I was zen doodling the other day, Reader. It’s a practice I’ve only recently taken up. At first, I felt this pressure to "do it right", to make the lines clean and balanced. Like there was some invisible standard I was supposed to meet.
About halfway through, something in me softened. My breathing slowed, my grip loosened, and the need to make it perfect fell away. That’s when the page before me started to change.
Not because I tried harder, but because I stopped trying to control it.
It made me think of breathwork and expectations. How often we hold ourselves to invisible (and usually self-imposed) standards.
We push ourselves to have the perfect year, the perfect moment. So we grip tighter, push harder and try to force specific outcomes—in our lives, our healing, even our breath.
But breathwork doesn’t respond to (or require) perfectionism, it responds to presence. Your unique presence, Reader.
You see, while there’s a breathing pattern we start with, my teaching style has never been about forcing anyone into a strict formula. It’s always led by what your body is asking for that day.
Somewhere along the way, your breath takes over. And when it does, it begins to move what has felt unmovable, without you needing to push. That’s when the real work begins.
Just like with zen doodling, the beauty isn’t in perfectly drawn lines. It’s in what emerges when you stop judging the process. And most importantly, when you stop judging yourself. When you stop expecting perfection from yourself.
That intricate design that slowly appears? That’s the same divinity that resides within you.
The part of you that’s been muddied by grief, worry, day-to-day responsibilities, and the pressure to hold it all together slowly fades into the background with each exhale. And the part that knows exactly who you are, and doesn’t judge you one bit, takes center stage.
Breathwork doesn’t demand a perfect practice or the perfect version of you. It simply creates enough space for who you truly are to surface.
I was reminded of that earlier this week with a client. After her session, she looked at me and said, “I forgot how powerful this is. I feel lighter. Clearer. Like myself again.”
Her life didn’t suddenly become perfect, but something inside her realigned. And that kind of healing matters more than we think.
So no, you don’t need to fix everything at once, Reader. You don’t need to have the perfect plan, the perfect practice, or the perfect timing.
Sometimes healing looks like releasing the need to "get it right" and letting yourself be okay with meeting yourself where you are.
If your body has been craving that kind of support, I’m always here to hold space for you.
Or you can join any of the group sessions below, each one offers space to pause, release, and return to what’s real for you.
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Clear your mind. Move stuck energy. Come home to yourself. Whether it’s your first session or your fiftieth, this is where you remember what’s real.
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Soften into stillness. Soothe your nervous system. This class is slow, gentle, and supportive — no sweating required.
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When you need sacred breath, from the comfort of your home. Breathwork audios for clearing your energy and tapping into an increased sense of peace.
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JUST FOR YOU:
Your weekly guidance reading
For this week's guidance reading, I'm using Chris-Anne's Sacred Creator Oracle Deck with a direct translation from her guidebook. If you have a question, feel free to pause and focus on it. Then, look at the stack of cards below and choose one you feel has your reading. Or you can also combine the messages of all three cards and let that be your guidance.
As always, take what resonates and leave the rest behind. I'd love to hear which reading made sense with your current energy, Reader. So be sure to reply and let me know.
Orange Carnelian Guidance Reading
CUT THE CORDS OF DOUBT
essential meanings: rising against any odds, letting go of doubt, fulfilling your soul path, tackling creator angst and launching anyway, shining like a freakin' sun and delivering your genius and brilliance
self-care message: being constrained by doubt and fear, not taking a chance, choosing to skip your amazing opportunities and staying in the comfy zone
Doubt can taint the most beautiful of circumstance or change a trajectory by keeping it unnaturally constrained. It can be an incessant tether, and it may be getting in the way of something you have been thinking about doing. This card is a wonderful sign to take a risk on your brilliance! It assures a journey of success and freedom, and it whispers of pure potential when you embrace your true nature. Your desire-your essence-is like a phoenix, rising from the constraints of its old form, or like an angel rising up to the heavens. When you let go of your anchors and are unbound by the gravity of fear, you will easily see which shackles, habits, or beliefs need to be released first. What is weighing you down, creator love? It's time to let go and release sadness or anger...guilt or shame ... and to exhale doubt and inhale love. Spread your wings and glide home, because the whole of the Universe supports this radiant rising of your spectacular spirit.
This card shows a phoenix rising from the constraints of its old form, an angel rising up to the heavens, or a fae creature who is not bound by the gravity of doubt.What do you see? And when you get its bird's-eye view of your shackles and see exactly which areas of your life weigh you down... which cord needs to be cut first?
Botswana Agate Guidance Reading
YOU ARE MAGIC
essential meanings: manifestation, innate skill the power to bring your dreams to life, optimism, creativity and magic, wisdom and resourcefulness, a time to practice what you preach
self-care message: latent or underused talents, a need for more planning or more focus in order to avoid delays, a need for more self-discipline, a feeling of powerlessness, a need to see past illusions and to check in with your true intentions
You are magic! You are stardust in human form, and you can bring your dreams to life. From your ability to envision your future to your ability to bring it to fruition through intentional action-you can co-create the fabric of your reality by intermingling and doing. It's time to use your hands as a conduit for your energetic ideas and thought-forms, and collaborate with the Divine Universe as you you actively change the world around you. Create. Make connections. Write intentions Heal. Know that great strides and incredible progress are likely at this time, and that you already have everything you need to make this dream come alive. If you are feeling blocked, you may be scattering your resources instead of focusing on a specific goal. Make sure you aren't overshadowing your positive thinking with any underlying fears of failure or any unintentional thought patterns that are scrambling your vibe. Focus your thoughts...and you are limitless. Do you feel the power running through your palms?
How often are you bringing your most treasured desires to the front of your mind? And what actions are you taking to bring them to life?
Are you leveraging your optimism, wisdom, and resourcefulness?
Which of your talents is hiding underneath the surface, and why is it being underutilized?
Sodalite Weekly Guidance Reading
EXTERNAL VALIDATION
essential meanings: finding your own vibe and your own beat, effortlessly attracting Others because of your warm energy tuning out the noise of external validation and listening to your own heart, opening yourself up to external validation and accepting compliments
self-care message: Paying too much attention to naysayers, listening to opinion as if it is fact, worrying about what others might think, the addictive nature of needing praise, an addiction to social media
On one hand, external validation can build you up, and give you the encouragement and support continue. Perhaps external validation whispers, "We love it! Continue! We want more." It can be wonderfully supportive and reassuring, and offer glimpses into what's possible for the future. In this way, external validation can be a driving force for your success. Yet on the other hand, it can be terribly addictive and become far too Important if you give it too much power. It's important to learn how to tune it out in order to tune in to your own vibe and creative north. This is especially true when others don't understand your vision or when you are doing something totally new. The absence of external validation can be a creativity killer if you find yourself unable to move ahead without it. It's time to know thyself, and to rely on your own acumen and intuition as you decide something's value. Accept the positive when it's there, and in its absence-be your own cheerleader! Allow your own potential to inspire you, and tune out the noise of external validation whenever it's not gifting you joy. Throw a headset on, light a candle in your heart, groove to your favorite drumbeat, and relax. Your unique gift for seeing the world in your unique way will guide you.
When do you rely on someone else's opinion, and whose perspective is the most important when there is a difference of opinion?
How can you use external validation as a way to market test or perception-check, without relying on it for inspiration?
How can you learn to be your own compass?
When is your optimal time to seek a second opinion?
In your current situation, you must have the only voice that matters. What does your heart say?
As always only take what feels right in your heart and soul and leave the rest behind. Remember, these are general readings. If you want a personalized online or in-person session to clarify areas you're struggling with, highlight what's draining your energy, recharge, or breathe out stuck emotions, click below to book a session with me.
Sending lots of love your way,
— Francisca Hernandez
Breathe Deeply | Connect Consciously | Thrive Wholeheartedly!
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