Take a deep breath in… and release.

Does the breath feel tight, restricted, or heavy? If it does, you’re not alone. For many, even something as simple as a nourishing breath can feel like an unattainable luxury, as though unseen layers are holding us back.

Why? Often, it’s not a physical illness but something deeper—unprocessed grief.

During the holidays, we’re surrounded by the excitement of gifts, gatherings, and celebrations. Yet for so many, this season also brings an undercurrent of heaviness. It might feel puzzling—why does grief seem to rise just as we’re seeking joy?

Here’s why: biologically and energetically, our lungs process feelings of joy. But as we open ourselves to joy, grief—its emotional counterpart—can also surface. Grief and joy share the same spectrum, and the depth of our grief creates the capacity for joy to fill.

If this resonates with you, I want to offer two resources to help you release grief and welcome lightness into your heart.

Two Powerful Resources for Releasing Grief and Welcoming Joy

1. Empower-mE App
   Dedicate just 30 seconds a day to processing one aspect of grief through the "My Grief" subset of the app. This small, consistent effort can create miraculous shifts over time. The app has been a sacred source of healing for me, and I invite you to share your experiences as your stories inspire us to continue creating tools to help you find freedom and fulfillment.

2. Book a Session with Nature mE Coach Cathy Handford
   Cathy’s extraordinary gift enables her to guide you through reconnecting with loved ones—both human and furry—who have passed. With her support, the waves of grief transform into joyful memories, leaving a sense of peace and renewal.

Quantum Shift:

Place your hand on your heart and affirm:
“I no longer suppress or repress my grief. I honor and release it. I welcome joy. I am joyful. I am mE.”

Take another deep breath in… and as you release it, feel the heaviness lifting, making space for joy to fill your heart.

It’s your turn.
Surrender to love,
Vica