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With shorter days and longer nights, some of you may also be experiencing increased emotional sensitivity, low energy, and a tendency to oversleep and overeat.
Grace, Gratitude and Appreciation
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ―Maya Angelou Grace and gratitude share something in common. Grace isn't something that we earn, it's something that is given. Gratitude is a response to what is given as a gift. Appreciation is...
Compassionate Kindness and Dementia
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13 each year. This day promotes the awareness of the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to our...
Aromatic Living with Dementia
“Dignity and respect are common courtesies and human values.” I remember when my mother started having symptoms of dementia. She was in her late 60’s. She was scared, anxious, and increasingly fretful. Over time, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. For myself...
Remembering the Regenerative Power of the Minoans
"The main theme of Goddess symbolism is the mystery of birth and death and the renewal of life, not only human but all life on earth and indeed in cosmos.” -- M. Gimbutas As the days grow shorter, our thoughts naturally turn to remembrance. Across many cultures, the...
The Healing Power of Hope
The healing power of Hope.
Alchemical Breast Care
“Be committed to the relationship you have with yourself. Be committed to loving yourself. Take care of your heart and soul.” --Louise Hay It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Cultures around the world view a woman's breasts as a symbol of her sacred power. Throughout...
The Beauty of Palo Santo in Release Spray
“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...
Pausing to Honor Autumn Equinox
"If we see nature as pausing, immediately all mortifies and decays; but seen as progressing, she is beautiful.” --Henry David Thoreau As the Summer winds down, we welcome Autumn with cooler nights, colorful leaves, less natural sunlight, and more time spent preparing...
Serenity in the Dog Days of Summer
There’s nothing like cool treats to beat the heat when the dog days of summer arrive! The dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. Staying cool, calm, and serene can be a challenge when moving about unless of course, you find yourself tethered to your...
Relationship Freedom
We have all heard that the most important relationship we can have is one’s self. Too often, in our busy lives caring for others, we lose sight of the most important person – ourselves! Yes, it is common knowledge that as a caregiver we put ourselves last. While...
Honoring the Courage of Our Amazing Men
“From caring comes courage.” — Lao Tzu Father’s Day means different things to different people. The last couple of decades has seen a gradual increase in fathers’ involvement with their young children. For many families, increased early involvement is paying off for...
Hello Spring!
Spring breathes new life into the world around us. Take a deep breath. Smell that? Spring has Sprung! Springtime warming soils and fresh breezes welcome the longed-for aroma of flowering bulbs and flowers that have laid dormant in the past many months. As we welcome...
