Like many people, after 2020 I have been seeking more moments of deep connection. One of the easiest ways for me to tune in to my emotions and body is through music. A brilliant human who I admire very much turned me on to the music of RY X. Their music and soulful singing immediately drop me into a space of connection, shared humanity, and humble gratitude.

Day 4 of Effy’s Artfully Wild Blog Along:

For me expectations have always been a double-edged sword. In the past, I would have a mountain of expectations AND not communicate around them. You can imagine how that worked out for me. After working with a very good therapist, I have gotten much better about communicating my needs.

Day 3 of Effy’s Artfully Wild Blog Along:

I first came across the phrase detached compassion from one of my many oracle decks. It struck me very strongly the first time I read it and each subsequent time with equal force. Ever since that first time, detached compassion is something I’ve been practicing. I tend to feel most things very deeply and can be a bit of a hot head when I’m tired, hungry, etc. More detached compassion would bring me more peace and centeredness. I don’t see it as being without boundaries or allowing bad behavior towards myself or those I love. It is more of a pause and acknowledgement of our shared humanity. What does detached compassion mean to you?