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The Scent of Love
“She who rules scent rules the heart of the Lover.” –Patricia Suskind Now that sunlight is increasing, and the weather is warming, flowers are beginning to bloom in Southern California. February brings the awakening energy of pleasure and desire. Valentine's day is a...
The Heart of Attunement
“We call emotional connection "attunement," which is how we connect deeply with another person and allow them to "feel felt." —Daniel J. Siegel February marks the turn of the seasonal wheel, which brings attention to strengthening our significant love relationships....
Make 2022 Your Healthiest
"The right raw materials can double or triple the protective power of the immune system." --Joel Fuhrman My health is my wealth. I have found that applying holistic awareness in daily life is of primary importance and is most often neglected concerning self-care by...
The Art of Dreaming in Your Reality
Our dreams deserve the privilege of time, space, and attention to bring them to fruition. They are our creative visions of our future lives. Knowing what you are creating and what it takes to manifest your dream cannot be overstated.
Bringing The Sacred Home
One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself in the final days of December is to reflect on your achievements and accomplishments in both what you have done and who you have become.
Winter Solstice Serenity
“Peace can become a lens through which you see the world. Be it. Live it. Radiate it out. Peace is an inside job.” — Wayne Dyer. The rains came through recently and washed everything clean so that there is the clarity of crystalline light making all around me shine...
Brighten your Day with Inspiration
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...