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A 3-Step Daily Reset for Safety, Fear Rewiring & Emotional Healing After Trauma

By The Artful Woman
After surviving a stroke and a catastrophic accident, I’ve had to rebuild not just my body—but my nervous system, my thoughts, and my sense of safety in the world. At the very least, I dedicate 10 minutes each morning to anchoring my body in safety. From there, I’ve developed a simple 3-step daily reset that helps me move through fear, regulate my thoughts, and gently rewire how I relate to uncertainty, pain, and hope. This is not about perfection. It’s about returning to yourself, over and over again, especially after trauma. 1. Morning Safety Anchor (2 minutes) I place my hand on my heart and breathe: inhale for 4, hold for 2, exhale for 6. I say: “In this moment, I am safe.” This helps ground my nervous system and even supports calming phantom pain when it shows up. 2. Midday Thought Flip (30 seconds at a time) When fear starts to spiral into “what if” scenarios, I pause. Instead of feeding the fear, I answer it gently: “And if it happens, I’ll handle it. What if it goes right inst...
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Living in Abundance: It’s More Than Just Money

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By The Artful Woman

As I picked boysenberries from the vines I planted myself, I couldn’t help but smile. The berries were juicy, ripe, and plentiful—so many, in fact, I shared them with my chickens.

And in that quiet moment, surrounded by nature’s generosity, I felt it deep in my soul:

I am already living an abundant life.

For years, I believed abundance was something I had to chase. That it looked like bank accounts, business wins, or financial freedom. But lately, I’ve been learning a deeper truth:
Abundance isn’t something outside of me. It’s something I live every day.

Abundance is Growing All Around Me

This spring, flowers have exploded across my yard—the very ones I planted last fall when the ground was bare and the air was filled with quiet hope. Now they bloom wildly, colorfully, and unapologetically. Isn’t that what abundance is? To plant, to trust, and to be surprised by beauty?

I grow fruit trees, herbs, boysenberries and grapes. I get my hands dirty. I feel connected to the earth. Bees hum around me, butterflies dance in the breeze, and even seeds find their way to places I never intended—yet somehow, beauty still finds a way to grow.

Abundance is everywhere, even in the tiniest pollinators and the unexpected blooms.

My Animals Are Part of My Abundance

My five chickens, two cats, two baby tortoises, and my sweet dog—these aren’t just pets. They are my family. They bring joy, laughter, unconditional love, and endless lessons in presence.

Every morning when I collect eggs or watch my tortoises sunbathe, I feel rich.
Rich in love. Rich in life. Rich in connection.

The Real Abundance Mindset

An abundance mindset isn’t just about manifesting wealth—it’s about recognizing the overflow that already exists around you.

It’s about knowing that:

  • There is more than enough love, joy, and beauty to go around.

  • The Universe is generous—not stingy.

  • Your heart can be full even if your wallet is still a work in progress.

Abundance is picking berries in your backyard.
Abundance is dancing barefoot in your kitchen.
Abundance is being loved by animals who don’t care what you earn.


You Can Be Rich Right Now

I used to think I’d feel abundant once I had more money, more success, more “proof” of prosperity.

But now I realize—I’ve been living an abundant life all along.

I just had to open my heart and see it.

And that’s the gift I want to offer you today:
If you’re always searching for abundance out there, take a breath. Look around. What’s already growing? What’s already loving you? What’s already supporting you, even quietly?

You may already be living in the overflow.

From My Garden to Yours…

Abundance isn’t a number. It’s a feeling. A way of life. A belief that you are connected to something generous, wise, and ever-growing.

So go ahead—plant the seeds.
Tend to what matters.
Love what’s right in front of you.
And trust…

When you live with gratitude, you’re already living in abundance.

And if you’re calling in more—more clarity, more money, more joy—remember this:
You don’t have to force it.
You don’t have to chase it.
You don’t even have to know how it will happen.

You just have to know what you want and why it matters.
The how will meet you once you start walking.

Take the next step. Even if it’s small. Even if it’s messy.
Because every dream begins with a brave decision to move—even before the path is fully clear.

Release the effort. Trust the timing. And know that what’s meant for you is already making its way.

“I release the how. I trust the flow. I am open, ready, and already abundant.”

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