What If The choices we make are ours alone. As much as I would like to blame others and deflect, I know I have to own it, and be accountable for my choices. When I really look at myself I realize, I created my life, I am responsible for how I feel, what I have […]
Clove for Health, Clove for the Holiday
The clove spice is an old, traditional scent that has a grounding and calming effect when smelled. Something about the scent of citrus and cloves brings me back to my childhood for a walk down memory lane in the snow. Why? As a Christmas tradition every year in my house (and many others), we made […]
Monday Magic Oct. 31, 2016
Gone Fishing Enjoying a day on the river fishing in Wyoming, listing to the water rush by as the fish jump. The sun starts to warm my body enough for my mind to wander. Fishing with my body and fishing in my mind – casting out my line, while pondering my future. Soaking up the […]
Why We Love Mint: 9 Secrets that Benefit Your Health
The refreshing scent of its leaves offers more health benefits than you know. Mint is one of the most well-known herbs in history, and not without reason. The plant, scientifically known as Mentha, boasts numerous benefits including digestion assistance, weight loss, brain benefits and more. While most of us are familiar with the refreshing taste […]
Monday Magic: Oct. 24, 2016
Crossing the River Personal experience, community interaction, and service work has opened me up to deeper meanings. At times I feel at a loss for words when experiencing life, embracing all of it while I step into the moment. Knowing myself better, taking the time to breathe and taking the time for silence, has allowed […]
Monday Magic: Oct. 17, 2016
Growing Pains I have a dear friend who has committed so deeply to personal growth, that she has physically grown more than an inch. This growth has been the purest form of mind-body-spirt transformation, and I feel privileged to stand witness. Growing taller later in life is the ultimate growing pain. Expansion, growth, and a clearer […]
The Month of Balance
October just has a way of asking for balance. With the cooler air and the beautiful change in the light, it is natural to shift into the creativity of autumn. Balancing the light and the dark, stepping into a new season, and realizing the importance of taking a breath. Often, our day–and our whole life–is […]
Why We Love Lavender
Throughout time, Lavender has remained an anchor of the fragrance world because of its practical and medicinal properties. We’re all familiar with Lavender as we see it everywhere: from fragrant essential oils to calming teas, to salad garnishments. But did you know the flowering plant has many medicinal uses for treating ailments such as: insomnia, eczema, […]
Monday Magic: Sept. 19, 2016
The beginning is always an ending of something. Today marks the beginning of our “Monday Magic” – a short message inspired by you and all the other humans we span time with. The desire to connect with my highest good has been ongoing for my entire life. Searching for a meaningful use of my gifts, […]
Monday Magic: Sept. 1, 2016
September and the Passing of Time by: anonymous September has arrived. On the 22nd, the Autumnal Equinox occurs, which means days are getting shorter, nights longer, and we are halfway between Summer and Winter. It is so easy to get caught up in the passing of time. However, I know the Truth of who I am. […]