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Embracing Self-Compassion: A Gentle Journey to Healing
For a long time, I thought self-compassion meant letting myself off the hook. But I’ve slowly learned it’s about meeting myself — every version of me — with gentleness instead of judgment. It’s been one of the hardest lessons of my healing journey, and also one of the most freeing. “Self-compassion isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being patient.” 🌿 What Self-Compassion Has Taught Me This is one of the hardest things for me to do. Learning not to judge myself by other p
Root & Rising
Nov 14, 20252 min read


3 Things You Should Stop Doing Immediately If You Want to Be Happier
Happiness isn’t about grand gestures or waiting for the “perfect moment.” It starts with your mindset—the way you think, process, and interact with life. Here are three things you should stop doing right now if you want to feel lighter, freer, and happier. 1. Stop Regretting the Past The past is done. There’s nothing you can do to change it. But here’s the thing—you don’t have to forget it either. The past can be a teacher, showing you lessons to help you grow and avoid repea
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Nov 12, 20252 min read


To the Ones Who Carry Themselves Until They Can’t Anymore
When Asking for Help Feels Like Screaming Into the Void There are moments when you reach the end of your rope, when you’ve tried every solution you can think of, and yet the world feels silent. Asking for help is never easy — for some of us, it feels almost impossible. And when no one responds, the hurt can be sharp, isolating, and infuriating. I want you to know something: you are not alone, and there are ways to hold yourself, protect your energy, and reclaim your power. I
Root & Rising
Nov 7, 20254 min read


Tending My Own Light
It’s funny how often I speak about self-care, intention, and balance—yet I’m the one who forgets to pause. I can help someone find their light, but when it comes to tending my own flame, I let it flicker low. I’ve realized that I’m great at preaching gentle growth, but not so great at practicing it. Maybe this is my reminder from the universe to turn some of that nurturing inward—to give myself the same compassion I so freely give to everyone else. I know deep down that helpi
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Oct 30, 20255 min read


Healing Through Creative Crafting
When life feels heavy and your spirit longs for a gentle lift, creative crafting can be a beautiful balm. Imagine sitting quietly with...
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Oct 8, 20253 min read


Balancing Purpose and Healing
I’ve always known one thing about myself: I’m here to help. No matter what I’m going through, no matter how heavy my own life feels, I’ll...
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Oct 6, 20252 min read


Embracing My Journey: From Energy Vampire to Self-Nurturer
A Personal Reflection on Energy Vampirism I’ve recently come to a realization that feels both uncomfortable and freeing: I’ve been an...
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Sep 29, 20256 min read


How to Manifest the Shit You Want (Not the Shit You Don’t)
“Me, accidentally manifesting every single thing I don’t want. 🙃 #SendHelp” Let’s be real—I’ve manifested some of the wrong shit in my...
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Sep 11, 20254 min read


✨ The Magic in My Pocket: Friday Reflections
💗 Rose Quartz & Returning to Myself There are stones I keep close—not just in my pocket, but in my heart, on my altar, tucked into the...
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Aug 15, 20252 min read


🌑 Soft Steps Through the Dark — Part 3
Rewriting the Story: Choosing a New Truth If you’ve followed the steps so far, you’ve bravely met your shadow and traced the roots of a...
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Aug 13, 20253 min read


How to Hold On When Life Gets Heavy
“Even when everything feels uncertain, there is calm waiting to be found.” There are seasons when it feels like the ground keeps shifting...
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Aug 12, 20255 min read


Finding Light on Rough Days: A Gentle Guide to Getting Through
We all have those days—the kind that feel heavy and overwhelming, when even the smallest tasks seem like mountains to climb. It’s okay to...
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Aug 10, 20257 min read


🌑 Soft Steps Through the Dark — Part 2
Shadow Work in Relationships & Projection 🌿 Shadow Work in Relationships: How Projection Shows Us What We Need to Heal Introduction:...
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Aug 6, 20253 min read


💔 The Shadow That Says “No One Loves Me” — Healing the Fear of Being Unlovable
Part of the Soft Steps Through the Dark series In the quiet stillness, I begin to notice the voice within — and gently question if it's...
Root & Rising
Jul 30, 20253 min read


🌑 What Is the Shadow?
There was a moment—quiet and unremarkable on the outside—that cracked something open in me. I had snapped at someone I loved, for what...
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Jul 23, 20253 min read


🌑 Soft Steps Through the Dark
A Shadow Work Series for Healing & Self-Discovery I've been sitting with a lot of feelings lately—quiet ones, messy ones, old familiar...
Root & Rising
Jul 16, 20252 min read


💗 Crystals for Self-Love: Gentle Allies for the Heart
A cozy guide to heart-healing crystals you can wear with intention Some days, self-love feels like a warm breeze—easy, soft, and natural....
Root & Rising
Jul 1, 20252 min read


🌑 Shadow Work for Personal Growth
Softening into the parts of me I once kept hidden I’ve come to learn that healing isn’t just about becoming brighter—it’s also about...
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Jun 27, 20254 min read


I’ve Always Known I Was Different
I’ve always known I was different. What I didn’t always know—at least not consciously—was that I’ve been a witch all along. I’ll be...
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Jun 17, 20252 min read


How I'm Learning to Hold Myself With Love (Even on the Hard Days)
Showing up for myself, softly and honestly. There are days when I feel like I’m doing okay—days where I move through life with a little...
Root & Rising
Jun 16, 20252 min read
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