The Inner Peace We Seek

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...
Too Hot to Sleep?

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...
Summer Foot Care

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...
PTSD Recovery for a Better Life

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

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...