I Got Cancelled… and I’m Smiling

Jan 2026

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Facebook said “no,” my nervous system said “let’s dance.”

I almost can’t believe what happened. 

For months, I’ve been trying to convince myself to use social media for my business—because, in theory, it will help me reach and teach more people.

Yet, I’ve resisted. Hard. Why?

1. I get sucked in. It’s like being dropped into a pool of chocolate and being told not to eat any. Who are we kidding? It’s chocolate. I’m going to eat—a lot! If I go on just to wish someone happy birthday, I somehow emerge four hours later… having still forgotten to wish them happy birthday. 😅 Apparently, time moves differently in the chocolate pool of social media.

2. Another reason is that so much of what’s posted can feel heavy to my soul. As an empath, someone who deeply feels what others feel, it can be physically and emotionally painful to witness suffering or hate. 

Which is why I keep social media on a very short leash. I put a blocker on my phone (!) and give myself ten minutes a day—right in the middle of my busiest hours—to check those apps. Highly recommend! Ten out of ten. 😄

Being Pushed to Post

My mentors and my marketing coach have been urging: “Be more visible. Let people find you.”  So I gave myself a pep talk, set up a Facebook account, recorded a short video, and tried to post it.  The tech was so challenging, I hired a specialist (my hubby 😉), and we spent several hours, over several days, trying to make it work. Finally, it posted! I was elated! I did the brave thing. I showed up. Hooray! 

And then… Facebook cancelled me! WT*?!

They said my ad broke their rules and, a day later, they suspended my account.  Just like that. All that effort, and nothing to show for it. I was so frustrated! 

Then, I did what I teach.

I regulated my nervous system (my body).

I taught my three-hour dance class. I moved, breathed, laughed, sang, and was surrounded by beautiful humans. By the time I drove home, I felt lighter.

And then I remembered my word of the year: certainty.

Not certainty that everything will go exactly how I plan—but certainty that whatever happens will work out for me. That the Universe, Source, Creator, G-d, Energy—whatever you call it—is on my side, conspiring for me. This concept makes life so much better! I can breathe and trust that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.

So I started laughing.

Maybe the universe doesn’t want me on Facebook. Maybe there’s a better path for me without social media. Maybe I’m meant to connect in real life, directly, with amazing people! 

I like this idea. A lot.

I was cancelled by Facebook—and I’m okay with it. At least for now.

Here’s what I want us to remember:

If we’re sad, cranky, overwhelmed, or frazzled, we usually can’t start feeling better by fixing our thoughts. We first need to help our body feel safe and good.

When our body settles, our mind usually follows. And when we feel good and joyful, life just works better: ideas sparkle, the right people and opportunities show up, and decisions come from joy rather than pressure.

So if you’re grumpy today:

Go for a brisk walk.🚶‍♀️
Dance to your favorite song. 💃
Scream into a pillow. 😱
Do jumping jacks. 🤸‍♀️
Flap your arms like a bird. 🕊️🦚🦢🦜

Because it’s fun, funny, and will likely make your body feel good enough to shift the whole direction of your day toward something brighter. ✨

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Small shifts, big joy! In our Joy Alchemy Community, we explore simple tweaks in thinking, language, and easy tools—breathing, movement, visualization—to help your body feel good and your mind feel lighter. Build your joyful vision while aligning with health, ease, abundance, and fun. Discover more here ✨

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Sending you joy, jumping jacks, and certainty!
Galit  "Gah-leet"