Self Discovery of believing, behaving, becoming and being your true essence…
“In order to live the life of your dreams, you need to be willing to let go, trust and jump, to dive deep into the darkness and swim through muddy waters and up towards the light…” – SR
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Christmas Intro
I have forgotten the nostalgia of Christmas and the Holiday Season. From finalizing Christmas plans to deciding what memorable activities to do... it can feel overwhelming for parents this time of year. Don't you agree? In just a couple of weeks the kids will be on their winter break and I get to...
November Journal
November 1, 2024 Acknowledgement and Acceptance The blog goes live the first day of November as I promised myself. The excitement that I get to finally write and share intentionally again gave me so much fulfilment but I realized with so much anticipation and rush to finish the website itself, I...
Healing My Hormonal Acne
For as long as I can remember since hitting puberty, I have experienced some kind of acne flare up and they were usually really bad. Being an adult, they have turned into adult acne that are persistent and sometimes cystic. Now my acne flares up a few time a year and they show up on the lower part...
Current Mood:
Nourishing Simplicity & Natural Beauty
Nature Art – Smugglers Cove
Our little outdoor adventure at Smugglers Cove where we found lots of nature’s little treasures. So many types of mushrooms, cute wooly bear caterpillars, and of course beautiful trees and sceneries. Have a look in our gallery for more images.
When was the last time you walked through the forrest?
Floral & Produce
Flowers picked from my moms wild overgrown garden and a grocery haul full of fresh produce always makes me feel so happy. These are some our staples plus a handful few that we still had stock of. I always enjoy seeing what people like to buy at the grocery stores to entice me in trying something new. Do you enjoy grocery hauls too?
Komorebi – A feeling
Komorebi – A Japanese term that translates to:
Sunlight that is filtered through leaves of trees. Forming beautiful beams of light. This is one of my favourite things to see when I am outdoors. Both my kids know what it means and are always aware of it when we’re out walking. It has truly become “our thing” and I love that so much. I also share the same love for sticks, stones and weird habits with them that more often than not Glen probably finds odd and funny at the same time.
Comfort Foods
Autumn brings crisp cool air that I often feel all the way through my bones…
Also, I have really poor circulation so I’m just usually cold in general. Which is why cold rainy weather always makes me crave more comfort foods, especially home made soup. I mean, it doesnt have to be homemade but to me, it just feels more special-that I’m putting in more time and effort to nourish my soul and my body. It’s how I care and tell my self, my body that I love it, that I love me. Self love practices can be done or implemented in so many ways. It’s a personal choice as to how you want to show your self that you are loved and how you want to feel loved and taken care of…
What are your favourite self care and self love practices?
Suzene Risebrough
A little bit about me
I’m Suzene – a SAHM and wife, entrepreneur, content creator, blogger, and a student of life.
I was born in the Philippines and I moved to Canada when I was in grade 6. I love Thai food and desserts that are “not too sweet”. The Sun and the moon makes me extremely happy and energetic.
I’m kind of a loner and a covert nerd, a total bookworm.
I love writing and reflecting on things that I experience and uncover.
If I’m not in front of my computer or glued to my phone screen, you can find me early in the morning at the gym with my husband, outside chasing after my kids, reminding them to be mindful and aware of their surroundings, cooking up a storm in the kitchen or talking to my plants.
I’m addicted to learning and my morning ritual. These have been instrumental in my healing journey and self discovery. I feel like I found the medicine that has the power to transform my life completely. Keeping me inspired and excited to live each day to the fullest, open minded to all possibilities that align and resonate with me.
I am so passionate about self development. Practising, and sharing everything I can about empowering the inner source of energy that we all have within us, just waiting to be awakened and embodied as our true self.
In this space, you will find many of my musings, hobbies, recipes, experiences, favourite, sustainable products, useful lifestyle tips, and wellness practices like mindfulness, healthy lifestyle habits and ideas. I’m always seeking new studies and ways to rewire the mind and old beliefs. To discover new mindset shifts, guides, practical tips, teachings, and practices that I can implement in my life to be the best loving version of myself.
Just like most people who find themselves constantly lost, distracted, indiffirent, unsure and uncertain about life and the path.. I continue to show up for myself. To choose to explore my inner world so I can learn to let go, to surrender, to trust, and to allow life to unfold as it, in the present moment, right here in the now.
Anyone who is in a similar journey knows how hard it is to commit day in and day out. All the struggles, triggers and agonizing trauma that arises while we fight to overcoming the mind, the pain, the patterns, our demons, distractions and our old non-serving beliefs…
Here are a few truths that I want to share straight from the heart…
I find comfort in knowing that I am not alone in this noisy world, no matter how badly I want to hide and escape it all at times…
That life is happening for me and not to me. A nudge that helped me learn to stop playing the victim and instead take the driver seat and gain back control of living my own life.
That whatever I choose NOT to DO, I am still choosing it. So when something doesn’t get done or answered… I am the one responsible.
For I am the only one deciding my fate by choosing which directions to go and what steps to take. I am the one saying no and the same one who says hell yes.
I AM the one who makes the decision if I love or dislike something that is being offered to me.
I find comfort in knowing that I was brought here into this existence as Suzene, for a reason with a purpose and yet, I struggle to find clarity on exactly what that IS. But I am still grateful and so excited to get the chance to discover what that may be.
That no one knows for sure what happens after death, a scary thought that I don’t really like to think about or admit.
I also find comfort in knowing that there is a possibility that maybe life doesn’t actually mean anything important…
Except when we choose to believe that IT MUST in order to feel what we desire to.
I believe that the universe reflects everything that is meant to be in our awareness so life continues to bring us signs, people, guidance and challenges in order to open new doors, break barriers and create a new reality that only us can experience.
Maybe it wasn’t just a little bit about me but it is the authentic truth about who I am and that is one of infinite possibilities.
My name is Suzene but you can call me Zen… this is my journey to finding the truth about who I AM, my inner source…this essence that is WITHin.
Thank you for journeying with me…
ox.ox. Zen ♥
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