in the power of tapping into your inner guidance. There's divine beauty that lies within all of us. When we go inward on a deeper level; clarity and innate wisdom begin to emerge. A sense of knowing, an awareness, a more connected human experience. This is the core of who I am and the energy I call in on a daily basis.
Galas + Grace started out as a business idea and has steadily blossomed into a lifestyle. A way of approaching everyday life with a holistic, conscious mindset. For me, that means being completely conscious of everything I do and how I show up in the world. Listening to my needs, practicing self-care and honoring my truth. I invite you into my world as I share everything from my daily rituals, my transition into clean beauty + skincare, my wellness practices as well as my passions, inspirations + latest musings.
Usually around this time of year I put some time aside to do my annual year-end ritual and also get really clear on my intentions for the coming year. Check out my process here.
However, I have been feeling some resistance about sitting down and actually doing it this year. Part of me has been feeling a lot of pressure as there’s only a couple weeks left in the year and I was still holding out for something big to happen. 2015 was the year of reward and abundance after all, so where is it???
This idea of embracing your dark side has been coming up for me a lot lately. Spirituality isn’t about allowing only the good parts of you to come through. It’s about being fully and authentically yourself, including the side of you that may not always be accepted and is susceptible to judgment or criticism. It is your shadow self that holds the key to who you are at your core, the good and the bad. The vulnerable parts of you, where your inner truest passions live, what you are willing to fight for and what pushes you to keep showing up even through the toughest times.
Connection, friendship, community share an essential bond; each have the power to create big shifts in your life. I know because I have experienced it firsthand.