Detox: Sometimes the Greatest Cleanse Isn't Physical

Godd3ss Aisha

True Story...

(Higher Self)

"It's time for a change, Godd3ss."

"I feel you slipping." 😔

"This is going to hurt a little..." 🥺

"But you already knew that."

"Fear nothing. As you know, you're not walking this journey alone." 😌

(Deep breath.)

There comes a point in life when you have to make a decision.

You can keep carrying what's weighing you down...

Or you can let it go.

When most people hear the word detox, they think about juice cleanses, teas, supplements, or over-the-counter products.

But what if the biggest detox your life needs has nothing to do with your body?

What if it's your energy?

Your thoughts?

Your habits?

Your relationships?

Your memories?

Sometimes we're holding on to things that no longer serve us simply because they've become familiar.

But familiar doesn't always mean healthy.

If it no longer serves your higher good...

Why are you still carrying it?

For me, I realized another thing I needed to detox from.

My phone.

Social media.

The constant scrolling.

The endless notifications.

The pressure to stay connected all the time.

So beginning August 1st through August 7th, I'm doing something I've never done before.

An Internet Fast.

No posting.

No sharing.

No scrolling.

No engaging online.

Instead...

I'm choosing to reconnect with myself.

I'm going to meditate.

Read.

Journal.

Get back into my workouts.

Create a new jazz playlist.

And, as we say in the spiritual community...

Cut the cords.

Release.

Not because the internet is bad.

But because I've realized I've been drifting away from what matters most.

My peace of mind.

The mind and body work together.

When the mind is overwhelmed...

Our energy changes.

Our spirit feels heavy.

Our body follows.

Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is unplug long enough to hear our own thoughts again.

Maybe your detox looks different than mine.

Maybe you need to release anger.

Forgive someone.

Walk away from a relationship.

Break an unhealthy habit.

Turn off the television.

Step away from social media.

Or spend an afternoon in silence.

Whatever it is...

Permit yourself to reset.

Give yourself grace.

Remember...

We're not striving to be perfect.

We're striving to become more peaceful.

More intentional.

More authentic.

More present.

If you've been feeling that quiet voice telling you it's time for a change...

Listen to it.

Your higher self usually knows long before your mind is ready to admit it.

I'd love to hear from you.

What do you need to detox from?

If this message resonated with you, share it with someone you love and care about. They may be carrying something they're ready to release too.

Until next time...

The First Hour and The Last Hour: How You Begin and End Your Day Matters

Godd3ss Aisha

True Story...

(Alarm playing Lizzy Jeff 🎶)

"Look me in my eyes when you speak to me, then I better feel your frequency."

My first thought?

"I'm not feeling this." 🙄

I grabbed my phone and headed to the bathroom.

There I sat, barely awake, already scrolling through Facebook.

One video.

One headline.

One comment section.

Then came the thoughts...

"I can't believe that happened."

"What is wrong with the world?!"

Of course, I had to tell my husband what I saw.

Then I got to work and told some coworkers.

Then came the conversations, debates, and discussions.

By the end of the day?

I was drained.

My energy was heavy.

I just wanted to go home.

About an hour before bed, I decided to check Facebook again.

And guess what?

More madness.

More opinions.

More chaos.

There I was talking back to videos, rolling my eyes, thinking...

"Couldn't be me." 😂

I put my phone down and tried to sleep.

Keyword...

Tried.

I tossed.

I turned.

And before I knew it...

🎶 "Look me in my eyes when you speak to me, then I better feel your frequency." 🎶

The alarm was going off again. 🤦🏾‍♀️

Then I came across a reel from a monk who said something that made me stop and think:

What you do with the first hour and the last hour of your day is important.

He suggested that when you wake up, don't immediately grab your phone.

Take a few minutes.

Give gratitude.

Take some deep breaths.

Be present.

Let your mind wake up before you invite the world in.

Then an hour before bed?

Put the phone down.

Charge it.

Disconnect from the noise.

🤔🤔🤔

So you already know...

I had to put it to the test.

The next morning, my alarm went off, and let me tell you...

The urge to grab my phone was CRAZY. 😂

But I said:

"Nope. Let's do this."

I closed my eyes.

I gave thanks for another day. 😌

I did some breath work.

I looked in the mirror and spoke positive affirmations over myself.

Then I showered and started my day.

The difference?

Amazing.

I felt like I was on a natural high.

I didn't even think about checking my phone until lunch.

By then, I had already accomplished more than expected, and most importantly...

I felt good.

Later that evening, I scrolled for a little while and continued with my night.

Then bedtime came.

That habit kicked in.

"Let me check this one post real quick..."

Then I stopped myself.

Nah.

I put the phone down.

I lay there.

Closed my eyes.

Gave thanks for another day.

Instead of filling my mind with stress, drama, and everyone else's problems, I started thinking about positive affirmations.

How could I grow?

How could I improve my skills?

How could I become a better version of myself?

And before I knew it...

😴😴😴

Peace.

I tried this for a week, and I was amazed at how much the beginning and ending of my day affected everything in between.

My mood.

My patience.

My focus.

My sleep.

My energy.

We often say social media is just entertainment...

But is it always?

Other people's problems.

Arguments.

Politics.

Celebrity drama.

Negativity.

Opinions.

We consume it and sometimes don't realize we're carrying it into our own lives.

Into our homes.

Into our relationships.

Into our minds.

Sometimes consciously.

Sometimes subconsciously.

So here's my challenge for you:

The 7-Day First Hour & Last Hour Challenge.

When you rise, leave the phone alone.

Your emails will still be there.

The notifications can wait.

The likes aren't going anywhere.

Instead:

💚 Give gratitude
💚 Take deep breaths
💚 Stretch your body
💚 Speak positivity over yourself
💚 Set your energy before the world tries to set it for you

Then do the same before bed.

Disconnect from the outside world.

Reconnect with yourself.

After seven days, check in.

Did you sleep better?

Were you less irritated?

Did you feel more focused?

Did your energy change?

Or did it make no difference?

I'd love to hear your experience.

Share your thoughts, and if this message connected with you, share it with someone you love and care about. Someone else may need the reminder to protect their peace, too.

Peace, Love & Light. 💚🧘🏾‍♀️