Demystifying Essential Oils
by Vannoy Gentles Fite Using essential oils can be a daunting task when first starting out. Many people leave their essential oils on the shelf and never open them. There are so many different kinds, so many instructions, so many books and formulas, and what even is a carrier oil? These questions and more plague […]
Less Combat, More Joy: Why Fitness Doesn’t Have to Be About Changing Your Body
By Robert Butera, PhD, and Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD Motivational sayings about working out are highly beneficial for many people, inspiring them to make fitness a priority in their lives. However, sometimes words and phrases that incite the spirit of combat are embedded in motivational fitness language, making the act of exercise about battling or manipulating […]
A Fresh Start for the New Year
by Djuna Wojton (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) We’ve ushered in a New Year, and with it comes an opportunity to make a fresh start. You have probably made your list of resolutions for the coming year with renewed optimism, but creating positive changes can be challenging. Even if you are determined to […]
Venus Can Help to Make New Year’s Resolutions That Stick
by Jessica Shepherd (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) The New Year, and its promise of starting over, dangles the carrot of a clean slate in front of us. We want to lose weight, finally start meditating, drink less, make more time for friendships and family… the list is as universal as it is […]
Healing with the Wheel of the Year
by Tiffany Lazic (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) Increasingly, as we become more attuned to holistic approaches and the intersection of body-mind-spirit, we are expanding our awareness of the diverse influences upon physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. We pay attention to home, leisure, and work environments. We read labels to determine the integrity […]
Transforming the Holidays with Incense
by Susyn Blair-Hunt, Ms.D. Incense is a powerful, inexpensive way to fill our surroundings with optimum health, joy and prosperity this holiday season. With the right fragrance, we can transform our thoughts, release stress and cultivate inner peace. Now that another hectic holiday season is upon us, we’re wise to utilize the calming vibes of […]
Spirit & History of the Season of Yule
by Kala Ambrose Do you know the history and origin of Christmas? The traditions that you hold near and dear may not be as old as you think they are. Early Christians didn’t celebrate birthdays and the actual birth date of Jesus is still unknown. Some astrologers and historians have surmised that the location of […]
Transforming the Holidays with Incense
by Susyn Blair-Hunt, Ms.D. Incense is a powerful, inexpensive way to fill our surroundings with optimum health, joy and prosperity this holiday season. With the right fragrance, we can transform our thoughts, release stress and cultivate inner peace. Now that another hectic holiday season is upon us, we’re wise to utilize the calming vibes of […]