY
✨ Limited spots available
Come solo or bring a friend. No experience is needed—just an open heart and the desire to feel balanced again.
Leave feeling centered, clear, and ready to move into the season with ease.
🎟️ Reserve your spot now. Link in comments.

11/12/2025

and the buzzword that's saving me

11/09/2025

The Fall Healing Series was amazing—thank you to everyone who joined! 💫 The Holiday Healing Series is next and there’s just 1 spot left! Snag it before it's gone!

11/06/2025

Align your vibrations, and your energy will do the work for you.

10/25/2025

Before the holiday chaos begins... breathe.
Join us for November Recharge - a restorative evening of sound bath, reiki, and guided meditation to reset your energy and ground yourself before the season picks up.
Sunday, November 16 4-6 PM
° Atlas Peak Physical Therapy,
Pleasantville
Spots are limited, so grab yours while you can and gift yourself this moment of calm. Link: https://www.thealignedwellnesscollective.com/events/november-recharge