Rooted Reflections

Stories, insights, & soul truths- grounded in healing & growth

Finding Stillness: How Nature and Presence Brought Me Home
Kelsey Paulson Kelsey Paulson

Finding Stillness: How Nature and Presence Brought Me Home

Amid life’s chaos, I found myself unraveling — overwhelmed by postpartum struggles, financial instability, and a crumbling sense of self. Desperate for peace, I learned that healing isn’t something we achieve — it’s something we surrender to, right here, in the present moment. In this post, I share how leaning into discomfort and embracing stillness helped me find my way home.

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Creating a Life You Love: Overcoming Self-Doubt with Curiosity
Kelsey Paulson Kelsey Paulson

Creating a Life You Love: Overcoming Self-Doubt with Curiosity

Life’s challenges can leave us feeling stuck, defeated, or overwhelmed. But what if the key to moving forward wasn’t about forcing positivity — but instead learning to embrace the lows with grace? In this post, I explore the power of sitting with our emotions, shifting limiting thoughts, and trusting that even the messy moments are part of our unique masterpiece. Sometimes, all it takes is a small shift in perspective to rediscover your flow.

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Finding Stability Within: Embracing Inner Wealth in Uncertain Times
Kelsey Paulson Kelsey Paulson

Finding Stability Within: Embracing Inner Wealth in Uncertain Times

For years, I believed stability came from having the right job, a padded savings account, and all the ‘just in case’ plans in place. But after facing financial hardship, I realized true security isn’t something we accumulate — it’s something we cultivate within ourselves. In this post, I share my journey of releasing control, embracing inner trust, and learning that the greatest wealth comes from the resilience, presence, and peace we carry inside.

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Redefining Worthiness after leaving religion.
Kelsey Paulson Kelsey Paulson

Redefining Worthiness after leaving religion.

For years, I believed my worthiness depended on following endless rules and meeting religious expectations. Yet no matter how hard I tried, I never felt like I was enough. After stepping away from organized religion, I began a journey to redefine what it truly means to be worthy. I discovered that worth isn’t something we earn—it’s something we already possess. In this post, I share my experience of letting go of conditional worthiness, reclaiming my inner voice, and embracing the truth that I am—and always have been—enough.

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The Butterfly’s Whisper: Trusting the Call to Transform
Kelsey Paulson Kelsey Paulson

The Butterfly’s Whisper: Trusting the Call to Transform

Like a caterpillar surrendering to its cocoon, transformation often requires us to dissolve into something unrecognizable before we can become something new. Whether you're grieving a lost identity, questioning old beliefs, or breaking free from the past, growth invites us to trust the process—even when it feels dark and uncertain. Because just like the butterfly, we were always meant to fly.

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Facing Disapproval and Finding Self-Love After Leaving Religion
Kelsey Paulson Kelsey Paulson

Facing Disapproval and Finding Self-Love After Leaving Religion

Stepping away from my religious upbringing meant confronting deep-seated fears of disapproval and learning to trust my own path. For years, I shaped my life around others' expectations, believing my worth depended on their approval. But through my journey of faith deconstruction and self-discovery, I’ve realized that true peace comes from embracing who I am—without apology. In this post, I share my journey of releasing others' blueprints, finding self-love, and learning to have my own back. ❤️

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Listening to the Body’s Wisdom: Emotions, Energy, and Generational Patterns
Kelsey Paulson Kelsey Paulson

Listening to the Body’s Wisdom: Emotions, Energy, and Generational Patterns

Our bodies hold wisdom — but when emotions go unprocessed, they can show up as tension, pain, or illness. In this post, I share my journey of learning to tune into my body’s signals and reflect on how my own healing inspired me to write The Baby Whale That Wailed — a story I wish I’d had as a child.

Read more about body wisdom, emotional healing, and nurturing the next generation. 🌿

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