Rise to Thrive Reiki and Parent Coaching

07/09/2026

There is so much peace
At the end of the day,
The chaos and urgency fade away.
And with sunset comes
The most beautiful hush,
The day is ending,
No need to rush.

Just linger in the sun's last rays
And feel the warmth
Through the gentle haze.
As dusk approaches,
And a prayer is said
For the gift of night
That lies ahead.

And soon each star,
One by one, will appear,
And loved ones needing rest
Draw near.
We give thanks for the gift
Of another day,
Embracing the stillness,
As worry drifts away ..

🖋️C.E. Coombes
🎨Edward Playa

Serendipity Corner 🌞

07/01/2026

That is the intention 🧡

05/14/2026

13 FAMILY RULES EVERYONE DESERVES TO KNOW

1. Never insult your child
Words spoken in anger can stay in a child’s heart for years. Children remember how you made them feel long after they forget the moment itself.

2. Listen to understand, not just to react
When your partner or child speaks, give them your full attention. Feeling heard is one of the deepest forms of love.

3. No family member should feel like a guest in their own home
Home should feel emotionally safe, peaceful, and welcoming for everyone.

4. Never compare siblings
Comparison creates insecurity, jealousy, and quiet emotional wounds that can last into adulthood.

5. Share meals, not just food
The conversations, laughter, and presence around the table often become the memories people carry forever.

6. When one person struggles, the family supports them
A real family does not abandon people during hard times—it stands closer.

7. Say “I’m proud of you” more often
People grow emotionally when they feel appreciated, not constantly pressured to do more.

8. Teach children consent early
Never force kids to hug, kiss, or interact physically when they feel uncomfortable. Respect teaches healthy boundaries.

9. Don’t joke about someone’s insecurities
What feels funny to you may quietly damage someone’s confidence for years.

10. Forgive mistakes, but don’t ignore harmful patterns
Boundaries are not cruelty. Sometimes protecting peace is an act of love too.

11. Celebrate small moments together
Birthdays, little wins, peaceful dinners, or simply surviving a difficult week—these moments matter more than people realize.

12. Never let pride become more important than peace
A sincere apology can save relationships that ego slowly destroys.

13. Speak kindly inside your home
The outside world is already harsh enough. Family should be the place where people feel safest emotionally.

A strong family is not built through perfection…
but through respect, patience, understanding, and love repeated daily.

~Buddhism

04/03/2026

Stay wild, even when the world asks you not to ✨

02/02/2026

Imbolc
The promise of the light returning and the return to spring.
The midway point between the winter solstice and the Spring Equinox. The evenings are slowly getting lighter and the first shoots are appearing, snowdrops are in abundance in the garden and woodland. Mother nature is stirring from her slumber.
Painting ' Brigid calling back the light'

01/31/2026

Do the little bit of good that you can 💞

We are seeking urgent financial support for a Charleston family who was wrongfully detained, abused, and deported despite having deep roots and loved ones in the United States. Their detention caused severe emotional, physical, and financial harm, separating them from family and stability they had built over many years.

Funds raised will go directly toward legal fees to fight for their lawful return to the U.S., as well as to support an elderly family member who remains here and is now without essential caregiving and financial support. This family is navigating an overwhelming legal system while trying to heal from trauma that never should have happened.

No family should be treated as disposable. No elder should be left vulnerable.
Your contribution—of any amount—helps restore dignity, justice, and hope. Please consider donating and sharing this fundraiser to help bring this family back together.

Hi my name is Yasmin Dantas, I am the grandchild who the donations are going to. My grand… Yasmin Dantas needs your support for Reunite Family and Loved Ones

01/19/2026

12/26/2025

Venus enters Capricorn — December 24 through January 17 🕯️✨

After her final square to Neptune at the very final degree of the zodiac, Venus now crosses a threshold.

This morning, on Christmas Eve, Venus leaves the dream and steps onto solid ground — entering Capricorn, where love asks to be lived, not just imagined.

If the past few days stirred tenderness, nostalgia, longing, or even disillusionment, Venus in Capricorn says:
Let’s build something real with what was revealed.

This is a quieter Venus.
A wiser Venus.
One who understands that devotion is shown through consistency, care, and presence.

During this transit, you may notice:
• A desire for reliability over romance-as-fantasy
• Relationships clarifying around mutual effort and respect
• Love expressed through acts rather than words
• A renewed focus on commitments, boundaries, and long-term values
• A pull toward what feels mature, stabilizing, and enduring

Venus in Capricorn doesn’t rush.
She asks: What is worth tending? What is worth staying for?

This is a beautiful time to:
• Invest in relationships that feel supportive and reciprocal
• Strengthen foundations — emotional, financial, relational
• Make values-based decisions that your future self will thank you for
• Honor love that has proven itself over time

As we move through the holidays and toward the new year, Venus reminds us that love doesn’t need to sparkle to be sacred. Sometimes love looks like showing up. Like choosing again. Like building slowly, intentionally, with care.

Let this be a season where affection becomes anchored —
and where what matters most is given the structure it needs to last.