 By Gail Allen Planting seeds of intention this time of year, is usually sometimes hard to remember what the world looks like when it's in bloom. When the ground and the trees are bare and brown, we forget the green that's coming.
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 By Danielle Schwartz In our fast-paced world, finding inner peace can sometimes feel elusive. However, creating a sense of calm and tranquility is entirely achievable with intentional practices and habits. Here are 20 ways to cultivate peace in your life, promoting healing and a greater sense of well-being.
 By Danielle Schwartz FREE Printable Guide! See the bottom of the post!Healthy and mindful morning rituals are essential for setting a positive tone for the day ahead. Establishing these habits helps to create a structured start, allowing individuals to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. A consistent morning routine can enhance focus and productivity, as it encourages a sense of order and intention. By engaging in activities that nurture the body and mind before beginning your day, you cultivate a mindset that is more resilient to stress and challenges, making it easier to navigate the day’s demands.
 By Gail Allen For many survivors of childhood trauma, we spend our lives believing that we're burdens and burdensome. Likely, our parents raised us living in Survival Mode themselves, unaware that we couldn't help but noticing how much easier their lives would've been, if we simply didn't exist. True, we didn't ask to be born. Likely, we wish our parents would've waited until they had had the financial stability and emotional maturity to give us AND THEM better lives.
But we didn't get that choice, barring what you believe about soul contracts and what have you. Nonetheless, we take the message from childhood that life would be easier for those around us if we simply didn't exist. And we keep that message into our adult lives. It might be low key or insidious.... just a nagging sub-thought in the back of our minds that we're too ashamed to voice, but it's there.  By Danielle Schwartz Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that dates back over 5,000 years. The term "Ayurveda" is derived from the Sanskrit words "ayur" (life) and "veda" (science or knowledge), thus it is often referred to as the "science of life."
 By Danielle Schwartz With the descent of winter, Ayurveda, the ancient Indian holistic healing system, prescribes a cache of wisdom to synchronize our internal landscape with the external environment. As the chill sets in, here’s a compilation of the top six Ayurvedic tips to maintain a robust health in the colder months.
 By Gail Allen Surviving the Holidays can be tough for anyone, but when you've come from a dysfunctional family it can mean something entirely different! Keep reading for our helpful tips on how to survive this holiday season.
 By Danielle Schwartz The winter solstice, rooted deeply in pagan mythology, marks the point at which the Earth's axial tilt is farthest from the sun in the Northern Hemisphere. Occurring on or around December 21st, it heralds the longest night and shortest day of the year. Many ancient cultures perceived this astronomical event not just as a celestial phenomenon, but as a powerful spiritual juncture. The return of light following the solstice was often seen as a reason for celebration and hope, symbolizing rebirth and the rejuvenation of life. Stonehenge in England and Newgrange in Ireland stand as timeless testaments to the reverence ancient peoples held for this pivotal moment in the annual solar cycle.
 By Danielle Schwartz Svadhyaya is an ancient Hindu concept, which refers to the practice of self-study or self-observation. The term ‘svadhyaya’ is made up of two words, ‘sva’ and ‘adhyaya,’ which mean ‘self’ and ‘study’ respectively. Therefore, svadhyaya, in its simplest form, can be understood as the process of learning about oneself.
In Hinduism, svadhyaya is considered as one of the five niyamas or self-disciplines prescribed to lead a fulfilling life. According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which is a foundational text of classical yoga, svadhyaya is one of the key components of spiritual growth. The text, in the second book, defines svadhyaya as ‘the repetition of sacred words, accompanied by the search for their meaning.’  By Danielle Schwartz Many of us suffer from back pain. Whether it’s your low back, mid back, or up around your shoulders and neck, stretching - and practicing yoga - has many benefits including relieving back pain. With yoga, like any physical activity, it’s best to enter into the poses slowly and not to push yourself to your limit. If you feel like you’re at the peak of your stretch - then release the pose about 10%. This is a marathon, not a sprint!
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