After I published my book, Moxie, in May, I felt exhausted—physically, mentally, and emotionally. So, I did something bold:


I cleared my calendar and gave myself permission to rest.


At first, it felt freeing. But after a week of doing absolutely nothing, a strange feeling crept in...GUILT.

• Shouldn’t I be doing something productive?
• Shouldn’t I be planning the next big thing?
• Shouldn’t I be earning this rest?

That inner pressure wasn’t new—it’s been with me my whole life.

So, at first, I pushed the guilt aside and reminded myself...I’m exhausted. I need a break.
But then this week, the energy of the full moon started to stir something in me. Full moons have a way of shining a bright light on what’s ready to be examined and released.

For me, the full moon brought forward the guilt around not being productive—the voice that whispers I must always be doing, striving, producing to be worthy. It’s an old story I’ve carried quietly for years, which has led me to be over productive… and I have a feeling I’m not the only one. 


So, I started to think about this belief of "not being productive enough".  Questioning where it came from and when it started.  I suddenly connected the dots and realized that this isn't my story but an inherited story.  A story of...

• My grandparents working tirelessly to create a successful farm business without rest.
• My parents reminding me that idleness was laziness.
• And me, internalizing the messages from my grandparents and my parents along the way.

This full moon is offering all of us an invitation to bring that story into the light. To gently hold it. To honor where it came from—and then ask...

• Does this still serve me?
• What if productivity isn't the only measure of worth?
• What if being is just as sacred as doing?
• What if rest is not something to earn, but something to embrace?

You are not here to repeat old patterns - you are here to reimagine them!

So, this full moon is stirring up emotions and asking us to stop overriding our needs in the name of legacy.  Let's redefine what we pass down by choosing to rest, reflect, and reset.



Full Moon Reflection Prompts:

• Where did I learn that I must always be doing something to feel valuable?
• What messages about rest, stillness, or laziness did I inherit?
• What does my body need more of right now - action or ease?
• What would it look like to honor my ancestors by breaking this cycle?

Reflection Questions:  

• Where in your life are your ancestors cheering you on?
• Which ancestors would you like to invite into your life?
• Is there an old ancestral story holding you back?
• Are you ready to release this old ancestral story?

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Let’s be real: the world is loud and noisy these days.  The news, social media, and even the weather are becoming increasingly loud and overwhelming.

But here’s what I’ve learned—again and again:
When everything around me feels chaotic, loud, or overwhelming…
That’s often the very moment a deeper calm is trying to get my attention.

It’s not about escaping the chaos.
It’s about choosing to anchor yourself within it.

When we pause—just long enough to take a breath, feel our feet on the ground, or listen to our own heartbeat—we create space. And in that space, something magical happens.

✨ We shift from reaction to reflection.
✨ We quiet the noise long enough to hear what’s true.
✨ We open the door to a new perspective, a fresh idea, or a next step we couldn’t see before.

This kind of calm isn’t passive—it’s powerful.
It doesn’t mean you’re ignoring reality.
It means you’re reclaiming your center so you can choose how to move forward.

Sometimes the calm shows up in a deep breath.
Or a walk outside.
Or a sound bath, a journal page, or a moment of stillness with your hand on your heart.

However, you access it, that calm is a compass.
It doesn’t just soothe—it clarifies.
It reminds you that you’re not stuck. You’re simply in transition.
And just on the other side of that pause? Possibility.


What’s one way you can create a moment of calm for yourself today, even if the world around you is still swirling?


Interested in a private 1-on-1 Shamanic Reiki Sound Healing session?  Send me an email and I will send you my calendar of available dates/times.

The Message:  As a child, I had a natural inclination to solve problems. Whenever there was chaos or turmoil, I would take charge and work towards restoring peace. My focus was always on resolving the crisis, even if it meant putting my own needs last. As a result, 2 things happened:

• Various family members learned not to take responsibility for their own actions, as they knew I would clean up their mess as I was the “fixer”.
• I learned to put my own needs last.

As the years passed and I started to pursue my own life (college, career, etc.) and my dreams (entrepreneur), family chaos would appear. I would push my needs and dreams to the bottom of the list, and instead, I would assist with the family crisis. This happened so often that I established the story…

 “Here I go again! Whenever I pursue my dreams, chaos, and drama appear. Why do I bother to move forward with my dreams? Maybe I'm not meant to achieve my dreams.”

Now, whenever chaos appears and this story pops up, I ask myself the following questions to debunk it and create a new story.

• Is this story true?
• How do I feel when I think about this story?
• Am I ready to release this story?
• What is the new story that I can create?

By asking myself these questions, I have replaced the "Here I Go Again, I must do everything!" story with the "I empower others to make their own choices!"


Reflection Questions:

• Where are you being asked to stay calm in the chaos?
• When chaos appears, what strengths do you exhibit?
• When chaos appears, what false story do you tell yourself?
• Do you need to let go of an old chaos story and create a new one?

For the past few years, summer has gotten lost in the endless to-do list of things, and before I know it, summer is gone, and I didn't have time to relax and enjoy it.  So, this year, I've decided to write a letter to the season of summer with my intentions of enjoying it more.

Dear Summer,
Let's find some ways to hang out together and invite in some peace, joy, and magic.  Let's commit to...

1. Taking coffee outside at least 2 mornings a week and listening to nature.
2. Create a little writing and reading space outside.
3. Watching more sunsets and sunrises.
4. Walking around Lake Le-Aqua-Na weekly.
5. Farmers' Markets on Saturday mornings.

Sound good? Yes.  Then, Summer, let's be friends.

xxooxx,
Robin


What letter would you like to write to the season of Summer?

I've decided to take a little break from offering summer in-person workshops.  Instead, I've been inspired to follow my heart and offer a...

 1:1 Sound Bath Experience
Relax Your Body. Clear Your Mind. Reignite Your Spark.

Step away from the noise and into a deeply calming space designed just for you.

This one-on-one sound bath session invites you to fully relax, unwind, and let go. With the soothing tones of a crystal harp, Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, and other gentle instruments, you’ll be guided into a peaceful, meditative state where your body can reset and your mind can breathe.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, creatively blocked, or simply in need of a pause—you’ll leave this session feeling refreshed, centered, and reconnected with your inner clarity.


What to Expect:

• A warm, welcoming outdoor space where you can fully relax
• Personalized sound healing tailored to your energy
• Gentle grounding practices to help you reconnect with your body
• Time afterward to reflect and integrate
• This is more than a moment of peace—it's a reset button for your nervous system and a doorway to your next creative idea.

Where/When:
Nature’s Treasure
Saturday 6/14/2025 10 am-5 pm
Appointments are required - 815-858-3722


Investment:

$50 for a 45-minute 1:1 session


Ready to step into stillness and reconnect with your creative spark?

Contact Sandy at Nature’s Treasure to book your session.

For years, I talked about writing a book. And for just as many years, I had the same excuse:

Who would even want to read my story?

That changed in January 2020. I was in Minneapolis, having dinner at Hazelwood with a longtime colleague. We were in Minneapolis for the week, helping a client map out a future roadmap. Somewhere between appetizers and the second glass of wine, Bob asked me a simple but bold question:

What’s your story?

So, I gave him the Cliff Notes version. After I finished, Bob looked me straight in the eye and said:

You need to write that book.
There are people who need to hear how your betrayals weren’t the end of your story. They were the ignition.


His words stuck. Fast forward three years—after plenty of self-doubt, detours, and a dozen more excuses—I finally decided to make time to write my story.   In May 2025, I finally released MOXIE. 


MOXIE is a bold declaration of what’s possible when you stop asking for permission and start pursuing your dreams!

So, let me ask you—what dream have you been holding onto? Is there a story that is holding you back?  A story of not having enough time?  A story of not having enough money?  A story around no one will buy this or want this?


Because here’s the thing:

The dream you want to pursue but think no one wants...might be the exact thing someone else needs
.

Your Next Bold Move Call to Action:
🌟 Curious about the betrayal that sparked my journey? You can read a sample of MOXIE for free on Amazon.


🌟 Ready to stop spinning your wheels? I offer 1:1 mentoring to help you get unstuck and start moving forward towards Your Next Bold Move.

​Testimonial: 
I just opened the book and it flipped to 2 areas that I had just talked with someone about this morning. It was a magical synchronicity to go right to the page on serendipity!!!! I can wait to dip in the rest of the book. Thank you Robin for following your heart and writing. ~Lori