Tag: self-care
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The Power of Boundaries: How Saying Yes to Yourself Opens the Door to Joy
The other day, I had lunch with a friend. She told me that her sister was struggling. She was extremely tight financially, her car was on its last leg, she could barely make ends meet, and she felt discouraged, fearful, and depressed. Having been in the exact same circumstances in my own life, my friend…
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3 Day Spring Renewal
Rebirth in Spring: The Transformative Power of a 3-Day Ayurvedic Cleanse As winter melts into spring, nature offers us an invitation: to renew, release, and begin again. In Ayurveda, this seasonal transition is considered a powerful time to reset the body, mind, and spirit. A gentle 3-day Spring Cleanse, rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom, provides the…
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Breath Your Way to Emotional Harmony
Our external reality mirrors our inner world. The thoughts we hold are reflected back to us in the form of our outer circumstances. A single thought can trigger a series of others, sparking emotional responses or reactions. We often become emotionally triggered by our thoughts because we believe them to be true and align with…
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Sacred Cooking: Nourishment with Ayurveda
I began incorporating the principles of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old holistic system of lifestyle and medicine originating from India, into my life over 20 years ago. I love Ayurveda for its practical, down-to-earth wisdom, nourishment for the entire being, and its natural approach to wellness. It incorporates herbs, oils, diet, and lifestyle choices to promote inner…
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Dreamer’s Tea
I just love creating tea blends. I’ve dabbled in herbal eploration and studies for years. My herb teachers always said it is better to know a few herbs very intimately that to know a bunch mediocrely. To know a herb intimately means to wittness how and where it grows, to plant it, to spend time…
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Holiday Bliss Hot Cocao
Combines two holiday favorites in one mug of fulfillment! I love eggnog! It hasn’t always been that way. As a child I didn’t think much of it, preferring hot chocolate as my go-to holiday warm bev. In adulthood, I discovered warm eggnog with a sprinkling of cinnamon and nutmeg on top. This was a game…
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5 Tips to Stay Grounded this Fall
When the cool breezes of Fall begin to blow, we retire our flip-flops for a cute pair of Fall boots and pull-out the sweaters. A new type of care is called for as we embark upon a change of seasons, so that our body, mind and emotions can adapt with ease. The cool, gusty winds…
