There seems to be a lot of conversation about “nourishing yourself”. I had someone recommend a special cookie and bread shop to “replenish” myself after going through a stressful event. Are they the same? Well, not completely. Nourish: provide with…
Your Body Is Not A Machine Energy field self care is a lot like caring for our physical bodies. Most of us put a lot of effort into that on a regular basis. We bathe, we brush and floss our…
I recently got so upset about something that seems silly in hindsight. The issue is a repeated pattern of someone acting like they are glad to do something as requested, but going beyond that line into doing what they think…
You can’t give away what you do not have. Think about learning. You cannot teach what you do not know. Think about things. You can’t furnish another person with money, furniture, food, or other things…unless you have it to offer….
Recently, I was at a country kitchen type restaurant with friends and asked for the “pepper vinegar” for my collards. The one seated beside me said, “What is that”? Well, it’s apple cider vinegar mixed with peppers to make it…
Eat your greens. Your mother probably said that 100,000 times. I remember George W. Bush was bold enough to tell everyone he didn’t care for broccoli. Funny how your taste can change over the years. Now, I like all greens….
When you are advised- “get more rest”, what exactly does that mean? My son has said, ” Mom, you just need to turn your brain off and rest it more”. What? My sister and I live by, “Work, for…
Contemplation is personal reflection. Recently, I have been contemplating retirement. I can’t believe it myself. Where does time go? This transition from worker bee to retiree reminds me of the concept of “Luminal Space”. Richard Rohr in his book, “Falling…
Today, I was advised to choose my non-negotiables. Hmm.. what does that mean? Merriam Webster defines it as: not open to discussion or modification. Well, that’s pretty easy. I have some things that are set and that I am not…
Our hands are one of our most effective healing tools. When we add a therapeutic oil, the healing is extenuated. Warmth, love, good intentions- all flow from our hearts through our hands. Consider using this particular oil for your next…