Today I am celebrating my 2nd soberversary! Yay! It has been, as they say, a journey with many twists and turns and hills and speed bumps and lessons. Oh, the lessons. There is the act of getting sober and then there is the spiritual awakening that accompanies the path.

I decided to remove alcohol from my life on July 8th 2023 as a path to liberation, although I didn’t quite fully know that at the time. To be honest, it was a decision made out of a desperate desire to feel - well, simply better.

In order to know how to celebrate the summer solstice, perhaps we should start first with explaining what exactly it is. I did some research (space.com) and shall impart the following acquired knowledge.

I, for one, am a fan of small talk. Who among us have not engaged in frivolous tiny communications? Sure, I have proclaimed that I only like to get deep - get to the good stuff. But what about the weather? What about how your day has been? How is your family doing? What did you eat today? I was inspired by Anna Howard’s Youtube video from her Wild Geese series on “how to be a better villager” where she talks about getting involved in the community and the importance of small talk.

Whenever I bring up sobriety, I get mixed and sometimes heightened reactions. I want to start by saying that everyone’s relationship with alcohol is unique—even if it’s none! For me, sobriety has had an immense impact on my health holistically. I realized alcohol wasn’t just a social tool or a way to unwind; it was a toxin that dulled my mind, weighed down my body, and numbed my soul.

Earlier this year, I wandered into a bookstore looking for inspiration—and left with Simple Abundance, a book that reminded me just how much our home reflects who we are. As someone who’s lived in many places, creating a cozy sanctuary has always been essential to me. In this post, I share what cozy means through all the senses—sight, scent, sound, touch—and explore how our energy, our things, and even the name of our home can ground and inspire us. From thrifted treasures to flowers, jazz, and essential oils, here’s a gentle invitation to build a home that reflects your soul. ♡

Welcome to Cozy with Chelsea! I’m Chelsea - Holistic Wellness Coach and writer. If you couldn’t already tell, I love to be cozy! Yes, I love blankets, and fireplaces, and tea but cozy is so much more than that. Cozy is how I like to live, how I like my house to feel, and how I like my relationships to be. In addition to my coaching and writing, I am a hobbyist - I am usually reading about 11 books at the same time, I am an aspiring potter, I love horseback riding, and I love to pickup trash! My blog is really about how to live a cozy life, align with our passions and how to stay true to your authentic self along the way. I’m so grateful to you all for reading! Cozily, Chelsea ♡