September is for Self-Care

Sep 11

5 min read

September is for Self-Care

...but maybe not the kind of self-care we usually talk about.

I’ve been thinking a lot about self-care lately, and to me, it is so much more than what we are sold. It is so much more than the bubble bath, morning journaling pages, sound bath, massage, or any other wellness practice that we try so hard to squeeze into our already chaotic days.

What I am really realizing is that self-care might actually be so much simpler. It could be as easy as simply asking yourself what you need for the day—and then actually gifting yourself that.

Maybe today what you need isn’t another big goal, a new habit, or a productivity hack. Maybe you just need tenderness, a moment to be held, or a little more joy. Maybe you need to do less, work in your garden, sit on the couch and watch TV, or have a single minute where absolutely nobody needs anything from you.

How often do you ask yourself, "What is it that I need today?"—and then honestly put that as a priority versus doing all the other things first?

I am so curious about what would happen if we tried meeting ourselves and our days with a little more tenderness, offering a listening ear so we can hear what it is that we need... and then gifting ourselves that.

Would we have more patience? Joy? Peace? Clarity?

If we asked ourselves lovingly every day, what is it that I need today, would that be a supplement that our nervous systems could actually use? And if we listened to what we needed and gave ourselves permission to do that—even if it’s as simple as, "Today, I just need to move a little slower," or "Today, I am actually feeling productive," or "Today, I really need to get into my body"—can we do that without any guilt or shame?

We spend so much of our lives pushing up against the weight of expectations and endless to-do lists, constantly waiting for someone else to tell us it is okay to rest, to play, or to change our minds. So let’s make this month about a practice rather than a resolution... (and then stay curious as to what unfolds.)

Every morning, ask yourself what you need today, and follow it up with a second question: What can I give myself permission to experience? You don't have to dismantle your entire life to accommodate the answer. Just listen, and offer yourself even one tiny, beautiful piece of what you hear, because permission is the ultimate doorway between knowing what we need and actually allowing ourselves to receive it.

And speaking of joy, one of the things my soul has been desperately craving lately is true, unfiltered community. Not networking, not another space where we have to perform or improve ourselves, but just humans being wonderfully human together. Raise your hand if you are feeling this too!

Well, to feed that craving, I am bringing back something that has always made me feel incredibly alive: dance. (And if you know me, you know that this whole dance piece has been a massive part of my own healing journey!)

My new Pop-Up Dance Classes are equal parts movement, somatic release, breathwork, and joy, wrapping up each evening with a soothing sound bath. We’ll be gathering at DanceSpace in Thornton from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on September 18th, October 16th, and November 13th for just $22 a class, so consider this your official permission slip to come move with us.

Anddddd.....If you are looking for a deeper, more consistent space to feel grounded, witnessed, and supported, Energy Club is officially back starting September 14th! We will gather twice a month to flow through intuitive guidance, coaching, somatic work, and energy clearing, custom-tailored to whatever the room needs in real-time.

Our autumn sessions run September 14th & 21st, October 5th & 19th, and November 9th & 16th, before we pause for a December rest and return on January 11th & 18th. We meet Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:00 PM via Zoom. Just send me a message and I will send over the link!

(P.S. I am also quietly dreaming up some brand-new Energy Protection and Clearing Courses behind the scenes, so keep your eyes on your inbox for those details very soon!)

Lastly.... (you will get use to me always having something to say!)- but I do want to point out that I am absolutely thrilled to welcome you to the gorgeous, brand-new JulieNguyen.online . It has a fresh look, a beautiful new energy,and it is one that finally feels like me.

I designed this intentional new space to make it effortless for us to connect, whether you are looking to book an intuitive soul session, explore deeper one-on-one support, join Energy Club, or sign up for upcoming events.

As I open the doors to this new digital home, I want to send a giant wave of gratitude to those of you who constantly refer your friends, family, and clients to my work. My business has grown almost entirely through word-of-mouth, and every single podcast share, forwarded email, and "you should talk to Julie" means more to me than you will ever know. Thank you for trusting me with the people you love, and please keep talking to me—I want to build this community with you, not just for you.

Finally, if you need a dose of raw, unfiltered reality, The Spiritual Shitshow Podcast is alive, well, and streaming on all major platforms. It is the space where I talk about the things I am actually living, learning, questioning, and occasionally stumbling my way through, because being on a spiritual path definitely does not exempt us from the beautiful, messy reality of being human.

As we step into the golden light of September, I leave you with these two gentle questions: What do you need today, and what can you give yourself permission to experience?

Ask the questions, listen closely to the whispers, and give yourself a little bit of whatever you find.

With love,

Julie

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