Entries by Kristi Johnston

Why Is This Still Coming Up?

“I can’t believe I’m doing this again! After all the work I’ve done around abundance, why are my worries about lack still coming up?!” Have you had this or a similar thought about something you’ve worked really hard on over your lifetime and felt blindsided by it coming up again? I sure have! In fact, […]

Take Up Space

Today, we’re talking about taking up space. What does taking up space actually mean? Why is it important? How can you take up space? For us, taking up space means to be fully embodied.  It means that you are present, you are grounded, you are showing up as your full and true authentic self; bold, […]

Self-Care as Service

There is quite the controversy about whether self-care is selfish or essential. Some people say that by being focused on oneself, the needs of the world are ignored. We are solidly on the “it’s essential” side! In fact we believe it’s not only essential for you, it’s essential for the world and that taking care […]

10 Ways to Up Your Self Care Game

I’ve been thinking about self-care quite a bit these days. I’ve been noticing the different ways people interpret that, how it can look, and what happens when it’s missing. Some people think self-care means personal indulgences like an entire spa day, extravagant meal, or a pricey vacation. While those things are lovely, I ultimately consider […]

Life Is In The Contrast

This past month has been filled with contrast here in New England. Scorching hot, bright, sunny days followed by chilly, dim, and rainy stretches. Pollen-filled air so thick that breathing felt hazardous, interspersed with clear, dry air sweet with the scents of summer.

Maybe you long for predictability in all things- including the weather, and not knowing what’s coming has you feeling unsettled, frustrated, or even afraid. Let me reframe contrast for you as something to be relished, appreciated, and even celebrated.

How to Survive Online Dating as an Empath

3 Ways to Preserve Your Peace It’s 2021 and dating is still predominately online- at least the initial phases of it anyway, thanks to Covid 19. I know online dating has been around since the mid-90’s, but although I wasn’t single until recently, I still think things have changed over the past year. The whole […]

5 Easy Ways to Regain Your Emotional Balance

These days, what’s happening in the world can have you on an emotional roller-coaster. I want to assure you that you’re not alone, and also to offer 5 simple ways to regain your emotional balance. Breathe. Super basic, right? Except I am talking about that mindful, purposefully deep, breath. Try it! Breathe deeply in through […]

Signs You’re an Empath/Intuitive

Here are some signs you are an empath/intuitive: You feel the emotions of others.When you’re with someone, even a perfect stranger, you know how they’re feeling even before they say a word. This means that you may feel sad, panicked, excited, etc. for absolutely no reason at all.  You may notice this more strongly with […]

Last Ireland Paintings in this Series

Although these 7 paintings complete the 24 piece series I set out to do for my solo shows in March, I don’t feel like I have said, artistically, all I want to say about my trip to Ireland. I feel inspired to paint a few in a looser style and at least a few with […]