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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

Take a pause…

The space between your stressors which activates emotions and feelings, and the action that you choose, is in the power of…

The Pause.

Take a Pause…

Ask yourself, “What is the best choice for my highest honor, and that which will bring me peace in this moment?”

And, “What action will promote a healthy resolution?”

Stand in your power.

Opt for a healthy mindset. What we think and feel becomes our actions which becomes the environment which we create.

Ask yourself, “How do I want to feel today? How do I want to be received today? How do I want others around me to feel today?“

Lead by example.

Take a pause.”

Love, Wendy

When you are triggered and your only way of letting another know that you’re experiencing disappointment, anger and sadness is to block them on social media repeatedly…a familiar pattern…it is an invitation to be truthful with yourself about your deepest feelings, and with one who is triggering your deepest wound.

Communication is the foundation of healing and connection.

Blocking speaks of one’s emotional lack of integrity and growth.

Speak your mind…speak your heart…speak your TRUTH.

Otherwise, move on.

Love, Wendy

In time spent with my life transitions coach/counselor, I have been told to “let go of the toxic relationships in your life.”

I would never offer this suggestion to a client in my practice who is coming to me for guidance and support. It is unreasonable and mis-directed to expect one to “just let go.” This can be an outcome that we work towards along the long and winding road of recovery from familial toxicity, and/or toxic love relationships with a partner, friend, colleague.

We must unlearn unhealthy behaviors first that were ingrained into our thoughts and beliefs by those who were unwell themselves, but tasked to be our caregivers. Those behaviors which were based on toxic experiences and beliefs by those “leading by poor example” which kept us from our own wellness throughout our lives.

As we begin to unravel our toxic experiences, we begin to understand that what we have been accepting from others, and from ourselves is unhealthy and unkind to our own health. This is where we have the opportunity to implement healthy practices, and choose wellness.

We must also be aware that triggers may creep in at any time re-birthing old thought patterns. If we pause to ask ourselves what healthy practice, and/or choice would best serve us in this moment each time we feel triggered, we will begin to re-train our brain in choosing a wellness mindset.

It is a lifelong process of unlearning, learning, patience, love and empathy of self.”

Love and blessings,

Wendy

I choose those I allow into my close circle with deliberate intention.

Those who exude, first and foremost, integrity and authenticity, those who honor themselves, those who honor their word, those who live with God/Spirit at the center of their lives, those who serve others as we lovingly serve God/Spirit together, and those who choose love…to offer love, and to receive love unconditionally, those who practice forgiveness and empathy, and those with a great sense of humor, are always embraced into my heart. These are my practices, of course.

I broke up with Mark four years ago, a man who encompasses all of these beautiful traits when my ex, S at that time, came back into my life but lasted only a few months…And…my intuition/Spirit WARNED me right out of the gate, yet I moved forward with S ignoring Spirit’s guidance. I was to learn an extremely painful lesson as I ignored Spirit’s plea.

Lesson learned over and over. Follow and listen to Spiritual Guidance. God/Spirit knows things we do not.

Spirit will continue to place the same obstacles in front of us until we master the assignment.

I have passed with flying colors. A+.

Love and respect of self first, and “continuing education,” lifelong, a devotion to God/Spirit, sharing our “wealth of spiritual solutions and wellness practices,” and humility, and a willingness to love, are the ingredients for any type of thriving relationship.

Today, Mark is a loving friend and aligns so perfectly with all that I value. A man with inner beauty, and a loving, selfless soul who supports others who need physical, emotional and spiritual care. Mark offers others a safe space, and provides opportunities to achieve wellness. He says I’m too kind, but the truth is that Mark is so humble. A gorgeous, selfless soul.

We are excited about our upcoming in person meeting for the first time in four years. Mark asked, and I said yes! His empathy and forgiveness of my decision four years ago is typical of his spiritual mindset. No judgment, only love, respect and compassion. So heartwarming and refreshing.

Forever friends brought together by our loving Universe.

The Universe always puts upon our path those who are in alignment with our desires, needs, and those who we will successfully partner with to serve others. The RIPPLE EFFECT.

When we are awake, we can understand the spiritual lessons placed before us, and moving forward, we recognize any similar unhealthy circumstances, and choose differently as aligned with our desired outcomes, and our Highest blessings. This is where the ripple effect begins.

Friendship…pass it on.

Love, Wendy

On a spiritual path, I feast upon the loving vibrations of the Universe. These vibrations saturate my soul with nourishment, and in turn, I emit this loving frequency out into the world.

I lovingly share all of my spiritual nourishment with those who hunger for higher alignment through spiritual solutions. I feed you as you feed me, and side by side, we harvest our power, and our blessings through the loving direction of Spirit.

The only “utensils” we bring to our table are prayer, love, and peace as we gather with gratitude for our daily bounty.”

Love and blessings,

Wendy