About Stillness in Storms
Finding Stillness Amid Life’s Storms
Welcome to Stillness in Storms, a sanctuary born from my personal journey of chaos, healing, and self-discovery. My name is Mahli, and I created this space to help you navigate life’s challenges, find grounding, and build sacred connections—with yourself, your ancestors, and the natural world.
My Healing Journey
My story is one of resilience, reconnection, and transformation. As an Indigenous woman, my family history is shaped by profound disconnection. My mother, adopted during the 60s Scoop, was separated from her culture and heritage. Her life was marked by hardship: losing her adopted mother to violence at the age of 2, enduring abuse, and battling mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Yet, amidst her struggles, she shared her incredible gift for art, sparking in me a lifelong love for creativity.
Healing Through Connection
My own path has been far from easy. As a child, I experienced developmental and emotional neglect, and as a teenager, I faced violence, trauma, and sexual assault. For over three decades, I struggled with addiction.
Healing has been a slow and ongoing journey, but it has brought profound transformation. By reconnecting with my culture and exploring ancestral and natural wisdom, I discovered tools that continue to guide me. Some of the tools I've embraced—and that you'll find reflected here—include art and written journaling, research, cartomancy, meditation, connection to the land, reading, hands-on creativity through various mediums, and plant medicine.
These practices have become my lifeline, revealing the interconnectedness of all things and supporting me in my path toward recovery, growth, and moments of peace.
The Vision Behind Stillness in Storms
Stillness in Storms grew out of my longing for connection, healing, and expression. It’s my way of honoring my ancestors and striving to be a good ancestor myself. The name comes from a recurring dream: standing safe and grounded while storms and tornadoes rage around me. This dream symbolizes the essence of what I hope to offer—a sense of stillness and grounding, no matter how chaotic life feels.
My Mission
I’m not an expert or someone with all the answers—I’m a fellow traveler on the journey of healing and self-discovery. Through Stillness in Storms, I hope to:
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Help you reconnect with yourself and your roots through storytelling, art, and writing.
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Share resources to nurture creativity, growth, and connection, including journaling prompts, guides, and reflections on ancestral and natural wisdom.
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Create a safe, inspiring space where you feel seen and supported—like a spiritual companion and a friend.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE
Stillness in Storms is a place for exploration and healing through:
Journaling and Bibliotherapy Inspiration
Rewrite your story with reflective prompts, guided journaling exercises, and curated book lists.
Ancestral Connection & Growth
Reconnect with your roots through lineage-based practices, transformative journaling, and personal growth exercises.
Holistic
Self-Care
Build routines that nurture mind, body, and spirit balance.
Plant and Land-Based Practices
Embrace the healing power of nature with plant remedies, herbal tutorials, land based practices.
Art & Emotional Healing
Explore emotional expression through art journaling, creative exercises, and therapeutic techniques.
An Invitation to Connect
This isn’t a space about personal interaction or putting a face to a brand—it’s about sharing stories, sacred tools, and safe spaces for exploration. I invite you to:
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Share what you consider sacred.
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Try journaling prompts or photo-a-day challenges.
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Discover the healing power of art, land and plant relatives, and storytelling.
Final Thoughts
I hope you leave this space feeling seen, inspired, and connected to your soul and the world around you. Together, we can find stillness amidst the storms, creating a sacred life and space where healing and growth flourish.
