14/07/2026
I’ve been feeling a lot of tension in my body lately. And even more of a battle in my mind - to not be pulled into despair and loss of hope. I don’t believe in forcing positivity, but in order to function in this world I have to live with hope. And I’ve really observed this starting to slide this year and I’ve had to become intentional about what I allow to come in.
I don’t think we’re meant to carry the weight of the whole world every time we pick up our phones.
Lately I’ve noticed how quickly my mind can be pulled into fear. One headline becomes another. The algorithm I’m being fed is of a hopeless outlook for the future.
Before long, my nervous system feels frazzled & it really drains me.
I could just stop following and ignore it, (as I’ve been told to do by many people.) But I care deeply about what’s happening in our world and I hate to see people suffer. And even more - watching the constant ignorance and negligence of our government -and seeing the negative impact of that as we’re being exposed to an ever-growing toxic environment. The clear corruption, allowing the destruction and pollution of our natural environment- our waters, ancient forests, our food…
I just can’t ignore this & I don’t want to become indifferent.
But I’ve realised there’s a difference between being informed and being overwhelmed.
When I notice myself spiralling, I try to come back to these questions:
♥️ What is actually true in my life, right now?
♥️ What can I influence today?
♥️ What kind of energy do I want to contribute to the world?
For me, protecting my peace isn’t about avoiding reality. It’s about creating enough inner steadiness that I can meet reality with compassion, hope and intention, rather than fear. Because I just can’t function in that fear state.
That’s a practice I’m still learning every day. And some days it can be a huge battle.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Is anyone else finding this difficult? How do you maintain balance?♥️
For anyone finding this difficult - I’m sharing how I’ve been managing my energy and emotional state in a free workshop tonight and Friday 1pm. The link