Finding Solace

Awakening

  • You don’t need a spaceship or a spiritual résumé to become a 5D human. You don’t have to decode starseed lineages or master light language (unless that’s your jam). Becoming a 5D human is less about ascension and more about embodiment.

    It’s about living from your heart, not your hustle. Choosing resonance over reaction. Feeling your truth instead of performing someone else’s.

    What Is a 5D Human?

    A 5D human is someone who lives from frequency, not fear. They don’t bypass discomfort—they compost it. They don’t chase perfection—they choose presence. They don’t wait for permission—they express what’s real.

    In 3D, we measure, prove, and perform. In 5D, we feel, choose, and create.

    How It Feels

    • Like trusting your inner compass even when it doesn’t make sense.
    • Like saying “no” without guilt and “yes” without justification.
    • Like creating something beautiful just because it wants to exist.
    • Like letting ease be your compass and joy be your fuel.

    How to Begin

    You don’t need a ritual. You need a choice.

    • Choose to feel instead of fix.
    • Choose to express instead of explain.
    • Choose to live now instead of waiting for clarity.

    Start where you are. Feel what’s true. Let your frequency lead.

    What Changes

    When you live as a 5D human:

    • You stop outsourcing your worth.
    • You stop performing for approval.
    • You stop trying to be understood by minds that aren’t tuned to your frequency.

    You become magnetic—not because you’re trying to be, but because you’re real.

    A Gentle Reminder

    You’re not here to be perfect. You’re here to be present. You’re here to be felt. You’re here to be free.

  • Some things don’t belong in the trash. They’re not ready for release. They’re ripe for transformation.

    I used to think discomfort was a sign to retreat. Now I know it’s a signal to stir the pot.

    Resentment? Stirred gently, it becomes discernment. Jealousy? Add a pinch of self-trust, and it turns into clarity. Disappointment? Fold it into your creative process, and you’ve got a blog post, a cartoon, and a tuna patty.

    I don’t bypass the mess anymore. I riff with it. I ask it questions. I let Maya paw through the scraps and decide what’s compostable, what’s recyclable, and what’s pure gold.

    This month, I transformed:

    • A ghosted text into a boundary upgrade
    • A stale friendship into a cartoon panel
    • A moment of self-doubt into a caption that made me laugh out loud

    Transformation isn’t always poetic. Sometimes it’s petty. Sometimes it’s spicy. Sometimes it’s a cookie recipe with a side of emotional truth.

    But it’s always mine.

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    Some truths don’t sparkle. They rot. They sit in the corner of your heart like old banana peels—soft, sticky, and overdue. But compost isn’t trash. It’s transformation. It’s the slow, sacred breakdown of what no longer serves, so something richer can grow.

    I used to think healing meant tossing things out fast—cutting cords, burning bridges, scrubbing the past clean. But some things need to decompose. They need time, air, and a little creative stirring. Like the silence. Like the ache of being misunderstood. Like the stories I told myself to survive.

    I don’t rush the process anymore. I let the scraps sit. I write. I cook. I pull weeds. I listen. And slowly, the old stuff softens. It feeds the soil of my sovereignty.

    From the compost of disappointment, I’ve grown discernment. From the decay of people-pleasing, I’ve harvested boundaries. From the scraps of silence, I’ve cultivated my voice.

    It’s not glamorous. But it’s real. And it’s mine.

    I buried the mask and grew tomatoes. Turns out, wisdom tastes like summer.

  • Some things don’t need composting. They don’t need transforming. They need tossing.

    I used to keep emotional clutter like heirlooms—dusty, heavy, and vaguely guilt-inducing. But not every memory deserves a museum. Not every relationship deserves a second chance. Not every version of me deserves a frame.

    These days, I let Maya host a weekly “Bin It or Bless It” workshop. She wears rubber gloves and blue Prada cat-eye glasses. She’s ruthless. She labels the bags:

    • “Unmet Expectations”
    • “Silent Treatments”
    • “Performative Apologies”
    • “Obligations That Make Me Shrink”

    We don’t recycle these. We release them.

    This month, I tossed:

    • A friendship that only called when I was useful
    • A story that said I had to earn rest
    • A lingering sense of duty to someone who never saw me clearly

    Tossing isn’t cruel. It’s clarity. It’s the sacred act of saying, “This no longer belongs in my life.”

    I don’t need to compost guilt. I don’t need to transform obligation. I need to trust my discernment and take out the emotional trash.

  • It’s not a portal. Not a punishment. Not a cosmic test you need to pass.
    It’s the moment your inner scaffolding buckles under the weight of truth.
    The beliefs that kept you safe? They dissolve.
    The roles you performed? They stop fitting.
    The light you chased? It flickers, then goes quiet.
    You’re not broken. You’re composting.
    This is the sacred rot. The ego mulch.
    Where false certainty decays into fertile ground.
    Where grief becomes grit.
    Where silence becomes sanctuary.
    No glamor. No drama. Just the slow, honest work of becoming.

  • Forecast: Flat skies with a low hum. May cause emotional buffering and accidental binge-watching.

    Symptoms:

    • Staring at the wall and calling it rest
    • Eating chips without tasting them
    • Feeling like your feelings are on airplane mode

    Lesson: Numbness isn’t emptiness—it’s emotional frostbite. It shows up when sensation feels unsafe. Don’t rush to thaw. Just notice the absence. Even silence has texture.

    Snack pairing:

    Vanilla Fog Sips

    • Oat milk for gentle neutrality
    • Vanilla extract for faint sweetness
    • Ashwagandha or chamomile for muted calm
    • Served warm in a mug with no handle—because numbness doesn’t grip

    Serving suggestion: Sip slowly. Let the warmth remind you that sensation is safe. You’re allowed to feel again—when you’re ready.

    Maya’s Commentary:

    “Numbness is just your nervous system whispering ‘not yet.’ I suggest sipping and listening.”

    For when sensation feels unsafe and silence tastes like oat milk

    Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Mood pairing: Muted, soft, emotionally buffered

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups oat milk (gentle neutrality)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract (faint sweetness)
    • ½ tsp ground chamomile or 1 chamomile tea bag (muted calm)
    • Optional: ¼ tsp ashwagandha powder (emotional buffering)
    • Pinch of salt
    • Optional garnish: cinnamon dust or edible flower petal

    Instructions:

    1. In a small saucepan, warm oat milk over low heat.
    2. Stir in vanilla, salt, and ashwagandha (if using).
    3. If using ground chamomile, whisk in gently. If using a tea bag, steep in warm milk for 3–5 minutes, then remove.
    4. Heat until just steaming—do not boil.
    5. Pour into a handle-less mug. Sip slowly. Let sensation return on its own terms.
  • Agate isn’t loud. It doesn’t sparkle like quartz or dazzle like opal. But for sensitive souls and frequency-tuned seekers, agate is the whisper that steadies the storm. It’s the crystal equivalent of a weighted blanket—layered, textured, and deeply reassuring.

    What Is Agate, Really?

    Agate is a banded form of chalcedony, a microcrystalline variety of quartz. Its concentric layers form in volcanic rock cavities, creating swirls, stripes, and specks in nearly every color the earth can offer. From the soft blues of Blue Lace Agate to the wild joy of Crazy Lace, each variety carries its own emotional signature.

    Emotional Frequency: What Agate Offers

    Agate vibrates at a slower, stabilizing frequency. It’s not here to hype you up—it’s here to help you stay. Stay grounded. Stay clear. Stay emotionally sovereign.

    • Inner Strength & Calm: Agate is known to instill bravery and emotional stability, especially during transitions.
    • Mental Clarity: It’s a favorite among writers and decision-makers for its ability to sharpen focus without overwhelm.
    • Emotional Balance: Agate smooths mood swings and helps you metabolize discomfort into clarity.

    Rituals & Resonance

    Agate isn’t just a stone—it’s a ritual anchor. Here’s how to invite its energy into your sanctuary:

    • Writing Nook Companion: Place a slice of agate near your journal or laptop to support clarity and emotional discernment.
    • Boundary Ritual: Hold Crazy Lace Agate when you need to laugh off cosmic noise and reclaim your joy.
    • Harvest Altar: Dendritic Agate, known as the Stone of Plentitude, is perfect for abundance rituals—especially in gardens or creative projects.
  • The Emotional Reset Button: Lemon Balm

    What It Looks Like

    • Bright green, oval leaves with a slightly crinkled texture—similar to mint.
    • Grows in bushy clusters, reaching about 2 feet tall.
    • Tiny white or pale yellow flowers bloom in summer, beloved by bees.
    • Emits a fresh lemon scent when crushed—clean, uplifting, and unmistakable.

    Historical Use

    • Ancient Greece & Rome: Used in tonics for anxiety, digestion, and emotional balance.
    • Medieval Europe: Brewed into “melissa water” for melancholy and heartache.
    • Monastic Gardens: Planted for peace, clarity, and spiritual connection.
    • Folk Traditions: Tucked into pillows for restful sleep and gentle dreams.

    How It Helps Today

    • Emotional Calm: Lemon balm tea soothes anxiety, restlessness, and emotional overwhelm.
    • Heart Healing: Supports the nervous system and invites gentle release.
    • Digestive Ease: Relieves bloating, nausea, and stress-related gut tension.
    • Kitchen Use: Adds brightness to teas, syrups, salads, and desserts.
    • Sanctuary Ritual: Steep a cup during sunset journaling or place fresh sprigs near your writing nook to reset the emotional tone.
  • I’ve written before about awakening—about that moment when you recognize yourself as a light being having a human experience. But what I haven’t talked about enough is what happens after. What happens when you’re no longer just waking up, but actually awake and aligned.

    The synchronicities don’t just continue. They multiply. They get louder. They become impossible to ignore.

    The Shift in Seeing

    Before alignment, synchronicities felt like strange coincidences—little winks from the universe that I might notice or might not. I’d see 352 on a clock and think, “Huh, there it is again.” And then I’d move on with my day.

    But once I stepped fully into knowing—once that light switched on over my intuition—everything changed. Now 352 isn’t just a number I see. It’s a conversation. A confirmation. A gentle hand on my shoulder saying, You’re exactly where you need to be.

    And it’s not just 352 anymore.

    Once you’re aligned, synchronicities stop being occasional and start being everywhere. You can’t not notice them. The woman at the coffee shop mentions the exact book you’d been thinking about that morning. You’re struggling with a decision and three separate people—who don’t know each other—say nearly identical things to you within 24 hours.

    This isn’t magical thinking. This is what it looks like when you’re tuned to the right frequency.

    Gratitude: The Amplifier

    Here’s something I’ve come to understand: heartfelt gratitude seems to turn up the volume on synchronicities. Not performative gratitude—not the kind you force because you’re “supposed to” be grateful. I’m talking about that deep, cellular appreciation for being alive, for being here, for being part of something so much greater than this singular reality we see with our eyes.

    When I’m in that space of genuine gratitude, things flow. Doors open. The right people appear. Solutions present themselves before I’ve even fully articulated the problem.

    I’ll be struggling emotionally, asking the universe for guidance—Why am I still feeling this way? Haven’t I done the work?—and that same day, a video will appear in my feed that speaks directly to where I am. Not generic inspiration. Specific. Personal. Reminding me how far I’ve come, telling me to honor the low moments as part of the process, showing me exactly what I needed to hear in exactly the words I needed to hear it.

    You can’t make this stuff up. And once you’re awake, you don’t need to.

    Learning to Trust What You See

    If you’re reading this and you’re in that tender space of just beginning to notice—where you’re seeing the signs but still questioning whether they’re real—let me tell you: they’re real. Your intuition isn’t broken. The universe isn’t playing tricks on you.

    The awakened life isn’t about forcing synchronicities to happen. It’s about becoming available to see what’s already there. It’s about trusting that the light you are is connected to the light that runs through everything else.

    Start small. Notice what you notice. When a song comes on the radio at the exact moment you need to hear those lyrics—don’t dismiss it. When you think of someone you haven’t talked to in months and they text you five minutes later—pay attention. When you’re looking for an answer and a stranger’s T-shirt has the exact words you needed to read—say thank you.

    The Language of Alignment

    For those of us who are already here, already awake and walking this path—you know what I’m talking about. Synchronicities have become a second language. We recognize them the way we recognize the face of an old friend. They’re proof that we’re not making this up, that we’re not alone, that there is something so much greater holding all of this together.

    I don’t know why 352 found me all those years ago when I was a young adult, or why it still shows up now when I need the reminder. But I do know this: I’m not who I was before I started paying attention. I’m not who I was before I allowed myself to know.

    And neither are you.

    The synchronicities aren’t the destination. They’re the breadcrumbs. The love notes. The evidence that you’re on the path you came here to walk.

    So keep noticing. Keep trusting. Keep saying thank you.

    The universe is talking to you. And you’re finally fluent enough to understand.

  • Forecast: Hot flashes with a side of silence. May cause sudden memory spirals and compulsive over-apologizing.

    Symptoms:

    • Replaying moments you wish you could erase
    • Feeling like you’re too much and not enough
    • Apologizing for things that weren’t your fault

    Lesson: Shame is a signal, not a sentence. It shows up when your worth feels threatened. Don’t eat the burnt toast to prove you’re good. You already are.

    Snack pairing:

    Burnt Toast Redemption Crumbs

    • Whole grain bread for resilience
    • Butter and cinnamon sugar for sweetness reclaimed
    • Edges intentionally crisped—because shame doesn’t get the last word
    • Served with a side of self-forgiveness and a napkin that says “no more”

    Serving suggestion: Eat the center. Compost the burnt edges. You’re allowed to rewrite the recipe.

    Maya’s Commentary:

    “Shame is just burnt toast with a story. I suggest crumbs and clarity.”

    For when shame tries to serve you silence and you choose sweetness instead

    Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Mood pairing: Crisped, reclaimed, emotionally clarifying

    Ingredients:

    • 2 slices whole grain bread (for resilience)
    • 1 tbsp butter or vegan spread
    • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar (for sweetness reclaimed)
    • Pinch of salt
    • Optional: edible flower petal or napkin that says “no more”

    Instructions:

    1. Toast bread until edges are intentionally crisped—even slightly burnt.
    2. While warm, spread butter generously across each slice.
    3. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and a pinch of salt.
    4. Tear into uneven pieces. Compost the edges if they taste like self-abandonment.
    5. Serve with a napkin that says “no more.” Eat the center. Rewrite the recipe.