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Welcome to Field Notes
Reflections on healing, belonging, and becoming

This is a sacred space for cycle breakers, wild hearts, and those who seek deeper connection—to themselves, to others, and to the earth beneath their feet. Here, you’ll find reflections, blessings, and gentle guidance rooted in lived experience, nature’s wisdom, and the complexities of our shared human journey.

Whether you’re navigating transition, healing from wounds both visible and unseen, or simply craving a pause to breathe and remember your sacred self, you are welcome here.

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of something warm, and let’s walk this path together—one small step, one honest truth, one healing story at a time.

The Year I Logged Off: What a Year Without Social Media Taught Me

Notebook holding the writers thoughts with pen resting on it sits on an outdoor wooden table. Last year, I made a bold decision that changed my life: I logged off social media for good. For days afterward, I found myself reaching for my phone, only to remember that my accounts were gone. It was second nature to scroll, like, comment, and post. But I needed a break. As I reflect on this past year, I want to share what led to my decision, what I've learned, and where I'm headed

Anna Belle Wood

2d2 min read

Effective Grounding Tools for Your Worst CPTSD Symptoms

Woman sits calmly in cross legged position, eyes closed in contemplation, holding a ceramic vessel. Grounding refers to coping with difficult thoughts, feelings, and body sensations by returning to the present moment, on purpose. Anyone can use grounding to cope with their worst symptoms. Let's break it down, to give you a sense of what it is and if it could work for you. Notice and name. The first step is to notice and name what is going on. For example, This is a trauma re

Anna Belle Wood

4d3 min read

In a World of Empire Builders, Be a Village Builder

Group of people share laughter and food together outside. Have you ever watched a dating show where someone says they're "looking for someone to build an empire with?" They often appear meticulously polished, aiming to create a brand with their future "King" or "Queen." This idea is deeply rooted in our consumerist culture, which tells us that with hard work, determination, and adherence to societal hierarchies, we can earn our worth and belonging. Often, this path is also ti

Anna Belle Wood

Oct 242 min read