SomerRays by Shelley Somerville

06/14/2026

What does self transformation look like for you?

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Why Reiki???

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Pheobe soaking up the sun amd enjoying the wind in her face.

06/09/2026

The little girl in this picture represents me.

Throughout my healing journey, I have worked hard to help her heal. I didn't fully understand how important that work was until I began doing it.

I let her know that she is safe now. The trauma she experienced was never her responsibility to carry.

I brought her out of hiding and helped her find her voice again.

She no longer needs to live in fear, shame, guilt, or self-doubt.

As an adult, I reached a point in my journey where I became stronger, more resilient, and able to speak my truth. Through that growth, I was able to create the space needed for healing.

And it wasn't just the little girl I healed.

I have connected with many different versions of myself throughout my life—each carrying their own wounds, fears, and stories.

Now, we all walk together. Not behind one another. Not carrying each other. But side by side.

The road was not easy. There were moments when it felt overwhelming, painful, and endless.

But every step was worth taking.

Because healing isn't about becoming someone new.

It's about returning to the parts of yourself that were always worthy of love, acceptance, and belonging.

Have you allowed your inner child to come out and be heard?

❤️ Healing begins when we stop abandoning the parts of ourselves that needed love the most.

Let this settle.
Take a breathe and notice what part of this message your heart needed to hear today.

Shelley❤️

06/08/2026

Ready to heal your inner child?

06/06/2026

People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.

Every relationship, whether brief or long-lasting, serves a purpose in our personal growth and life journey.

Some people enter our lives for a reason. Their purpose may be to help us through a crisis, teach us important lessons, or guide us toward the next phase of our path. They often act as catalysts for personal growth. Once the lesson has been learned or the challenge has passed, the relationship may naturally come to an end.

Others come into our lives for a season. They are there to share experiences, bring joy, offer companionship, and walk beside us during a particular chapter of our lives. As we grow and evolve, the connection may gradually fade as that season comes to a close.

Then there are those who are meant to stay for a lifetime. These are the long-term friends, family members, and life partners who remain through the many chapters of our journey. They offer enduring love, emotional stability, unwavering support, and a sense of belonging through both our highest highs and lowest lows.

Losing someone from any of these stages can be deeply painful. I know this from personal experience.

When it happens, it is important to honor your feelings and acknowledge the impact that person had on your life. Allow yourself the grace and compassion to move through the grief, the change, and the lessons that remain.

Not everyone is meant to stay forever, but everyone who crosses our path leaves something behind—a lesson, a memory, a gift, or a piece of wisdom that becomes part of who we are.

Some people are chapters, some are entire books, but each one helps write the story of our lives. ❤️

Let this settle.
Take a deep breathe and notice what part of this message your heart needed to hear today.

SomerRays by Shelley Somerville ❤️

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Just remember to breathe

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What is your favorite flower?

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