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Christmas and the holiday season can be such a beautiful time. A time to gather with family, to celebrate love, tradition, and connection. And at the heart of it all, are our pets, who are very much part of our family too.

While the holidays bring joy, laughter, and togetherness, they can also carry stress, busyness, and sometimes even quiet grief. Our pets feel all of it. They absorb the shifts in our energy, mirroring both the excitement and the overwhelm we may be holding inside.

This season is a gentle reminder that our pets are always reflecting us. They meet us where we are and offer unconditional love, often grounding us when life feels a little too full.

The holidays are a perfect time to slow down and deepen your connection with them. Take a moment to pause. Sit with them. Breathe. Be fully present. When you ground yourself in the moment, you invite your pet to do the same, creating a shared sense of calm, safety, and peace.

Sometimes the greatest gift you can give your pet is not something you place under the tree, but your presence, your awareness, and your heart. 

Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance, and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet. 

Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.

Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.

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The moon has fascinated humanity for centuries, not just as a celestial body but as a
powerful force influencing emotions and behaviors. For empaths, individuals who deeply feel and absorb the emotions of others, the moon’s cycles can have a profound impact on their emotional well-being. Understanding how these lunar phases affect empaths can help them navigate their feelings more effectively and maintain emotional balance.

The Unique Sensitivity of Empaths

Empaths are highly sensitive to the emotional energies around them. They often experience emotions more intensely than others and can absorb feelings from people, environments, or situations. This heightened sensitivity means that external factors, such as the moon’s phases, can significantly influence their mood and energy levels.

Empaths may find themselves overwhelmed during certain times, struggling to distinguish their own emotions from those they pick up from others. This makes understanding natural rhythms, like moon cycles, essential for emotional self-care.

Overview of Moon Cycles and Their Emotional Effects

The moon goes through several phases in a roughly 29.5-day cycle. Each phase carries distinct energies that can influence human emotions and behaviors:

• New Moon: A time for new beginnings, reflection, and setting intentions. Emotions may feel subdued or introspective.
  
• Waxing Moon: Energy builds as the moon grows, encouraging growth, motivation, and action.
  
• Full Moon: Emotions often peak, bringing heightened sensitivity, clarity, or tension.
• Waning Moon: A period of release, letting go, and winding down.

For empaths, these phases can amplify their emotional experiences, making it crucial to recognize and work with these natural cycles.

How Each Moon Phase Affects Empaths

New Moon: A Time for Emotional Reset

During the new moon, the sky is dark, and the moon is not visible. This phase invites empaths to turn inward and reflect. It’s an ideal time to set emotional boundaries and intentions for the coming weeks.

Empaths might feel a quietness or emotional stillness, which can be both comforting and challenging. This phase encourages self-awareness and preparation for emotional growth.

Waxing Moon: Building Emotional Energy

As the moon grows from new to full, empaths often experience an increase in emotional energy. This phase supports motivation and the pursuit of personal goals.

However, empaths should be mindful of absorbing too much external energy during this time. Practicing grounding techniques, such as meditation or spending time in nature, can help maintain emotional clarity.

Full Moon: Heightened Emotional Sensitivity

The full moon is known for intensifying emotions. Empaths may feel everything more deeply, including joy, sadness, or anxiety. This heightened sensitivity can lead to emotional breakthroughs or overwhelm.

It’s common for empaths to experience vivid dreams or restlessness during the full moon. Using this time for emotional release, such as journaling or creative expression, can be beneficial.

Waning Moon: Releasing and Healing

As the moon shrinks back toward the new moon, empaths can focus on letting go of
emotional baggage. This phase supports healing and cleansing.

Empaths might find it easier to detach from negative emotions or situations during the
waning moon. Engaging in rituals like smudging or taking calming baths can enhance this process.

Practical Tips for Empaths to Work with Moon Cycles

• Track the Moon Phases: Keeping a lunar calendar helps empaths anticipate emotional shifts and plan self-care accordingly.
  
• Set Intentions During the New Moon: Use this time to clarify emotional goals and boundaries.
  
• Practice Grounding During the Waxing Moon: Activities like walking barefoot on grass or deep breathing can reduce emotional overload.
  
• Use the Full Moon for Emotional Release: Write down feelings or perform rituals to let go of what no longer serves.
  
• Focus on Healing in the Waning Moon: Prioritize rest, gentle movement, and self-compassion.

Real-Life Example: Luna’s Journey with Moon Cycles

Luna, an empath, noticed her mood swings aligned with the moon phases. During the full moon, she felt overwhelmed by others’ emotions, leading to anxiety. By tracking the lunar cycle, Luna started setting clear boundaries during the new moon and practiced meditation during the waxing phase. She used the full moon to journal her feelings and the waning moon to rest and recharge. Over time, Luna gained better emotional balance and felt more in control of her sensitivity.

The Science Behind Moon Influence and Empathy

While scientific research on moon phases affecting emotions is limited, some studies suggest the lunar cycle can influence sleep patterns and mood. For empaths, who are already sensitive to emotional and environmental cues, these subtle changes may be more noticeable.

Understanding this connection encourages empaths to respect their natural rhythms and use the moon’s energy as a guide rather than a rule.

Embracing the Moon’s Wisdom

The moon serves as a gentle reminder of the cycles of life. Each phase holds its own lessons and opportunities for growth. By embracing these cycles, we can learn to navigate our emotions with grace and understanding.

As we connect with the moon, we can find strength in our sensitivity. The lunar energy can guide us in our journey of self-discovery and healing.

Final Thoughts on Navigating Emotions with the Moon

Empaths live in a world rich with emotional energy, and the moon’s cycles add another layer to their experience. By recognizing how each phase affects their feelings, empaths can develop strategies to protect and nurture their emotional health.

Tracking the moon, setting intentions, and practicing grounding are simple yet powerful tools. These practices help empaths embrace their sensitivity as a strength and find harmony within the natural flow of lunar energy.

Let’s honour our journey and the moon’s influence. Together, we can reclaim our power and live in harmony with the universe.

May the phases guide you home,
Mariam

Mariam is an Empathic Transformational Coach and Founder of Mystic Empath Guide. She helps empaths and spiritually awakened women transmute emotional sensitivity into empowered wisdom through energy mastery, Hermetic teachings, and soul alchemy. With a background in metaphysics and spiritual philosophy, Mariam integrates ancient wisdom with modern energy work to help others rise into their highest expression. She leads gatherings, workshops, and courses that awaken clarity, emotional strength, and soul alignment. Through her brand and community The Alchemical Garden, Mariam guides others to embody peace, power, and purpose in every area of their lives.

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Have you ever noticed how your pet seems to sense your mood before you even say a word? 

Maybe your dog quietly curls up beside you on a hard day, or your cat suddenly appears, purring softly when you’re lost in thought. These moments feel magical, but they’re also deeply natural. Our pets are constantly reading and responding to our energy. 

What Is an Aura?

Every being, human and animal, has an aura, a subtle energetic field that surrounds the body. It reflects our emotions, thoughts, and even our physical health. You can think of it like a gentle glow that shifts and changes depending on what we’re feeling. 

When your pet’s aura is calm, they feel grounded, open, and connected. When it’s unsettled from stress, fear, or even absorbing what’s happening in your energy you might notice changes in their behavior: pacing, hiding, barking, or clinging more than usual. 

The Energetic Connection Between You and Your Pet 

Our pets don’t just live with us; they live through us. They move through our energetic field every day blending with it, reading it, and often mirroring it. This is one reason why a peaceful home and a calm human presence can have such a powerful impact on their well-being. 

When you feel centered, your energy sends signals of calm. When you’re scattered or stressed, your pet may respond as though something is wrong not out of disobedience, but because their sensitive system is attuned to yours. 

How to Support Their Energy 

One of the most loving things we can do for our pets is to care for our own energy first. When you nurture your own balance, you help them return to theirs. 

Simple practices make a big difference: 

● Take a few minutes each day to breathe deeply and slow down. ● Spend quiet time sitting or walking with your pet without distractions. 

● Visualize a soft, golden light around both of you, gently expanding and harmonizing your auras. 

You don’t need to do much, just be present. The energy of calm is contagious, and your pet will feel it.

Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet. 

Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.

Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.

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Pets are more than companions, they are sacred mirrors and guides, reflecting our energy and supporting us in returning to balance. Their presence reminds us of a deeper truth: we are energetic beings, and so are they. When our energy becomes scattered, tense, or misaligned, our pets often respond, helping us recalibrate without judgment.

Animals naturally live in their truth. They experience the world fully, moment by moment, and their energy invites us to do the same. By observing and connecting with them, we can learn to release distractions, tune into our own energy, and return to the flow of our soul’s natural frequency.

Here are some ways pets support human energy and soul alignment:

• Energy mirroring: Animals absorb and reflect our emotional states. A restless or anxious pet may be signaling that your energy needs grounding.
  
  

• Encouraging presence: A dog that nudges for a walk or a cat that seeks attention draws us into the present moment, reminding us to slow down and connect.
  
  

• Emotional resetting: Quiet interactions, such as petting, listening to a purr, or simply sitting together, can soothe the nervous system and restore balance.
  
  

• Teaching patience and unconditional love: Observing pets in their natural state shows us how to embody patience, acceptance, and compassion toward ourselves and others.
  
  

• Inviting joy and curiosity: Pets celebrate small pleasures, inspiring us to reconnect with playful, lighthearted aspects of ourselves.
  
  

Recognizing the ways our pets respond to our energy can strengthen the bond we share with them. Paying attention to their behavior, body language, and presence helps us notice when we might need to slow down, breathe, or check in with ourselves. Our pets are not only companions, they naturally help us stay present, calm, and aware of our own energy.

By observing these signals and being mindful of our interactions, we can use their presence to create a more balanced and peaceful home for both them and ourselves.

Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet. 

Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.

Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.

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Bringing a rescue dog home is pure magic. It’s the moment you lock eyes with a soul who has been waiting, sometimes for years, for someone to see them. But that magic is only the beginning. The first six months with a rescue dog are both beautiful and, at times, overwhelming for everyone involved.

These early months are a sacred settling-in period. Your new companion is learning what “home” means: the sounds of the house, the rhythm of your days, and most importantly that love here is safe and lasting. Rescue dogs often arrive carrying layers of past experiences. Even when they seem calm, their nervous systems are working hard to process all the change. It can take weeks or months before their true personality shines through.

As pet parents, we go through our own transition too. There is the joy of bonding and the challenge of understanding behaviors that may not make sense right away. Patience becomes an act of love. Routine, gentle consistency, and energetic support create the container that lets trust bloom.

I know this journey well. My own rescue, Finn, taught me that the first six months set the foundation for a lifetime. Some days felt effortless; others stretched my heart wide open. Each step was worth it.

If you’re welcoming a rescue dog, remember:

• Give them more time than you think they need.
  
  

• Offer a calm environment and steady routine.
  
  

• Seek support, whether through training, community, or energy work, when things feel heavy.
  
  

The reward is beyond words: a bond that feels fated, a companion who mirrors your growth, and the quiet joy of watching a once-uncertain soul finally exhale.

Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet. 

Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.

Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.

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If there is one message our pets are teaching us right now, it is patience. 

Every dog and cat I have been working with lately has reminded me of this truth. Many have carried stress or anxiety for months or even years, and their journey to healing is not instant. It takes time. It takes gentleness. It takes presence. 

Just like us, our pets’ patterns and behaviours didn’t form overnight. They are the result of past experiences, environments, and the energy they have absorbed along the way. And just like us, it takes time for them to unwind, feel safe, and learn a new way of being.

This is where our role as their humans becomes so important. Our patience creates the space for their healing. When we try to rush or force change, both we and our pets end up frustrated. But when we slow down, breathe, and stay consistent, something shifts. They begin to relax into the safety we are holding for them. 

The key is presence. 

Presence says, I see you. I am with you. I’m not expecting you to be anything other than who you are right now. That is when healing becomes possible not just for our pets, but for us as well. 

If you are on a journey with a pet who is struggling, I invite you to pause and reflect. Notice how far they have already come. Celebrate the small moments of progress. Trust that the change will unfold in its own timing. 

Patience is not passive. It is powerful. It is the love and steadiness that tells our pets: You are safe, you are supported, and we will walk this path together. 

Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet. 

Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.

Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.

Most of us weren’t taught how to stay connected to ourselves. We were taught how to be liked. How to make people comfortable. How to show up for others. What we weren’t taught was… how to listen to us… to our body, to our truth, to what we need in the moment.

At some point, we learned to disconnect. We ignored our feelings, second-guessed our intuition, and told ourselves, “It’s not that big of a deal.” The more we learned to do that, the further we drifted from who we really are.

The good news is you can come back. It won’t be perfect, and it doesn’t need to take years. It starts with small choices, moment to moment, that build trust with yourself again. If you’re ready to start returning to you, here are a few simple but powerful ways to begin:

1. Start telling the truth (even if it’s just to yourself)

Coming back to yourself begins with honesty. Not performance. Not pretending. Not trying to “stay positive.” Just real, grounded truth.

Ask yourself:

• How am I really feeling today?
  
  

• What feels heavy right now?
  
  

• Where am I pretending I’m okay when I’m not?

Even writing this down in a journal or saying it out loud in the mirror counts. Let your truth have a safe space to land.

2. Let yourself have needs, and meet them without guilt

You are not a machine. You have human needs. You’re allowed to feel tired, overwhelmed, or hungry for more. One way we abandon ourselves is by pushing those needs down or expecting others to meet them without ever asking.

Instead, try this:

• Pause once today and ask, “What do I need right now?”
  Then give yourself permission to meet that need. Whether it’s rest, water, space to cry, a walk, or saying no… honor it now. This is how you build inner trust.

3. Say no when it’s a no

Every time you say yes when you mean no, a little part of you feels dismissed. That might not seem like a big deal in each moment, but it adds up and compounds over time. Coming back to yourself means noticing when you override your gut… and choosing differently.

Try this today:

• The next time something feels off, pause.
  
  

• Instead of reacting out of habit, breathe and ask, “Is this a yes from my soul or from my people-pleasing?” Then choose the answer that feels peaceful, instead of pressured.
  
  

4. Speak to yourself like someone you love

We are so hard on ourselves. We beat ourselves up for not being healed enough, not being productive enough, not getting it all right. We have to remember though, healing doesn’t happen in shame. Healing happens in love.

So today, try softening the way you speak to yourself. If your inner voice is being harsh, imagine you’re talking to a child or a best friend instead. Would you say it that way to them? Probably not. Let your self-talk become a safe place, not a battlefield.

Remember, coming back to yourself isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been… underneath the pressure, the roles, and the noise. The more you choose truth over pretending… The more you listen to your needs instead of ignoring them… The more you show up for yourself like someone who matters… The more peace you’ll begin to feel… not because everything outside is perfect, but because you’re no longer abandoning the person inside.

If this speaks to you and you want more real-time reminders like this, come join me inside Soul Speak, my private Telegram channel. It’s where I drop voice notes from the heart to help you stay grounded and connected through whatever season you’re in. 👉 Click here to join Soul Speak. 

Keep leading with your light,

Rosaly Didonna

Rosaly Didonna is a Reiki Master, Spiritual Coach, and the heart behind The Purifying Place, a sacred space devoted to healing, empowerment, and soul embodiment. She holds space for women to journey inward, guiding them through deep energetic healing, soul alignment, and transformational shifts using Reiki, sound healing, Human Design, and spiritual life coaching.

Rosaly’s work is a reclamation, and an invitation to return to your truth, release what no longer serves, and rise into the highest expression of who you came here to be. Through her 1:1 soul-led coaching, she supports you in activating your inner power and embodying your divine essence fully, unapologetically, and with love.

✨ Follow the journey on Instagram @thepurifyingplace

If you have ever shared your life with a pet, you understand. They are so much more than animals. They are companions, healers, protectors, and often spiritual guides who walk beside us on our life’s path.

In my work with PETs Energetics, I have witnessed this truth time and time again. Pets seem to arrive just when we need them most. They come into our lives with a purpose of their own, ready to walk with us through seasons of joy, change, grief, and personal growth.

Every animal who enters our life comes for a reason. Some are with us for only a short time; a few weeks, months, or years. Others stay for a lifetime. Regardless of the length of time, their presence is never random.

Our pets choose us, or perhaps we choose each other. Either way, the bond that forms brings a kind of unconditional love that is grounding and deeply comforting. They support us through life’s changes and challenges, and they quietly teach us to be more present, patient, and compassionate. Their behaviour often reflects our own energy and emotions, helping us see what may need healing within ourselves.

When we take a moment to look back, it becomes clear how perfectly their arrival aligned with what our soul was needing at that time.

Take a moment today to sit quietly with your animal. Notice how they are being. Watch their body language. Tune in to how you feel in their presence. What are they showing you? What do you sense in your own heart or body?

Trust what comes. Our animals are always speaking to us, not through words, but through their own sacred language. All we need to do is listen.

Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet. 

Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.

Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.

Have you ever noticed your dog pacing the room when you can’t seem to settle down? Or your cat hiding when your thoughts start to spiral?

Our animals are tuned into us on a level we often forget. Quietly, constantly picking up on the energy we carry. It’s not just about their anxiety. Sometimes, it’s about ours.

I’ve seen it again and again in the pets I work with. And with my own dog, Finn. The moment I start moving too fast, skipping my breath, or letting worry build, he shows me. Not with words, of course. But with behaviors, whining, restlessness, and clinginess.

They’re not just reacting. They’re reflecting.

This can be hard to see at first. Especially when we’re already tired, frustrated, or doing everything we can to help them feel safe. But awareness brings choice. And once you start noticing this connection, you have the chance to shift it.

One of the simplest ways to begin is to pause and check in with yourself. Before jumping into fixing your pet’s behavior, take one breath. Let it be full and slow. Ask yourself, how am I feeling right now? Am I anxious? Rushed? Holding tension in my body?

This doesn’t mean you’re to blame for their anxiety. It means you’re more connected than you realize. And your own nervous system is one of the most powerful tools for helping your pet calm down.

When I work with pets, we always include their humans too. Whether we’re working through separation anxiety, overstimulation, or grief, the energy between you and your animal matters. The good news is, it’s something we can shift. Gently. Naturally. Together.

Awareness is the first step. And sometimes, just taking a breath and softening your energy is enough to help your pet do the same.

You’re not in this alone. The connection you share with your animal is already strong and it can become even more peaceful, more grounded, and more healing for you both.

Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance, and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet. 

Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.

Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.

You’ve taken the courses. You’ve followed the formulas, posted the content, and refined your offer. On paper, you’re doing everything “right,” and yet…you are not seeing the results you truly desire.

Maybe you’re experiencing crickets when you launch something new.
Maybe the clients feel inconsistent.
Maybe you’re starting to doubt yourself even though you know you’re meant for this work.

If that’s you, it could be that your energy behind the actions you’re taking in your business is misaligned.

Why Strategy Alone Isn’t Enough

Two people can say the exact same thing online and receive completely different responses. Why is this? It’s because energy speaks louder than any words coming out of your mouth.

You can’t edit self-doubt. You can’t mask fear with a “confident” caption. You can’t call in aligned clients when your body is terrified of rejection, when your heart is guarded, or when your voice is watered down to be more liked or accepted.

The energy you show up with is the life force of your business. It’s the pulse, the current, the magnetism. When the current is off, the most beautiful business in the world from the outside will still feel empty on the inside to you, your audience, and your clients.

Strategy is the masculine container. It’s the structure, the plan, the method. It’s all the how.

Energetics is the feminine current. It’s the presence, the embodiment, the alignment behind the action. It’s your belief in what you’re offering. The frequency you're holding when you speak, create, sell, and serve. It’s the why and the who behind the how.

Strategy without energetics feels empty.
Energetics without strategy lacks direction.

What is the sweet spot? When your energy leads, and your strategy supports.

Signs You’re Leading with Strategy Instead of Energy

If you’ve been feeling frustrated or disconnected in your business, take a moment to check in with your truth. You might be relying too heavily on strategy if:

• You’re focused on what others say works, but feel disconnected or uninspired by it.
  
  

• You’re creating content from pressure or obligation rather than genuine desire.
  
  

• You’re resenting your business or offers, even if they used to feel exciting.
  
  

• You start doubting your worth or your work when engagement drops.
  
  

• You’re more focused on getting clients than being the woman who naturally attracts them.

These are all indicators that your energy needs to come back to the forefront.

Reclaiming Alignment: Letting Energy Lead

Shift the way you approach your business. Let your energy lead, and allow strategy to support.

Remember to slow down before you take action. Check in with how you feel, not just what you think. Prioritize your own alignment over perfection, performance, or productivity.

• Before you post, pause and ask yourself: What frequency am I holding right now? Are you posting from embodiment, from clarity, from truth? Or are you moving from anxiety, comparison, or lack?
  
  

• Before you launch, ground yourself in the deeper intention. Why does this offer matter? What part of you is lit up by it? Anchor into the energy of service and providing value, not proving.
  
  

• Before you sell, connect with the transformation your work provides. Feel it in your own body. Speak from lived experience, not just intellectual knowledge.

Why does this matter?

When your energy is aligned and your presence matches your message…people feel that. Your business becomes a sacred expression of your truth, not a performance. You don’t need to do more. You just need to be more anchored in who you truly are. Remember, align with your truth first. Then, let your strategy carry your unique energetic frequency out into the world.

Keep leading with your light,

Rosaly Didonna

Rosaly Didonna is a Reiki Master, Spiritual Coach, and the heart behind The Purifying Place, a sacred space devoted to healing, empowerment, and soul embodiment. She holds space for women to journey inward, guiding them through deep energetic healing, soul alignment, and transformational shifts using Reiki, sound healing, Human Design, and spiritual life coaching.

Rosaly’s work is a reclamation, and an invitation to return to your truth, release what no longer serves, and rise into the highest expression of who you came here to be. Through her 1:1 soul-led coaching, she supports you in activating your inner power and embodying your divine essence fully, unapologetically, and with love.

✨ Follow the journey on Instagram @thepurifyingplace

Sometimes, the most powerful way to help your pet feel safe doesn’t involve a single word. It’s not about what you say, it’s about the energy you bring. Our pets are incredibly sensitive beings. They read our body language, sense our emotional state, and feel the tone of our presence. If your pet tends to stick close to you when you’re upset or seems uneasy when you walk into the room rushed or stressed it’s because they’re tuned into your energy before anything else. 

Routines and gentle training are important, but emotional safety starts with how you show up.
Your energy, your nervous system, your breath, even the pace of your movements tells your pet whether the space around them is calm or chaotic.

Pets often look to us as their anchor. When we’re grounded, they feel more secure. When we’re unsettled, they can become hyper-alert or withdrawn.

How Your Presence Shapes Their Experience

Your pet is always tuning into how you show up, not just what you say or do. Here are three ways your presence impacts your pet’s sense of safety:

• Your nervous system sets the tone

When you're anxious or overstimulated, your pet often mirrors that. They don't know what’s wrong, they just know something feels “off.” A calm, regulated nervous system sends the signal: We're okay.

•  Your movements speak volumes

Fast, sharp, or erratic movements can feel unpredictable to sensitive animals. Slowing down—even just slightly—helps your pet feel more secure and less on edge.

• Silence can be soothing

Your energy doesn’t need to be loud to be felt. Sometimes, just quietly being present with your pet, without trying to fix or engage, is the most comforting thing you can offer. Slow, soothing strokes or a comforting presence can make a big difference in reducing stress.

Presence Is the Real Safety Net

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be present. When your pet senses your grounded calm, they exhale. They trust more. They feel held, even in silence.

Christine Barfield is an Intuitive Pet Healer and Guide. She helps your pets find more calm, balance, and connection through her Signature PETs Method. She specializes in supporting pets with stress, anxiety, and overall well being, creating a more peaceful life for both you and your pet. 

Christine absolutely loves being part of Happy Healthy Women, Newmarket, ON, Trailblazer.

Want to learn more about Christine’s Work?
Visit TheFernAndTheFox.com or follow Her on Instagram & Facebook @thefernandthefox.

There’s a pattern I see often in the beautiful souls I work with: the belief that their voice doesn’t matter.

Maybe this is you.

Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or “too much.”
Maybe you learned that keeping the peace meant keeping quiet.
Maybe you’ve stayed silent to avoid conflict or rejection, believing deep down that your truth wasn’t worthy of being heard.

If so, I want you to know this:

Your voice is not just important… It's sacred.

The Roots of Silence

Many of us were conditioned to abandon our voice early on.
We became the caretakers, the people-pleasers, the ones who swallowed our needs for the sake of harmony.

We were taught that expressing our emotions was “dramatic,” that asking for what we needed was “selfish,” or that setting boundaries made us “difficult.”

And so we began to shrink.
We traded our truth for approval.
We believed that silence equaled safety.

But here’s the truth I’ve come to know through deep healing and soul reclamation:

Silencing yourself doesn’t make you safe. It makes you invisible to yourself.

Your Voice Carries Your Essence

Your voice is more than just sound.
It’s the energetic signature of your soul.
It’s how your truth moves through the world.
It’s how your boundaries, desires, and emotions take form.

When you speak your truth, even when it feels scary… you begin to build trust with yourself.
You start to feel seen from the inside out.
And that inner alignment ripples outward, attracting relationships and experiences that are rooted in truth, not performance.

A New Way of Belonging

Belonging doesn’t come from being quiet.
It comes from being authentic.

There is no love more powerful than the love you give yourself when you say:
“I will not abandon my voice just to be accepted.”

You are not here to dilute yourself to fit someone else’s comfort.
You are here to embody your soul.
To speak your truth with reverence.
To allow your words, emotions, and boundaries to be expressions of your divinity.

A Gentle Invitation

If this resonates with you, I invite you into a gentle practice:

1. Place your hand over your heart.
   
   

2. Take a deep breath into your belly.
   
   

3. Speak this out loud or whisper it to your inner child:
   
   

“My voice matters.
My truth is safe with me.
I am worthy of being seen and heard.”

Let these words become your new foundation.
Not because you need to be louder…
But because you are ready to integrate fully into the truth of who you are.

Final Thoughts

You are not alone on this journey.
I see you. I feel you. I’ve been you.
I want you to know… healing your voice is an act of soul remembrance.

This work doesn’t require perfection.
It simply asks for presence.
A willingness to show up for the parts of you that once felt silenced, and to bring them back into the light.

You are worthy of being heard not just by others, but by yourself.

With deep love and sacred truth,
—Rosaly, The Purifying Place

Rosaly Didonna is a Reiki Master, Spiritual Coach, and the heart behind The Purifying Place, a sacred space devoted to healing, remembrance, and soul embodiment. She holds space for women to journey inward, guiding them through deep energetic healing, soul alignment, and transformational shifts using Reiki, sound healing, Human Design, and spiritual coaching.

Rosaly’s work is a reclamation, and an invitation to return to your truth, release what no longer serves, and rise into the highest expression of who you came here to be. Through her 1:1 soul-led coaching, she supports you in activating your inner power and embodying your divine essence fully, unapologetically, and with love.

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