Crystal Jones

This week's Energetic Exchange topic was Living in Alignment ! What does that mean to you? Do you think about what feels aligned versus what feels forced? When you are in alignment, things flow, you feel peace, love, and/or joy! Your thoughts, feelings, and actions are calm - you move with intention. When you are out of alignment, things feel forced, you feel stressed, anxious, and/or angry. Exhaustion and depletion are common symptoms. You have to know yourself, you have to listen to and...

My emotional resilience has been tested this week. On Wednesday, I took my dog, Tucker, to the vet. He was having a full-blown panic attack—test number one. After they placed him in his “house,” I had to sign paperwork. Check one: CPR if needed or do not resuscitate. Well… damn. That hit hard. Of course I said yes—CPR if needed. After I signed, I put one hand on my heart and the other on my stomach and took several slow, steady breaths. The good news: he got dental X-rays and no surgery (or...

Holistic wellness isn’t one perfect routine or a strict set of rules. I see it as five pillars that support your overall health and quality of life: Nutrition • Movement • Sleep/Rest • Community • Mindset When one pillar is off, you’ll usually feel it. When multiple pillars are supported, you feel more energized, grounded, and like you  again. Nutrition - is the fuel that supports your energy, mood, hormones, digestion, and daily life. If you’re eating mostly processed foods or grabbing...