Listen to Alison Wem’s reflection on joy and receive a boost to how you feel.
It’s a simple exercise and lasts less than 5 minutes. It can be done at any time of the day.
Give yourself a treat, you deserve it.
Blessings.
Reflection on Joy here
Easter often arrives with a rush – colourful displays in shops, sugary treats, and a flurry of plans. But beneath the surface of the commercial noise lies something softer, older, and far more meaningful: a chance to return to the sacred in the simple. In the ordinary moments of life, there is magick waiting to be noticed.
You don’t need elaborate rituals or packed schedules to mark this season. The energy of Easter – of death and rebirth, of emergence and renewal – is already alive in the world around you. You’ll find it in the bud that’s just opened, the light that lingers a little longer in the evenings, or even in your quiet decision to rest and breathe before the next chapter begins.
This weekend, consider how you can bring more presence into the most basic acts. Take a walk in nature – not to exercise or reach a destination, but to be. Listen to the birdsong. Notice the smell of the earth. Let the natural world’s rhythm remind you that life is always unfolding with quiet grace.
Even the humble egg – so often overlooked – carries deep symbolism at this time. It holds the energy of potential, something not yet born but already promised. You might decorate eggs in your own sacred way, infusing them with intentions, colours, or blessings for the season ahead. Or eat mindfully, giving thanks for nourishment.
Moments That Matter
The magick of Easter isn’t about grandeur. It’s in the shared cup of tea, the heartfelt chat with a friend, or the simple joy of planting something and watching it grow. When we slow down and make space for these small, sacred acts, we align more deeply with the rhythms of life.
A Soulful Invitation
Let this Easter be a time of reconnection – not with a schedule but with your spirit. Ask yourself:
What do I truly need to feel renewed?
The answer may be simpler than you think.
There is magick in the ordinary. You just need to be present enough to see it.
How are you marking this Easter weekend? Have you found a little magick in your everyday life?
I’d love to hear how you’re honouring this season – whether through nature, ritual, or rest. Let’s celebrate the sacred in the simple, together.
With everything happening worldwide, especially in the United States, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The news is heavy, and everything feels chaotic. The future can seem uncertain. But alongside all that noise, quieter things are still happening – good things, real things. And people with kind hearts are making them happen every single day.
It’s natural to feel anxious when the world feels like it’s shifting under your feet. And it’s essential to stay informed, care deeply, and take action where possible. But it’s equally important to check in with the life you’re actually living, right here, right now.
Ask yourself:
When you focus on the present moment, you often discover that it holds more peace and stability than you expected.
Even during difficult times, beauty and goodness quietly continue.
A friend recently told me about a baby born into their family – a tiny girl with bright eyes and a strong little cry. In the midst of everything going on in the world, this new soul arrived with pure love and innocence, reminding everyone around her of the hope that still exists. New life, new beginnings – a reminder that even in chaos, life finds a way to bring light.
You don’t have to make grand changes to feel grounded. Often, it’s the simple rituals that help:
These small moments create space for peace, for perspective, for presence.
You can care deeply about the world and still find joy in your day. You can be aware of the pain and allow yourself to feel gratitude. There’s no contradiction.
In fact, that’s how we stay human.
What moments of goodness have grounded you lately? A conversation, a small kindness, a moment in nature?
Share your story in the comments – we need reminders from each other now more than ever. Your light might just be what someone else needs to hear today.
Life doesn’t always give us ideal conditions. Whether at work or in your personal life, challenges will arise – sudden changes, misunderstandings, stress, or conflict. In those moments, it’s easy to react with fear, frustration, or anxiety. But the real power lies in choosing to respond from a deeper place – your inner strength and wisdom.
Fear, anger, and anxiety often rise quickly, especially in times of pressure. These emotions aren’t wrong – they’re part of being human. But they don’t have to drive your decisions.
Three deep breaths can shift your perspective from reaction to reflection, giving you space to respond with compassion, not defensive.
It’s not always easy – but you can transform difficult emotions.
These are not just skills but spiritual practices learned through experience, humility, and heart.
Sometimes, the wisest thing you can do is not react right away.
You don’t need to have the perfect answer – you just need to give yourself the space to hear it when it comes.
Every challenge – at home or at work – is a chance to meet yourself more deeply. Not the version of you shaped by stress or fear, but the one rooted in calm, compassion, and clarity.
Real strength isn’t loud. It’s the quiet moment when you pause, breathe, and choose to respond from your highest self.
You carry that wisdom with you – always. Sometimes, you just need a moment of stillness to remember it’s there.