I found this quote on a website of a new clothing company that I’ve fallen completely in love with:

“We can only be mended to the extent that we attend to this holiness, and only made whole through exposing the wear we have withstood.”~ @magnoliapearlclothing @magnoliapearl

Immediately, I felt the impact and truth of that quote. What holiness? Well…something that we become whole through having withstood. Pick a thing…a death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a home, epic move, tragic accident, long, drawn out custody battle, miscarriage, near death, betrayal, business failure, bankruptcy, etc.

And what of, "becoming whole through exposing the wear we have withstood?” Well, to expose, not hide…to feel and not numb out, to be authentic, not phony. If not publicly, at least within ourSelves. To allow ourselves to feel all the feels of a heart-wrenching experience and not try to bypass it with repression, or suppression. To fully embrace the experience and not to pretend that you are “just fine” when you are not.

To “attend to” means that we sit with, we care for, we be mindful of.

And “this holiness” …this holiness is your beautiful, magnificent heart. The heart only feels deeply when it has loved deeply… and love is always holy. Rumi said, “Love is the way messengers from the mystery tell us things.” The messenger is your heart. When you attend to this holiness, you will be “mended.”

To do so, is the sign of a mature soul…and the only way to wholeness.

One must learn the language of feelings, if one is to evolve… It’s a rare thing to transform one’s Self without all of the authentic feels and a tear or two or ten.

Please attend to this holiness within yourSelf.

And if you’ve never heard of the magical clothing @magnoliapearlclothing do your heart another favor and invest in one of their works of art.

 The world may feel crazy and uncertain right now, but the earth still spins, the sun still rises, and the Solstice still blesses us with Its golden light.

This sacred seasonal threshold is a gentle reminder: We are not powerless. We are radiant, rooted, and rising. We belong to the Earth, and she belongs to us. Our ancestors knew this. They paused, gave thanks, lit fires, made offerings, and danced with the rhythm of the seasons.

Summer Solstice is an invitation to shine your brightest light and step fully into your power. We’re still deep in the Solstice vibe, with Neptune and Saturn in Aries calling forth the Spiritual Warrior in each of us. Not the one who fights to destroy—but the one who stands for truth, peace, beauty, and alignment with your own truth and authenticity. Do something this weekend—or this month to align with the frequency of the Sun at its peak energy. Take inventory of your strengths. Celebrate your achievements. Honor your gifts, talents and skills. Let go of any victim mentality and SHINE your brightest Light. 

You don’t need a bonfire or a temple. Just step outside. Turn your routines into rituals.
Make a tiny altar with flowers and spring water.
Do a few Sun Salutations.
Whisper a prayer to the sky.
Put your bare feet in the grass and connect with Mamma Gaia. 

 Stay grounded.
 Stay grateful.
 Stay connected.

Let in the Light. Shine on, beautiful humans . We are still deep in the Solstice glow.