Nature as it is - honest, wild, alive

Rooted Light is where nature meets growth. Through unaltered photography and personal reflections, I share the practices that help me ground, soothe, and center. Each image is a pause, an invitation to breathe deeper, and a reminder that healing and balance can be found in the simple moments all around us.

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When you win on the weekend and there’s not even any sports happening ! #mindfulmoments #healingthroughnature #friendsthatarefamily❤️

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A safe space to put some of those thoughts onto paper.

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Rooted in presence. Flowing with grace.
The stream reminds us — what comes, goes. Each ripple a fleeting reflection, each drop a soft surrender. When we pause long enough to listen, we remember that life, like water, was never meant to be held — only felt, then released. #healingthroughnature #mindfulmoments #natureinbalance

I needed a reminder nature hikes don’t need to be saved for the weekend. I really needed this time this week. #healingthroughnature #mindfulmoments #natureinbalance #foresttherapy #foresttherapy

What is the Ripple Effect?

The ripple effect is what happens when a single action — even a small one — spreads outward, touching more lives, places, and moments than we can see at first. Like a stone dropped into water, the circles keep widening.

In life and relationships, our words, choices, and energy create ripples too. A smile, a kind word, a gentle gesture — these waves move through the world long after the moment has passed.

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Rooted Light Perspective

Think of yourself as both the stone and the water:
• Stone: The rooted, intentional part of you — your core values, light, and truth.
• Water: The collective field around you — family, community, humanity, nature.

When you live and act from your rooted light, your ripples naturally carry clarity, compassion, and healing. These ripples can inspire others to shine brighter, creating an endless chain of light that #extends far beyond what we see.

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Why It Matters
• Small acts of love are never small.
• Our presence has more influence than we realize.
• Every ripple is an invitation: to notice, to respond, to expand.

Living with awareness of the ripple effect helps us choose to create ripples that nourish, rather than deplete. #healingthroughnature #mindfulmoments #natureinbalance

Late night starts. Send me your songs! Long trek ahead !! #Roadtrip #vancamping

Fall Season - Make soup! #wholefoodplantbaseddiet #wholefoods #mealprep

Which view speaks to you? What have you taken the time to notice today? #rootedlightphotos #nature_obsession #healingthroughnature #littlethings

This section hits deep for me - and for many of those close to me. There’s no formula for healing. You are worth this time. Give a like, follow and a share for an entry for a win your copy. #rootedlightphotos #healingthroughnature #mindfulmoments #natureinbalance #journaling

More inclined to just clear your mind with colour? Not convinced journaling is for you? The messages are the same. You are worth this investment. You are worth this time. Keep an eye open for the formal release on Amazon everywhere.

Give a like, follow and a share for an entry for a win your copy. #rootedlightphotos #healingthroughnature #natureinbalance #colormehappy

Life gets busy! Triggers will always present themselves. Take this little book along for the ride. #rootedlightphotos #mindfulmoments #healingthroughnature #naturephotography

Welcome to Rooted Light. Where I share what works for me BEFORE I get to the violence stage… or what brings me back down to earth when that anger gets really fucking hot!

Day 2 - another day another page. #rootedlight #healingthroughnature #natureinspires

🌿 Sneak Peek 🌿
I’m beyond excited to share that the hard copy of Even Here, You are Growing is officially here.

This reflections workbook was created as a gentle companion for healing and renewal—reminding you that growth is happening, even in the quietest seasons.

These pages are for your words, your pauses, your moments of noticing the unseen.

📖✨ Even here, you are growing.

Hard copies will be available for order soon on Amazon (link in bio) or watch for me at some upcoming local events to get it directly.

Thank you for walking this journey with me. 💛

#HealingJourney #InnerGrowth #ReflectionWorkbook #EvenHereYouAreGrowing #JournalingForHealing

It’s here! Visit Amazon and search for ‘Even Here, Your# Are Growing’ to grab your FREE digital copy while you can!! Hard copies available soon!

Stage 1 is here. Look inside yourself. Feel the grounding that comes from sitting with your thoughts - surrounded by the wonder of nature.

Use my new journal to guide you. Currently available on Kindle only - the hard copy will be available soon.

Also as BONUS it is being offered FREE through Amazon!!

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🌿 It’s here.
A journal for the quiet chapters.
For the mothers rebuilding.
For anyone learning to breathe again.

Even Here, You Are Growing is now available.
A gentle companion filled with reflective prompts, calming affirmations, nature-based coloring pages, and soft space to land.

This book was born in my own season of stillness — when healing wasn’t loud or linear, but quiet and deeply rooted.
I created it for those who are still showing up — even in the mess, even in the slow.

✨ You don’t have to rush.
✨ You don’t have to bloom on command.
✨ You are allowed to become gently.

Order your copy now (link in bio).
Let this be your pause between the noise.

Anyone ever created a digital and for print book with KDP or any other printing company??? Help please !!

Some days you bloom. Some days you bury yourself deep and grow in the dark.
Either way, it counts. It all counts.

You are not behind.
You’re unfolding.
You’re expanding.
And your peace? That’s not weakness—it’s power.

When was the last time you let yourself sink in?
Got your hands dirty, your shoes covered, your face splattered?
When mud wasn’t a mess but an adventure?

Sometimes the best memories are made when we forget about staying clean and just play.
Because mud washes off… but the joy sticks around.

Dog Days of Summer

The river carries us,
sunlight spilling gold across the water.
Laughter drifts with the current,
and for a moment, time loosens its grip.
I wish I could stop the clock.

But beneath the calm, I wrestle with myself.
Scars I didn’t choose, lessons I didn’t ask for,
still whisper in the quiet.
Healing is not a straight path—
it’s a stumbling, rising,
a constant choosing of love over fear.

I’ve fought to mend what was broken in me,
so my children won’t inherit the weight I’ve carried.
I protect them fiercely,
I teach them gently,
I pray they see that strength is not perfection—
it is the courage to keep trying,
to keep showing up,
even when the past presses in.

Do they know how much of my heart
is stitched into every word, every touch, every day?
Do they feel the love I’m still learning to give myself?

Dog days of summer,
floating on the water with my kids,
I see that healing is not only mine—
it’s ours.
And in their laughter,
I hear hope.

In Fernie, as the sun sets, light carves a story into stone.
On the face of Mt. Hosmer rides the Ghostrider — a shadow born of legend,
a spirit chasing across the mountain as day turns to night.

It is a reminder that light transforms everything it touches.
That stories are held in the land, waiting to be revealed.
That shadow and radiance together make truth visible.

⛰️ Climbing this mountain was more than a hike—it was a lesson in life.
The path was steep, the air was thin, and turning back was always an option… but so was becoming stronger.

Every challenge demanded more than we thought we had. But step by step, we proved to ourselves that we’re capable of more than we imagine.

At the summit, the view was breathtaking—but the real victory was knowing we never gave up. 🌟

Because the hardest climbs bring the greatest rewards. 💪✨

They’ll call you too emotional, too quiet, too loud, too slow.
Call yourself free.

Softness is not a flaw. Stillness is not failure.
You’re not behind. You’re building something sacred at your own pace.
And the world? It needs exactly your kind of real.

✨ Perspective ✨
What we see on the surface is never the whole story. Above the water, a turtle seems calm, floating effortlessly. But below, there’s movement, struggle, and strength we don’t always notice.

People are the same — so much happens beneath the surface that we’ll never see. Behind the masks, behind the smiles, behind the “I’m fine.”

A gentle reminder: be kind, always. 💙

#Perspective #SurfaceAndDepth #Compassion #lookdeeper

It takes a lot to make me stop.
To stop moving.
To stop thinking.
To stop doing.
To stop being.

And yet… I’m learning that stopping isn’t weakness. It’s permission.

Permission to let supper wait fifteen minutes—everyone had snacks at four, they won’t starve if dinner isn’t on the table by five.
Permission to let the floor stay covered in dog hair and dirt a little longer, even if it means wearing shoes inside.
Permission to leave the dishwasher, the laundry, the lawn—just for now.

Because I’ve been feeling conflicted a lot lately.
Pulled between the urge to keep life spotless and the quiet voice that says, “You need rest, too.”

So I sit here on the riverbank, sun warm on my skin, book in my hands, the sound of water folding over stones.
The mountains stand still. The river flows whether I sweep or not.
And in this moment, there is no guilt.

No one else who matters is judging me for making this choice.
It’s only me.
And maybe it’s time to stop judging myself, too.

You don’t have to clean yourself up to be worthy of love.
Let them call you wild, soft, complicated.
You’re not here to be digestible. You’re here to be real.
To feel it all. To rage and rest and rise again.

This one’s for the fire-hearted ones still learning to hold themselves like they matter.
Because you do. Deeply. Daily. No fixing required.

What Sunflowers Are to People
1. Symbols of Joy & Vitality — Their bright yellow petals evoke happiness, warmth, and optimism.
2. Resilience — They grow tall and strong, even in less-than-perfect soil, symbolizing perseverance.
3. Connection to the Sun — Often seen as a bridge between earth and sky, representing faith, spiritual focus, or gratitude.
4. Community & Sharing — Their seeds feed birds, animals, and people, symbolizing generosity and sustenance.
5. Reminders of Seasons — From seed to full bloom, they carry the rhythm of life’s cycles, teaching patience and acceptance.

We’re all growing at our own pace.
Some of us are just sprouting.
Some of us are halfway there.
Some of us are in full bloom.

Wherever you are — you’re already beautiful.
Keep growing. Keep glowing. 💛

#RootedLight #GlowAtYourOwnPace #FromBudToBloom #EveryStageBeautiful

Like Being Hit by a Train

There are moments in life that don’t just change your path—they obliterate the tracks entirely.

No gentle detour. No warning lights. Just impact.

It’s the diagnosis.
The betrayal.
The sudden loss.
The job you poured your soul into, gone.
The relationship you thought was forever, ended in a breath.

These aren’t just “life changes.”
They’re the kind that hit you like a train—full force, metal and noise, leaving you flattened in the silence that follows.

And in that silence, something else happens.

Time slows down.
Your world, once bustling, pauses.
What mattered moments ago dissolves into irrelevance.
You can’t go back. The old track is gone. You’re left standing in the wreckage, aching, dazed, asking: What now?

But here’s the thing about impact.

It doesn’t just destroy.
It reveals.

It shows you what was never stable to begin with.
It tears away illusions.
It forces you—painfully, powerfully—to rebuild.
To find new tracks. Or maybe, to stop running altogether and feel for the first time.

Yes, it hurts.
Yes, it’s unfair.
And no, you didn’t ask for it.

But the person who emerges from the rubble?
They carry something unshakable.
Not because they’ve healed completely.
But because they know what it is to be stopped in their tracks…
And choose to rise anyway.

If you’ve been hit by a train lately, this is for you:
You’re not broken. You’re in transition.
And even here, in this strange quiet, you are growing#rootedlightphotos #mindfulmoments #healingthroughnature

You weren’t born to be palatable—you were born to feel.
The fire. The ache. The wonder in the mess.

Your existence doesn’t need to be justified.
You are the miracle.
No plan, no proving—just breath, story, presence.
That’s enough. It’s always been enough.

On the Surface…

At first glance, you see leaves, a lake, some raindrops.
But linger — just for a breath longer — and you’ll begin to notice:

A ripple in the water.
A reflection hiding in a single drop.
The textures, the stories, the quiet life within the stillness.

We often treat people the same way we treat scenery —
a passing glance, a quick impression, and then we move on.

But if you pause,
look a little closer,
stay a little longer…
you might begin to see what you’ve missed.

Not just what’s obvious,
but what’s meaningful.
Not just what’s visible,
but what’s true.

Because seeing deeper leads to understanding.
And understanding, always, leads to connection.
#rootedlightphotos #mindfulmoments #foresttherapy #natureinspires #rootedinnature #healingthroughnature

🌿✨ Dive into the art of storytelling through nature photography! Each image we capture is a window to your personal journey. Ready to see your story reflected in stunning visuals? Check out more of our work! Link in bio 👉 #NaturePhotography #Storytelling #RootedLight #PhotographyInspiration #VisualJourney #ArtInNature #Explore #NatureLovers #PhotographyCommunity #PersonalJourney

We weren’t made for cubicles.
We were made to chase the golden light as it dances through the trees.
To listen to rivers instead of ringtones.
To move with the wind, breathe with the earth, and feel small beside something vast.

Let your soul exhale. 🍃🌲✨
#wildandfree #natureishome #forestbathing #rootedlightphotos #letthelightin #slowmoments

Did you know that photography can enhance your appreciation for nature? 📸✨ Learn how capturing beautiful moments can encourage a slower, more mindful way of living. 🌿💚 Dive into our latest insights! Link in bio! #MindfulPhotography #NatureLovers #CaptureTheMoment #PhotographyTips #PhotographyTherapy

Three waterfalls.
Three pauses in time.
Each one a reminder: let go, flow freely, and trust the path carved by persistence.
Let the sound wash over you. Let the stillness ground you.
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#RootedLightPhotography# #WaterfallMagic #NatureMeditations #LetItFlow #NatureTherapy

Don’t let someone else’s fear paint your first impression. Just because they look a little spiky doesn’t mean they’re dangerous. How many of us have been avoided for how we seem—not who we are? 🌿✨ This little caterpillar, all bold armor and misunderstood vibes, is on a journey of becoming. Just like us. Don’t miss the magic because of appearances.”

#rootedlovephotography #compassioninthewild #seewithneweyes

Take a moment to cherish the beauty of nature that surrounds you. 🌿🌼

How many do we walk past?

Struggling.
Barely holding on.
Not buzzing like they used to.
Be the one who sees them anyway.
#Seen #KindnessIsPower #Don’tLookAway
#rootedlightphotos

Feeling stressed? 🌿 Join us for a journey into the heart of nature! Our forest therapy sessions are designed to help you reconnect with the natural world and rejuvenate your spirit. 🌞🌳 Link in bio to learn more and book your experience! Tell us, when was the last time you spent time in nature? 🌼 #ForestTherapy #ReconnectWithNature #WellnessJourney #NatureLovers #RootedInNature #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #OutdoorAdventure #NatureHealing #SelfCare

You weren’t made to shrink to fit.
You were made to bloom wild—loud, soft, messy, magical.
The earth doesn’t ask you to be perfect. It just asks you to be real.

So rest. Rage. Laugh too loud. Cry in the car.
Choose peace over performance.
You, exactly as you are, belong here.

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Take the damn photo. Burn the rule book. Feel it all and call it art. This is reclamation of your voice. Your softness. Your wild. The way you see the world matters.

🌞 Embrace the beauty of nature and find your inner peace! 🌳✨ Dive into the soothing sounds, vibrant sights, and refreshing scents of the outdoors. Nature walks, mindfulness practices, and photography can boost your well-being and creativity. 🌿

Say goodbye to stress and hello to a positive mindset. Click the link in bio to read the full blog post on how to integrate nature mindfulness into your life! #NatureLovers #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #Photography #NatureWalks #Wellbeing

From trails to snowbanks to frozen lakes, we find our rhythm in shared steps and laughter. These everyday adventures—muddy, snowy, wobbly—are where our roots grow stronger.

This week’s blog is a celebration of nature as play—a reminder that joy doesn’t have to be planned. Sometimes it’s just about showing up, laced up, and together.

#rootedlightphotos #natureasplay
#familyadventuresoutside #printsthattellastory #naturelifestyle
#togetheroutside #slowmomentsbigmemories #healingthroughnature

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More Than Photography

Rooted Light is more than photography—it’s a reflection of the practices and perspectives that continue to guide me through life’s challenges.

As a mother and quiet observer, I turn to nature for grounding, for stillness, and for gentle reminders to keep moving forward.

Each image carries not just the beauty of the natural world, but also the lessons I’ve learned about healing, centering, and growth.

My hope is that in exploring these collections, you find moments that invite you to pause, reconnect, and perhaps discover something that helps you on your own journey. You’re welcome here.

Soon, Rooted Light will expand beyond photography into curated home decor, seasonal print collections, and the gentle practice of forest therapy—inviting you into deeper connection with the natural world.

Follow along on the blog for reflections from the woods, behind-the-scenes stories, and nature-based prompts for slowing down. Subscribers receive access to select prints featured in each blog post—just for being part of this journey.

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