Blissful Being Blog

Stories, Reflections & Real Life Practice

A collection of stories and reflections from real life, with mindfulness, sound, creativity, grief, joy and everything in between.

  • Aug 30

Saying Yes Before I Feel Ready

    I’m learning that wanting something and being scared of it can exist at the same time, and fear doesn’t always have to make the decision.

    • Aug 22

    Last Year, Getting on the Plane Was the Win

      Last year, exposure therapy meant working my way from watching the plane to sitting in it, taxiing and eventually flying. Yesterday, Stu let go of the controls and I flew it.

      • May 1

      How to Play as an Adult (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

        I bought a skipping rope last month. Not for exercise. Just because I wanted one. This is a post about play, permission, and what happens when you let yourself feel joy in the middle of a season that hasn't been easy.

        • Aug 21, 2025

        Two Years, Two Dances, and the Change You Can See

          Two dances, two years apart. Sometimes the change in our lives isn’t something we feel right away, but when we look back, the difference becomes beautifully clear.

          • Aug 20, 2025

          Waking Up with a Racing Mind

            Some mornings begin with a quiet cup of tea. Others begin with a mind already running. A reflection on learning how to meet those moments with gentleness.

            • Jun 26, 2025

            The Curtains Came First

              Before the big shifts and healing work began, there were small changes at home. Sometimes the first step toward a new chapter is simpler than we expect.