Health
Honoring Winter Solstice
This is the solstice, the still point
of the sun, its cusp and midnight,
the year’s threshold
and unlocking, where the past
lets go of and becomes the future;
the place of caught breath, the door
of a vanished house left ajar.
~ Margaret Atwood ~
Greetings to all my precious people!!
We are in the midst of transition to Winter, the time of deep reflection, inward movement and incubation. For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurred on Thursday, December 21st, marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year. This cycle of Nature has arrived consistently throughout millenia, reflecting the natural rhythm of the Universe that is also part of our own rhythms as a human being made of stardust. continue reading
Walnut Crescent Cookies Recipe
These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth walnut crescent cookies are easy to make and absolutely divine. Walnut crescent cookies, often associated with Christmas in many European countries, have a long history rooted in traditional holiday baking practices. Over time, different countries and regions have adapted the basic recipe to suit local preferences. Some variations include adding spices like cinnamon or incorporating ground almonds in addition to walnuts. continue reading
Winter Self Care Reminders
I pray this winter be gentle and kind
a season of rest from the wheel of the mind.
~~ John Geddes
Greetings to all my precious people!!!
The Winter season is filled with holiday celebration, always depicted with joyful gatherings highlighting family, friends and togetherness. We mark the calendars, counting the days ‘til the end of the year, as we check off items on our to-do lists, many times with equal measure of excitement and exhaustion. Advertisements on TV and social media highlight the “must-have” gift items and there are still cards to write, gifts to wrap, cookies to bake and dinners to plan. So much tradition! So much anticipation! Shiny happy people are everywhere! continue reading
Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce) Recipe
Shakshuka is a veggie-packed meal featuring eggs cooked in a mixture of tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices. It’s often served for breakfast or lunch in North Africa and the Middle East.
The combination of eggs, tomatoes, and spices create a balanced dish that harmonizes Yin and Yang energies in the body. Achieving this balance is essential for maintaining optimal health in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). continue reading
Self-Care: The Radical Inside Journey
May you live every day of your life.
~~ Jonathan Swift
Blessings to all my precious people!!
We are in the time of distraction and celebration as we wind down the year of 2023. The feeling of “too much to do, not enough time” competes with our family, work and social commitments, and the constant juggling of priorities can leave us depleted. How can we replenish ourselves and restore balance? And what would that look like? continue reading
