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Autumn Equinox Alchemy Magic Part 1
"The cosmic wheel turns, and we open to the West, as light and dark stand equal, in this fleeting rest." --Jennifer Hawkins Happy Autumn Equinox Magic! Every so often, life places us at a threshold—a moment when the ordinary fades and something extraordinary begins to...
Part 2: Autumn Equinox: Our Alchemical Journey through Ritual
“If we see nature as pausing, immediately all mortifies and decays; but seen as progressing, she is beautiful.” –Henry David Thoreau The Autumn Equinox encourages us to celebrate the magical change in seasons—a beautiful moment filled with potential and tranquility....
Resilience, Hope, & Freedom
“No one outside ourselves can rule us inwardly. When we know this, we become free.” --Buddha Happy 4th of July! On July 4, we celebrate American independence with themes of resilience, hope, and freedom. As we celebrate the birth of our nation, I would like to take a...
Show Dad You Have His Back
"My love for you cannot be measured, but I promise to always have your back. Happy Father's Day! I want to take a moment to wish all the incredible dads, father figures, and mentors a very Happy Father's Day! Thank you for the countless ways you show up and support...
Winter Solstice Ritual Alchemy
"…This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year’s threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go of and becomes the future; the place of caught breath, the door of a vanished house left ajar…” --Margaret Atwood Solstice Bright...
Take Refuge in The Power of Forgiveness
"I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you." These simple words originate from the profound Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono (HO-oh-PO-no-PO-no), Prayer for Forgiveness, a genuine pathway to self-healing, cultivating heart wisdom, and reconciliation....
The Delicate Balance of Acceptance & Hope
"For the light-filled days behind us and the darkening days ahead, we give thanks. For the harvest, learnings and the beauty of life that still surrounds us in fading vibrance, we give thanks. For the turning of the wheel, the wisdom in decrease, the liberation of...
The Art of Sleeping Well
“Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day—Mother Nature’s best.”―Matthew Walker Now that summer is winding down, vacations are over, and the kids are returning to school, settling back into our routines means...
Cultivating Positivity Through the Rainbow Heart
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." -- Helen Keller Aloha! Hawai'i has a profoundly rich relationship between the land, sea, and sky—the heart and rainbows. In my previous blog, "The...
Fresh Spirit Alchemy
"Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again." --Joseph Campbell My home, office, and garden are my sanctuary. Visitors and clients frequently comment on the peaceful, welcoming atmosphere of both my home and office, often noting the subtle, fresh...
Unleash the Power of Magnesium in Seasons of Heat
“We are now in truly uncharted territory – and as the climate keeps warming, we are bound to see new records being broken in future months and years.” --Carlo Buontempo Worldwide, extreme heat is breaking records, leading to devastating wildfires and mass mortality....
Keep Calm – Stay Cool & Chill in Summer Heat!
"The thing with heat is, no matter how cold you are, no matter how much you neeeed warmth, it always, eventually, becomes too much!" --Victoria Aveyard It's official: Summer is here. And with it comes the heat. With the nation enduring an unrelenting heat wave and...
Summer Solstice Regeneration
“There is no salvation without regeneration, no spiritual life without a new birth, no heaven without a new heart.” –J.C.Ryle Happy Summer Solstice! Human beings carry within themselves the seeds of regeneration. When we align with the forces of nature to pursue...
Boost Working Memory with Essential Oils
“The olfactory sense is the only sense that has direct access to the memory centers of the brain and [aromatherapy] is a good way to stimulate those centers with little effort." --Dr. Michael Leon, professor emeritus of neurobiology and behavior at the University of...
Scent & Mental Health
"There is no health without mental health!" Recently, in the days before Mother's Day, I was captivated by the delightful aroma of fresh flowers at the nearby shops. The potent aromas of roses, carnations, and lilies reminded me how floral scents can profoundly...