Thoughts from my morning meditation


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Finding clarity in the chaos

01.04.2026

We all succumb the the darkness sometimes. Especially me.

Being an empath means I often feel things too deeply and so the chaos of the world can creep in... even when I know the solution, I don't always practice it.

And yesterday the darkness definitely crept in.

So what do I do when I find myself stumbling around in the dark? I meditate.

I wait until my mind is calm enough to find the answer that was waiting for me:
and today's Substack post was absolutely discovered in my morning meditation.

It was a simple thought that instantly reset my brain, so I am sharing it with you in case you need a bit of a reset, too.

Grab a cup of tea because this one is deep and grounding....

New on Substack:
Clarity in the Chaos

I’m tired of being tired.

Not the kind of tired that comes from doing meaningful work or living a full life, but the bone-deep exhaustion that comes from being force-fed chaos every single day. Outrage is loud. It’s contagious. And it burns through the nervous system faster than anything else.

This morning, instead of reaching for my phone when I woke up, I sat still and listened. I meditated until I felt the calm. And the message that came through wasn’t mystical or dramatic. It was almost boring in its clarity:

None of this is new.

January issue of Illumine is here!

Winter Wonder: January is where we remember that beginnings aren’t rigid. They can be slow, curious, whimsical, and wholly your own. And this issue is a love letter to that truth: that you get to start again, softly.

Available in ready to ship print issues in the US or instant download digital.

Playlist: Fairies + Folklore

This morning I needed a bit of a calm, whimsical playlist to soothe the soul and help nourish my creativity. Maybe you need that, too? This is my go-to list that feels whimsical and wonder-filled.

Remember to spend 15 minutes fighting fascism and 15 hours seeking joy. That's the balance you need to stay in the light during dark times.

Love you.
Mean it.
Big time.
xoxo,
gina

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