Starting a new year often brings a desire for change and growth. Many people set goals, but these can sometimes feel overwhelming or disconnected from deeper values. Sankalpa offers a meaningful way to approach the new year by setting clear, heartfelt intentions that guide your actions throughout 2026. Sankalpa is a Sanskrit word that means a solemn vow or intention. Unlike typical resolutions, it focuses on aligning your inner purpose with your outer actions. This blog post

From Empty to Nourished Hi Friend,   All you've seen in your inbox for the last month has been ads for sales from businesses large and small for plenty of things you may or may not need. I hope you did score some great deals and support some great people, I know I did.   One question I'd like to ask you is in all of this rush into the holiday season, have you thought about yourself? This time of year it is so easy to forget about the self-care side of things in an attempt to

There comes a moment — quietly, softly — when a woman realizes that the non-stop striving, doing, and proving no longer aligns with who she is becoming. For decades, she gave endlessly — to family, work, community, aging parents, children, even to expectations. She filled every calendar square, rarely paused, and believed that rest was something one earned,  not something one needed.  Yet somewhere in midlife, especially for women in their 50s and beyond, something shifts. Th

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Tension headaches can arise from how we sit, how we work and from tension and stress in our lives. My goto remedies for tension HA: Apply an ice pack to your neck, upper shoulders for 10-15 minutes. If you don't like the cold, place a heating pad or magic bag on your hands or feet. This helps to draw the blood away from your head, helping to alleviate your HA. My goto essential oil for headaches is to apply peppermint oil to your temples and the back of your neck. Just ple

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Creating new positive habits can be challenging, so make your new habit underwhelming. For instance if you decided or where going to...

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I turned 50 in May. Not sure how this happened or where the first 50 years of my life have gone. Turning 50 for me, really made me stop...