Sharon Otness

01/28/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about how we’re told we should feel during difficult times.

But humans don’t experience emotions one at a time.
Grief and joy can exist together — and often need to.

What emotion are you holding alongside the hard ones right now?

01/23/2026

Exhale.
Drop your shoulders.
Unclench your jaw.

Take a breath with me.

Right now, you are here.
Right now, you are okay.

01/20/2026

Hope can come in very small ways.

01/06/2026

The tension in the world is real — and it takes courage to stay soft.

Mindfulness isn’t about disengaging from what’s happening.
It’s about staying grounded enough to respond with clarity, compassion, and strength.

Calm is not apathy.
Stillness is not weakness.

Caring for your nervous system is how you stay present, connected,
and able to keep showing up for what matters most.

This is where mindfulness and civic courage meet. 🌿

12/21/2025

Today we honor the Winter Solstice — the longest night and the quiet return of the light.

Here’s a simple ritual you can do in just a few minutes:
🕯️ Light a candle.
💛 Place a hand on your heart.
🌿 Ask yourself: What light do I need most right now?
✨ Choose one word and whisper: “This winter, I choose ___.”

Sit with the flame for a few breaths.
Then carry that word with you into the season ahead.

Even in the darkest season, your light is growing.

12/19/2025

For a long time, I carried shame around my addiction—
even after years in recovery.

Learning I have ADHD helped me understand why alcohol felt like relief…
and why it ultimately became a problem.

That understanding didn’t excuse my choices—
but it softened the story I told myself.

If you’re unpacking your past, your brain, your coping…
please know you’re not broken.

I recover out loud because I needed someone to do that for me.
And if this resonates, I’m right here with you. 🤍

12/17/2025

12/11/2025

“I stepped back because I needed to.
Grief was showing up in ways I didn’t fully understand, and a late ADHD diagnosis changed how I see my entire nervous system, my energy, and my capacity.

Pausing my business wasn’t easy — but it was necessary. I needed to take care of myself in the ways I’ve always encouraged others to.

Now I’m returning with more clarity and a deeper focus on what matters most to me:
✨ helping you through stress & fear
✨ supporting unwanted emotions
✨ offering grounded, gentle practices for real life

If you’ve been here quietly, thank you. I’m really glad you’re still here. 🌿”

12/05/2025

“One small pause. One soft breath.
Calm is created moment by moment. 🌿
Save this for when you need a reset.”

12/01/2025

After the holiday rush, today is for softness.
A quiet reset.
A moment to unclench the jaw, release the shoulders, and come back into yourself.

If you’re feeling a mix of gratitude and exhaustion, you’re not alone — this season holds both.
Give yourself permission to ease back in slowly.
Your body will tell you when it’s ready for more.

What’s one small thing you’re doing today to restore your energy?