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In Balance Blog
Stories, insights, and somatic practices for a grounded, whole life.
A publication by Lotus Theory, inspired by The Balance Formula
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Finding Yourself Again: Everyday Ways to Build Self-Awareness
Self-awareness isn’t something you arrive at one day and check off the list. It’s something you build, slowly, through small moments of noticing how you think, how you move, and how you choose. This month, we’re exploring practical, everyday ways to reconnect with yourself. No big breakthroughs required, just gentle awareness that grows over time.
Serenity
Cultivate calm and create space for stillness.
Moments and practices to quiet the mind and steady the body.
When the Light Feels Far Away: Tending to Low Mood with Care
Low mood is not a personal failure. It’s not proof that you are doing something wrong. It’s your body and story asking you to slow down and tend to yourself with gentleness.
The Power of the Pause: How Somatic Awareness Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are not just thoughts. They live in the body first. You may notice tight shoulders, shallow breathing, or a racing heart. These are the signals that your nervous system is overloaded.
Sound Therapy for Emotional Healing: 7 Ways It Can Help
There’s a powerful way to release intense emotions and reconnect with yourself. Sound therapy for emotional healing taps into the body’s natural ability to process and release stored emotions using vibration, frequency, and resonance. Whether you're navigating grief, anxiety, or simply a sense of imbalance, sound healing offers a gentle yet effective path toward connection, balance and peace.
Strength
Build resilience through movement and mindful action.
Guidance on following through when life feels heavy.
Feeling Stuck? Try Play
There’s a moment, when you finally stop holding back. And it feels like an exhale after a breath you didn’t realize you’d been holding. Maybe it’s the tearful laugh that comes after sharing a story you've carried for years.
I See You, Black and Brown Men: Reclaiming What Was Always Yours
From an early age in classrooms, public spaces, and in how authority figures responded to you before you even spoke, those messages may have been loud and clear, or subtle and confusing. And somewhere along the way, the idea of “being a man” was handed to you before you had the chance to define it for yourself. That kind of weight leaves a mark.
How to Keep Going When a Fitness Goal Becomes Challenging
You know, or at least have heard that exercise is good for you. There are plenty of available resources that describe the physical benefits
Love
Lead with care, beginning with yourself.
Reflections that nurture belonging, empathy, and emotional connection.
Cultivating Hope: A Therapeutic Guide
Hope is more than a fleeting emotion. It's a vital, life-sustaining force that ignites our innermost desires for a better future. Unlike wishful thinking, hope involves setting goals, imagining possible pathways to achieve these goals, and having the motivation and drive to take action. It's the voice within us that says, "Yes, it's possible," even when the odds seem stacked against us.
Understanding High Functioning Depression
Depression is not a one-size-fits-all condition. It embodies a multitude of expressions, intensities, and forms that can impact an individual's life in various ways. Among these is a lesser-known subset known as high functioning depression.
Navigating Mental Health: Strategies for Flourishing Beyond Challenges
In our communities, mental health still carries a veil of invisibility, making it a silent struggle for many. This invisibility often results in issues being brushed aside or misunderstood, especially within BIPOC communities where discussions around mental wellness may not be as prevalent.
But it's time for a change. It's vital to shift our perspectives and dialogues surrounding mental health from stigmatized to supported, embracing empowerment and holistic well-being.
Gratitude Without Illusions: How to Practice Gratitude Without the Gloss
In the journey toward mental wellness, finding genuine paths to embrace gratitude without veering into the realm of toxic positivity is a delicate balance, especially for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women. The societal expectation to maintain a perpetually positive demeanor, even in the face of genuine struggle, can invalidate real feelings and experiences.
Cultivating Hope: A Therapeutic Guide
Hope is more than a fleeting emotion. It's a vital, life-sustaining force that ignites our innermost desires for a better future. Unlike wishful thinking, hope involves setting goals, imagining possible pathways to achieve these goals, and having the motivation and drive to take action. It's the voice within us that says, "Yes, it's possible," even when the odds seem stacked against us.
Navigating Relationships: A BIPOC Perspective on Fostering Love and Understanding
Relationships are an intrinsic part of the human experience.
They have the power to uplift us, provide support during trying times and significantly impact our well-being. However, not all relationships are nurturing, and distinguishing between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship is a skill we develop over time.
Gratitude Without Illusions: How to Practice Gratitude Without the Gloss
In the journey toward mental wellness, finding genuine paths to embrace gratitude without veering into the realm of toxic positivity is a delicate balance, especially for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women. The societal expectation to maintain a perpetually positive demeanor, even in the face of genuine struggle, can invalidate real feelings and experiences.
Life
Live intentionally and create your own rhythm.
Insights and practices to help you align your actions with what matters most.
Finding Yourself Again: Everyday Ways to Build Self-Awareness
Self-awareness isn’t something you arrive at one day and check off the list. It’s something you build, slowly, through small moments of noticing how you think, how you move, and how you choose. This month, we’re exploring practical, everyday ways to reconnect with yourself. No big breakthroughs required, just gentle awareness that grows over time.
When the Light Feels Far Away: Tending to Low Mood with Care
Low mood is not a personal failure. It’s not proof that you are doing something wrong. It’s your body and story asking you to slow down and tend to yourself with gentleness.
That Feeling You Can’t Quite Name
This isn’t about finding the “right” emotion. It’s about making space for what’s there, even if it doesn’t come with a name.
The Balance Formula
SERENITY + STRENGTH + LOVE + LIFE = BALANCE®
The foundation of everything we write, create, and share.
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