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Walking the Edge: My Journey as an Empath Learning to Protect, Heal, and Shine

For as long as I can remember, I’ve sensed things others couldn’t. Energies, presences, whispers from another realm—all mixed into the fabric of my everyday life. It wasn’t until much later that I understood why: I’m an empath. Being an empath means I absorb emotions and energies around me, sometimes to the point where it feels overwhelming. Negative energies, draining people—what I call “energy vampires” or “soul snatchers”—can knock me off balance if I’m not careful. For a long time, this sensitivity felt like a curse. But now, I see it as a gift—a calling. Encounters Beyond the Veil Throughout my life, I’ve had moments that defy logic. One night driving past a cemetery, I saw a pink orb-like form linger around my car. It felt playful and curious, not frightening—a gentle energy reaching out across the veil. But it wasn’t one of my guardian angels. I’ve felt their presence in other ways, and this orb was something else—something that just passed through, maybe just drawn to my l...

Digital Course Detox: Why You Don’t Need One More Program to Succeed



“I just need people to shut up so I can be in my own head and do what needs to be done.”

That sentence spilled out of me the other day—and it stopped me cold. Because it wasn’t just frustration. It was truth. It was clarity finally cutting through the chaos.

I’ve been on a healing journey. I’m a stroke survivor, a photographer, a coach, a creative woman rebuilding her life from the ground up. I’ve invested in programs, summits, workshops, bundles, and masterclasses—thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours. Some were helpful. Most left me with half-finished Google Docs, unopened email sequences, and a soul that felt more overwhelmed than empowered.

Sound familiar?

Welcome to the age of shiny object syndrome—where “learning more” has become the new way to avoid doing the work we already know how to do.

So today, I want to invite you into something radical:

A Digital Course Detox.

No new webinars.
No new freebies.
No more scrolling funnels and thinking “Maybe this is the one.”

Just silence.
Execution.
And trust.


Here’s Why the Detox Works:

1. You don’t need more input—you need output.
The coaching industry has tricked us into thinking we’re always missing something. Another tool. Another strategy. Another script. But truthfully, you probably already have enough info to build three businesses. What’s missing is focused action.

2. The noise is keeping you from your own voice.
You’re not lost. You’re just overloaded. Every ad, every course, every “I made $100k with this funnel!” post pulls you out of your intuition. But you do know what to do—you just need space to hear it again.

3. Silence is strategy.
Your best ideas come when you’re walking the dog, dancing in the kitchen, or writing in your journal—not when you're watching another 90-minute masterclass with a “limited time bonus.”


What a Digital Detox Looks Like:

Start with 7 days—just one week—and try this:

  • ❌ No buying courses, freebies, or summits.

  • ❌ No “just one more email list” temptations.

  • ✅ Unfollow or mute ads that make you question your worth.

  • ✅ Limit screen time.

  • ✅ Create a micro to-do list focused on real, human actions:

    • Text 3 people and tell them what you offer.

    • Share your story in a Facebook group or post.

    • Book one paid client. Even just one.


My Current Detox Plan (Feel Free to Steal It):

Morning Ritual (10 Minutes):

  • No phone.

  • Deep breaths.

  • Journal: “What am I creating today—and why?”

Weekly Focus:

  • 1 local networking or marketing outing (drop flyers, meet people, get visible)

  • 1 authentic social media post sharing my story

  • 1 follow-up with a past client or someone I admire

Monthly Goal:
Measure progress by conversations, not clicks.
Ask: Am I talking to people? Am I offering something real?


You Don’t Need to “Do More”—You Need to Do What Matters

This isn’t about giving up on growth. It’s about getting out of the digital hamster wheel long enough to remember what you’re really here to do.

For me, that’s helping people heal and create beauty. It’s telling stories that matter. It’s showing up in person and online as myself—not as a funnel, not as a formula.

And the irony? When you stop chasing, things start clicking.
Because clarity doesn’t come from another course.

It comes from doing what you already know works.


Ready to Detox With Me?

If your heart is screaming YES, let’s do this together. Start your 7-day Digital Detox. Write your “Why” in your journal. Pick 3 actions that connect you to people—not pixels. If you want help mapping out your clarity plan, I’d love to support you.

But only if it feels aligned.
No pressure. No pitch. No new platform required.

You’re not behind—you’re just getting quiet enough to catch up to your soul.

Artful Living Coaching

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