Mirrors have long been associated with superstitions and folklore. Once a blurry pool of water or distorted image in polished obsidian and polished copper, the mirror evolved to create a perfect, undistorted reflection of our image. Mirrors are mysterious natural and man-made creations. To see oneself reflected back upon one’s own eyes for the first…
With Halloween season upon us, a little emotional witchery would be a great topic. Fall is that time of year when the Universe asks us to begin to prepare to release and let go of the things that have gone unused and unneeded and those that have been disserving. It is a time of year…
Having just passed the equinox, our daylight hours are getting shorter and our warm temperatures are slowly trending downward. After the abundance of activity and blistering heat of summer, fall can feel like a welcome reprieve. However, just like fall gently transitions us from summer into winter, we need to transition our minds and bodies…
Every year around this time, I get a little depressed. I think it has something to do with the changing light levels and the fact that summer is quickly drawing to a close. Soon, I’ll have to put away my beloved flip flops and tank tops in favor of shoes (ugh…) and long sleeved shirts….
Tired of hearing you need meditation? Today our social media accounts have trained our brains to move from one image to another in less than 15 seconds. We have less than 15 seconds to make a lasting impression or provide enough stimulation to keep your attention and onboard you! In digital marketing, it’s dubbed “the…
Research shows that 80% of Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their life. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 20% have chronic back pain and 8% have chronic back pain that will flare up at different times in life and interfere with normal activity and work. That’s a…
Touch is one of the very first experiences we have upon entering this world. Skin-to-skin contact helps calm babies, as it releases hormones that relieve stress and help stabilize the baby’s temperature, breathing rate, heart rate, and blood sugar. Babies aren’t the only ones who benefit from touch. Have you ever been feeling down and…
Self-care is super trendy right now and for good reason. Our society is moving faster and demanding more of us every day. We’re asked to produce more with fewer resources and we are running on empty. We have very little to give anyone, and even less to give to ourselves. So, what exactly is self-care?…
Sacred Ancient History Frankincense is an aromatic resin with a long history of use. It is a powerful medicine, a universally known incense, and a source of livelihood for nomadic tribes. Frankincense is synonymous with spirituality; like myrrh, it was a prized possession in the ancient world, equal in value to many precious gems and…
Does your first ritual after coming back from office involve running to the refrigerator and grabbing a bottle of chilled water to quench your thirst and whisk the exhaustion of the day away? After all, who doesn’t want the cooling relief in this hot and humid Nebraska heat. What if you knew how unhealthy and…
