January has been a crazy year… no, seriously wtf. I’m laughing as I write this but I’m actually quite concerned for the collective. Half of us are fighting to stay sane in the midst of what feels like a political fraternity takeover. The other half are feeling like they’re on the winning side of history and are hoping that their vote will work in their favor for the next 4 years. I’m gonna just pray for all of us, minus Trump. He sucks.
dealing with America’s crisis(s)
Where do we even begin? Maybe with the joke of a government that the USA has. A government so obnoxious, insensitive, and disconnected from humanity that banning and “un-banning” a social media app within 24 hours is the main priority while THOUSANDS of people in LA continue to go without shelter, food or reassurance of safety. To play in the face of so many Americans who literally make a living off of TikTok, or depend on it to communicate and learn, is beyond cruel. And for what? Political chess & a game of thrones the patriarchy. It’s crazy to think that this is where we stand at this moment. When there are millions of people in need of REAL life things such as a job, a home, health insurance, food, therapy, etc ETC.
While I have so much to rant about this week, I know that this is beyond me. It’s actually above a lot of us if you know what I mean. I’m a true believer that the universe will always balance itself out and the karmic scales will do what their supposed to do. The only thing us humans have control of is our own actions, thoughts and emotions. How we handle those things makes a huge impact on our own reality and how we show up in the world. Imagine if the majority of people in your immediate reality were intentional about the way they moved in this world. Making conscious decisions, mastering our emotions and working on cultivating a healthy mindset is how we make positive change and overcome life’s challenges. And right now I think many of us are facing some real crazy challenges. But it’s not about looking outward, it’s about going inward.
My tips on how to deal with the current reality of the world:
Create a daily meditation & journal practice
Feel your feels: cry, dance, make art, talk about it, write
Unplug: take a social media break, delete apps, put your phone away
Seek out community & find safe spaces
Disengage with nonsense or ignorant people
Take a long walk (not being on your phone)
Use astrology to understand why certain things are happening at this time (trust me, it makes everything make sense)
Focus on your personal goals, mental health and wellness above all
my life updates
So if you guys read my last Substack post then you know that I recently moved across the country to SoCal. While I’m not in LA, I definitely feel for all of those dealing with the aftermath of the fires. When I was plotting my escape from Jersey, I had definitely considered moving there instead of San Diego at some point. I’m glad that my heart lead me further south.
I definitely hit my max limit of trials and tribulations in 2024 and was hoping that God was going to give me a little break this year, but I clearly thought wrong. The day I moved to San Diego (last Weds) I get a call from my brother telling me that my dad’s in the hospital. Come to find out that my dad had a mini stroke while leaving lunch with me the day before my flight to Cali.
Imagine how horrible it felt to receive that news just 1 hour after arriving to my new place. Imagine just eating with your dad, and then moving across the country the next day to find out he has a medical emergency. All of this after almost missing my flight, traveling with my anxiously attached dog for the first time, and starving because these airlines give you 6 mini pretzels and a 4oz beverage during a 5 hour flight. To say that my nervous system was shot is an understatement. But please believe that I take the same advice that I give my community. I allowed myself to have a nice, big, ugly Kim K cry on the phone with my mom, and then did everything I could do to make myself feel regulated and safe. I had to come to peace with the fact that I have no control over certain things that happen in life. This has actually been a continuous life lesson for me and I think a lot of people, especially right now.
Fast forward to today, my dad is doing okay and will be starting rehab to get back to walking normally. My family has been in communication (prob the most we’ve ever been), and I feel a bit more settled. Today I just feel…grateful. I’m grateful to be in my dream city. I’m grateful for my health. I’m grateful for my community. I’m grateful to have support from the universe. I’m grateful to be in a safe environment. I’m grateful for uncomfortable change. I’m grateful for my life.
podcast updates
If you listened to this week’s episode then you know I hinted a little bit about moving in that convo. Because it was pre-recorded in early December, I didn’t have anything set in stone regarding my move yet. So I recorded a little bonus solo chit chat talking about my move and what to expect from the podcast over the next few weeks. This was supposed to make it to the beginning of episode 122 as an opening convo, but clearly it never made it to the final edit. Episode 122 actually barely made it to the podcast platforms, child. Editing while moving is crazy and I think I learned my lesson to never attempt that again. Make sure you tune in on Spotify or Apple if you haven’t already, or watch it below.
That being said, while my life continues to be in transition mode right now, I will only be committing to putting out one episode per week as opposed to two. I talk more about why in today’s bonus episode, so make sure you’re subscribed my Substack to watch! I’ll be dropping exclusive podcast content for paid subscribers going forward, so upgrade if you want ALL the real ass updates regarding my life, biz, retreats, podcast, etc.
In the meantime, please stay well. Take care of yourself and check on your loved ones. Limit your time on social media & protect your peace. Thanks for reading this until the end.
Chat soon!
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