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Gold Sheen Obsidian: Seeing Myself More Clearly
A Real-Life Pause I want to start this post with a little honesty. I know I’m a bit late getting this one up. Life has been full in quiet, behind-the-scenes ways. I’ve been working on some projects—some that will eventually make their way into the shop, and some that are just for me. Little things that help me slow down, unwind, and reconnect when I need it. And honestly, that feels just as important as anything else in this journey. Weekly Crystal Check-In: Angel Aura Quartz
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6 days ago5 min read


Coming Home to Softness: Reflecting on Amethyst and Beginning Rose Quartz
Before moving into this week’s crystal, I want to take a moment to reflect on my time with Amethyst . Tumbled Amethyst Weekly Crystal Check-In: Amethyst What did I notice while working with Amethyst? I noticed that I didn’t allow things to bother me as much. Situations that normally would have lingered in my mind felt easier to release. Did anything shift emotionally or mentally? Yes. I felt shifts. I felt more lighthearted. Those changes may seem small, but they mattered. I
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Feb 94 min read


Sitting With Amethyst: Learning to Slow Down and Listen
Looking Back on My Week With Clear Quartz Clear Quarts tumbled After working with Clear Quartz for the past week, I can honestly say I noticed small shifts in myself. Nothing dramatic. Nothing loud. But enough that I could feel them when I slowed down and paid attention. I tried to remember to cleanse my crystal each morning before setting my intentions. On most days, I used Palo Santo smoke and treated it less like a task and more like a pause. A moment to reset before start
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Feb 24 min read


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
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Nov 14, 20252 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


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


Soft Steps Through the Dark – Part 5
The Child Within: Meeting the Shadow’s Tender Heart Beneath so many of our shadows lives a child still waiting to be seen. This child may have learned that softness was unsafe, that joy was fleeting, or that love had to be earned. Maybe she swallowed her sadness to keep the peace. Maybe he stopped dreaming because no one listened. Maybe they learned to be small, quiet, or perfect just to survive. Our inner child isn’t just a memory. They are still within us—tangled in old wou
Root & Rising
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Soft Steps Through the Dark – Part 4
The Unseen Mirror: How Projection Reveals the Shadow There are moments when someone’s words sting more than they should. When we find ourselves judging others harshly or feeling envious of their joy, success, or freedom. And then there are the times when we idealize someone, placing them on a pedestal so high we forget they’re human. These moments are not random. They’re invitations. In shadow work, this experience is called projection —when we unconsciously place parts of ou
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Aug 20, 20253 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


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


🌿 A Little Update from My Heart 🌿
Hi sweet souls, I just wanted to pop in with a little note to say — I haven’t forgotten about the blog or you, the lovely readers who...
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Aug 1, 20252 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


🌿 From My Heart: A Tip Jar for Root & Rising
Hi friends, This isn’t the easiest thing for me to write, but it is real and true—so here I am, sharing from the heart. Root & Rising...
Root & Rising
Jul 18, 20252 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...
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Jul 16, 20252 min read


To My Beautiful Tribe,
I want to take a moment to speak from my heart—not to apologize because I’ve done something wrong, but to acknowledge something I’ve come...
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Jul 10, 20252 min read


When Creativity Feels Heavy: A Love Letter from the Deep End
I’ve been sitting with this for a while—this feeling of wanting to be seen. Not just for the pretty posts or the cozy crafts, but for the...
Root & Rising
Jul 9, 20254 min read


✨ When the Fire Comes: A Love Letter to My Burning, Tired Spirit
I’m tired. Not just “I need a nap” tired—I’m soul-weary, scream-into-a-pillow, bone-deep tired. Tired of believing with my whole heart...
Root & Rising
Jul 2, 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....
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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...
Root & Rising
Jun 27, 20254 min read
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