Comfort in Turbulent Times: A Gentle Guide to Peace Amid Chaos
When the news feels overwhelming and your heart grows heavy, Jaclyn Steele Thurmond and Sam Thurmond lean in with compassion. In the episode “Comfort in Times of Chaos,” they invite us into something deeply simple—and profoundly healing: presence.
This isn’t about ignoring the hard stuff. It’s about learning how to soothe ourselves and stay anchored, even when life feels like a storm. These moments of calm aren’t just helpful—they’re essential.
Comfort in Times of Chaos: An Invitation to Breathe
Jaclyn whispers softly across the airwaves, “It’s okay to feel the weight of the world.” She gently assures listeners it’s normal to feel anxious or uncertain right now. Sam, grounding and steady, reminds us: “You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed.”
Together, they hold space for collective worry while standing as gentle guides toward refuge—within our breath, our bodies, our hearts.
Why Finding Comfort Right Now Matters
Stabilizing the nervous system: Pauses and breathwork help soothe overstimulation.
Gaining mental clarity: Calm replaces reaction.
Nourishing emotional resilience: We can feel hard things without breaking.
Supporting others: When we’re grounded, we offer rooted compassion to those around us.
Heart-Centered Practices to Hold You
Three conscious breaths
Pause, breathe in peace, breathe out tension. A small act—big shift.Name your feeling
Say it aloud: “I’m feeling overwhelmed.” Valuing your emotions softens their power.Grounding micro-moments
Light a candle with intention. Feel sun on your face. Walk barefoot for just sixty seconds. These little rituals anchor the tumult of a chaotic day.Pause your scroll
Silence notifications or step away from screens for just 10 minutes. Your soul needs a break—even a short one.Connect with your body
Gently place your hand on your heart. Let your breath and energy meet. In that moment, you’re home.
These simple practices helped Jaclyn honor every emotion—without getting swept away.
This Echoes Other Episodes of Resonance
When life feels shaky, start with How to Master Your Mindset: Unlocking the Power of Thought to Shape Your Life — it’s a tender companion for grounding your thoughts and raising your frequency.
When you notice fear getting loud, try Life Begins Out of Your Comfort Zone for compassionate tools to face resistance with courage.
When you want to trust your inner compass more, The Belief Blueprint: How to Rewire Your Mind for Wild Success plants seeds for soulful transformation.
A Tender Reflection from Jaclyn & Sam
When they recorded this episode, both had been living through their own seasons of unrest—personal, communal, even global. Jaclyn shares that nearly every day, there’s a moment she needs to stop and return inward. Sam describes his cup of tea ritual as a daily reset: a small reminder that you belong in your own life, even on the hard days.
That ritual resonates with listeners. They share how small, consistent acts—like lighting a candle or taking a mindful breath—have become anchors in their own chaotic lives.
A Story of Slow Return
One listener shared how she felt paralyzed during a week of global tension. Then she started the day with three gentle breaths, followed by a walk outside. That simple invitation to presence shifted her entire experience—from exhaustion and dread to steady and supported.
That kind of everyday comfort—that warm breath under your wings—is what Jaclyn and Sam are offering. It’s not about ignoring what’s broken; it’s about choosing to show up for yourself through the brokenness.
Final Thought:Comfort Is Courage in Soft Clothes
In a world that rewards strong, fast, and always-on, leaning into comfort takes bravery. It’s choosing the courage to be tender, to feel deeply, and to trust that showing up gently matters.
Jaclyn and Sam remind us:
“Comfort isn’t avoidance. It’s remembering who we are beneath the noise—and choosing to return.”
You don’t have to be unshakeable to support others. You just have to be present. It’s a beautiful, luminous gift, even when all you feel is small.
Take a breath. You belong here—right in this moment. Right in your own life.
Live on purpose. Live on frequency.
Ien Araneta - editor of The Freq Show & The Beckon Times
