Hi Beloved,

For years, I was tethered to the traditional Monday-Friday, 9-5 grind, and it felt like life was just passing me by. I struggled to find time for myself, constantly feeling depleted and as though I was missing out. It wasn't just the rigid schedule that was draining me; it was that my job wasn't aligned with what truly brought me joy.

In the last 3.5 years, I've embraced the adventure of creating my own schedule. This shift has brought its challenges, certainly. I've learned that having complete control over my time is somewhat of a myth, as I now find myself aligning my schedule with the ideal times to offer my services, like classes and retreats. Sometimes, I miss the external structure for its accountability, but I've also grown to appreciate flowing with my natural rhythms. Discovering when I'm most creative, when to tackle admin tasks, or when to simply pause for meditation or a power nap has been enlightening.

Transitioning out of my government job led to a period with little to no structure—everything exploded into chaos before I could start to rebuild. Interestingly, even as life got busier, I found a rhythm in maintaining not just the cleanliness but also the energy of our living spaces. For instance, Mondays transformed into our household cleaning day, aligning with my daughter Amani's new high school schedule.

Today, as with every cleaning day, I began with an inward sweep—delving into chakra research to identify and cleanse outdated beliefs starting from my root chakra. After some physical exercise and refreshing nourishment, it's time to tidy up the Many Paths Wellness digital and physical spaces.

🌐 Exciting Studio Updates!

• New App Alert! Offeringtree, our website host, has launched an app that simplifies signing up for classes. Download it now for quick access to our schedule and reserve your spot in a few taps! Try the links below, or search "Offeringtree" in your app store:
• Apple version: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/offeringtree/id6503482665
• Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.offeringtree.mobile&pcampaignid=web_share

• Community Potluck: Join us this Friday, 7/12! It's a free event, but please sign up [here] so we know how many wonderful souls to expect.

• Your Input Needed: We're reevaluating the schedule for our beloved Yoga Nidra sessions. Would an at-home Zoom option interest you? And which time suits you best for an in-person session: Sunday, Monday, or Friday at 7:30 pm ((likely the last week of the month)? Your feedback is invaluable! Please just respond to this email and let me know! Picking times myself is like throwing spaghetti on the wall :(

• Upcoming Workshops: Mark your calendars!
  
• July 15th: Goddess Circle
• July 20th: Elissa's Therapeutic Massage Workshop: The Roll Model Method
• August 5th: Free Sip & Share with Jess
• August 24th: Ashley's Cyclical Harmony Workshop
• Next Yoga Nidra TBD

Navigating from a structured 9-5 to a more fluid, fulfilling lifestyle has taught me the importance of aligning with one's true self and embracing the ebb and flow of life's demands. It's a journey of continuous learning and adapting—one that I am thrilled to share and navigate together with you.

Join us in creating spaces—both internal and external—that resonate with our truest selves. Let’s cherish these moments of community and personal growth.

With warmth and gratitude,

Jess