I want to give a huge shout out to my community, my tribe, my sisters, and my soul family, all those who have taken the time to care of me and check in on me this week. I`m learning to receive. ❤️

I especially want to dedicate this message of LOVE to mi amor, who has gone above and beyond. I wouldn`t be able to do the work that I do without his support, and this week he has been on double duty cooking every meal, taking care of me, attending to the boys` needs, and performing all these beautiful acts of service with so much grace, love, compassion, and patience. Baby- you are my biggest blessing.

I am so grateful for all the people in my life. Please take care of yourselves and one another. I love you.❤️

May humans learn to grow as gracefully and resiliently as trees.❤️

🌟 In our society, there`s a common understanding that "I scratch your back, you scratch mine." We often operate within this transactional framework, where interactions are like entries in a ledger—either we`re in the green or in the red. But I wanted to share this PSA because I`ve noticed that some people, perhaps due to upbringing or past experiences, feel hesitant to receive. If this resonates with you, then this message is especially for you.

Giving is a beautiful thing, but it`s essential to examine the intention behind our actions. If we`re giving with the expectation of receiving something in return, or if our giving isn`t genuine and from the heart, then it`s worth taking a closer look at our motivations. Many times, the gifts we give and receive come with invisible strings attached, creating an unspoken energetic debt.

I`m a firm believer in supporting our community and uplifting those around us. However, as someone who works in the energetic field, I want to ensure that no one ever feels indebted to me. So, with this post, I`m setting you free from any perceived obligations.

Let`s give and receive freely, from a place of genuine care and compassion, without expecting anything in return. 🌟

#GiveAndReceive #FromTheHeart #NoStringsAttached #villalobosvitality

🌿 Sharing a bit of my recent journey.

Lately, I`ve been diving deep into my practice and medicine. There`s so much rage for what`s happening overseas, and the lack of empathy is disheartening. I know many of you feel this too, that sense of `what the fuck.` What`s helped me is realizing we`re trying to heal within systems not built for us. We need to decolonize not just externally, but also internally.

Healing comes from community, ancestral medicine, and stepping away from societal norms. Drumming has been particularly powerful for me—it humbles me and teaches me to be a vessel.

We`re in a space where the old no longer fits, but the new hasn`t arrived. How do we ground ourselves in this in-between? For me, it`s family, practice, and ancestors. It might be different for you, but leaning into ceremony and medicine is crucial.

Every day, I connect with spirit—it`s like quenching a deep thirst. Our hearts are starved for connection, truth, trust, and hope. I refuse to give my energy to fear and doubt. By staying disciplined in my practice, I build strength against the world`s pressures. As the world arms itself with fear, we prepare with our shawls, medicine bags, and sacredness.

The mind keeps us in fear, but the heart can lead us to faith. To those working on themselves, I see you. Keep walking your path. Aho!🌿

🥁 by @walkingcrow_sacreddrummedicine

#HealingJourney #DecolonizeYourMind #AncestralMedicine #HeartOverMind #villalobosvitality