Mental Well-Being & Lessons Learned

By Chelsea Smith

Writing is a big part of my life. I started with a diary very young then poems, journaling thoughts and feelings, though writing prompts are my favorite at the moment. This course even offered ideas that have been exciting to add to my daily habit! Which has been exciting and fun. When I read that this would be published though... that's when the fear and doubt crept in. Fear is something I deal with daily. Being a mother has been the most amazing yet stressful life adjustment, but I believe that that is where it stems from. Most of my fears are irrational, although my documentary and crime investigation obsession doesn't help... It is still something I try to manage daily. Before this course I tried a few things to help with my fear and anxiety. Staying positive was so hard for me. These negative thoughts of my past and irrational thoughts of "what if" consumed my days. It made me sick and exhausted, it was easier for me to stay in zombie mode sometimes. Being the mother and person I always thought I would be seemed impossible. If I couldn't be happy in my own mind with myself, how could I be of any use to anyone else? This dark path seemed like all my future and end. One day I was talking to my friend about some of my stresses when I mentioned that if I was given a superpower I would choose the power of invisibility. I guess with the emotions I was already expressing to her it raised alarm for concern for her to ask me if I was wanting to be dead? I didn't know what to say to her. She was so honest with me but it terrified me to be honest back and tell her she may be right. I felt so weak, fully exposed of how I was choosing to give up. I decided that was it. Things needed to change, and I was ready. I began my holistic lifestyle journey. Meditating, walking more, grounding, lots and lots of water, and breathing techniques have continued to help me. It is so much easier to keep my thoughts positive. Then one day I came across this post about an Academy that taught about everything I was and still am learning about. It was such a beautiful surprise from this universe at that exact moment. Once I applied, I waited for the email... and when it came and not only said I was accepted but received the scholarship! I was felt so blessed, and like I was on the right track. Every module of this course has been a beautiful and informative experience. I wrote so much down and turn to my Living Lotus book for advice or cooking recipes often. Thank you for all that you do, you felt my call and guided me to you.

Written By Chelsea Smith

Holistic Lifestyle Advocate Program Graduate