Flourishing Seeds Wellness

There is something about the arrival of fall that invites us to slow down, yet fall often gets a pretty bad rap. We mourn the end of summer, grumble about the cooler weather, complain about the darkness and, often even before we’ve made it through the first crisp mornings, we’re already wishing for spring. But what if we’re looking at it all wrong? What if fall isn’t telling us, “Here comes the beginning of survival season,” but rather, “Come on in. It’s time to slow down

There is a phrase I often use with my clients that tends to get a good laugh when they hear it the first time around but really seems to resonate and shift things a little bit for them. I tell them to “Keep on finding those diamonds in the shit”. This language is not meant to be crude or used just for the sake of being crude. It is meant to acknowledge something profoundly human. Life is messy. Sometimes it is heartbreaking, sometimes it is unfair, and sometimes it simpl

In the age of mindfulness, mental health awareness, and well-being routines, there are two terms that often get used interchangeably: self-care and self-compassion. While they both support a healthier, more balanced life, they are not the same thing, and understanding the difference and connection between them can help you build a more resilient and kind relationship with yourself. What Exactly Is Self-Care? We hear a lot about self-care these days. In fact, I might ev

I saw a post on Facebook the other day that has not left my mind. It said: “I saw a post I didn’t agree with. I didn’t get offended. I didn’t comment. I didn’t feel the need to change their mind. I still like the person. I just kept scrolling and went on with my day. More should practice this.”. Why is it that there seems to be such a strong urge for people to shame others for opinions, thoughts, and feelings that are different than their own? Of course, when w

What if you could harness the negative energy that might be wasted on those reactions and use it for solution-based thinking instead?

Have you ever noticed how quickly we try and push away the feelings we don’t like, or the lengths to which we will go to avoid sitting with

When we use empathy, we can disagree with someone or something, without needing to take them out at their knees.