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RESTORE Your Self

“This magnificent refuge is inside you.

Enter. Shatter the darkness that shrouds the doorway…

Be bold. Be humble.

Put away the incense and forget

the incantations they taught you.

Ask no permission from the authorities.

Close your eyes and follow your breath

to the still place that leads to the

invisible path that leads you Home.”

~ St. Theresa of Avila

Greetings to all my precious people!

We are on the brink of a New Year, with all the excitement and anticipation that comes from imagining the changes we can create in the Present and Future times of Life. This is also the ‘in-between’ space—the days after the gatherings, the days before our return to the regular rhythms of work and schedules of our daily life. This place of betwixt and between can be filled with silence and solitude, with creativity, with moments of “suppose and what if” that can spark our imagination and reveal the secrets of our closely held dreams and desires. But we must take the time to sit with our own Self and allow the treasures to unfold.  continue reading »

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Winter Squash and Adzuki Bean Curry Recipe

This curry features a thoughtfully balanced combination of ingredients designed to drain dampness and warm the Stomach and Spleen, aligning with principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  continue reading »

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A New Year for YIRAH

“To everything, there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”

~~ Ecclesiastes 3:1

Greetings to all my precious people!!

It is the sacred time—the end of one year and the beginning of another. The ancient cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is on display with all the beauty Nature can highlight, and we are reminded that indeed, to everything, there is a season.   continue reading »

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Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe

These ginger molasses cookies made with spelt flour offer a nutritious twist on a classic treat. Spelt flour is a whole grain that provides more protein and fiber than traditional wheat flour, contributing to better digestion and sustained energy levels. The cookies are enhanced by the warming properties of ginger, which can aid digestion and offer anti-inflammatory benefits. The combination of spelt flour and molasses gives these cookies a unique, nutty flavor and a chewy texture, making them a wholesome and flavorful option for holiday baking or any time you crave a comforting treat.  continue reading »

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Enjoying The Ancient Art of Tai Chi

Enjoying The Ancient Art of Tai Chi

When walking the dog through a local park in the early morning, you may have noticed a group of people moving gracefully and effortlessly, like a river flowing around rocks. They are practicing Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art that combines slow, deliberate movements with deep breathing and mindfulness. Tai Chi, which was once reserved for warriors and scholars, has become a powerful tool for people of all ages seeking to improve their physical and mental health. But what exactly are the health benefits of Tai Chi, and why is it gaining popularity worldwide?  continue reading »

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