This is a vibrant, refreshing dish rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles that help the body adapt to the challenges of warm weather. Designed to clear summer heat, strengthen Qi, and moisten internal dryness, it’s an ideal meal for staying cool, energized, and nourished during hot, humid days or after overheating from stress or activity. continue reading
How Acupuncture Supports New Moms
Late night, exhaustion, and countless diaper changes are expected for new moms. But what often isn’t expected are the overwhelming physical and emotional drain that can sometimes linger long after the hospital stay. Breastfeeding challenges, unpredictable moods, persistent back pain, and a deep sense of loneliness can become ever present in the daily life of a new mom. And finding ways to deal with this new reality can be challenging. For many new moms, acupuncture has become a lifeline; a gentle but powerful way to heal body and mind during one of life’s most transformative periods. continue reading
JOY: Cultivating Sustainable Aliveness
“Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves
to recognize how good things really are.”
~~ Marianne Williamson
Beyond Happiness: Cultivating Sustainable Aliveness
Greetings to all my precious people!!
We’ve journeyed through kindness as embodied healing, awakened to kindfulness as warm-hearted presence, discovered how gratitude becomes grace, and explored how your healing naturally wants to serve others through authentic contribution. This week, we dive into something that might surprise you: JOY.
Not the forced positivity that asks you to pretend everything is wonderful. Not the fleeting happiness that depends on external circumstances. But the deep, sustainable aliveness that emerges when you live in authentic alignment with your kindness practice and your contribution to the world.
This is joy as medicine. Joy as fuel. Joy as the natural result of a life lived in service to what matters most. continue reading
Summer Congee with Sweet Corn, Zucchini & Fresh Basil Recipe
This is a light yet nourishing dish inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), designed to strengthen digestion, clear internal heat, and transform dampness—perfect for warmer months when the body can become sluggish or overheated. A comforting, warm bowl of congee offers an ideal balance of cooling and digestive-supportive ingredients that help restore harmony within the body. continue reading
CONTRIBUTION: Your Healing is a Gift to the World
“The meaning of life is to find your gift.
The purpose of life is to give it away.”
~~ Pablo Picasso
Greetings to all my precious people!!
We’ve journeyed together through kindness as embodied healing, awakened to kindfulness as warm-hearted presence, and discovered how gratitude alchemizes into grace. This week, we explore the profound truth that many of you have been feeling: your healing journey was never just about you.
Every moment you chose curiosity over judgment, optimism over cynicism, awareness over denial, courage over comfort—you weren’t just healing yourself. You were preparing to become medicine for the world.
This is the week we explore CONTRIBUTION—not as depletion or obligation, but as the natural flowering of a life lived with authentic intention. continue reading