Wellness
Jumpstart January: The Pilgrimage to Self
Happy Blessed New Year to all my precious people!!
We are in the middle of January, the coldest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and just past the first New Moon (January 11) of 2024. This is the deep yin of Winter, when Nature shows us the ancient patterns and cycles of the Earth. It is a time of quiet, a time of repose, a season of reflection and incubation. Nature is gathering up resources, from the soil, from our dreams, from the inspiration of conversations, or music, or poetry. We are in the midst of opportunities – to shed what no longer serves us, to lean into the callings of our heart and soul. continue reading
High Protein Lentil Soup Recipe
This high protein lentil soup is the ultimate cozy weather meal. Filled with warm spices and packed with vegetables, protein, and fiber, it’s a balanced meal the whole family will enjoy! In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), foods are classified based on their energetic properties, tastes, and effects on the body. Lentils, being a nutritious legume, have many benefits. continue reading
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
