Author: The Wild Gems

We are all like precious stones. We all come in different shapes and sizes. It is when we are cut and polished that we begin to live a more radiant life.
The Wild Gems hopes to inspire you to live life to the fullest and to enjoy every moment!

Open Your Windows More

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There’s something sacred about opening a window.

It’s such a simple act, but it carries so much symbolism. It’s not just about letting in the breeze — it’s about letting something go. A releasing. A welcoming. A shift.

The act of opening windows has deep roots across many cultures and traditions, both symbolic and practical. Here are a few notable ones:

1. Letting in New Energy (Spiritual/Cultural)

In many cultures, opening windows is a way to:

Clear out stagnant or negative energy Welcome in fresh energy, light, and air — often associated with new beginnings or clarity Allow spirit or soul to leave after a death (common in Irish, Jewish, and some Asian traditions)

2. Spring Cleaning Traditions

In places like Europe and North America, opening the windows during spring cleaning symbolizes:

Rebirth, renewal, and cleansing after winter Letting nature back in — fresh air, sunshine, and warmth

3. Feng Shui

In Chinese feng shui, opening windows regularly:

Helps chi (life energy) circulate Prevents energy from becoming stagnant Connects the home with nature, harmony, and flow

4. Christian & Biblical Symbolism

Some interpret open windows as symbolic of:

Receiving blessings (Malachi 3:10 speaks of God opening the windows of heaven) Openness to God’s presence, guidance, or Spirit

5. Superstitions & Folklore

In some old traditions, leaving a window open during childbirth or death was thought to help the soul enter or exit. Some say you should open all the windows on New Year’s Day to let out the old year and bring in the new.

Common Thread:

No matter the culture, opening your windows usually symbolizes release, renewal, and receptivity — physically and spiritually.

Now go open a window! 🙂

Ummm…. VERY.

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How important is spirituality in your life?

Incredibly important. It’s vital.

This question to me is like — how important is oxygen to you?

However, if you ask a child that question their response would probably be I don’t know. But there answer would only be I don’t know because they don’t have that awareness yet.

Just like oxygen gives you life, your spirit gives you life.

Just like anything, it’s a part of YOU worth tuning into and strengthening.

Your spirit is not something on the outside, it’s something you tap into. You become aware of this driving force, this power, and you give your gratitude.

You aren’t you without your spirit.

And think, we don’t own oxygen, it is gifted to us by the trees and even the oceans.

Your spirit as well is a gift. And that gift is gifted from God.

I LISTEN AS BEST AS I CAN

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How do you practice self-care?

When I’m tired I sleep.

When I’m stressed or overwhelmed I say NO.

I don’t do things I don’t want to do.

I take my time.

I’m not friends with “the hustle” or “the grind”.

I get rid of stuff, and I get rid of stuff often (donate actually, but I get of stuff that no longer serves)

I read.

I pay attention to my seasons.

I take time for myself.

I love self care.

Dear Readers, I am going…..

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…to begin sharing stories from my life.

What inspired me to create this category is a book that I am currently reading — ‘Tell Me Everything’ by Elizabeth Strout.

I am only at the beginning but a few times the author writes about everyone having unrecorded or shared stories.

Which makes me feel like revealing more of myself—-honestly just for fun.

I enjoy having a place where I can be vulnerable. While we are strangers in the real world, in here we are friends.

I have shared many lessons on this blog but I think I should share maybe how I learned some of these lessons.

As always, thank you for reading.

m.g.

Work On Yourself And Change The World

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What are you passionate about?

For me, I would say I am very passionate about doing the inner work.

Working on yourself, learning to love yourself, beginning to ask yourself more questions…..ABOUT YOURSELF.

Investigate your behaviors, your reactions, your responses…….there is just so much learn about who you are.

And when you begin to learn more about yourself you begin to better yourself. You begin to flourish, radiate, heal, and grow in a completely different way.

And that’s how you change the world if you’re really interested. You work on yourself.

It’s as simple as that.

Now I will add though, working on yourself is very hard. It’s opening all these doors that you locked and sealed without even knowing you locked and sealed. It’s difficult but I will say it’s worth it.

When you decide to embark on this journey I just want to remind you that you’re never alone.

Pick A Cereal And See What It Reveals About You

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Which cereal would you pour into your bowl without a second thought?

Reese’s Puffs Lucky Charms Frosted Flakes Cinnamon Toast Crunch Life Cereal Cocoa Puffs Fruity Pebbles

👇 Scroll down to find out what your cereal soul says about you! 🌟

1. Reese’s Puffs – The Bold Dreamer

You’re a vibrant mix of contrasts — a little salty, a little sweet, and never boring. You dive headfirst into your passions and aren’t afraid to stand out. You chase creative sparks and don’t mind shaking things up. Life’s too short to be plain.

2. Lucky Charms – The Whimsical Believer

You live with your head in the clouds and your heart wide open. You find magic in small moments, believe in signs, and laugh at your own jokes. Whether it’s a four-leaf clover or a marshmallow moon, you always notice the little wonders.

3. Frosted Flakes – The Reliable Optimist

You’re solid, dependable, and have a way of making people feel like everything’s going to be okay. You believe in second chances, silver linings, and the power of a good pep talk. You bring warmth and sunshine — even on a cereal box.

4. Cinnamon Toast Crunch – The Quiet Rebel

You might follow the rules — but only the ones you agree with. You’ve got a fire in your belly and a sparkle in your eye. You blend sweetness with a little bite, and you’re not afraid to question the “normal.” Your energy turns the ordinary into adventure.

5. Life Cereal – The Deep Thinker with a Soft Side

You care deeply, think often, and love quietly. People come to you for perspective and calm. You might cry at movies, stare at the stars too long, or reread favorite books just to feel them again. Your steadiness is your superpower.

6. Cocoa Puffs – The Wild Card

You’re spontaneous, unpredictable, and a little bit extra. You don’t just walk into a room — you burst in, and people remember you. Life is your playground, and you’re not afraid to go a little “cuckoo” for what you love. You embrace chaos with a grin.

7. Fruity Pebbles – The Colorful Free Spirit

You’re vibrant, energetic, and totally yourself — even if that means being a little “too much” for some people. You bring color into every space you enter and aren’t afraid to express yourself in bold, joyful ways. Life with you is never dull — and that’s the point.

I Prefer Spring Temperatures

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How do you feel about cold weather?

*cringe*

I don’t like it.

I really don’t….that much.

I enjoy wearing jackets and hoodies….that’s fun and cute but overall I just really don’t enjoy being cold.

It’s funny because when I was younger I lived in Alaska for 4 years (5th grade to 8th grade) and I loved it. I loved the snow!

I loved sledding especially! As a child it was playful and fun. I’m laughing just reminiscing. Now I’m getting kind of sad.

They were fun times as a kid.

However being in my 30s now I just don’t want to be cold.

Well actually, I actually like sleeping when it’s a really cold because then I sleep deeply and I do love that.

Now I’m rambling, but you asked!

Still Waiting for a Sign

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Sometimes I wish she’d visit me in a dream.

Just once.

Just to say, “Hey, I know we didn’t get to be together in the earthly realm, but it was all for a reason. Just know I’m with you, and it’s all okay.”

I’ve heard stories from others about feathers on their doorstep, songs on the radio at just the right time, vivid dreams where their loved ones speak clearly. I try to hold space for those stories, to feel joy for them…

but I can’t help wondering—why not me?

I lost my birth mother, and along with her, a lifetime of moments we never got to share. There’s a quiet ache that comes from not getting to know someone who shaped your very beginning. Now that she’s in the spirit world, part of me longs for just one sign. One dream. One whisper.

But there’s only silence.

And yet… maybe that silence doesn’t mean absence.

Maybe the connection is still there, just not in the way I expected.

Maybe she’s been with me all along when I’ve felt courage I didn’t know I had, or grace that came out of nowhere. I’m apart of her, I know that, and getting to know me is getting to know her too.

Still, I hope.

I hope that one night, maybe in a dream, she’ll say what my heart has longed to hear:

“I see you. I’ve always loved you. And even though we couldn’t be together in this life…..your path, it’s unfolding exactly as it should.”

Until then, I’ll keep listening.

And I’ll keep trusting that love finds a way,

even in the quiet.

Soften The Heart: Devotional #32 — He Will Never Leave You

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“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified… for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

I feel like at a very young age, I always leaned into God. Even when life didn’t make sense, I somehow knew I was loved. Not just loved by people—but by God. It was a quiet knowing that I was held, seen, and cared for, even in moments where nothing around me felt steady.

But as I got older and life began to unfold in more complicated ways, abandonment became a deep and painful thread in my story. The kind of wound that doesn’t leave a scar you can see, but one you carry in your heart.

I experienced the “primal wound” of being separated from my biological parents. My parents divorced when I was eight, and I think most of us kids felt like second picks to their new spouses. Then, when I was seventeen—my senior year of high school—my mom moved out of our home to follow her husband’s job transfer. She wanted me to come, but I didn’t. I couldn’t. It felt like she chose him over me, and the message I internalized was: You’re not worth staying for.

I moved in with my dad and stepmom. And then, after high school, my dad—“in the nicest way”—told me it was time to move out. He helped me get set up with school and paid for my apartment, which I’m thankful for. But the emotional part of it still hurt. Deeply.

As I became a mother myself, I found that old wounds resurfaced in new ways. I couldn’t understand how some of the choices my parents made were even possible once I knew the depth of love I had for my own kids.

These layered experiences of being left or feeling replaceable shaped my thoughts in relationships. When someone got close, I would think, It’s just a matter of time before they leave… or choose someone over me.

But even in all that pain—even when I questioned people—I kept leaning on God. I kept coming back to His promises. His love. His Word.

Deuteronomy 31:6 says He will never leave you nor forsake you. And I believe that. It’s the one relationship in my life that has never felt conditional. I trust God in a way I struggle to trust others, because He has never walked away. He has never picked someone else over me. He doesn’t move on or get tired or lose interest.

So I return to Him. Again and again. Not because I’m perfect—but because I know He is.

If you’ve ever felt left behind, replaced, or like you had to earn your place in someone’s life… please know this:

God doesn’t leave. He walks with you through every ache, every misunderstanding, every broken piece. And He whispers, “You are mine. You are loved. I will never let go.”