Hello dear soul, welcome to the Lightbearer's Library 🕊️

In this journal entry we’re building the emotional armor you need for family gatherings.

As a sensitive soul, you know the dread: that deep, sinking anxiety before going to a family gathering. You want to honor your traditions, but you fear the emotional cost, knowing a single interaction could lead you into emotional danger and days of recovery. However, if you feel obligated to attend, or feel the value of connecting with loved ones outweighs the risk, this video is for you.

The emotional armor consists of four strategies designed to help us sensitive introverts navigate potentially triggering situations, while staying grounded and safe.

We discuss how to prepare mentally, master non-reactive communication, use essential breaks to calm your nervous system, and maintain focus on your core intention so you can detach from any negative situations that arise.

✨ Lightbearer, I invite you to share ONE WORD that represents your core intention for attending your family gathering this year.

Remember, you are not alone in this. I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights in the comments below.

XOXO,
Kate Harmony

Next:

▶️ In [It's okay to say no to Christmas] https://youtu.be/__K0vqfHwnU, I dive into the essential conversation about setting boundaries to protect your peace and mental health during the holiday season.

▶️Check out [What is a toxic family?] https://youtu.be/LOFs27Qt6PM for a candid look at identifying and defining unhealthy dynamics in family relationships.

📖 Journal Notes
0:00 Welcome to the Lightbearer's Library
0:00 Prepare Mentally: Setting Expectations & Planning for Triggers
0:00 Non-Reactive Communication: How to Divert Drama
0:00 Take Breaks: Grounding & Calming Your Nervous System
0:00 Stay Focused on Your Intentions: Your Why
0:00 Bonus Tip: The Essential Exit Strategy

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🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿
My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries.
Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too.
I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays.
If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1