BECKON

the
blog

Welcome to the Beckon Blog — your source for high frequency living. Curated by interior designer, podcaster, and blogger Jaclyn Steele Thurmond, we focus on truly clean lifestyle content, Spanish & Mediterranean-inspired interiors, and mindset elevation that transforms the way you think, feel, and live.

Calm Amidst Chaos: A Gentle Guide to Finding Peace in Uncertain Times

Calm Amidst Chaos: A Gentle Guide to Finding Peace in Uncertain Times

When life feels chaotic, we don’t need to push harder—we need to soften. In this soul-nourishing episode of The Freq Show, Jaclyn Steele Thurmond and her husband Sam share gentle tools for grounding yourself when the world feels heavy. With love, presence, and breath, they invite you to find peace—not by fixing, but by listening.

Read More
Importance of Paying Close Attention: How Noticing the Small Things Can Change Everything

Importance of Paying Close Attention: How Noticing the Small Things Can Change Everything

In this soulful episode of The Freq Show, Jaclyn Steele Thurmond and Sam Thurmond explore the quiet power of paying close attention—to your thoughts, your body, and the subtle cues life offers. Learn why presence is one of your greatest tools for healing, alignment, and living on frequency.

Read More
Master Your Mind: Unlocking the Power of Thought to Shape Your Life

Master Your Mind: Unlocking the Power of Thought to Shape Your Life

Your mind can be your greatest tool or your loudest critic. In this episode of The Freq Show, Jaclyn and Sam shares real-life tools to help you master your mind, shift your thoughts, and reclaim your frequency — with love, clarity, and daily intention.

Read More
Relationships Are Frequency Exchanges: How to Attract High-Vibe People

Relationships Are Frequency Exchanges: How to Attract High-Vibe People

Relationships are more than connection—they’re energy. In this soulful breakdown from The Freq Show, Jaclyn and Sam unpack how every relationship is a frequency exchange and how your energy impacts who you attract. Learn how to raise your vibe, protect your peace, and call in the people who align with your truth.

Read More
Plants to Make Your Home Healthy

Plants to Make Your Home Healthy

If you're looking to create a home that feels like a whole vibe — grounded, vibrant, beautiful, and actually good for your body — look no further than house plants. Yes, they add color, texture, and style, but did you know that the right indoor plants can also purify the air and help create a healthier home environment?

Read More
6 Healthy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Good

6 Healthy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Good

Have you ever walked into someone’s home and instantly knew something about them just by the way it smelled? Maybe it was warm and inviting, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla lingering in the air. Or maybe (yikes) you were hit with a musty, stale odor that made you want to hold your breath.

Read More
Benefits Of Rest: How To Avoid Burnout and Actually Feel Like Yourself Again

Benefits Of Rest: How To Avoid Burnout and Actually Feel Like Yourself Again

Feeling overwhelmed, sleep deprived, or mentally exhausted? Discover the Benefits of Rest and how to avoid burnout with simple, daily strategies. Learn how rest boosts your immune system, reduces stress, and supports your physical and mental health.

Read More
How to Vibe Check Yourself for a Better Life

How to Vibe Check Yourself for a Better Life

Let’s be real—who doesn’t want a better life? We all do! But here’s the thing: most people don’t know where to start. They’ll try a new workout routine, switch careers, or Marie Kondo their entire house thinking this is the moment their life transforms. But if your mindset is still stuck in the same old patterns, no amount of detoxing your closet or manifesting under a full moon is going to make a difference.

Read More
12 Tips on How to Make Your Home Healthier

12 Tips on How to Make Your Home Healthier

We spend a lot of time in our homes, right?  On average in the United States, we spend 10 hours a day at home excluding sleep.  That’s 62% of our time according to Simply Productive What is the Average Amount of Time We REALLY Spend at Home?.  So it stands to reason, we want our homes to be calm, comfortable, and healthy.  

Read More
45. Personal Development: Grace for Tough times

45. Personal Development: Grace for Tough times

In this episode of The Freq Show, we dive into the inevitable bumps in life—those moments that test our patience, resilience, and faith. We explore how to navigate challenges with grace, shift our perspective, and use adversity as a tool for personal growth.

Whether you're in the middle of a tough season or supporting someone who is, this episode will give you the mindset shifts and strategies to move forward with strength and self-compassion.

Read More
44. Home: Outer order, Inner calm - 5 tips for home organization

44. Home: Outer order, Inner calm - 5 tips for home organization

In today’s episode, Jaclyn shares her personal journey of creating a peaceful, organized home and how it directly contributes to a clearer mind and a calmer nervous system. She dives into 5 practical tips for home organization that will help you declutter, create space for clarity, and cultivate a sense of calm in your daily life. From clearing out the clutter and choosing the right containers, to building daily habits that keep your home—and mind—organized, this episode is filled with actionable advice for creating a space that truly supports your well-being. Tune in to discover how organizing your home can transform not just your environment, but your entire mindset.

Read More
43. Personal Development: 9 Reasons you need to spend time alone

43. Personal Development: 9 Reasons you need to spend time alone

In this episode, Jaclyn explores the powerful and often overlooked practice of spending time alone. She shares 9 essential reasons why solitude is crucial for maintaining a balanced and high-frequency life. From resetting your nervous system and clearing mental cobwebs, to deepening your connection with God and allowing inspiration to strike, Jaclyn highlights the many benefits of carving out solo time. She discusses how solitude provides the space to process life’s challenges, recalibrate, and reflect through journaling. Jaclyn emphasizes that taking time to simply rest, think, and do what fills you up is a vital part of nourishing your mind, body, and soul. Tune in for a conversation on why alone time is not just a luxury, but a necessary practice for growth and clarity.

Read More