“We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us revealing our bare bones. Given time, they grow again.” – Katherine May, “Wintering”   As we enter fully into spring, there is a collective vitality I feel as the natural world wakes up from the dormancy of winter. Being creatures of […]

As we find ourselves winding down from the indulgent foods and activities of the holidays, we may be contemplating our health goals for the year to come. This might involve taking a look at our eating habits and food choices. While we may still desire sweets (our bodies naturally crave sweet foods during these winter […]

At the first hint of the weather and seasons changing into fall, I feel contemplative about the transition into a slower time of year and how I can best prepare for the coming “hibernation” that winter will bring. One of my favorite traditional practices is to create Fire Cider, originally inspired by Rosemary Gladstar. With […]

While my biology teacher was talking about the efficiency of protein transport systems, I was blissfully thinking about my prom dress. It was the color of the ocean at low tide, a stunning light blue as if all the sand had finally settled to the bottom of the sea. With embroidered flowers and ivy on […]

The honest truth is: we all want to look and feel the best we possibly can. Exercise can sometimes feel like an unimaginable part of a busy, stressed workday, but it’s monumentally important every individual incorporates it into their weekly routine. So I’m going to let you in a little secret, the fastest way to […]

During the fall and winter season, there is nothing sweeter than the aroma of freshly baked goods wafting from the oven. I have a bit of an obsession with baking, obviously because of the delicious payoff.  It’s also such a relaxing activity and a great opportunity to continually practice mindfulness in our downtime. These apple […]

Working out. Exercise. Some people live for these very words. They live for the sweat dripping down their neck, the refreshing taste of water after a long set, the satisfying ache in your muscles as the day comes to a close. For other people, working out is definitely not on the top of their to-do-list. […]

Sunlight filled days in summer spent lounging by the pool and drinking iced tea are perhaps some of the fondest memories of the year. Summer and sunlight seem to go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise that most seem happier in June, July, and August. In fact, studies show that on sunny days the […]