The Truth About Healing that Not Many People Talk About…

Core Article: The truth about healing that not many people talk about

Paragraph I’m Pondering: “A moral position is a passionate caring inside you…”

Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I am a conduit for wealth, using it to…”

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The Truth About Healing that Not Many People Talk About…

Truth—I wasn’t going to post this.

Honestly? I’m still feeling rough. It’s been over two weeks of being sick—body aches, brain fog, lingering cough, the kind of fatigue that settles into your bones and doesn’t let go.

Ouch.

I’ve been staring at my to-do list and wondering when I’ll finally feel like “me” again.

You know… the version of you that’s clear-headed and full of momentum. The one with ideas that light you up. Not the blanket-wrapped, cough-worn, scattered version who forgets what day it is and wonders what happened to her spark.

So why am I writing this anyway?

Because —this exact moment—is the part not many people talk about. And it’s exactly where I am…

It’s when….

Your productivity slows to a crawl.
You start to question your energy, your direction, even your ability to keep going.
The pieces of you feel like they’ve been scattered across the floor, the bed, the recliner, and the couch.

And every time you try to pick up a piece of yourself, two more seem to slip away.

It’s like you’ve become the Tin Man—stiff, stuck, in need of copious amounts of oil. Or maybe the teapot from Beauty and the Beast—shattered, uncertain how to put all its pieces back together.

This is when I ask myself:

“Is there even enough magical brain and body glue to put myself back together again? Or maybe I simply need some new pieces…

Maybe this IS THE POINT.

This version of “broken” isn’t about failure.
It’s an invitation. To surrender. To rest. To heal.

To come back—not as you were, but as someone more aligned. Someone slower, softer, deeper.

Because even in the fog, I know I’m still here, and so are you.
Still showing up.
Maybe not with perfect words or polished insights. Yet with honesty. With heart and being present.

And that’s what soulful marketing—and soulful being—is really about.

You don’t have to wait to feel powerful to show up with purpose.
It’s simply about being honest, real, and willing.

So wherever you are today—whether you’re scattered in pieces like me, or gently trying to gather them—know this:

You are not ever alone.
And you are still enough—even when you’ve got nothing left to give. (Ask me how I know this? 🙂

Maybe this time-this pause, this deep fatigue, this cough-that won’t quit—isn’t about going back to who you were.
It’s a sign that it’s time to come back differently.

You don’t have to rush to fix anything. It’s about slowing down.
Let the pieces sit for a while. Hold the ones that still feel true.
And gently release the ones that no longer belong.

You might not recognize this version of yourself yet—the one who’s been poked, prodded, slowed to a crawl, and still… is showing up.

Still breathing, listening, and is still here.

That is not nothing. That is everything.

And then one day—maybe it already happened—you’ll feel something shift, and it just feels different. You get a glimpse of what’s still possible and what’s next.

Maybe this is your reminder:
Dawdle more.
Go deeper.
Stop racing and start reassembling the parts of you that matter most.

Time isn’t slowing down. It’s speeding up.
Take care. Listen closely.
And when you’re ready, gather what you need to step onto the next train.

You know the one.
It’s your soul’s work.
And it’s waiting for you.

With love and lots of magical glue,
Shannon

Paragraph I’m Pondering

So, a moral position is not a message. A moral position is a passionate caring inside you. We are all in danger now, and have a new everything to face, and there is no point gathering an audience and demanding its attention unless you have something to say that is important and constructive. ~ Anne Lamott, Bird By Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, (1994)

Powerful Affirmations to Inspire

“I lead my business with integrity, passion, and innovation, inspiring those around me.”
“I am a conduit for wealth, using it to enrich my life and the lives of others.”
“I release stress and embrace calm, knowing I am supported by the universe.”

Cool Stuff

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AI Info and Resources

Build a presentation with AI in 15 minutes – what??? Check out this video. I just recently did this, kinda cool.
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What AI-Powered Mowing looks like today…

Weekly Photos

There’s Emma, making herself soooo comfy on the couch and all tucked into that blanket.
This was a crest I created for a letterhead using ChatGPT, based on a Tree of Life stained glass design that Alice created.
The pup who loves sunning herself in the afternoon.
I had to get this shot cuz who lies on a couch like this? Oh yeah, the dog….
This was a picture I took for my blog last week. And…
I put that picture there to show you how ChatGPT created a graphic from it – I thought it was kind of cool. If you ever want any tips or ideas on how to use ChatGPT, hit me up. 🙂
You just can’t get away from these amazing mountain views. The snow will be melting soon…

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