The musings of a downhome mystic
ShilaWhat? Shilajit and fulvic acid are closely related—Shilajit is a natural resin found mainly in the Himalayas that contains a high concentration of fulvic acid, along with minerals and other bioactive compounds. Shilajit is a fascinating natural substance with a long history in traditional medicine, especially Ayurveda. Its origin and formation are part of what…
Have you ever heard of Osmia Avosetta or Mason Bees? I know I hadn’t. But when I came across an image of their nesting capsules (the colorful shrouds they wrap their eggs in), I became fascinated. The Mason bee is a solitary bee, meaning that they do not live in colonies. Honestly, I had no…
There is so much to say about that stuck feeling. I have been there many times. This most recent time was incredibly frustrating as I felt like I was making changes, yet nothing seemed to translate into life changes- I still felt stuck. Each person has their journey, and what works for one person may…
Last night, my daughter, angry and frustrated, ran off and slammed her bedroom door. I took a few grounding deep breaths and knocked on the door. “Can I come in?” I softly asked. I slowly opened the door and found her curled up under her dresses in her tiny closet. Her little pink face was…
Noticing. The last few weeks I have made a conscious decision to notice WHY I am feeling the way I am feeling. I have been paying close attention to my emotions around anxiety and anger. I frequently feel anxious. I rarely feel anger. So when anger arises, it’s an easy prompt for me to stop…
As we welcome the turn of the season, Autumn Equinox, it is a time to reflect, take stalk, celebrate and honor the year to date. The energy of fall is the archetypical Queen energy- peering upon the changing landscape before her as she reflects on the previous winter, spring and summer. This season is also…
If cozy fall vibes are your jam, then Mabon is your celebration! This lovely Pagan holiday is the second of the three harvest celebrations. Mabon also marks the autumn equinox and is a beautiful time to give thanks for the abundance of mama earth and share blessings with others. Even in sunny California, around this…
Self-care is essential all year, but it can feel like the last or just another thing on my long list of to-dos if you are like me. When we align with nature, we see that this time of year is a time for reflection, turning inwards, slowing down, and laying the groundwork for winter stillness….