Thee Authentic You

08/31/2026

Let’s talk about our nervous systems…

I’ve been thinking a lot about how many of us are living in fight-or-flight without even realizing it.

Always scanning.
Always watching.
Always waiting for the next blow.

And honestly, I feel like the world we’re living in right now is programmed to keep us stuck here…

I won’t go too deeply into my beliefs around this, because I know not everyone will agree with me…and that’s okay. ❤️

But look around.

The constant rise in prices.
The feeling that everything is changing so quickly.
Our communities becoming more crowded.
The feeling of losing pieces of the identities and ways of life we’ve always known.
The constant stream of fear, conflict, bad news and uncertainty being put in front of us every single day. (I don’t even follow the news and somehow the information still comes to me)

It feels like there’s always something new coming at us.

And when your nervous system is constantly being given reasons to stay alert, to stay stuck in fight or flight, it can become really difficult to switch off. (part of the master plan…I’ll leave it there). lol 😉

I know this personally.

Living in the city was hard for me. I’m a country girl through and through, (with adhd) I prefer dirt and trees over people and cement any day, living here, I realized how much my body was constantly taking in. It’s like the world never shuts off here.

For a long time, I was stuck back in fight or flight…

My body was trying to protect me.

And when I was really struggling, I snapped a bit on my guides lol. I told them to fu***ng help me! Show me what to do!! (Yes I speak to them this way, I was overstimulated and freaking out) - they won’t accept fake lol. They know us. So just be real. Of course they came through and introduced me to something incredibly simple…

🦋 The Butterfly Hug.

Just 1 - 3 minutes of gentle bilateral stimulation can give you a moment to slow down, come back into your body and create a little more space between you and everything happening around you.

How do you know it’s working…

A deep belly breath.
A big yawn.
Your shoulders dropping.
Your jaw relaxing.

That moment where you think…

“Okay. I’m back.”

And here’s why I think regulating our nervous system is so important.

When we are regulated, we can think more clearly.

We aren’t simply reacting from fear, urgency or survival mode.

We have more space to pause.

To question.

To listen to ourselves.

To recognize what actually feels right for us instead of automatically responding to whatever is happening around us.

We can make decisions with more ease.

We can see situations from different perspectives. “Our OWN perspectives”

We can listen to our intuition while also using our own judgment and discernment.

We are able to think for ourselves.

It doesn’t mean we’re automatically going to start to agree with each other…

It means we’re making our choices from a place of greater clarity rather than constantly being driven by fear.

We may not be able to control everything happening in the world around us.

But we can control how we feel and the choices WE make for ourselves

And, getting out of fight-or-flight is the first step toward finding your way back to your own thoughts…🦋🌿

How is your nervous system feeling lately?

Are you always scanning, stuck in what’s next!??

Give this a shot! See what happens ❤️

08/28/2026

💫Card Reveal💫

Card 1 - Justice ⚖️

Justice is a beautiful card to receive because it speaks of balance being restored and things finally beginning to fall into their rightful place. This card can indicate that truth is coming to light and that situations that have felt unfair, confusing, or out of balance are beginning to correct themselves. You may find that something you have been waiting for starts to make sense, or that you finally receive the clarity and validation you needed. Justice can also represent receiving the results of the choices and work you have put into your life, especially when you have been trying to do the right thing even when it wasn’t easy. There is a feeling here that you don’t have to force an outcome…the scales are tipping and beginning to balance, what is meant for you will not pass you by. This full moon, eclipse brings an encouraging reminder that truth, fairness, and alignment are working in your favor, and you can move forward knowing that what is meant to be balanced is being balanced…⚖️🌕✨

Card 2 - 6 of cups (Reversed) 🌛💫

The Six of Cups reversed is about breaking free from the emotional hold of the past and realizing that you don’t have to keep carrying old experiences into your future. This eclipse may help you see an old situation, relationship, memory, or pattern from an entirely different perspective. Something that once had a strong emotional pull may begin to lose its power as you recognize how much you have grown since then. You may also be letting go of the tendency to romanticize what was, wishing things had been different, or wondering what could have happened if circumstances had changed. This doesn’t mean forgetting your past…it means taking the lesson without continuing to carry the weight. The full moon eclipse is giving you permission to close the emotional door on what has already served its purpose and make room for something healthier, lighter, and more aligned with who you are becoming…💗🌙✨

Card 3 - 8 of pentacles 🌟 💫

The Eight of Pentacles is a wonderful card for moving forward because it reminds you that the next chapter is built through dedication, consistency, and putting your energy into what truly matters to you. You may be entering a period where your efforts begin to feel more purposeful because you are no longer spending as much energy looking backward. This card encourages you to continue developing your skills, investing in your work, and putting care into whatever you are creating. The results may develop gradually, but there is real potential here for something lasting when you remain committed to the process. Every small improvement counts, and the work you are doing now can become the foundation for something much bigger. This full moon eclipse is encouraging you to take everything you’ve learned, and start building the future you actually want…This is your reminder that you have the power to create something beautiful in this next chapter…❤️

08/27/2026

Good morning! ☀️ It’s going to be another beautiful day! As we move toward tomorrow’s Pisces Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, you may already be feeling these potent and intense energies moving through. If you’re in need of a little extra guidance, pick a card. Take a deep breath, to bring yourself to centre, and choose the card that first calls to you. From left to right…Card 1, Card 2, Card 3. I’ll post your guidance later in a separate post. Hope y’all have the best day! And do your best to ride the wave of these intense energies coming through. 🌕🌊💫

08/25/2026

What a beautiful evening of connection and alignment! Thank you to all who came out, and to Margaret of Crooked River Retreat for initiating this perfect evening 🌍🌿👣💫

08/24/2026

Maybe you don’t need to push through. Maybe you need to pause…

Reiki is a gentle space to slow down, quiet the outside noise, and reconnect with yourself.

Sometimes we carry so much without realizing just how heavy it has become.

A Reiki session gives you permission to stop for a moment.
To breathe.
To soften.
To simply be.

If you’ve been feeling drained, emotionally overloaded, disconnected, or like you just need a reset, your body and energy may be asking for some attention too.

Reiki sessions are available through distance healing or in person at my home studio in Martensville.

Come as you are. You don’t need to have it all figured out.

Book here - theeauthenticyou.biz

08/21/2026

Morning stroll, catching frogs with my youngest…We used to do this all the time when she was little, so it felt really good to see her having fun and getting lost in something so simple again. Being a teenager can be hard. Growing up means changing, finding yourself, becoming more independent… and sometimes leaving behind some of the little things that once made you feel free. I told her to let that s**t go as mama is 42 and still has fun frog hunting lol. I love to slow down for a moment of anything with my girls, no matter how big they get. They will always be my babies. ❤️

🐸🌍👣💫

08/19/2026

Another beautiful day in the north. I absolutely love what I do and the people I get to connect with along the way. There’s something powerful about being able to hold space for others, and do work that feels so deeply aligned with who I am. Feeling grateful for this journey and all the places it continues to take me…🌍👣💫

❤️

08/17/2026

Spent some time in good ole Mother Nature with some of my favourites yesterday, getting grounded and transmuting some excess energy that we all needed to set down. My little nephew was showing me what a good little dog/boy he is. So auntie would bring him back to the dog park lol. He was once again a good little helper boy for auntie. Nature always seems to bring out the best in all of us. I highly recommend getting your butts outside to soak up some of her potent medicine…I promise you will feel
More like you (also Freya did amazing on her first big walk! And old Moose finally accepted her and backed her up from another dog that thought it was fun to intimidate her. - until Moose stepped up lol) 🌍👣💫

08/15/2026

There is something powerful about beginning your day grounded.

Before the notifications.
Before the opinions.
Before the demands of the world pull you in a hundred different directions…

Come back to the earth.

Put your bare feet on the ground.
Take a slow breath.
Feel your body.
Feel the earth beneath you.
Let yourself remember that you are here, now.

Grounding isn’t about controlling everything around you. It’s about becoming rooted enough that everything around you doesn’t get to control you…

When your roots are deep, you don’t have to chase.
You don’t have to prove.
You don’t have to react.

You simply stand in your own energy and allow yourself to move through the day from a place of presence, clarity, and intention.

Before you give your energy to the world, come home to yourself. I

Begin your day rooted in the earth.
Move through it grounded in yourself.
And let the rest unfold from there 🌍👣💫

08/13/2026

Come reconnect with the land, your energy, and the healing presence of horses on August 24th! All are welcome 🌿🌍👣💫

🌿🐎✨ AN EVENING WITH THE LAND HARVESTING PRAIRIE SAGE ✨🐎🌿

Come spend a beautiful evening slowing down, reconnecting with the land, and creating something you can take home with you.

We’ll begin by harvesting prairie sage together, learning how to gather it respectfully and intentionally from the land. We’ll also talk about the significance of prairie sage and the tradition of smudging - a practice many people use with intention to help create a sense of renewal, gratitude, and connection as they begin or end their days.

Then we’ll sit together and create our own handmade sage bundles to take home - something you personally harvested and prepared with intention.

Once our bundles are made, we’ll move into a grounding chakra-balancing meditation, surrounded by the peaceful presence of the horses.

There is something incredibly special about simply being near these animals. Their presence invites us to slow down, breathe, become grounded, and connect with the present moment.

After our meditation, you’ll have time to mingle with the horses, spend time with them, and enjoy the peaceful energy of the land as the evening settles in. 🐎✨

This is more than an evening of harvesting sage.

It’s an invitation to come back to yourself through grounding, alignment, and connection with the land and the horses.

🌿 Harvest your own prairie sage
🌿 Learn respectful harvesting practices
🌿 Create your own sage bundle to take home
✨ Grounding chakra-balancing meditation
🐎 Time in the presence of the horses
🌙 A peaceful evening on the land

📍 Location: Crooked River Retreat (just under an hour from Saskatoon)

$40 + GST

If you’ve been feeling called to get outside, reconnect with nature, slow down, and experience something a little different…

This evening is for you. 🌍👣🌿

Message me to reserve your spot.