“Divine delays are directions to pause and allow.
While we wait in a mindset filled with faith, we experience each tiny miracle along the way and this is the whole point of trusting Spirit’s timing.
Experience each tiny experience of the Experience.
Herein lies an energy of gratitude and trust in our loving enlightened Universe which through God’s Divine direction and timing, brings us to our highest level of blessings.”
Love and blessings,
Wendy
How do rise above adversity?
“Make adversity advantageous! Create opportunities out of obstacles!”
Learn how through my upcoming book
Write Pray Recover: A Journey to Wellness through Spiritual Solutions and Self Care!
Coming December, 2021!
Love and blessings,
Wendy
“Sexy is ignited by the spark of the soul.”
Love and blessings,
Wendy
Surrender is the ultimate freedom. “Giving Over”versus “Giving Up.”
Love and blessings,
Wendy
A NEW BEGINNING
In early 2013, shortly after I began my recovery from lifelong prescription drug addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, my son Matthew, and I began a blog and website (no longer online) called The Rx Diaries, where my son designed a platform for me to write about my recovery from Substance Use Disorder and mental illness. He came up with the words: “recovery, rebirth, release,” and used a butterfly as the focal point of my logo. No truer words resonated with me. The butterfly is an accurate depiction of my journey. I have broken free from the darkness, abandoned the cocoon, and I am free to live in my truth.
We have many “rebirths” throughout our lives, and each time, we release what we learn no longer serves us. As we shed that skin, we continue to learn, grow, and evolve, and to remain in a state of ease within our truest and highest self, where we are also able to offer ourselves fully to helping others on their journeys.
Recovery from anything is ongoing. It is a journey, and it is all about what road we choose to travel. There are times when we travel in the darkness and there are times when we hit a roadblock. We must remember that as we remain focused, as we remain in faith, as we remain determined, the sun will shine the light on us once again so we may continue on our way home. In those “in between” moments, we learn resourcefulness and resiliency in waiting out the darkness, knowing that the sun will always come out tomorrow. For me, I chose the road less travelled, yet have never lost my way. I would hear the song, “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow,” in my head, and continued along the lighted path.
It is said that everyone loves a comeback story. This is especially true for the woman who came back swinging from a life of Substance Use Disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders. The woman with an inspirational story to share that offers hope to others struggling with this disease. A woman that nearly died of this disease in early 2013, but made a comeback through a Divine Intervention moment, a moment of clarity, a moment where I made a decision to look up, pray like my life depended up on it, and it did, and then, in that moment, surrendered. Me, Wendy Blanchard, I wrote, I prayed, I recovered through discipline, determination, and persistence in practicing spiritual solutions and self care…and through these practices,
WRITE PRAY RECOVER:A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS THROUGH SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS AND SELF CARE, THIS LABOR OF LOVE THAT I AM SHARING, WAS BORN.
Before we begin, I want to say an extra special, “Thank you,” to my devoted, loving and supportive son, Matthew, who has been my greatest cheerleader, my greatest supporter, encouraging me through every step of my recovery, and for being my best friend. My son is deeply empathetic and compassionate, he says “just like you, mom,” and has forgiven the years of hardship that he endured due to my addiction, mental illness, and the poor choices associated with an unwell body, mind, and spirit.
All of my children have rallied around me in my recovery with deep love and encouragement, and it is in great part due to their devotion and forgiveness that I have made such extraordinary progress in my wellness. I am finally the mom they deserve to have, and I feel so blessed each time I hear one of my precious children call my by my heartwarming name, “Mom.” I am living up to what this endearing term means to us all…unconditional love, a safe, non judgmental space, providing joyous and meaningful experiences, loving guidance when asked, intermittent unsolicited, well meaning insight, standing beside her children through every storm, and offering choices and solutions, yet allowing her children to make the ultimate decision in their own time as to what is best for them individually, and most importantly, steadfastly standing in the space of love, compassion, peace, and eagerness to live each and every moment with passion and authenticity. It was the thought of my children, Matthew, Nicole, Olivia, and Sarah, and my deep love of my children, in that Divinely led moment, that gave me an indescribable strength to speak my truth in asking for help to save my life.
Here is my story…
On April 2, 2013, I got ready for bed and in a moment where I had some clarity, I dropped to my knees and asked the Universe/God/Spirit to please help me to save my life. I said, “God/Universe/Spirit, if you show me the way out of this, I will devote my life to any path you put before me.”
I have always felt a deep spiritual connection to the Universe through music and said to the Universe at the end of my prayer, “In the next song on the radio, please give me a sign that you are with me.” I sat down on the edge of my bed, turned on the radio, and the first song to play was “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” The words touched my heart, and I became so emotional: “Jesus, take the wheel, take it from my hands. I can’t do this on my own. I’m letting go… So give me one more chance. Save me from this road I’m on. Jesus, take the wheel.”
I went to bed knowing that I would soon be given specific guidance from the Universe that would ultimately save my life. I woke up the next morning and I heard a strong intuitive voice say to me, “Call for help. It is time.” I heard this voice tell me that “everything is going to be alright.” I have been listening to that voice ever since. April 3, 2013 was the day that my life was saved by the grace of God.”
The following is the prayer I created in my early recovery. I use this every day to connect to Spirit. Feel free to adapt into your meditation and prayer practice:
Dearest Enlightening and Loving Spirit and Angels of the Highest Blessings,
I see beyond my physical sight when I am present. I hear beyond my physical hearing when I am open. When I allow myself to receive in a loving space, I am limitless. I listen for your words as I ask for guidance each day, and I follow your wisdom. I feel your presence inside of me and all around me that is all encompassing love. I am so grateful to have your loving guidance. Thank you for my divine gift of connection, and for all of my blessings. Please continue to keep me deeply grounded in faith, and show me where to go, who to see, what to say and to whom, to help another soul.
Amen…Sat Nam…And So It Is…
Love and blessings,
Wendy
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“Recovery from anything is ongoing. It is a journey, and it is all about what road we choose to travel. There are times when we travel in the darkness and there are times when we hit a roadblock. We must remember that as we remain focused, as we remain in faith, as we remain determined, the sun will shine the light on us once again so we may continue on our way home. For me, I chose the road less travelled, yet have never lost my way.
It is said that everyone loves a comeback story. This is especially true for the woman who came back from a life of Substance Use Disorder and co-occurring disorders. The woman with an inspirational story to share that offers hope to others struggling with this disease. A woman that nearly died of this disease in early 2013, but made a comeback.
On April 2, 2013, I got ready for bed and in a moment where I had some clarity, I dropped to my knees and asked the Universe/God/Spirit to please help me save my life. I said, “God/Universe/Spirit, if you show me the way out of this, I will devote my life to any path you put before me.”
I have always felt a deep spiritual connection to the Universe through music and said to the Universe at the end of my prayer, “In the next song on the radio, please give me a sign that you are with me.” I sat down on the edge of my bed, turned on the radio, and the first song to play was “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” The words touched my heart, and I became so emotional: “Jesus, take the wheel, take it from my hands. I can’t do this on my own. I’m letting go… So give me one more chance. Save me from this road I’m on. Jesus, take the wheel.”
I went to bed knowing that I would soon be given specific guidance from the Universe that would ultimately save my life. I woke up the next morning and I heard a strong intuitive voice say to me, “Call for help. It is time.” I heard this voice tell me that “everything is going to be alright.” I have been listening to that voice ever since.
April 3, 2013 was the day that my life was saved by the grace of God.”
NOTE PLEASE!!!!! I am delighted to announce that…
Coming in December, 2021…my book,
WRITE PRAY RECOVER:A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS THROUGH SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS AND SELF CARE! will be published!
I am so excited to share this labor of love with you based upon my journey of lifelong prescription drug addiction, and my self created WELLNESS APPROACH TO RECOVERY PROGRAM! I’m in my 9th year of recovery, and through my program, my training and education in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder along with my lived experience, my private practice as a holistic health practitioner, mental health consultant/counselor and recovery specialist, my speaking engagements, my blogs, and my holistic lifestyle using natural and organic solutions, I serve others who ask for my guidance in recovery. I also work as part of the RECOVERY TEAM, chosen by the patient/clients from the traditional medical community.
Inherently, each of us knows what we need to heal from the inside out. I am just the “peer professional guide.” We explore together, we learn together, we grow together and we stand in our power through spiritual solutions and self care practices, and if the patient/client requests a traditional medical professional as a part of the team, we work alongside each other harmoniously to support the patient/client.
For information on my holistic health practice, please email me at wendyblanchard044@gmail.com and write “Recovery Support” in the subject line.
I am offering through June 30, 2021, a free holistic health consultation!
You may also want to visit my health coaching website at www.harmonioushealth4life.com.
“Self care is the actions that we take to achieve wellness and wellness is where we stand in our power!”
Love and blessings
Wendy
It is in the early morning hours in deep silence and peace that I spend with God where I can clearly hear all of the answers, and the validation. I can feel the love and I can feel the magnetic connection. It is a time that I express my deepest gratitude for a life filled with blessings. I emerge with a smile in my heart and a full feeling of peace, and what I can only describe as a “knowing and certainly” that Spirit is ever present. My faith is my superpower. It is unwavering.
This is how I prepare my harvest as I clear a space for my abundant blessings each day.
I was recently told to “declutter my surroundings so that my blessings will have the clear space” to softly fall onto my path.
Even in my pain, physically debilitating pain of an untimely Lupus flare, I understand the value of the experience, a blessing as it speaks to me to turn my attention “to my inner space.” Here I am encouraged to practice deeper self care, and it is a reminder to me that Spirit is showing me that my health, my loved ones, and my spiritual connection are my greatest blessings.
The more readily I clear and release the unhealthy people and situations from my path, the more the center of my life becomes filled with more room for wellness to expand, for loved ones to rejoice and thrive with me, and for Spirit to have more room to create.
I did not understand the message originally, and I was told not to be too analytical and logical. My initial response was that all bills are paid, and that my space is spic and span! That is the “over-thinker” in me, as was also pointed out. Somehow, the Spiritual translation was lost upon me.
And this morning, before dawn, as a tsunami of peace and euphoria, and the “re-awakening”washed over me, I completely understood the message.
JUST…
LIKE…
THAT.
When the student is ready, Spirit appears.”
This blog post is dedicated to my beautiful friend, Brett, with deep gratitude for your never ending kindness, patience, and loving support. And, for your very on point Spiritual guidance.
I have cleared the space.
And, so it is.
Thank you.
Love and blessings,
Wendy
Be kind to your mind. Use affirming, loving declarations and see them as you look into a mirror. See them often. Really look into your eyes, the window to one’s soul. See beyond the physical. Recognize your inner worth, and inner beauty, and the inner strength that you have. Doing this work is courageous. With ease and grace, day by day, you will see your soul more deeply, and fall in love…with YOU.
It’s a journey. There is no rush to reach your destination. Take your time and inhale every blessed experience. Steer the trajectory through your spiritual practice, self-love and self care. Ask Spirit for insight, inspiration and strength. We all have experienced something which has caused us to feel “less than.” It wasn’t about you. It was about them.
We could not see who we could become. The darkness narrowed our view. See now into the light.
You are safe.
Take back your power.”
Love and blessings,
Wendy
Please go to my website, www.harmonioushealth4life.com for information on mindfulness strategies to help with relaxation.
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“If you are in need of loving support, please do not despair…
It is never too late for finding your humility, to offer a sincere long overdue apology, and to ask for what you know you need in this moment to begin to heal…
Once we recognize that our words and actions have been ill intended, chosen in response to a trigger…to fear and anger…and we feel remorseful, we can choose, in any moment, to redeem ourselves.
Ask yourself if what and whom will offer you healing is worth practicing humility.
Your freedom, your choice.
Love always,
Wendy
“Let us pray for, and align with, one who is emotionally, spiritually, and physically prepared to be a present, loving, excited, and engaged partner…not a “project.” A partner who comes fully assembled.”
Love,
Wendy
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