Breaking Patterns

How I found my way back to rhythm.

I want to share a bit of my story, because it might sound a little like yours.

There was a time when I was constantly pouring from an empty cup.

My work and social calendars were full, my energy was scattered (side hustles for my side hustles), and I was moving through life in fast-forward— doing all the “right” things, but feeling more disconnected than ever.

My body was whispering, but instead of listening I bought another “quick fix” supplement and signed up for another race.

My intuition was pleading, but I hushed it with busyness— more clients, more projects, more social events, more retail therapy (30 yoga plants, anyone?).

Everything looked okay from the outside—but inside, I craved something deeper.

What I really needed was rhythm.
Rest.
Ritual.
A sense of belonging—not just to others, but to myself.

But, like most, I continued on until my body was screaming for help, and ultimately found myself in a hospital bed for 3 days with zero answers except, “my body was failing me.”

Fortunately, the tiny voice in my mind refused to accept failure as the answer.

And that’s when I began to shift.

Not all at once, and not perfectly. But piece by piece, season by season…

I started with my environment. I got rid of products with chemicals that had been throwing me out of balance, swapped convenience and diet foods for whole food options, and started spending more time outdoors.

I began listening to my body— simplifying how I cooked, reducing my workload, and taking rest days. It felt so backwards when I was accustomed to the no pain, no gain mentality.

I leaned into the rhythms of nature. I made space for reflection and slower rituals, even if just for a few minutes a day. I started paying attention to my body’s rhythms— and how my needs changed in each phase.

And I allowed myself to falter, pivot, and begin again. Life throws us challenging [and BEAUTIFUL!] curveballs — moving to another state, having a baby, starting a new job, the holiday season, a new Netflix series to binge — and sometimes all we can do is surrender to the free fall until we are able regain our footing.

Even with the ups, downs, and spirals, I started to feel at home with myself, again

And now, I want to offer you the same.

Wild Kin Living isn’t just about wellness. It’s about remembering. It’s about reclaiming a way of being that honors your energy, your cycles, your truth.

If any part of my story feels familiar to you, you’re in the right place.
This space is yours, too.

Next time, I’ll send a few simple rituals you can try this week—gentle things that have helped me feel more grounded and connected in daily life.

For now, maybe just take a moment to pause and ask yourself:

What part of me is asking to be heard right now?

What might it look like to honor that part of me—today, in a small way?

Let it speak. You don’t need to fix anything. Just listen.

With love,
Melissa
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