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Lagniappe: The Soul Journey Guiding Word for 2026
Discover our 2026 word Lagniappe — pronounced lan-yap — meaning a little something extra, a gift that arrives unasked. From its Quechua roots in Peru to Louisiana Creole culture, lagniappe inspires us to live in alignment, offer presence, and embody unexpected blessings. Join us at Soul Journey to choose your word, align with your frequency, and invite more joy, ease, and magic into your year.
Soul Journey
Dec 30, 20253 min read


Designed for the Differently-Wired: Why Soul Journey Feels Like Home to the Neurodivergent Experience
Soul Journey is intentionally designed for the differently-wired. From warm towels to weighted blankets, soft lights, and unhurried transitions, every detail supports your nervous system. Steve’s decades in adult education revealed that most people are neurodivergent in subtle ways—and their bodies feel the difference. Your preferences matter here, and your system relaxes from the moment you arrive.
Soul Journey
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Postpartum Massage: A Path to Renewal, Rest, and Realignment
Discover the benefits of postpartum massage in Brevard County at Soul Journey, Melbourne, FL. Support your recovery after c-section or natural birth with gentle massage therapy, breathwork, and affirmations. Book your 90-minute session today.
Soul Journey
Nov 26, 20253 min read


The Truth About Hydration Multipliers — What They Do, What They Don’t, and When You Actually Need Them
Hydration multipliers use a well-known biological mechanism to pull water into the bloodstream faster—but does faster hydration actually matter for someone who already drinks enough water? In this Soul Journey article, we look at the real science behind hydration enhancers, how the lymphatic system responds during manual lymphatic drainage, and why most people benefit more from intentional hydration rituals than from accelerated absorption.
Soul Journey
Nov 23, 20254 min read


Reiki and the Christian Heart: A Sacred Practice of Healing Through Presence
Reiki complements Christian healing by using touch, intention, and peace to help us reconnect with the Holy Spirit’s presence.
Soul Journey
Nov 16, 20253 min read


Overcoming Self-Doubt: Returning to the Truth of Who You Are
Self-doubt isn’t a flaw to fix—it’s a signal to reconnect. Learn how to ground your body, quiet your mind, and remember your inherent worth through Soul Journey’s practical and spiritual techniques for overcoming self-doubt.
Soul Journey
Nov 14, 20253 min read


The Power of a Hug: How One Breath Can Reset Your Nervous System
Discover the deeper purpose of a hug and how a single shared breath can calm the nervous system, restore presence, and awaken connection. Learn Soul Journey’s intentional hug practice — one that balances giving and receiving through mindful touch.
Soul Journey
Nov 13, 20253 min read


The Healing Power of Human Touch: Why Every (Hu)Man Needs a Good Hug
In a world of isolation and digital distance, human touch remains one of the most powerful medicines we have. Steve Wooten shares a personal story from Iraq and explores how mindful, safe touch can reconnect us to our humanity.
Soul Journey
Nov 12, 20254 min read


When Anxiety Keeps You Inside: A Soul Journey Approach to Reclaiming Calm
When anxiety keeps you from stepping outside, healing begins by rebuilding trust in your own body. In this Soul Journey article, Steve Wooten shares how nervous system regulation, grounding rituals, and holistic massage therapy can help you find peace, reconnect with your breath, and rediscover safety within yourself.
Soul Journey
Nov 12, 20254 min read


🌿Soul Journey Manifesto: Life Feels Good Here
Goodness isn’t something to chase; it’s what rises to meet you the moment you slow down.
Soul Journey
Oct 26, 20252 min read


The Power in the Pause
When you step back from the world’s noise and return to your inner stillness, life softens into clarity and calm.
Soul Journey
Oct 26, 20253 min read


Soul Journey: Lymph, Water, and the Flow of Emotions
Our lymphatic system is the body’s hidden river—2–4 liters of fluid that clears waste, supports immunity, and mirrors our emotional flow. When blocked, conditions like POTS and fibromyalgia may worsen. Gentle Manual Lymphatic Drainage, paired with affirmations, deep breathing, and simple bedbound exercises, can restore balance. Explore how nurturing lymph supports both body and soul, inviting water, healing, and renewal into your life.
Soul Journey
Oct 10, 20254 min read


Why Lymphatic Drainage Matters for Plastic Surgery Prep & Recovery
Just like changing the oil before a long road trip, your body needs priming before surgery. Learn how lymphatic drainage supports faster recovery, reduces swelling, and helps you feel lighter and more comfortable before and after plastic surgery.
Soul Journey
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Plantar Fasciitis: Listening to the Sole of Your Soul
Plantar fasciitis is more than foot pain—it’s your body’s way of speaking. At Soul Journey, we view the feet as sacred doorways to the temple of the body. Through stretching, reflexology, massage, and mindful breathwork, you can release tension in the calves, restore circulation, and ease plantar fascia pain. This is a path to balance, not just relief.
Soul Journey
Sep 15, 20254 min read


The Triangle of Disempowerment: How to Step Out of Conflict and Into Clarity
The Triangle of Disempowerment—also known as the Drama Triangle—shows up whenever conflict pulls us into blame, control, or helplessness. This article explores how to recognize the Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer roles, and how to shift into empowered alternatives: Creator, Challenger, and Coach. Learn how Soul Journey coaching helps you transform tension into clarity and connection.
Soul Journey
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Soul Journey: We Are Coded to Relax in Nature
Our bodies are coded to relax in nature. Birdsong, crickets, waves—they’ve always told us the same thing: you’re safe now, you can rest. Growing up in rural Arkansas, I learned to pay attention to when the forest sang and when it went silent. Now, I find that same peace in a hammock on the Indian River. Science is catching up to what our souls already know: when we turn back to nature, we heal.
Soul Journey
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Practical Spirituality: 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰𝒇
What if the miracles of scripture were never meant to be stories of the past, but invitations for today? Practical spirituality helps us move beyond dogma and step into living faith—laying on of hands, prayer with expectancy, and embracing divine wisdom across traditions. At Soul Journey, we honor Christianity at the core while recognizing God’s presence in the sacred practices of many paths. If you’re seeking alignment in your own awakening, we invite you to reach out and ex
Soul Journey
Aug 29, 20256 min read


Discover the Healing Power of Intuitive Massage (Video Blog)
Experience Soul Journey’s Intuitive Massage—a personalized blend that's perfect for chronic pain, transitions, and deep emotional release.
Soul Journey
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Chronic Pain - Beyond Numbing the Body: Healing from the Inside Out
Gentle, intentional bodywork for chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and nerve trauma. Reconnect with your body—beyond medication.
Soul Journey
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Massage Rehab: Rethinking Deep Tissue—It Doesn’t Have to Hurt
Deep tissue doesn’t have to hurt. At Soul Journey, we use warmth, vibration, and breath to help muscles release—without pain.
Soul Journey
Apr 4, 20253 min read
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