Root & Rising

Gardening always brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. This year, our garden journey has been especially challenging due to unexpected frosts that arrived just after planting. Some were just purchased, and we were unable to plant right away. The fear that all our efforts might be lost to the cold was real. Yet, despite those early setbacks, the garden has shown resilience and growth, offering lessons in patience and hope. Cedar planters I built. Early Planting and the F

Lately, I have been deep in the research phase of something that feels incredibly meaningful to me. I am exploring sensory and comfort items for Root and Rising, taking my time to learn, experiment, and understand what truly supports people on their inner work journeys. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is thrown together. I want every item to have purpose. If you are newer to this space, you can also explore my journey through [shadow work], [self-love], and [spiritual growth] here

I wanted to share a small update about the website and this little space I have been building. Over the next week, Root & Rising will be shifting into a simpler season as I step away from the premium website plan for a while. You may notice a few changes around the site, including some limitations with images and certain website features. When I first started creating this space, I truly hoped I would be further along by now. But I am learning that building something meaningf

I know I’ve been a little quiet here lately… and I want to start by saying, I haven’t forgotten this space or you. Sometimes life is easily understood when compared to something so simple as a picture: the sun shining through the fog. Life has been moving in ways that have asked more of me behind the scenes. There’s been a lot unfolding, a lot growing, and a lot I’m still tending to quietly. I’m not quite ready to share all of it just yet, but I promise, when the time feels r

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

Weekly Crystal Check-In: Tourmalinated Quartz Tumbled Tourmalinated Quartz Now that my week with Tourmalinated Quartz has come to a close, it’s time to reflect. This stone felt very different from some of the others I’ve worked with so far. Its energy wasn’t loud or dramatic. Instead, it felt steady and observant—almost like a quiet reminder to stay aware of what I was allowing into my space. Throughout the week, I kept the crystal close, especially during moments when I kne

We are moving into another week of this crystal journey together. Before stepping into Tourmalinated Quartz, I want to pause and reflect on my week with Hematite. Weekly Crystal Check-In: Hematite Hematite bracelets Hematite felt steady. After the subtle experience I had with Green Aventurine, Hematite felt more noticeable. Not dramatic. Not overwhelming. Just grounding. I felt more anchored in my body. When stress came up, I noticed I returned to center faster. I felt a litt

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