Day of Hope #110
Sunday February 13 – Day of Hope #110
Goal: Create some balance in all the chaos of life
Quote: “Balance is giving your soul, body, and dreams room to breathe.” – Kayla Jones
Today’s Day of Hope was exactly what my soul needed… simple, quiet, and grounding.
I spent the weekend at a hotel downtown Boise. I slept in, had some breakfast, and took my time getting ready. No rushing. No pressure. Just easing into the day. From there, I headed to one of my favorite places, Ann Morrison Park in Boise. I parked by my favorite fountain.
It’s been a special spot for me over the years, a place where I’ve journaled, reflected, and re-centered myself more times than I can count. This time, it was different though. The fountain wasn’t running, and I knew they were planning to tear it down soon. Sitting there felt bittersweet… like saying goodbye to a quiet chapter of my life that had held so many of my thoughts, dreams, and healing moments.
So, I did what I always do there. I journaled. I let my thoughts spill onto the page, taking in the stillness, knowing this place had been part of my journey in ways most people would never see. The Super Bowl was later that day, so I had a timeline to head home, but for those moments in the park, nothing else mattered.
Bonus – Reiki, Healing, and Alignment
This month, I also did something I had wanted to try for years: Reiki energy healing.
I went to see a woman named Dominique at All is Well in Boise. Little did I know this would become a lasting part of my life. As I write this several years later, I still see her. She truly has become my angel of balance.
When I first started, I intentionally told her nothing about me. No book. No business. No dreams. I wanted a pure experience, one that wasn’t influenced by anything external. And what happened… was powerful.
During my first session, she described images she saw:
A flurry of overwhelming motion
A large tree rooted in a green field
A crumpled piece of paper at my core
My higher self, she said, wanted that paper removed and burned. And it was. As it burned, there was emotion… then release… then light filling the space where it once sat.
For me, that moment symbolized something deeply personal: the end of an old version of myself and the beginning of something new.
She also shared messages that felt both surreal and grounding at the same time: That I was on the right path. That I had a gift. That I was meant to help others see a different way of living.
At that time, I was quietly building something, writing my book, dreaming about Hope’s Highways, and trying to make sense of what I felt called to do.
That session confirmed something I didn’t even realize I needed confirmed: I wasn’t just dreaming… I was becoming.
Bonus #2 – Healing Weekend
Another meaningful moment this month was a weekend trip to Utah with my sister.
We attended a virtual class based on Gabrielle Bernstein’s book Happy Days. It is focused on healing trauma and finding inner peace. It was intense, emotional, and deeply eye-opening.
We spent hours reflecting on past experiences, childhood, young adulthood, moments I had forgotten or suppressed. I filled pages in a new journal with memories, names, and realizations.
It wasn’t easy. In fact, it was one of the hardest things I’ve done. But little by little, something started happening understanding… forgiveness… release. The more open I became to healing, the more clarity I found.
We also visited our dear friend Mr. D. at his memory care center. Seeing him in this new stage of life was emotional, but we shared laughter, stories, and connection. It was a reminder of how precious time is and how important it is to show up for the people we love.
My lesson of hope: Balance isn’t about doing everything; it’s about choosing what truly matters. When I slow down, reflect, and allow myself to heal, I create space for peace and purpose to live side by side.
