Week 10, 2026
ℱ𝓇𝓸𝓂 𝓂𝓎 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓉𝓸 𝓎𝓸𝓊𝓇𝓈... 🫶💌☕
🗓️ Hello, March.
Here in Lerwick, the edge of winter still lingers — the northern light drifts soft and low over the sea, and the air carries that in-between feeling of late winter, just before early spring nudges its way in. And it’s fair to say that I’m looking forward to new beginnings.
Tonight, the waxing gibbous moon swells toward fullness, inviting reflection and gentle listening. Its light reminds us that growth often happens in the unseen moments before completion, and it feels like it’s moving from expressive warmth towards grounded discernment, which echoes this month’s theme: your breath is your bridge.
And, this week, we turn inward to listen to your body’s wisdom, which is always available, and always gentle.
Even in the raw light of Shetland, or the internal stirrings of your own body, there’s a rhythm you can trust:
I am here.
I am safe.
I can listen.
Your Breath, Your Anchor
Today, I want to speak with you about something that’s always with us, yet often unnoticed:
Your breath — and the quiet messages of your body.
Our bodies communicate constantly through interoception (your body’s inner compass) and is vital for self-regulation and maintaining homeostasis (internal balance). These are the signals that tell you:
what feels safe,
what feels tense,
and when you are overwhelmed
Sometimes, after trauma, your nervous system can send false alarms.
You may react as if danger is near, even when the present moment is safe.
This can show up in subtle ways, such as:
a tightening in your chest when someone raises their voice,
a sudden urge to withdraw during an intimate moment,
and/or a flicker of panic at a memory that doesn’t connect to now.
Your body is trying to protect you.
It’s doing what it knows best.
You are not broken. You are human, having a biological response.
The breath
is a bridge —
between the past and present,
and between the upper and lower body
One of the simplest, yet most profound tools to reconnect with safety is your breath.
Breath:
is never judgemental,
is always present,
and can connect what has happened before with what is happening now.
When your body sends a warning, your breath can be the gentle anchor that says:
I am here.
I am now.
I am safe.
Even a single slow inhale and exhale can be grounding.
Witness
what arises
without fear
or judgement
Simply noticing what’s happening inside your body (without fixing, pushing away, or analysing) can be transformative:
you don’t need to understand or solve everything in the moment,
witnessing sensations is a form of care,
and it teaches your nervous system that feelings can exist without overwhelming you.
Even small moments of noticing are meaningful.
If it feels comfortable, I would like to invite you to try this gentle exercise:
Sit or stand comfortably.
Notice where your feet contact the floor.
Take one slow inhale, imagining energy flowing into your feet.
Exhale, releasing tension from your shoulders or hands.
Repeat 2–3 cycles.
Even this tiny 1-2 minute grounding practice reminds your nervous system:
I am here.
I am supported.
Imagine
a gentle tide
of breath
washing over you,
softening
tension
Visualise your breath (if you can) as a soft tide (or feel into that sensation), where:
each inhale gathers you into the present,
and each exhale releases the weight of what is past.
No pressure. No expectation.
Or try this imagery:
Your body as a tree.
Roots pressing gently into the ground.
Trunk steady.
Branches soft and open.
Inhale strengthens your roots.
Exhale releases tension from the leaves.
Sometimes noticing your breath or body can feel overwhelming.
And that is okay. When it feels hard:
Pause.
Step back.
Acknowledge that it’s too much right now.
Even stepping back is an act of care.
Your nervous system is not your enemy.
It has been trying to keep you safe all along.
For the week ahead I invite you to carry the following micro-affirmation with you:
I am here.
I am safe.
I can return to myself.
Repeat it whenever tension, anxiety, or urgency arises.
Even when the past lingers in your body, your breath is always there to help you meet the present: softly, tenderly, and without judgement.
Until next time,
take care.
𝒲𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝒢𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓉𝓊𝒹𝑒,
🙏 𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒶 𝓍𝑜
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