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  My Testimony: Faith, Breath, and Healing There was a moment on my healing journey that tested my faith in a way I’ll never forget. I was out of town, far from home, and I realized I had run out of my blood pressure pills. For over 10 years, those pills were something I depended on every single day. Normally, I would have gone into panic mode. But instead, something in my spirit said, Trust God. I made a choice in that moment — not out of fear, but out of faith. I told God, “If You are truly healing me like I’ve been praying for, then this is where I trust You.” Through prayer, faith, and the simple yet powerful practice of intentional breathing, everything started to change. Breathing became more than something I did automatically. It became a way to connect with God, calm my mind, release stress, and invite peace back into my body. I didn’t realize how much tension I had been holding until I started breathing on purpose — slowing down, expanding my lungs, and giving my nervo...

  Coherent breathing    is slow, rhythmic breathing designed to balance the nervous system, calm the mind, and improve overall well-being.  Definition Coherent breathing—also called resonant breathing —involves breathing at a steady rate of about 5 to 6 breaths per minute (roughly inhale for 5–6 seconds and exhale for 5–6 seconds ). The goal is to synchronize your breath with your body’s natural rhythms to promote harmony between the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) branches of the autonomic nervous system. ✨ How It Works When you slow your breath in this steady rhythm: The vagus nerve is stimulated, enhancing relaxation and heart-rate variability (HRV). Oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange becomes more efficient. Stress hormones like cortisol decrease, while feelings of calm and focus increase. The brain’s emotional centers (like the amygdala) quiet down, improving mood regulation. 🧘🏾‍♀️ Basic Practice Sit or lie co...

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  Have you ever found yourself suddenly silent, tired, or “checked out” after being around someone expressing intense anger or frustration? You’re not overreacting — your body is responding. Being around a high level of anger can feel like an attack on your body, even when it’s not directed at you. Your nervous system recognizes that intensity and immediately shifts into protection mode. That “shutdown” feeling isn’t weakness — it’s your body saying, “This is too much right now. I need safety.”   What’s Happening Inside You When your system senses danger — even emotional or energetic — it triggers the freeze or shutdown response. Your heart rate may slow down, your breathing becomes shallow, and you might feel disconnected or foggy. This is the body’s natural attempt to keep you safe when it doesn’t know how to fight or flee. The good news? You can gently guide yourself back into calm.  Gentle Ways to Reground Yourself 1. Grounding Touch Place your hand over ...

  I share from my own healing journey—these posts are for me first, then for you. I’m simply walking in purpose and sharing what helps me grow, in hopes it may encourage you too. 🌱✨ For Those Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Pain, or Loss Mental health struggles can feel isolating—but God is near to the brokenhearted. When we’re overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or deep emotional pain, Scripture reminds us we’re not alone. His Word becomes a lifeline when our emotions try to drown us. Here are 5 powerful Bible verses to meditate on when you're hurting: 1. Psalm 34:18 (NIV) “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Reflect: When you feel like no one sees your pain, remember: God is near —not distant. He meets you right in the middle of your heartbreak. 2. Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victoriou...

  Disturb comes from the Latin disturbare , meaning “to throw into disorder.” It combines dis- (a prefix meaning “apart” or “away”) and turbare (“to agitate,” “to stir up,” or “to trouble”). So at its root, to disturb means: “to unsettle, interrupt, or cause disorder in something that was once calm or stable.” In everyday use, it can mean: To interfere with peace or rest (e.g., “Don’t disturb her while she’s praying.”) To interrupt a natural process (e.g., “Pain disturbs the body’s balance.”) To agitate the mind or emotions (e.g., “That news disturbed me deeply.”)   Disturbance is the state or result of being disturbed — the condition of unrest, agitation, or imbalance that follows an interruption. It can refer to: Physical disturbance: shaking, discomfort, or disruption of normal bodily functions Emotional disturbance: inner turmoil, anxiety, distress Spiritual disturbance: loss of peace, confusion, or separation from inner stillness   Pain —...