We Can Do Hard Things Follow the Tingle with Justina Blakeney
Jan 27, 2026
Justina Blakeney, multidisciplinary artist, designer, and bestselling author behind Jungalow®, shares how to notice the “tingle” — that spark of delight that points the way. She talks about listening to body signals, balancing creative flow with discipline, making home a story through objects, and choosing what adds life force to work and family.
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The Tingle Is A Compass
- Justina calls the quiet spark of delight the "tingle," and says it signals what we're meant to pursue.
- Trusting the tingle reconnects you to your true desires and strengths.
Use Self-Respect As A Decision Rule
- Practice self-respect as a framework for choices by asking "what is good for me is good for the realm."
- Use self-sovereignty mantras to shift shame-based responses into respectful action.
A Wake-Up Call From Her Body
- Justina realized she was ignoring her body after years of digestive issues and hearing "you are not listening" while on the toilet.
- That moment launched a meditation practice that clarified bodily messages and improved her health.
