At any moment in time, you're doing your best....

I’m doing my best. Your doing your best - the truest statement of them all. If you take one thing away from this newsletter is know, trust and believe this at all times. You are actually doing your best. Inspired by Danielle La Porte.

Community Vibes:

In these ever changing times, our need for each other has never been more profound.

We've long been fed a narrative of rugged individualism, a story that champions solitary strength as the ultimate achievement. This idea of "you should be able to do it all on your own". We see that badge of honor touted everywhere in our society when it’s not sustainable or healthy, and we're not doing well.

The truth is, the fault lies not within us, but with the narratives we've absorbed. There's nothing broken that needs fixing. We are doing our best.

Instead, what we truly need is to reconnect with what matters most: our connections to ourselves, to the earth, and to each other.

The old survival tactics—staying small, muted, stagnant under the guise of people-pleasing, care-taking, perfectionism, and relentless work, all this armour that we have developed —is no longer serve us, our relationships or nervous system.

Action Steps:

Connecting with the breath helps us to explore with trust the good, bad, ugly, beautiful states, sad, happy states - all the sides of us.

Check in on your nervous system regularly - connecting to the parts that feel triggered or activated.

Returning to the body, breathe in for a count of 4, hold to a count of 4 and exhale for a count of 6. Repeat 5 times or until you're feel centred.

Interested in building the beautiful relationships?

Check out these resources: Melody Beattie - Language of Letting Go, John Bradshaw - Home Coming Reclaiming & Championing The Inner Child, Harville Hendrix - Getting the Love You Want, The Gottmans Institute.

Redefining Aging

I couldn't help reflecting on seeing Jane Fonda on the cover of Time Magazine and joyfully celebrating my sports crush Dawn Staley's basketball championship win.

There’s this pervasive myth that paints aging as a time of inevitable decline. The lens of limitation, over 55’s adverts of inevitable transition. It’s high time we challenge and shift the narrative - see the golden years for what they truly offer—wisdom, growth, and limitless possibilities.

Look over at Tiktok platform to see vibrant women inspiring generations with their graceful aging. Fearlessly using their voice to dismantle stereotypes - each woman doing aging on her terms with pride and joy.

Entering into midlife offers us the opportunity to assess. Where have I gone? Where am I going next? Because if we don’t do that we’ll live the same life until it’s over. And, do we want to live this life for the next 20, 30, 40 years?

What’s the worst that can happen? A mistake? But we learn and a mistake can also be the best thing to happen.

Sure, we have to work it at it. Because no amount of vision boarding or meditation is going to cut it on their own. By making incremental changes and build momentum will pay off in challenging the status quo and reinvent the image of midlife.

The Internet is Talking About “Sephora Kids”

A increasing trend among young girls ..... heading straight to the beauty section of stores for anti-aging lotions and potions. I never thought I would see it, but with my 12 year old recently stating he wanted to have "white teeth and flawless skin," I found myself having the "let's talk about" .... conversation.

With greater exposure to social media, apps to fine tune our faces for flawless finishes and older beauty influencers’ admitting to their use of anti-aging skin care, Botox and cosmetic procedures that they think will keep them young.

Is the idea of aging such a bad thing or a reflection of superficial reality fueled by social media and product placement? I’ve been tempted to dabble with hiding the frown lines or wrinkles - but decided this is part of my character.

The reality - kids are impressionable - think back our days of big hair, blue eye shadow, Jackie magazine - that were deeply influential in shaping our perception of beauty.

Yet with all the unknowns of the impact of anti-aging products harsh ingredients on children sensitive faces and the perception of their self-image in reality - the trend is showing no signs of reversing.

I wonder if this offers an opportunity to check in with our own attitude toward aging? What if we pat ourselves on the back, considered the sags, dark spots and wrinkles as a privilege?

This is what I'm doing to help reframe the narrative:

• Changing the way I discuss and see aging in our culture and society. I'm consciously creating and engaging in more open conversations abut the beauty of aging + all the wisdom it brings.
• Teaching my kids that embracing every aspect of our ourselves is just part of life’s privilege. Celebrating aging as a right of passage.
• Showcasing role models and highlight individuals from diverse backgrounds ages who focus on their capability and contribution.

Invoking and sustaining sincere appreciation is one of the most effective ways proven to improve mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.

Each year the HeartMath Institute celebrates Earth Day to support the global awakening underway.

If you would like to participate in “Putting Love Into Action” you can follow these steps and Click Here to visit the website;

Center in the heart and breathe love and appreciation. This warms our heart and increases coherence in our heart’s intention.

1. Breathe easily imagining your mind, emotions and body are becoming still?inside.
2. Visualize more of humanity connecting with their heart’s love, kindness, compassion, and respect in their interactions to draw in new solutions and innovation for the greater good.
3. Radiate our inclusive love and compassion to all who are suffering throughout the planet from wars, famine, and many other hardships. Include animals, plants, and all living beings in your compassionate care.

Thank you for participating and reading this Soulful Alchemy update. Go out there and give yourself the freedom to play and evolve.

I’d love to hear your thoughts or comments - tell me what you think or any topics you want me to cover …. I’m always looking to evolve and level up.

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???? Hi, I’m Ingrid! I left the corporate world to pursue my calling: helping women break generational patterns and create wealth on their own terms. By tapping into your unique Soul Blueprint, you can start manifesting wealth more quickly and easily than you might imagine. Ready to connect with your soul’s true purpose? Download my free e-book today and begin your journey to abundance.

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