In Harmony With:

Maybe you’ve been told—or you’ve felt—that parts of you are “too much” or “not enough.” Too smart. Too eager. Too quiet. Too loud. Too emotional. Too ambitious. Too cautious. Somewhere along the way, you learned to shrink yourself, to dim your edges, to edit your enthusiasm before you even spoke.

We do it because we want to fit in, be liked, or avoid judgment. But you know it also leaves a subtle, nagging emptiness: the part of you that’s begging to be fully seen.

Here’s the thing: the right people don’t ask you to do that. The right people—friends, collaborators, partners, mentors—will meet you where you naturally are. They’ll respond to your energy without demanding you dim it. They won’t require you to hide your curiosity, your enthusiasm, your intuition, or your boundaries.

Your authenticity is magnetic, even when it feels risky. The more you allow yourself to exist fully in your own rhythm, the more life draws the right people and opportunities toward you. They’ll match your frequency, not ask you to change it.

Today in 15 seconds:

👥 Connection Catalyst: Gush a little—it might land beautifully.
🧘‍♀️ Mindful Movement: Legs up, stress down (AKA your secret recharge pose)
✨ Daily Cosmic Weather Report: Your cosmic cue to show up whole.
💎 Crystal of the Day: Deep red energy to ground and empower you.

Find a quiet moment with yourself and stand in front of a mirror. Take a slow breath. Then gently say one thing you usually downplay about yourself—your intelligence, your kindness, your sense of style. Let yourself hear it in your own voice.

If it feels good, add another. Or three. Or ten. There’s no rush. Just let the words land. Saying it aloud roots it in your body in a way that silent thoughts can’t.

Even one sentence can plant roots, and those roots carry into how you walk through the world.

Share your “too much.”

We all have those sparks—the thing we want to gush about, but hold back because we don’t want to seem annoying, nerdy, or too much. This week, let yourself share it. Text a friend about the book you can’t put down, send a photo of your new recipe attempt, or voice note that random thought that’s been lighting you up.

The truth? Most of the time, your people will meet you there. They’ll be excited with you—not because they care about sourdough starters or fantasy novels, but because they care about you.

And on the rare chance it doesn’t quite land? That’s okay too. It doesn’t mean the friendship is broken or incompatible—it just means this particular spark might belong somewhere else.

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Legs Up the Wall

This is the pose that feels like cheating—because it’s so easy, yet it does so much. Legs up the wall with your hips slightly propped is one of those low-effort, high-return positions your body secretly craves. It drains swelling, boosts circulation, softens lower back tension, and coaxes your nervous system into deep rest.

Bonus: it sends blood to your face (hello, natural glow) and has a reputation for sparking little bursts of clarity, like ideas sneaking in through the quiet.

Here’s how to do it:

That’s it. No effort, no stretching, no fancy yoga skills. Just gravity doing the work while your body unwinds.

If your mind wanders, notice what pops up. Sometimes the best thoughts show up when you stop chasing them.

What the sky’s doing whilst we move about below

Today the Moon is in her Waning Gibbous phase—still bright (about 88% illuminated), but slowly softening. It’s the part of the cycle where you digest, release, and let what’s been stirred up start to settle. The Moon is also at perigee this morning—her closest point to Earth—which can make emotions feel a little closer to the surface too.

Early this morning, the sky hosted a slow-motion gathering. Venus has slipped into Leo, glowing in the east before sunrise, carrying that mix of boldness and beauty the Lion is known for. Nearby is Regulus, Leo’s heart star—a four-star system that looks like a single gem to the naked eye. For the next week, Venus, the Moon, and Regulus will begin to draw closer, aligning more tightly until they all cluster together on September 19.

The vibe: Big light is slowly dimming, but clarity is arriving. This is a time for honesty with yourself: what feels too big to keep carrying forward? What truths about you are ready to shine without shrinking? The sky is pulling you toward release and toward showing up whole.

Garnet has been treasured for centuries—named for its resemblance to pomegranate seeds, it carries that same lush, life-giving energy. Its deep red glow feels ancient and earthen, connecting directly to the Root Chakra. This is where your sense of safety, belonging, and unapologetic selfhood lives.

Energetically, Garnet doesn’t let you shrink. It strengthens your inner fire and reminds you that your full self—your passions, your intensity, your depth—isn’t “too much.” It’s fuel. With Garnet, your energy becomes something you root into the earth, not something you tamp down for others’ comfort.

Use it when:

Think of Garnet as both anchor and spark. It keeps you rooted while also igniting your strength to live—and love—without apology. With Garnet close, your groundedness and your fire don’t cancel each other out. They balance, and they belong.

3-8 minutes to stretch your view

Off the top of your head (3 min): Who do you consider “your people”? The ones who see you fully.

Spill it (5-8 min): How do you know they’re your people?

Let it land when you’re ready.

Notice how good it feels when you let yourself be fully you—saying what you actually want to say, gushing about things that excite you, sitting in your own energy without trimming or hiding.

Feel the freedom in speaking your mind, sharing your thoughts, or just existing as you are. There’s a quiet magic in allowing yourself to show up completely, without censoring your enthusiasm, your quirks, or your curiosity.

Remember that being yourself—fully, unapologetically—is a gift both to you and to the world.

Think of the the people who bring out ease in you—the ones you don’t rehearse your words around. With them, you don’t have to manage every sentence or second-guess how you come across. You just get to be.

Appreciate the gift of their presence today—it’s no small thing to be loved as your unpolished, unfiltered self.

Whose comfort are you protecting when you make yourself smaller?

Is it a boss, a friend, a partner, or even society’s expectations? Why should their comfort come at the cost of yours?

Sometimes it is necessary to soften or pause, but only up to a point. Notice the tension in your body, the thoughts you shove aside, the spark you hide. Ask yourself: is this really serving everyone involved, or just keeping you small out of habit or fear?

Now imagine letting yourself stretch into full size, even just a little. Speak up, take up space, follow a desire without apology. This isn’t about being reckless—it’s about honoring your energy, knowing when it’s safe to soften, and letting the right people meet you where you truly are.

It’s easy to forget that showing up fully—your quirks, your excitement, your awkward pauses—is itself a radical act. So often, we tuck pieces of ourselves away to keep others comfortable, to avoid rocking the boat, or just to fit in. But the right people don’t need you to shrink. They meet you where you are, not where they wish you’d be.

Emerson’s words remind us that being yourself isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s an accomplishment. Every time you speak your mind, share your joy, or let your energy be fully yours, you’re practicing courage. You’re honoring your own rhythm, even when it feels risky.

So as you step into the rest of your days, remember: you don’t need to dim your light for anyone. Let it shine in its imperfect, messy, human brilliance. The right people will see it, and it will be enough. Always enough.

P.S. We made this because most spiritual content made us feel like there was something wrong with us for being tired, messy, or not “high-vibe” enough. If this made you feel a little more human today, that's all we wanted.

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