“10 a.m. at Nova tomorrow. Wear a sports bra and yoga pants.”
That was the late-night text assignment from my sister Pamela. I deduced that “Nova” must be the trampoline park my nieces and nephew are currently obsessed with—and I’ll admit, I’ve been a little jealous of their adventures there. I don’t have human children of my own, but I’ve always had a wild-child streak and a deep appreciation for play.
When we arrive, my sister grins and says, “Try not to scream.”
It’s a fair ask. I’m a known screamer—on roller coasters, in scary movies, and pretty much anytime I’m startled in general. Not exactly blood-curdling screams, just… little bursts of excitement laced with terror. I don’t want to frighten the littlest jumpers, but hey, adrenaline does what it does.
It doesn’t take long before my incredible three-year-old niece dances across a padded balance beam suspended over a pit of foam blocks. She leaps in without hesitation. I follow—flopping, really—hoping my landing doesn’t crack my back.
Any fear of injury vanishes almost instantly. A full-body buzz of a healing, childlike joy replaces it as we bounce from trampoline to trampoline, weaving between tiny humans, with endless energy. I shriek my way down a ridiculously steep slide, egged on by a few fearless preschoolers.
Then it’s on to the rock climbing wall, where we notice a small audience of curious grandpas watching from the sidelines. Apparently, I’ve become a source of savage entertainment.
I skip only the features I’m too tall for. Everything else? I’m in.
Running, climbing, laughing, flying—I was completely in the moment. I can’t remember the last time I exercised this much or had so much inside-and-out, soul-sparking fun. I’m so grateful my sisters have these beautiful little humans to introduce us to new kinds of joy. And I’m especially thankful they let me be the reckless adult while they keep watch.
Here are a few energetic downloads:
– Would you like to know that you are worthy of prioritizing your needs?
– Would you like to know that you are worthy of beautiful relationships—that you are a wonderful person and that you know how to cultivate your own happiness?
Presence, Practice, and Play
We always hear how important it is to “be present.” But the truth is that can feel quite challenging. Life gets heavy. Our brains spiral. We worry. Young children don’t do that. They just are.
Recognizing this shift in myself feels like a triumph—not in my ability to have fun (I’ve always embraced that), but in my capacity to release the limiting beliefs that used to weigh me down. That inner work has been building since my first in-person ThetaHealing® class back in 2018.
At first, I was skeptical. It felt a little woo woo. But over time, it’s become one of the most powerful healing tools I’ve ever discovered. ThetaHealing has helped me identify and shift beliefs about love, failure, loss, and worthiness. It’s helped me let go of the past, become more open to new relationships, and most importantly, improve my relationship with myself.
I’ve gotten to know myself better through the training and practice sessions. I’ve gained confidence in my ability to support others—especially women seeking clarity in their relationships—and I’ve learned how to recognize unhelpful thought patterns before they spiral.
Progress Over Perfection
I’m still human, and yes, I hit old patterns from time to time. But I meet them with awareness, curiosity, and compassion. Growth isn’t about never stumbling—it’s about knowing how to get back up, and even better, how to guide others while walking the path yourself.
April Dolan is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and creative, walking the path of self-discovery and soulful growth. She’s a painter, writer, animal lover, and enthusiastic researcher of all things related to living well. If you’re currently struggling in your relationship and looking for clarity, you can book a session with me here (link coming soon!).