I’m sorry you feel lonely and poor and a prisoner of circumstance. There are things that I have in my life right now that you may not. I have companionship and someone to bare and share the burdens, I have a warm home I can calll my own for the time being, and a wet puppy’s nose on my shoulder throughout the night. I have much to be grateful for where others have little.
Read MoreLay back, listen, and deeply relax while restoring your body with the practice of Yoga Nidra, or “yogic sleep”. If you struggle with the concept of letting go, take part in this quiet, restful state. Because the meditation in guided, it’s an effective means of true relaxation.
Read MoreWe do it with complete garbage. We recycle. Why don't we do it with our own life's rubbish? Why not recreate our mental junk and turn it into a lesson that finally makes a difference and creates a beautiful thing?
Read MoreIf you often feel drained and empty, you may be surprised how easy it is to feed your soul and make life a little better with well-spent time.
Here are four simple things you can do to help you establish routines and healthy habits.
Read MoreEveryone needs friends. In fact, the science behind friendships has shown us exactly that. People who form deep friendships can not only better manage stress, but they can cut mortality risk in half! A recipe for what ails you, having healthy friendships can enrich your life and strengthen your immune system. In the “social brain hypothesis’” University of Oxford psychologist Robin Dunbar’s study found that the highest predictor of a primate’s brain size is the magnitude of its social group.
Read MoreEarly morning, coyotes moan across the lush desert
Owls hoot among the ironwoods and quails flutter audibly in the stillness of the arid, cool air
Sleepless
Read More10 reasons why we use clary sage as one of our ingredients.
Read MoreTime can do wonders for the soul revealing a beautiful human experience. But, it can also erode what we were born with, humility. Naked and helpless, we cried for our mothers knowing only vulnerability. Overtime we cocoon our true selves and attach to a story, which can restrict and limit us. Punish us. Imprison us. How do we accept ourselves without self importance?
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If drinking enough water sounds like a challenge, try adopting these simple tips.
Water is the most underutilized tool when it comes to your health. Simply drinking enough H2O each day can pay off in a big way. Proper hydration is essential to making sure you stay alert and energized, but it also ensures everything is functioning correctly in your body, including your skin!
Read MoreThis simple, yet powerful tonic will start your day off with a natural dose of energy, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and vitamins. After making the first batch, I like to take a warm shot of this liquid gold leaving the rest to sip on throughout the day. Every few hours, I fill a glass with ice and top it off with half tonic/half water. Before I know it, I have taken my daily dose of water. You can also keep this strong tonic refrigerated for a week and take a shot every morning.
Read MoreWater aids in digestion, circulation, absorption, and excretion. Drinking an adequate amount of water daily is essential for overall good health. But, what about proper skincare?
Read MoreYou have to take the first step of a very long journey. Make it small and manageable. Make it realistic. Be responsible. And know that you will fail.
Read MoreI dreamt a giant buck passed 3 feet in front of me into the crepuscular light, hooves silently floating over the white, open landscape. He looked at me with no expression.
Read MoreBirthdays can be a difficult time as we enter into our middle years. But, for you, this day should be celebrated to its fullest. I’m so proud of the woman you are today, brave and open. You may express apprehension and pain in your search for yourself, but I see a bright and hopeful future in each step you take. I believe that your every acceptance will carry you into a beautiful second half.
Read MoreI asked him if he was embarrassed or excited when he heard his brothers’ music randomly playing in public. He said he was more emotional when one of his songs would come on. I don’t know why but I felt compelled to touch his chest, which made him smile. And like a scripted movie, his song suddenly filled the room.
Read MoreI was never much of a reader. I preferred picture books as a child, magazines as a teenager and coffee table and art books as an adult; bounded, glossy pages full of imagery that I could peruse through.
Read MoreThis is my recipe for the perfect smoothie. I have this some mornings in the winter and most mornings in the summer. It relieves my anemic condition and fills me with a burst of energy. I know it sounds silly but, these foods in the form of a drink bring me joy; a giant mug of happiness that I whir together for my wellbeing.
Read More“Whatever you think the world is withholding from you, you are withholding from the world.”
Read MoreDefinition: The word pogonip is a meteorological term used to describe an uncommon occurrence: frozen fog.
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