Make Room for More: Expansion as a Wellness Practice in Your Sweet Life Era
There’s a moment in every healing journey where clarity arrives — not loud or flashy, but like a gentle breath:
You’re ready to make room for more.
For me, that moment came recently as I was slowly making my way back to the core of my work — the joy, purpose, and truth that live at the heart of Holistree. The deeper I dropped into this intention, the more I realized how powerful it is to move intentionally through life, especially in our 40s and beyond.
One day, I found myself clearing out the last of the things I had kept since my mother passed. Things I’d held onto tightly — like her old library card — because I wanted to hold on to every piece of her I could. But then something shifted.
I felt a wave of energy — a rush that reminded me of the day she transitioned — and just like that, I knew it was time. I let it go.
And in its place?
Room.
Room I didn’t even know I needed.
Room for something new — something I haven’t yet fully named, but I feel it coming.
That’s when it hit me:
This is what the Sweet Life Era is about.
Not just about rest or self-care rituals — but about intentional expansion. Making space in our homes, hearts, and calendars for more love, more purpose, more joy, more… sweetness.
We’re not shrinking anymore. We’re expanding — not from hustle or overproduction, but from alignment, softness, and truth.
Here are four ways you can start expanding with intention this week:
1. Get Clear on What You Want More Of
Decluttering is just one part of the process. Ask yourself: what am I actually calling in? Spacious mornings? Soulful conversations? Creative energy? Clarity creates room for invitation.
2. Say “Yes” with Intention
We’ve mastered our boundaries. Now we refine our yes. Let it be deliberate and soul-aligned. Every yes should feel like a deep, full-body affirmation.
3. Let Joy Lead the Way
Don’t wait for joy as a reward. Use it as a compass. When we prioritize joy, our expansion feels nourishing — not depleting.
4. Schedule Your Sweetness
Put joy on the calendar. Whether it’s a long walk, an afternoon nap, a solo brunch, or dancing in your living room — make room for what feels good.
Try This Reflection Prompt:
What can I gently let go of… to make room for _______?
Write it down. Sit with it. Let it guide you this week.
When we clear the clutter — emotional, physical, mental — we create sacred space for the version of ourselves that’s ready to bloom.
So here’s to your Sweet Life Era:
One that honors your capacity for joy, your right to rest, and your power to expand.
With love & ease,
~Rakita
