Light of the Way

Light of the Way

A List That Feels Good

Products, Beauty, Joy, Food + More

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Ashley Hämäläinen
Feb 14, 2026
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I feel different. The different that exists within the magical void. The space in between that opens when something has been released and what will take its place has been activated, although unknown, at the exact same time. It feels like this system, both my physical and energetic body, is integrating.

I know I’m not alone in this. Take comfort in knowing that you aren’t either. The energy is high right now and, for our collective community, it’s new. I’m sure you don’t need another rundown of what’s unfolding in the sky. It’s being spoken about everywhere. If you do want to go deeper, two sources I recommend are the February Akashic Guidance episode on my podcast, Light of the Way, where Faith, our astrology expert at A Line Within, breaks it all down, and Lily Ashwell’s Substack, Heavenly Bodies.

Lately, I’ve been turned inward. I feel extra sensitive to anything outside of my own world — especially my phone. I’m allowing this integration move through me fully, in its own time. That’s why today’s note is arriving later than usual. I waited until my soul was ready to speak.

Being with my children is grounding me and bringing me deep joy, as it always does, but in a new way these days. I recently removed social media from my phone, even Substack. It isn’t permanent, but the space it created was necessary.

When I’m with them now, I’m even more present. Even though I rarely looked at my phone while in their company before, my energy is no longer subtly pulled toward what might be happening when I’m not looking.

Rather, I’m choosing joy. Simplicity. Creativity. Spaciousness. This afternoon, Lumi and I went to a farm to visit the animals. Being with them opened something in my heart that I don’t quite have words for yet, especially the sheep. More on that below.

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Which brings me to today’s note - a list that feels good. Below, I’m sharing what I’ve been eating, listening to, practicing, and enjoying. These are the things supporting me in feeling balanced, stabilized, calm, and joyful.

Joy matters. It is our birthright. We do not need to earn joy. We do not need to work hard to deserve it. When we are present, we are joy.

So, let’s get into it.

Thank you to my paid subscribers. You can find my company, A Line Within, here, my podcast here, my book in print here and as an audiobook here. You can find me on IG here and A Line Within here.

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