I couldn't sleep last night Reader! ❄️

I’m dog-sitting this week and had planned a small retreat from Jan 8–11 because I know the clearing energy shifts still have a couple of rounds— I even wrote about it on Monday.

The first Monday back after the holidays can land heavy, and the first two weeks of January often feel like an “in‑between.” I wrote then: Jan 8–11 is a huge clearing wave. Avoid traveling if you can. Focus on your home, decluttering, preparing and organizing. Get still and notice what is actually doing FOR you.

I didn’t look at the news until about 5pm last night and saw the violence that unfolded on January 9. Upset is an understatement. Shock, grief, anger — all of it moved through me. I sat with my higher council with a tea ceremony and tried to answer the simplest question: what can I do right now that will the raise the consciousness?

Here are a few grounding truths I held:

- Anger is a signal, not the whole story. In Chinese medicine the wood element (action, change, growth) is tied to anger — anger points to what needs movement. That energy can become fierce protection, not destruction.

- When two people argue for longer than 5 minutes, both are WRONG! It often carrys unmet pieces of the truth. Listening softens the edge.

Whenever there a problem, the universe already has a solution. One of my favorite movies is Dr. Strange, one and two which has the most interesting solutions to world destruction.

I recently fell in love with the movie "NOW YOU SEE ME." It's about magic. It's brilliant because it talks about how the more you pay attention to the act, the less you see the truth. The distractions blind you. The source that controls the perspective, controls your energy.

This will raise the consciousness where we will rise to come together as a community for peaceful passion protection. It's hard to face this now because we are in our emotional flood.

What we can do:

If you’re feeling flooded, here are practical, immediate things you can do to steady yourself and show up from strength, not reactivity:

• Breathe and anchor (2 minutes): 5 deep inhales, hold one beat, 5 slow exhales. Place your feet flat, notice 3 things you can see, 2 sounds, 1 steady heartbeat.

• Fierce compassion with the compassion exercise: hold the image of the person or situation in your mind and send a simple intention — safety, healing, calm. You don’t have to condone harm to send compassion for suffering.

• Ho‘oponopono for forgiveness and clearing: silently repeat — “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.” Use it for yourself and the situation. Do it with me here

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• Turn triggers into glimmers: when a reaction flares, name it (“anger,” “fear”), breathe, and ask what small next right step this feeling is pointing toward. I did this video on Monday when I had an explosion with Bella. Momma's this one is for you!

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• Use your “secret sword” — a quick visualization from my ACCCE practice: imagine a bright, steady blade of light that cuts through panic and opens a clear path to action for you. Use it when you feel scattered.

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• Small compassionate actions: check on a neighbor, text a friend, hold a minute of silence, donate to an org you trust — small, steady service stabilizes us.

I know these things can sound too subtle when everything feels huge. You will doubt them. Try them anyway. Practice dilutes panic and builds courage.

I’m holding space for all of us — for your grief, your outrage, your tenderness. My mission remains: to bring a little more peace to our heads, hearts, and homes so we can act from clarity. If something here lands, I’d love to hear it — hit reply and tell me one small thing you’re doing to steady yourself today.

PS: Please Rest & Reset by giving yourself self-kindness in January.

Use my advent calendar this month to remember your magic, you are magic. Today sit in silence for 2 minutes. 1/11 Make your bed with intention.