A Day of Sun, Alignment, and Unexpected Wins

Today was a beautiful day.

The sun was shining, it was 83 degrees — almost perfect weather. I started my morning outside with coffee and my computer, answering a few emails, working on marketing materials, and looking for a place to live. There’s something deeply grounding and calming about starting the day outside — hearing the birds, feeling the warmth of the sun, and letting my nervous system wake up slowly before the world asks anything of me.

After that, I headed to Titusville (about an hour away) for a chiropractor appointment. I left a few hours early so I could find some water, lay in the sun, get grounded, and just listen. The UV was low — only a 4 — but it still felt nourishing. I felt my body soften, my breath deepen, and my mind slow down in a way that doesn’t happen when I’m rushing from one thing to the next.

The chiropractor was amazing. I was referred to him by a mutual friend, Avo. His name is Dr. David Daly, and his work is fascinating. His approach looks at how the brain communicates with the body — how the nervous system holds patterns that show up as physical pain, fatigue, inflammation, anxiety, overthinking, and even structural imbalances like one leg appearing longer than the other.

It was honestly wild to watch him connect dots so quickly — things that felt disconnected suddenly made sense as part of one system trying to find balance.

He was also just a genuinely kind, curious human. It turns out he’s speaking at a conference in Titusville in March that Avo invited me to volunteer at. Even better, he and his staff all use peptides and are switching to buying from us.

So it became a triple win:

✔️ My body received support

✔️ I made a new connection

✔️ Trident grew

And on top of that, a few people signed up for our affiliate program — which felt especially meaningful since I had literally just launched it the day before. It was one of those quiet confirmations that when you take aligned action, the world meets you halfway.

From there I drove back, stopped at the gym, and then went to a JKD class.

That part was… challenging.

The style itself is very close to what I want to train, but the energy in the room wasn’t fully aligned. One of the other students moved very quickly into my space, touching and engaging physically without any communication or consent — no “is this okay?”, no explanation, just immediate contact and force.

Yes, martial arts and grappling are physical by nature. That wasn’t the issue. The issue was the lack of awareness, attunement, and respect. I’ve never trained in a space where someone didn’t first communicate, ask, or establish consent before working that closely with my body — especially with someone they don’t know.

It felt less like training and more like ego.

And maybe that’s why it bothered me more than I expected — because the standard I hold for training is high. I’ve been trained by truly exceptional teachers in Minnesota and Toronto, and once you’ve experienced that level of presence, skill, and integrity, it’s very hard to accept anything less.

I have no desire to train in environments that don’t carry that level of awareness and respect.

By the time I left, it was about 7pm. I drove the 40 minutes home, grilled some venison and goat burgers, ate outside, and ran around with Charlie to wear him out. The air was warm, the sky was soft, and it felt really good to be outside in the open, darkening backyard where it was quiet and still after a full day.

Needless to say, I love it here. I love staying with Calla, Ed, and Olivia. I love coming home and having people to talk to, eat with, and simply not be alone. In the middle of the stress of trying to find a place to live, rebuilding at the salon, and growing Trident, being able to come “home” to connection instead of isolation brings me more joy than I can really put into words.

The rest of the night was simple — prepping for tomorrow, cleaning up, slowing down.

Before winding down for the night, I also received a distance Seiheki healing session from my good friend Kristina. It was incredible — subtle, deep, and exactly what my system needed. As I move through all these life changes, I’m more grateful than ever for the healing work and the people who walk with me through it.

Truly… bring on the healing sessions.

If you’re curious about Seiheki or any of the healing work I offer (in-person or distance), you can learn more here:

https://www.makesyoustronger.club

Nothing flashy.

Nothing dramatic.

Just a day well lived.

A day of tending to my body, my work, my relationships, and my path — in small, steady ways.

And honestly? That’s the kind of day I want more of. 🌞🐾