Smudging is something that we do very regularly in this house. There are so, so many incredible benefits to it, that it can be hard to put into words. But today, you are in great luck! I am on the mailing list for The Sacred Science, which is not only a wonderful documentary (honestly, please watch it if you haven't already) but it's also an ongoing effort to continue spreading the word about time tested indigenous healing arts. One of my deepest passions. I have been given permission to share ... Read the Post
The Art of Smudging (+ How To!)
8 Great Tips for Designing the Life You Desire
Most of us have a fairly solid idea of what we want our lives to be on a daily basis, and where we would like to be in a week, month, year, or many years from now. Have you considered creating a life plan? Many of us have clear ideas of what we'd like to accomplish with our time here. Maybe you already have your life all planned out. Maybe you don’t. For many of us, once we change careers, go back to school to figure it all out, get married and have children, we can find our time being all ... Read the Post
7 Crafting Ideas for Your Teen
Most kids love to do craft. They are happy to make anything from paper plate animals to macaroni necklaces. But once they hit the teen years, many of them begin to believe they're too old - or too cool! - for taking part in any crafting. Crafting with your kids is a great way to bond with them, and this is especially important during the busy teen years. Not to mention, in this age of technology, it can be incredibly difficult to pry your teen's eyes and attention away from any electronic ... Read the Post
Ancient Methods to Still Your Wandering Mind
When your mind is careening from one thought to the next, it can be incredibly difficult to focus, meditate or even simply keep your mind on the road while driving! Especially as working parents, those of trying to keep our work and businesses flowing while raising children, we can feel pulled in a multitude of different directions, and be left wondering if we’re actually getting anything fully done in any department. In order to streamline focus, and bring some peace to our daily activities ... Read the Post
Rejuvenate With Silence (+ Fall Video Meditation)
You've likely encountered countless moments in your life when you felt utterly fatigued, overwhelmed, and drained. The realization that you were merely waking up and mechanically trudging through each day, only to repeat the cycle the following morning. But fear not, for in such times, there exists a myriad of methods to reignite the fire within your soul and awaken your zest for life. When I feel over stimulated, I take the time to sit in silence. Embrace these invigorating techniques and ... Read the Post
The Importance of Monthly Breast Self-Examination
Mammograms are usually done on a yearly basis once a woman turns forty. However, as we all know, that certainly does not mean that breast cancer can’t show up before then. That is one reason why breast self-examination is so important to your life. A breast self-exam is usually done on a monthly basis to detect any changes in your breasts and under the arms from the month before. It can start as soon as a girl hits puberty and her breasts begin to grow. Previously, the self-exam was ... Read the Post