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The NOAA describes lightning as “ a massive electrostatic discharge in the atmosphere. It occurs when positive and negative electrical charges build up and separate within a storm cloud. When this charge imbalance becomes too great, it rapidly discharges to balance itself out, producing a brilliant flash of light and explosive heat.

Often when a storm approaches, we can tell it is coming because of the clues or signs that can be seen or felt. The colour of the sky changes sometimes to a green, grey colour. The winds increase, and the leaves of trees turn. Animals and birds seek shelter. Most times you can feel the barometric pressure change. Some people claim they feel the storm coming in their joints. Usually we have enough information, via weather reports, alerts on our phones to get to a safe place to weather out to the storm. In modern language weathering out the storm means to successfully survive or endure a difficult situation, hardship, or period of crisis without being permanently damaged or destroyed.

Sometimes in our lives, a storm is brewing. Emotional, physical, financial, social pressures are mounting. Our beliefs, thoughts and habits can become like strong winds that increase the intensity of said pressure. Ironically, we can be so committed to keeping it all together, that we do not even recognize the tell-tale signs that the storm is imminent.

On Feb 5, 2026, lightning struck for me. Not the lightning from the sky. The internal lightning from the build up of pressure of a prolonged over stimulated central nervous system. Along with some physical consequences, I was forced to stop and assess some thought patterns, held beliefs and habits. I did not recognize the warning signs of exhaustion. Even though, there had been many nights of being awake all night long. I could still pull off the required functions of requirements of life: managing a household, being an essential care-giver to my MIL, being a good wife and mother, and a competent business partner or so I thought. Any issues of headache, or physical stiffness or numbness, I just chalked up to being in menopause. Since so many women experience deep fatigue, insomnia, irritability or lack of focus during this time in life, it was a common sense to put it down to that. ( Look at all the ads trying to sell to us women, the latest drug, remedy or gizmo to fix fatigue.) Sometimes it takes a significant flash to cause one to pay attention.

Thankfully I knew to ask for help. I had a series of medical tests run and ruled out any critical issues. All those years of fitness classes, running and weight training paid dividends when it came to a healthy heart and arteries. Ladies, it is worthwhile to know your numbers.

What I did realize was that trying to be all things to all people cannot be done. I had to take a step back, reassess what truly mattered to me, and start recognizing what my heart desired. Self-care in the form of exercise, massage treatments and get togethers with family and friends had fallen by the wayside. I got caught up in the Obligation Station, ei. thinking I had to do this thing, and this deadline needed to be met, and I am behind on that commitment. It spins in your head and takes a lot of energy. Fear creeps in, telling you that what you do is not enough, or good enough. Then guilt shows up and it spreads the lie that “I am doing something wrong”. Shame may join in the chorus, with the line that says, “There must be something wrong with me”. Shame also encourages us to compare ourselves with others. We may think it looks like everyone else has it all together, why don’t I? It is funny, that because I view myself as a healthy, fit person who is well educated in wellness when a health issue comes up, I view it as a failure, because I should know better and do better…

Well, That thought has got to go. That is ego. Capture the thought, analyse it, is it true? Is it beneficial to me? Is it loving? How can it be reframed so it is loving, beneficial and true?

The body reacts to what the mind believes. So, if I want harmony in the body, I want harmony in the mind. Most importantly, I want a spirit of harmony. This spirit is within us. How does one align with that spirit? One must quiet the mind. The levels of spiritual, emotional, mental and physical can not be separated. One impacts the others. For me, the best way to quiet the mind, get to the root issue, and start healing by aligning head to heart is with PureBioenergy Healing Therapy. That and returning to daily spiritual practices are what helped me to get through this storm. I am grateful to Shirley Benson and Stephanie Cote for giving me PureBioenergy Healing Therapy sessions. I am grateful to Jane for her daily phone calls. I am grateful to my husband for his constant care. I am grateful to Rose for reminding me to rest, and that certain things cannot be rushed.

As the storm settles, and I look back to what I had learned in the aftermath. Here are a few lessons on restoration of self care.

Self love is consistent self-care. Not just care when symptoms show up. Not a Band-Aid over the problem and then ignoring it. Self- care like a boundary saying “I can’t take that project on at this time”. Self-care includes being honest with yourself and with others.

Care like scheduling the time for a stretching program or a Pilates class or a walk in the woods with a friend. Self-care like eating healthy proteins and vegetables on a regular basis, even if you might not feel hungry. Never skip meals or go too long without eating, as hunger signals your body to release stress hormones. And those stress hormones can reek havoc with our central nervous system and our sleep.

Self love can be spending time with your loved ones and just being. Not having to do anything to prove love. Just being with them and being yourself is enough. It is all that truly matters. The gift of being present. Laughter cures a variety of ills.

Self-care includes talking to a trusted friend or counsellor when issues arise. Sometimes a solution may not be readily available, but a burden shared is a burden halved. Decreasing the worry of a situation, allows our creative mind and spirit to be open to a solution. Prayer is a proven element to decrease stress and increase balance. As Edgar Cacey reminds us, we are spiritual beings having an adventure of consciousness. Jesus tells us, that whatever you ask for, in my name will be given you. Meditation can bring one to the inner quiet space. Once we recognize that frenetic energy of worry, or fear, the awareness changes everything. We can choose to align with a peaceful alternative. Recognizing the pattern of isolating yourself is also important. We are meant for community and being alone for too long, impedes healing.

Now, I am not saying this is easy. Consistency takes effort. Capturing our thoughts and stopping the harsh judgement of ourselves (and others) takes a spiritual strength that is only achievable with practice. I do have to accept myself where I am at. But that doesn’t mean that I will stay in this place. The pressures we put on ourselves deserved to be examined, to determine if they are real, if they are sharable or if they are even necessary. Physical strength is increased by consistent and increasing effort, so is spiritual strength. To stay balanced, I need both.

Thanks again to all who helped me weather this storm. If you are reading this and feel you would like a safe environment to assist you during your life storm, please reach out. We will share our umbrella. In gratitude and Love, Judy

In this day of instant media, constant information, increased speed of life’s expectations, it is easy to see how one can experience a feeling of being overwhelmed. The feeling of having too much to do, and no time to do it in. The feeling that no matter what I do, it isn’t enough. Many women have so many responsibilities, it is a wonder they can relax at all. Yet relaxation is essential to renewing our minds, and our bodies. Not to mention our spirit which is where our energy resides. Your intuition or inner knowing needs to have quiet or calm so you can hear it. Today, let’s look at some ways that we can “Be Still…” and connect to our heart, so our minds and bodies can function better.

What are the symptoms/effects of over-thinking?

Have you ever felt like your thoughts are running in circles, but you’re too drained to take a single step forward? One thought leads to the next To Do on the list, and at the same time you may feel guilt or irritation that you are not further towards your goal. Let’s not make our goal our gaol. Let’s just pause, breathe for a minute.

Overwhelm and overthinking often creep in quietly, but their symptoms are unmistakable. For women healing from emotional trauma, it can feel like your inner world is on high alert—even when everything on the outside seems quiet.

You might notice it in these subtle but powerful ways:

Common Symptoms of Overwhelm & Overthinking

Procrastination: Not because you’re lazy, but because your mind is overloaded, and you don’t know where to begin. Procrastination is a double-edged sword. We know we need to do something, we think about it a lot. The thinking about it, creates an upset or irritation yet it doesn’t move us close to task. The deadline may be looming and our avoidance is in full bloom. Being told “just get’er done” isn’t helpful. Be kind. If you are feeling this don’t criticize yourself. Acknowledge it.
Irritation & Mood Swings: Your patience wears thin, and small things feel massive. Some days I ask myself, Dang, Why do I feel so bitchy?
Worry & Racing Thoughts: Your mind constantly replays scenarios or “what ifs”, even when you’re trying to rest.
Insomnia or Restless Sleep: You lie in bed tired but wired, unable to shut off the mental noise. Our friendly hormones can keep our mind caught in a loop. Less sleep equals more irritability.
Apathy or Numbness: You feel stuck, unmotivated, or emotionally disconnected from your goals and dreams. Just feel like “MEH”.

These aren’t just inconveniences. They’re signals from your body and nervous system asking for attention, care, and recalibration.

So What Can You Do When You Feel Overwhelmed?

The healing journey doesn’t require perfection or doing everything at once. It simply begins with one small, grounded step.

Here are gentle but powerful remedies to help move you from frozen to focused:

1. Just Do One Thing

Start with one simple task. Make your bed. Send that email. Drink a glass of water. When your brain feels scattered, completing just one thing helps shift you from chaos to clarity. It reminds your nervous system: You’re capable. You’re moving forward. Make “Just One Thing” your mantra.

2. Make a ‘Need-to-Do’ List

Write it out. Not just in your head. Getting your thoughts on paper stops the mental loop. You release the pressure to remember everything and can begin to prioritize what truly matters.

Writing it out also let’s us figure out what is in our control. Often we worry about other people’s reactions to us, spiking our stress levels when we let other’s expectations live in our minds. Worry takes away our peace. Choose to protect your peace.

3. Analyze & Delegate

Look at your list and ask:

What must I do because it aligns with my values or goals?
What can I delegate, delay, or even delete?

This isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what’s meaningful and letting go of the rest.

4. Use Your Strengths to Build Confidence

What comes naturally to you? Organization, creativity, empathy, listening? Tap into your strengths first, they’ll energize you. Every time you act from your strengths, you build momentum, clarity, and self-trust. We all have been given gifts. When we use our gifts, we feel good, confident and happy. Remember when you delegate something to someone, you let them use their gifts too. You are doing a service to another person. That action brings you a boost of “feel good” dopamine. Do good because it’s good for you.

5. Act: Do the Thing. The congratulate yourself for Doing the Thing! When you complete a task, especially one you’ve been avoiding, your brain releases dopamine, often called the “feel-good” or “motivation” hormone. It’s a chemical reward that makes you feel a sense of pleasure, accomplishment, and momentum.

Even small actions, like crossing something off your to-do list or cleaning a drawer, give your brain a dopamine hit. This is why the “Just Do One Thing” strategy works so well, it kickstarts the reward system in your brain and shifts you out of freeze mode.

Why Dopamine Matters:

Dopamine isn’t just about pleasure. It’s part of your brain’s reward system, a system designed to reinforce positive behavior. When you take action and feel good afterward, your brain learns something very important:

“Taking action helps me feel better.”

Each time this happens, your brain builds a new neural pathway, what we call a positive feedback loop or even “success circuitry.”

It Looks Like This:

Cue: You feel overwhelmed
Action: You do one small thing
Reward: Dopamine makes you feel good
Reinforcement: Your brain says, “Let’s do that again.”

Over time, this rewires the default pattern of procrastination and freeze into a new one of confidence, momentum, and inner trust.

Where PureBioenergy Healing Comes In

When your nervous system is dysregulated from trauma or emotional exhaustion, even small tasks can feel impossible. That’s why PureBioenergy Healing Therapy is such a powerful ally.

By calming the mind, restoring energetic balance, and releasing stored emotional tension, it creates the inner stillness and spaciousness required for clarity and aligned action. You no longer feel hijacked by racing thoughts or paralyzed by fear, you feel centered, capable, and connected to your intuition.

How PureBioenergy Healing Therapy Helps

When you’re overwhelmed, your mind can become a torrential storm, tossing and tormenting you. PureBioenergy Healing Therapy offers a deeply calming space for your nervous system to reset.

Here’s what it does :

Calms the racing mind without requiring you to relive past trauma.
Creates deep relaxation in both body and mind, allowing restorative rest.
Enhances focus and clarity, helping you get out of “fog brain”.
Restores your energetic balance, so you feel lighter, grounded, and more present.
Connects you to your intuition, making decision-making clearer and more confident.
Decreases or stops Pain, so your body can rest, renew, and restore.
Improves Sleep: Sleep is essential for healing.

You Are Not Lazy. You Are Healing.

Overwhelm and overthinking are not flaws. They are protective responses from a nervous system that’s been through too much for too long.

The good news? You don’t have to stay in that stuck place.

With simple tools, supportive community, and powerful energy healing, you can find your way back to focus, flow, and peace.

Your Next Step:

If you’re feeling scattered or shut down right now, start small.

✔️ Just do one thing.
✔️ Make your list.
✔️ Ask for help.
✔️ Book a PureBioenergy Healing Therapy session.

Rose and I understand because we have lived it. I don’t just teach this, I live it. Reach out if you have questions or just want an understanding listener. We are here to serve. Do Just One thing today to bring you some peace, joy and happiness.

You deserve a life that feels clear, calm, and deeply connected to you.