The Blog
Pele’s Sacred Breath
“Pele, the sacred living deity of Hawai‘i’s volcanoes, controls the limitless power of creation through her perseverance, molten strength, and unearthly beauty. Her passion emanates from her ancient existence. Revered and honored is the fire goddess. She is my...
Medicine Flower and the Gifts of an Aromatically Wise Women
"Changing the world, one aromatic molecule at a time" --Alysia Gaye Happy April! Little tiny blooms are popping out of the ground and off the edges of branches all across Southern California. Spring has definitely sprung. The joy I feel as I witness the emergence of...
Equinox Freedom To Be
"Even though you may want to move forward in your life, you may have one foot on the brakes. In order to be free, we must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding...
Befriending the Body for Beautiful Skin
“And I said to my body softly, 'I want to be your friend.' It took a long breath and replied, 'I’ve been waiting my whole life for this.'” – Nayyirah Waheed I love this quote! I think you’ll agree that we all want our body to be a friend. For women (and some men), we...
The Heart of a Rose
“Come out here where the roses have opened. Let soul and world meet.” – Rumi Happy February! Today, the sky is clearing, the birds are singing, and everything is glistening with life! With the warmth of sunshine, I’ve noticed that the citrus groves nearby are full of...
Your Body’s Secret Healing Weapon
“However hidden, power often lies in the most inconspicuous places." --Giulia Enders Happy Health and Vitality in 2024! This month is all about detox and self-care. And for good reason! I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed a lot of people are sick with colds and...
The Blessings of the New Year Restart
“For All that has been - Thanks!For ALL that will be, Yes!”—Dag Hammerskjold Happy New Year Blessings! Starting the New Year with momentum and positive energy greatly supports the new cycle. The New Year Restart is a beautifully auspicious time to receive and plant...
The Inner Peace We Seek
"All is known in the sacredness of silence." - Rumi This is the magical season of Holiday Cheer, family and friends, and festive time out of time. As the winter solstice approaches, bringing with it the longest night of the year, we’re reminded of the profound rhythm...
Too Hot to Sleep?
"A cool breeze stirred my hair at that moment, as the night wind began to come down from the hills, but it felt like a breath from another world." –Francis Marion Happy Midsummer! The warmth of summer is usually welcomed with open arms, but we often forget how...
Summer Foot Care
Happy Summer, Everyone! I hope that wherever you live, you stay cool from the blistering heat and walk in beauty. Along the Encinitas coast, we enjoy cool mornings and evenings due to the marine layer that hugs our coastline. As the clouds clear mid-morning, I bask in...
Summer Solstice Activation Ritual
Summer Solstice Blessings! In order to stay steady in the full solar power of Summer Soltice, we ground ourselves by inviting the earth, the sky, and the light of the Sun to meet in our bodies. Summer begins on the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice, June...
PTSD Recovery for a Better Life
The autonomic nervous system is the heart of our lived experience. –Deb Dana As the seasons change, so does our aromatherapy focus this month. With the days becoming longer, we can look forward to celebrating the Summer Solstice later in the month on June 21. In the...
Aromatherapy Mental Health
"No matter what my depression tells me, I am worthy of love, I am worthy of acceptance, I am worthy of fulfillment. I Am More Than Enough." --NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) As a practicing mental health counselor, I see the devastating effects of prolonged...
A Mother’s Love & Reward
"Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.” – Ricki Lake. Happy Mother’s Day! A mother’s love is unlike any other, and our one-of-a-kind relationships can never be compared. To be a mother is a privilege and a joy. For those who have experienced...
The Earth Laughs In Flowers
“The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy Beltane! Happy May Day! Following the wheel through the seasons, we can pause today to honor the beauty of flowers and our aliveness. With the bursting of May flowers infusing us with the joyful, creative...