Tag: Inspiration
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Finding Contentment in Motherhood
I’ve said it once and I will say it again, this will never be a parenting blog. I truly believe in parenting with intuition and what works for one family may not work for another. The following is my experience with motherhood, in no way does it negate anyone else’s experience. I’m trying to be…
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Lessons from Baking
I believe that humans have a natural inclination to create. Unfortunately, our precious time is often highjacked by our phones, TV, and the busy as hell American lifestyle. How often have you told yourself you would love to learn a new skill, but you don’t have the time? However, if you were to make the…
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Embracing Fall
Cultivating special ways to mark the change of seasons allows us to savor the passage of time. Fall has always been my favorite season, the crips air, smell of woodsmoke and frost, and the fun activities. It can also be a hard time of the year, the days are growing shorter, the freedom and sunshine…
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Fire Cider
I’ve always wanted make fire cider. It is a well known tonic for any herbalist’s arsenal. There are many good recipes online and I’m still learning the ins and outs of making my own. To make fire cider you gather immune boosting herbs, hot peppers, citrus, garlic, ginger, and anything that that will add a…
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The New Normal
Thank you to all the first responders, medical worker, and service people who keep going to work. You keep the rest of us safe, healthy, and fed during this difficult time. I know that this is a very hard time for so many families, everyone has their own struggles, and no matter how much we…
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Feeling Beautiful During Pregnancy
In case you did not know I am currently 26 weeks pregnant! It is such an exciting time. Its also been challenging in so many ways. My body is changing and I have experienced all the aches and pains that comes along with that. Along with my body, my weekends also look a lot different.…
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Desolation
Glaciers carve the land, scraping the soil away, exposing stone, and all semblance of life is abolished from the earth. Glaciers recede, depositing boulders, large and small, like frozen trolls on the bleak landscape. The wind blows carrying with it particles of sand, seeds of plants, which snuggle into the crooks and crannies of the…
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Stories
We tell ourselves stories; who we are, what we are capable of, and all the reason why we can’t do something. The stories we tell ourselves can keep us from experiencing parts of life, and from personal growth. They create a one-way mindset and hold us hostage in our comfort zone. The stories we tell…
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Create and Elevate Practices
Jenny Montenegro is an amazing teacher and artist. The best way I can describe Jenny is that she is the moon; she shines that special light that inspires others to reach their own artistic and spiritual potential. I have joined Jenny on many New Moon circles and meditation workshops and so I am so excited for…
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Trekking Patagonia: A Perspective on Becoming a Mother
Over a year ago my husband and I traveled to Patagonia. Not only was it a trip of a lifetime it was also supposes to be our last hurrah before starting a family. On that trip I had a lot of time for reflection on motherhood and the changes it would bring to my life.…
Bit of Betsy 