In this soulful (and spicy) kickoff, I sat down with my radiant, spiritual mentor, a Chicago native, and 4th generation intuitive guide, Sonia Tully! We got real about navigating these apocalyptic times - with heart… AND humor. As Sonia’s Nana taught her: “The situation is critical, but doesn’t have to be serious.” Join us for big Chi-town energy!

✨Learn more about all that Sonia has going on, HERE ✨

• To get the # to call your Congressperson, call: 855-971-2533

• To call your Senator (& demand they protect healthcare & our communities vs Billionaires) call: 844-899-8261

• To learn more about volunteering to support the abandoned immigrant children in the courtrooms:

• https://acaciajustice.org/

• W4J@acaciajustice.org

• https://www.chicagoappleseed.org/court-watching/

✨VOCAB OF THE DAY: “weird” = Old English wyrd, meaning: “Out of this world”

✨AFFIRMATION OF THE DAY: “Brilliant spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” (Albert Einstein)

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✨A few tools to help you hold the chaos lightly:

1. Ground & Pause: Before & after diving into headlines, feet on the floor, five deep breaths (loooong exhales). Then read — from your body, not your panic. Limit consumption: Protect your peace like it’s your last brain cell.

2. Humming - quickest way to activate your Vagus Nerve (the healing nerve of the body). Calms your nervous system (learn more here) : https://drarielleschwartz.com/vagal-toning-a-journey-home-to-self)

3. Action Over Outrage - If something moves you, DON’T JUST LET IT FESTER IN YOUR BODY…channel it — find a small way to act - donate, show up to a rally, share something about an issue that moves you on your socials, check in on someone, call your Congress person or Senator. Volunteer. Talk about it. Create something. Energy moves better when it has somewhere to go. Action metabolizes anxiety.

4. Laugh - Every damn day ( : The situation is critical, but doesn’t have to be serious 🤡

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