BECKON
theblogWelcome 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.
Banya Lim on Being, Chi, and Coming Home to the Wisdom Already Inside
A tender, soul-level conversation with healer Banya Lim—on why being precedes doing, how chi energy moves through emotion and the body, and simple daily practices (like intention-charged water, deep breathing, and 90-second emotional weather) that help us return to peace, purpose, and our God-given source.
How To Heal Your Mind: Transforming Your Thoughts for Higher Frequency Living
Healing your mind is more than positive thinking—it’s a loving practice of tending your mental garden, strengthening your mindset, and aligning your thoughts for higher frequency living. In this post, Jaclyn shares real-life wisdom, soul-filling analogies, and practical steps to nurture mental health, protect your heart, and create peace you can feel from the inside out.
What To Do After Achieving A Goal: Navigating the Void with Grace, Rest & Purpose
What if achieving your goal leaves you feeling empty, not elated? Jaclyn and Sam explore the sacred space after success—and why it’s not a failure, but a soulful invitation to rest, reflect, and realign.
Letting Go Of The Need For Approval
So many of us are caught in a loop of doing, performing, and achieving—driven not by purpose but by a lingering sense that we have to prove ourselves to be worthy. In this powerful and personal episode of The Freq Show, Jaclyn and Sam Thurmond open up about the toll this pressure can take and how choosing overflow over overperformance can change everything. If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, perfectionism, or the endless chase for external approval—this one’s for you.
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.
37. Our experience with waiting to have children
In this episode, we dive into our journey of waiting to have children, sharing the background story that led us to this decision. We discuss the incredible experience of welcoming our little one into the world and how that has profoundly impacted our lives. While we explore the pros of becoming parents later in life—such as greater stability and maturity—we also candidly address the cons, including the challenges of energy levels and societal expectations. Ultimately, we reflect on how much we love being parents and the joy our child has brought into our lives, making the wait worthwhile.