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Have you ever been sailing through a beautiful morning—productive, joyful, full of light—when suddenly, your mood shifts? No warning, no explanation… just off?

It’s confusing. Ten minutes ago, you were doing great. So what happened?

As women, we live with many dynamic factors—sleep, hormones, responsibilities—but today, I want to talk about something subtler and often overlooked: frequencies and the energy around us.

I like to imagine we’re living in an energy aquarium. Everything carries a frequency—the people near us, the thoughts we entertain, the devices we use, the food we eat, even the fabrics we wear. And when our mood suddenly drops, it might not be our energy that caused it.

Thanks to Nick Ortner and The Tapping Solution for helping us understand this better: our nervous system is always reading the room. It may absorb the stress, frustration, or sadness of someone nearby—your partner, your child, even the stranger next to you in line. When this happens, ask yourself, “Is this mine?”

If it’s not, don’t worry. You have the power to shift. In a Creator-based® way, we use mindful intention to create energetic boundaries. Picture handing their energy back with compassion, then gently placing a loving space between you. Let your energy be yours.

The same goes for physical discomfort—headaches, fatigue, back pain—that shows up after a conversation or crowded event. Your body might be mirroring someone else’s experience. Again: pause. Breathe. Center. Ask, “Is this mine?” And if it isn’t, breathe light and truth into it and release it with love.

You are not called to carry others—you are called to connect with your Creator. Let His light and truth flow through you. That’s where your strength lies. You don’t have to generate all the hope. Simply allow it to flow.

So next time you feel overwhelmed, drained, or scattered, remember: you can choose what energy to take in. Visualize your Creator-centered shield. Ground yourself. Call in light and clarity.

Want to go deeper? Join us on the podcast, come to Coach n Clear, or meet with a Creator-based® Coach. Your nervous system is a sacred instrument—calm it, clear it, and create your path forward with hope.

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Persistence – Staying in the Story When It’s Hard

Let’s talk about the kind of strength that doesn’t always look shiny or Instagram-worthy… the kind of strength that whispers, “I’m not giving up.”

That’s persistence. And it’s holy.

In Dick Schwartz’s 5 P’s of Self, persistence is that steady, Spirit-rooted commitment to keep going—not because you have to prove something, but because the Creator is still writing your story. In Creator-based® Coaching, we don’t push or pressure. But we do press on. With faith. With love. With courage that sometimes shows up looking like tears and tiny steps forward.

Persistence means staying in the story even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

You may not feel like a warrior, but if you’ve ever kept showing up to your healing, to your faith, to your family, when everything inside of you wanted to quit—you’re already living it.

Let’s be honest: the enemy would love nothing more than for you to throw in the towel. But the Creator? He’s placed something eternal in you. That’s why your spirit keeps whispering, “There’s more.” And that whisper is worth listening to.

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a story about a widow who kept asking a judge for justice. She didn’t give up. And eventually, the judge relented—not because he cared, but because her persistence wore him down. Jesus tells us this story not to make us feel annoying when we pray—but to remind us that God is not like that judge. He loves to respond to the cries of His daughters. But He also honors the heart that keeps coming back, no matter how long it takes.

Creator-based® Coaching encourages women to be lovingly persistent with their own parts. When shame pops up for the 100th time, we don’t slam the door—we get curious. When a pattern resurfaces, we don’t give up—we lead that part back to truth.

Persistence isn’t a grind. It’s a gentle, Spirit-fueled decision to keep walking. Even when you don’t feel brave. Even when you’ve stumbled. Even when you’re tired.

And here’s the truth I want you to hold close today: God is more committed to your healing than you are. So if He hasn’t given up on you—and He never, ever will—you don’t have to give up either.

Keep going, beloved. You’re not just surviving. You’re growing into something sacred.

Patience – Trusting the Pace of Heaven

Okay friend, let’s talk about one of the hardest and holiest parts of healing: waiting.

I don’t know about you, but I used to think if I wasn’t “getting there” fast enough—spiritually, emotionally, physically—I must be doing something wrong. And girlfriend, let me tell you... that lie ran deep.

But here’s what the Creator-based® Way has shown me: Patience isn’t punishment. It’s a partnership with our Creator. It’s not about sitting still with clenched fists, begging for a breakthrough. It’s about surrendering to God’s perfect pace, learning to rest, and willingly learning in the process. Patience is actually one of the sweetest gifts from God. It’s not about waiting perfectly—it’s about trusting deeply.

Dick Schwartz names patience as one of the 5 P’s of Self, and there’s a reason it’s right at the center. Patience is what gives our inner world the space to breathe. It’s what lets our tender parts—the ones that feel unworthy, scared, or “too much”—begin to trust us. They don’t want to be rushed. They want to be seen, held and heard.

Creator-based® Coaching teaches women that healing isn't linear and doesn't come from hustling. It comes from receiving—receiving God’s grace, His timeline, and the truth that you are not behind. It also involves owning and honoring the truth that you are a work in progress, a person who is becoming.

Take Sarah from the Bible—for decades she waited for the promise of Isaac. I’m sure she felt forgotten. Maybe even ashamed. But God's promise didn’t arrive late; it arrived right on time. And when it did, it carried so much joy, it made her laugh out loud.

That’s what divine timing does—it fills your heart with joy and relief because it comes after you’ve grown deep roots of trust.

In The Creator-based® Way, we are encouraged to create this kind of patience with every part of us. When that anxious voice says, “You should be over this by now,” we respond with compassion: “It’s okay, love. We’re still healing. God’s not in a rush, and neither are we.”

Patience says, “I’m okay even while things are still messy.” It’s that gentle reminder from the Spirit that the Lord never rushes your healing. He doesn’t roll His eyes at you. He sees every part of you—your fear, your self-doubt, your trying—and He responds with the loving compassion of a tender Parent.

Patience teaches you how to wait with hope. It creates space to hear the Spirit, to gently coach your parts back into peace, and to believe that something beautiful is growing—even if you can’t see it yet.

And here’s what I’ve learned: You’re not failing. You’re unfolding.

Our Creator is loving and smiling at every step you take.

So today, be gentle with your becoming. Trust the pace of heaven. God isn’t just working on your future—He’s working in you, right now, with tender, unwavering, supporting love.

You’re not late. You’re loved.

"You’re not failing. You’re unfolding.

Trust the pace of Heaven.”

– Creator-based® Coaching