Making You Happen

04/04/2026

You've thought about starting a journalling practice. Maybe more than once.

Perhaps you've even bought the notebook. Sat down with good intentions and a quiet hour. And then found the page staring back at you with nothing to say to it - and closed it again, telling yourself you'd try another time.

That moment - the one where the blank page wins - is where most journalling practices end before they ever really begin. And it has nothing to do with whether journalling is right for you. It has everything to do with not yet knowing how to begin.

Because once someone shows you how to settle yourself before you write, how to find the style that actually suits you, and how to respond to a prompt that reaches something real - the page stops feeling like an obstacle and starts feeling like a conversation.

Three weeks in, you might have twelve pages full. And a quiet, growing sense of coming home to yourself that you hadn't quite expected.

It starts with a blank page, a pen - and knowing where to begin.

The Journalling Journey Micro-Course is a gentle beginner's guide to writing for soul and growth - five short modules, 25 to 45 minutes, and a real foundation for a practice that could change the way you know yourself. Find it at payhip.com/MakingYouHappen 🌿

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03/04/2026

Sometimes peace doesn't arrive in a speech or a ceremony. Sometimes it trots along a road in a floral bandana, tail raised, and reminds you of something you already knew.

In the golden days of autumn 2025, a dog named Aloka joined a group of Buddhist monks on an International Peace Walk across America. Together they walked through the amber days of autumn, through the bare cold months of winter, and into the first tender light of spring - miles of road, all of it walked with the same quiet intention.

Aloka carried no banner. He gave no speech. He simply showed up, every single day, with that open-hearted joy that dogs seem to carry so naturally - as though peace were the most ordinary thing in the world, available to anyone willing to simply put one foot in front of the other.

Watching him, it's hard not to feel something shift. Not because he did anything extraordinary, but because he did something beautifully simple - he walked in peace, and in doing so, he made peace visible.

That is the invitation he leaves with all of us. Not to march or to strive or to make grand gestures, but to remember that peace is already there, inside each of us, waiting quietly to be lived out loud.

You already have peace in your heart. Let it shine brightly. 🕊️🌿

Save this to return to on a difficult day. Share it if Aloka's story moved you.

With love and deep respect to Aloka and the monks of the International Peace Walk 2025-2026 🙏

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02/04/2026

There is a reason the moon has been a companion to human souls since the very beginning of time.

She doesn't shine at full brightness every night. She disappears completely, then returns as the thinnest sliver of light — and nobody asks her to explain herself. Nobody tells her she should be fuller, brighter, more consistent.

We are made of the same rhythms. There are times when we expand, when life feels abundant and we are fully ourselves in the world. And there are times when we contract — when we go quiet, withdraw, need darkness around us for a while. Both are part of the same cycle. Neither is a malfunction.

The new moon teaches us that disappearing can be sacred.

The crescent reminds us that new beginnings rarely arrive with fanfare — they come quietly, tentatively, asking only to be noticed.

The half moon holds the truth that the in-between is not a waiting room — it is where growth actually happens, in the uncertainty, in the not-quite-yet.

And then the fullness comes. Not because we forced it, but because we moved through the cycle honestly.

Swipe through the storybook carousel to spend a moment with each phase — and perhaps recognise where you are in your own. 🌙

Save for the next time you feel guilty for going quiet. Share with someone who needs permission to be where they are.

31/03/2026

Your journal or notebook doesn't need to be perfect.
Your handwriting doesn't need to be neat.
You don't need a totally silent house or a clear head before you begin.
You just need somewhere to start.

The Journalling Journey — a short, self-paced micro-course for beginners — is in my bio. 🌿

31/03/2026

You’re not imagining it… those repeating numbers are showing up for a reason ✨

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They’re little nudges. Reminders. Moments of alignment.

A quiet signal that your thoughts, your energy, and your desires are being heard — and shaped.

And here’s the part most people miss:
It’s not just about noticing the numbers… it’s about what you choose to focus on when you see them.

Because whatever you focus on expands.

So next time they appear, pause.
Feel it.
Choose gratitude.

Let it become a reset point —
a moment where you gently return to abundance, trust, and receiving.

You’re not being tested.
You’re being guided 🤍

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28/03/2026

Most of us spend our days somewhere between yesterday and tomorrow — and call it living.
Presence is rarer than we think. Not because we're doing anything wrong, but because the mind is simply doing what minds do.
View the storybook carousel to explore what being truly here might actually feel like. 🌿

16/03/2026

Some insights only appear when we slow down long enough to listen to ourselves.

These guided 7-Day Reset Journals offer a simple way to pause, reflect, and gently shift how you see your life.

Each day includes thoughtful prompts and space to explore what is changing within you - from gratitude and emotional clarity to purpose, money beliefs, and personal alignment.

Seven days.
A few quiet moments each day.
A new perspective on where you are, and where you want to go next.

Explore the journal collection here:
https://payhip.com/MakingYouHappen/collection/journals⁠

Instant download. Print out, or write digitally.

05/01/2026

January can feel heavy. Big lists, big expectations, and by week two… wobble.
Here’s a simpler starting point that actually shifts your energy:

The 7-Day Gratitude Reset Journal – gentle, guided actions you can do in 5–10 minutes a day.
Each day gives you a short theme, two soul-level prompts, and an affirmation. No pressure, no perfection – just a real mood lift and a clearer head.

Why begin with gratitude? Because it softens stress, raises your vibration, and makes every other habit easier to keep.
Start with gratitude, then build.

Ready to try seven days?
👉 Get the journal: https://payhip.com/b/PN4lj

Feel it. Write it. Watch your energy change. A gentle, guided way to shift your mindset and open your heart — one day at a time.If you’ve been feeling a bit flat, stuck, or disconnected lately, this beautifully designed guided journal is your invitat...

17/11/2025

There are days when manifestation feels magical… and days when you feel flat, doubtful, or too tired to even open your journal.

If you’ve ever thought:
– “I should be doing my practices, but I just can’t.”
– “My energy is so low, I must be blocking everything.”
– “I don’t feel very loving towards myself right now.”

…this new blog post is for you.

I’m talking about:
🕊️ Why low-energy, doubtful seasons do not cancel your manifestations
🕊️ How to stay connected to your desires with “minimum-effort” practices
🕊️ Tiny micro-moves that still move you gently in the right direction
🕊️ Softer self-love when affirmations feel fake or too far away

This is not about forcing yourself to “be high vibe”. It is about staying in honest relationship with yourself and your intentions, even when you are tired or unsure.

🌙 Read the full post here:
https://payhip.com/MakingYouHappen/blog/learn/when-manifestation-feels-heavy-what-to-do-when-you-re-tired-doubtful-or-just-not-feeling-it

Save this for the days when manifestation feels heavy, and share it with someone who might need a gentler approach too.

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29/10/2025

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14/10/2025

So many people chase money believing that’s what abundance means — but real abundance starts before the numbers in your bank account. 🌿

When you live from ease, alignment, and freedom, you naturally open to the flow of opportunities, ideas, and resources — including money. 💫

Abundance isn’t about how much you have, but how freely energy moves through your life — time, creativity, peace, and yes, financial support too.

Start focusing on the feeling of freedom, not the fear of lack. The rest begins to align. 🌸