The Power of Practice
The Power of Practice
Practice.
It’s one of those words that sounds so basic — and yet, it changes everything.
For me, practice isn’t about trying to become some “better” version of myself. It’s about showing up. Again and again. Especially on the days I don’t want to. Especially when life feels messy or overwhelming. Practice is about tending to yourself, caring for yourself.
And practice doesn’t have to look like incense and endless hours of meditation (unless that’s your thing - which I do applaud). Nevertheless, the most powerful healing I’ve experienced hasn’t come from anything expensive or complicated. It’s come from the elements — the sun on my skin, fresh air in my lungs, the shock of cold water, rhythm of my own heart after dancing on the dirt. Earth. Water. Fire. Air. We underestimate how much those simple things can shift us.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
Practice is a skill.
Taking care of yourself — really tending to your health and healing — doesn’t just “happen.” It takes time. It takes intention. It takes skillfulness. And when you do it inside a conscious container (a workshop, a retreat, even just a guided practice), the learning curve gets a whole lot shorter — and honestly, way more enjoyable.
Over the years, I’ve boiled my work down to three core pillars that make my practice both accessible and clear:
Stillness – carving out space to sit, regulate, and actually Be with yourself.
Movement – shaking off the heaviness, balancing the body, restoring flow and ease.
Presence – coming back to right now, Being here fully, centered, clear, and compassionate.
Within those, we use breath, awareness, and feeling — simple, powerful tools — to build resilience, connect more deeply with the different dimensions of self to calm/stregthen/regulate the nervous system and immune system health.
The best part? Practice is personal.
It doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. It can be a five-minute breathing pause between meetings. (Maybe you get a little ‘high on your own supply’ ie: your breath - and have a well needed attitude adjustment) A barefoot walk in your backyard. (Maybe you pause on all fours and sob shamelessly until you shake and snot yourself..) A long weekend away in the woods. (where you laugh and play and simmer in joy) The form matters less than the showing up.
And here’s the thing: when you practice — really practice — you start to get clear. About what you want. About what matters. And that clarity? Thats the treasure.
This is the power of practice:
It heals. It steadies. It reconnects you with yourself. And when you learn to wield your mind as the powerful tool it is, practice becomes more than self-care — it becomes your foundation for living.
So where will you begin again?
Love y’all,
Elee
