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.
Why Do We Need Alone Time and How Do We Prioritize It?
Alone time is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline. In the quiet, you remember who you are, what you need, and how your spirit feels when it finally has room to breathe. Solitude softens your nervous system, clears your mind, and returns you to yourself with more peace, clarity, and intention.
What Is an Adaptive Mindset and Why Is It Important?
An adaptive mindset is a quiet kind of strength — the kind that helps you breathe through change instead of bracing against it. When you learn to meet life with softness, openness, and trust, everything begins to shift. Possibility expands. Resilience deepens. And your inner world becomes a place where growth feels natural, nourishing, and beautifully aligned.
What Is Morning Routine Hydration? Benefits and How It Works
A beautifully intentional morning doesn’t start with hustle — it starts with hydration. This gentle, grounded ritual supports energy, clarity, and the kind of inner alignment that makes the whole day feel more spacious, focused, and alive.
Using Mastering for Growth Mindset: Unlock Your Full Potential
Mastering isn’t about perfection—it’s about meeting yourself with curiosity, reflection, and intention. When paired with a growth mindset, it becomes a gentle practice that helps you stretch beyond old limits and design a life that feels aligned, resilient, and beautifully yours.
Affirming Words to Friends: Speak Life Into Your Circle
Affirmations aren’t just sweet words — they’re frequency-shifters. Speaking life into your friendships can strengthen trust, deepen connection, and create a circle rooted in love, safety, and intention.
5 Reasons Forgiving Yourself Will Shift Everything (Replay from the Self-Worth Podcast)
In this replay from Jaclyn Steele’s Self-Worth Podcast, Jaclyn shares five powerful reasons why forgiving yourself can change your life from the inside out. Through her signature warmth and wisdom, she explores how self-forgiveness opens the door to peace, healing, and joy.
When Your Dreams Feel Too Big: Balancing Ambition and Self-Compassion
When your dreams feel too big, it’s easy to confuse ambition with pressure. In this heartfelt conversation, Jaclyn and Sam Thurmond share what it means to chase big goals with grace — and how to rest, recalibrate, and trust the process.
Why the World Needs Thought Healing Tools Now More Than Ever
With chaos everywhere, Jaclyn Steele Thurmond and Sam Thurmond share why thought healing tools matter more than ever. Discover affirmations, journaling, and simple daily practices that can shift your mindset and frequency.
Four Ways on How To Improve Your Energy
Ever feel tired down to your bones? Jaclyn Steele Thurmond shares her lived wisdom on how to improve your energy—with boundaries, calibration, nourishing rhythms, and real rest.
10 Mudroom Flooring Ideas
Your mudroom works hard for you — from muddy boots to everyday messes — but it can still feel beautiful. In this post, Jaclyn shares mudroom flooring ideas that balance durability and soul, from porcelain tile to natural stone, so your entryway feels both tough and welcoming.
Speaking Out in Times of Censorship: Importance Of Free Speech In Democracy
Episode 26 of The Freq Show with Jaclyn and Sam Thurmond explores the Importance Of Free Speech In Democracy. From online censorship to speaking truth in love, they share why freedom of expression matters, how to handle difficult conversations, and why countering speech with respect is essential for growth and unity.
What Is A Gritty Mindset
Grit isn’t about talent — it’s about showing up. Jaclyn shares what a gritty mindset is, why grit matters, and how pairing grit with a growth mindset can transform your long term goals.
Breathe Better, Sleep Deeper: Dr. Ben Miraglia on Growing Healthy Jaws (and Calmer Nervous Systems)
Mouth breathing isn’t just a “quirk.” In this powerful Freq Show conversation, Dr. Ben Miraglia explains why early jaw growth, nasal breathing, and simple, family-friendly habits can transform kids’ sleep, behavior, and long-term health—while giving exhausted parents real hope.
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.
Clean Beauty Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser
Exfoliation doesn’t have to be harsh. Discover Jaclyn’s honest review of the Clean Beauty Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser — a face wash with natural ingredients that leaves skin smooth, glowing, and respected.
Same Team, Same Dream: How to Align Your Relationship Vision
A warm, real-life look at how Jaclyn and Sam aligned their marriage around a shared relationship vision—from living in an RV to mapping 1-, 5-, and 20-year goals. Learn the exact exercise they used, how they handle expectations (without mind-reading), and simple routines that turn “same team, same dream” into daily momentum.
Unspoken Expectations In Relationships: Finding Peace In What Goes Unsaid
Unspoken expectations in relationships can quietly build walls between partners. In this heartfelt reflection, Jaclyn and Sam Thurmond reveal how these unspoken assumptions show up, why they cause tension, and how compassion, honesty, and humor can transform them into deeper connection.
How To Style A Nightstand
Your nightstand is more than a bedside table — it’s a reflection of you. Jaclyn shares how to style a nightstand with beauty, balance, and function so it feels personal morning and night.
The Frequency of Belief in Real Life: Applying Our Philosophy During Life’s Transitions
Life changes can feel messy, overwhelming, and even a little scary—but the frequency of belief in real life can steady your heart. In this episode, Jaclyn and Sam Thurmond share how trust, gratitude, and gentle surrender can help you walk through transitions with more peace, hope, and grace.
Adaptive Mindset: Staying in High Frequency When Life Changes
Life rarely goes as planned. Here’s how developing an adaptive mindset helped Jaclyn and her family bend without breaking, and how it can help you thrive too.