With the cool and dry air settling in over the northeast US, my hands are showing signs of needing some lotion to keep them in tip top shape. Averting dry skin is important for me as I spend a LOT of time working with…
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Seasonal Insanity
I’ve had quite a few trips around the sun and I enjoy recognizing patterns. Many folks see the superficial changes of the seasons, but if you look deeper, it brings a whole new level of awareness. I’m here to guide you through the ups and downs of each season and how it affects all aspects of your life.
For me, every season has its benefits and drawbacks, so I try to live and work in harmony with this seasonal cycle. Here in the Northeastern US, we are fortunate to have four (actually five) distinct seasons. Each brings a different energy and inspiration, as well as limitations. To learn more about living and working with the seasons, read on!
November: Holiday Madness Begins
I was in the grocery store on November 1st, and they were already putting up Christmas decorations! Halloween had not even had a chance to exhale and BAM! Christmas is coming. The hyper-commercialization of ALL of the holidays is exhausting. I think the Halloween candy appeared in mid August! We have completely lost sight of what each holiday actually means because we are bombarded with messages to buy, buy buy whatever they are hawking. My rant continues in this post… click here.
Autumn
We are in the full swing of Fall. Autumn is a beautiful season, but it also has a shadow side. It is the harbinger of winter. The trees, especially in the Northeastern US, shine and sparkle with spectacular colors of golds, oranges and reds….
Ha! I freaking LOVE beeswax. I use it in all kinds of ways. Right now, it is finally the time of year where the sun comes up later. As an early bird, I love getting up and starting my day in the quiet of…