Let's begin this week as we do every week, with an amazing meditation...

There's so much going on this week. We need a moment to refill our cups.

RELEASE TENSION AND RECHARGE ENERGY: GUIDED MEDITATION AND BODY SCAN

BY THE MINDFUL MOVEMENT

This is the perfect guided meditation for those times where you need a quick break to allow your nervous system to regroup and cultivate energy for the rest of your day.

Next, a playlist from an amazing artist to replenish and release

THIS IS CLEO SOL

BY SPOTIFY

This is Cleo Sol. The essential tracks, all in one playlist.

Next, a wonderful podcast from Lisa Marie Lovett of Seasoned Dialogue

REPLENISH YOURSELF - AFFIRMATIONS AND WORDS FOR YOUR SOUL

BY LISA MARIE

A podcast hosted by Lisa-Marie speaks words of inspiration with the intention of fostering growth, healing, and self-development

Next, an amazing blog written during the 2020 quarantine with some incredibly helpful tips

10 WAYS TO REPLENISH YOURSELF

BY KANBI THERAPY SOLUTIONS

Many of our daily occurrences withdraw substantial amounts of energy from our mental health!Ihope that this list turns on a few light bulbs! Please take some time out to use these suggestions andreplenishyourself. You can choose to use one technique or use them all! Putting time into managing your mental wellness really benefits your life!

Next, our book selection from Bianca Gibson

PAUSE ON PURPOSE: ALLOW YOURSELF TO RELEASE, REPLENISH, RECHARGE, AND RESET

BY BIANCA GIBSON

In this book, you will find Dr. Seuss humorous yet, intentional motivating quotes/poems that would help readers to identify immense, unwavering, and affirmative commitment to allowing oneself to release, replenish, recharge, and reset focus so that you can complete tasks in a healthy way through my acclaimed book of purpose. During our daily lives, we get caught up in getting things done. Do we truly take the time to ask ourselves if we're just "getting things done" because we must or are we doing things with intent, hence productivity?

Finally, your favorite part and mine, a lovely film, that you may, or may not, have not seen about a woman who, after years of giving to others, decides to give to herself in the most wonderful of way!This one is an oldie and an indie and I promise you it's worth the 5 bucks to rent it

YEAR BY THE SEA

STARRING KAREN ALLEN, YANNICK BISSON, AND CELIA IMRIE

Hoping to reclaim who she was before marriage and children, an empty nester (Karen Allen) retreats to Cape Cod where she embarks upon a quest to set herself free.

I love these indie films, hope you enjoy this one!

YOUR "I DESERVE" AFFIRMATION RITUAL

There comes a time when we must press pause, not because we’re weak, but because we’re wise enough to know that even the strongest need restoration.

Replenishment is not indulgent; it’s essential.

This self-love ritual is your sacred permission slip to restore your energy, refuel your spirit, and reconnect with your center.

SENSORY RESET - Light an affirmation candle (lavender, eucalyptus, or bergamot are perfect here). Play soft music or ambient sounds. Let this sensory space become your cocoon; an exhale in the middle of your day.

EVENING WIND-DOWN - Power down with intention. Step away from screens. Run a warm bath or take a long shower, massaging your skin with gentle, circular motions. Follow with your softest loungewear or silk set. Enjoy a romantic evening all to yourself.

This week, give yourself permission to rest, refill, and renew. You don’t have to earn your rest. You deserve to replenish.

“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”

ELEANOR BROWN

You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.

Tamara Charese

As always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here