An Update on Life and Growth: Focusing on the Top 5 Pillars

Hey beautiful souls! 🌹

It’s been a long time since I’ve been active on Instagram. I’ve actually been posting more on Snapchat lately—crazy, right? Who uses Snapchat anymore, lol. But I’ve missed engaging with all of you! As I reflect on where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to, I realize how important it is for us to always focus on the top 5 pillars that support our well-being: spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and financial. So here's a quick update on what I’ve been doing with each of these pillars!

Spiritual: Connecting to My Breath

Lately, I’ve been focusing a lot on my spiritual practice, especially through meditation. I truly believe meditation is the soul’s medication. Just like we plug in our electronic devices to recharge, we need to plug our souls in too. It’s easy to forget about the soul’s needs when we’re constantly on the go, but meditation helps me reconnect and recharge. It’s been so grounding to make time for stillness, breathe deeply, and simply be.

what you’re looking for is not out there, it is in you.

Emotional: Mastering My Emotions

This year, I made a deep commitment to focusing on controlling my emotions. Being a triple water sign, I am very sensitive—sensitive as in I might cry over the smallest things, but also as fragile as a bomb ready to explode. I can be the peaceful ocean or cause a tsunami! So, I’ve poured myself into journaling and working through my emotional challenges. I’ve also sought emotional support from safe spaces, learning to navigate my feelings with more understanding and grace.

Mental: Expanding My Mindset

Now, let’s talk about my mental state—WOW, it’s been quite the journey. As someone who tends to be more emotional, sometimes my logic takes a backseat. There have been moments when I wished I could have tapped into my masculine, logical energy to handle things differently, but I’ve learned to give myself the space and grace to keep growing. This year, I also stepped outside my comfort zone and listened to people I wouldn’t have in the past. This has helped expand my mental horizons! On top of that, I stopped smoking weed for 11 months, and wow—my brain feels so much clearer! It was like a cloud lifted, and I felt sharper and more focused. I gave up that habit, cold turkey, and within a month, I could see a noticeable difference in my mental clarity.

Physical: Embracing My Body

I’m still working out regularly because the gym has become a form of therapy for me. However, I haven’t been running as much lately, mainly because the weather here in Texas has gotten chilly (50 degrees and my brother says I’ve gone soft—LOL). I used to be vegan for a decade, but last year, I found myself craving a rosemary garlic steak that I made, and I haven’t looked back! Yes, I’m eating meat now, and I’ve seen some major changes in my body. That being said, I’m very picky about the meat I consume. Huge shoutout to my sister for making sure I’m choosing the best options. She’s taught me so much about mindful eating. Even though I now eat meat, I still tend to opt for plant-based options when dining out. I’m a creature of habit and love visiting the same places and ordering the same things. If I spend money on something I don’t like, I’ll be annoyed for days—LOL!

The reality is…

Our bodies are never the problem—it’s how we think and feel about them that matters. Your body is your temple, the sacred vessel you chose for your soul’s growth in this lifetime. Treat it with love, honor, and care.

Financial: Building a Stronger Financial Foundation

Right now, I’m in the process of cleaning up my finances. I’ve been reflecting on this year’s spending and setting financial goals for the year ahead. Financial planning is so important to me because, without clear goals, I tend to overspend. I blame this on childhood conditioning (not having much money growing up), and my inner girl and I are still working on healing that pattern. As I look to 2025, I’m excited to set solid financial goals that will help me build a more secure future.

Exciting Changes Ahead

As you know, there are certain parts of my life that I like to keep private. But I will say that there are some big changes coming up in the year ahead that I’m really excited for! These changes are going to push me to go even deeper within myself. I feel like this is a second chance that most people don’t get, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to “redo” certain aspects of my life, but this time with more wisdom, knowledge, trust, understanding, patience, and prayer.

Well, if you’ve made it this far, thank you for reading! I hope you’re doing well and taking care of yourself as you navigate your own journey. Sending you love and light.

XO,
Alyssa

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