Boundary Setting: An Act of Radical Self Care
Boundaries are everywhere – whether we choose to see them, implement them, and honor them is up to us. When you have good and clear boundaries, they will make you […]
Stepping Into The Fire: The Hard Truth of Sustaining Long-Lasting, Authentic Friendships
Over the last few years I have had some pretty big overhauls in the friendship department. Some that were much needed and others that were shocking and painful. I have […]
Party Herbs for the Fire Element
Summertime and the energy of the Fire element are all about stimulating growth for all sentient beings on our planet. If we get too much of this sunshine fueled energy, […]
Summer Solstice – Celebrating Litha and Midsummer
Summer Solstice, June 20th or 21st (also referred to as Litha or Midsummer) is a powerful window for letting go of the old and bringing in the new and where […]
Expanding the Heart Space
There are many quotes, idioms, and song lyrics that revolve around the heart. Emily Dickenson, in 1862 stated “the heart wants what it wants, or else it does not care” and […]
The Fire Element: On The Edge of Burnout
The season of Summer and the Fire element is quite an exciting and warm-welcomed one. Coming out of our hibernation stations of Winter – we begin to see the changes […]
Beltane, The Official Beginning of Summer
The month of May is full of life and vitality that rings true with sayings such as ‘April showers bring May flowers,’ and is also a magical time to celebrate […]
Recipe for Autumn: Pumpkin Spice Latte
I know, I know – you’re probably rolling your eyes right now at the thought of another Pumpkin Spice Latte. I get it, the hype has taken over with the […]
Organs of the Earth Element and How They Support Us
We’re entering the middle ground where the yang energy of Summer meets the yin energy of Fall. Late Summer and the Earth element constitution is the prime time to pause, […]
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Elderberry Syrup is one of my go-to remedies that I like to make in time for “flu season.” It is a natural antiviral and can easily be incorporated into foods […]
Late Summer: Nature’s Fifth Season
Golden sunsets, abundantly sweet fruit, warm beverages, and feeling of closeness with the Earth and her rhythms. Yes, we are entering that fifth season of Late Summer. The seasonal limbo […]
Fire Cider Recipe
It’s getting to be that time of year again – where we begin to crave ciders, sweets, and all things warm and cozy as the temperatures begin to drop. One […]