Are you familiar with black seed oil? Black seed oil, also referred to as black cumin oil, is harvested and cold-pressed from the small black seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. In literature, this oil is recognized as both an essential oil and a carrier oil and is marketed to the public under either classification… [Read More]
Change your Food Lifestyle to Reduce Inflammation
I write a lot about inflammation. Cabbage is my friend. And I love massage to aid my lymphatic system. I have lymphedema and an autoimmune disorder so I share what might be helpful for others. Here are a few pointers that can help you reduce inflammation. Recent studies have shed light on the relationship between… [Read More]
Ambient Gaslighting- A Subtle Form of Harmful Emotional Abuse
What is ambient gaslighting? Rest assured, it doesn’t create good ambiance in a relationship. “Ambient gaslighting” describes the subtle, ongoing mistreatment or disrespect we encounter in small doses, often unnoticed as a form of gaslighting. These are the slippery conversations we have with people in our lives that make our belly flip flop. Or we… [Read More]
The Mini Moon Ritual Guide
Today and tomorrow are days to really, REALLY release what no longer serves you! It is also the first of two full moons in the month of March. I am offering a Mini Moon Ritual Guide! I like the traditional description of the moons offered by Farmer’s Almanac: March’s Full Moon was traditionally called the Full… [Read More]
Poetry as Spiritual Practice Revealed!
I attended a Poetry as Spiritual Practice* workshop yesterday and oh, it was such a lovely experience. I thought I would blog my poetry doodles that came through me. I love the process of poetic and channeled/automatic writing. It’s like throwing paint at the wall and seeing art revealed. Poetry in motion. These first few… [Read More]
Getting Unstuck: Breaking Writer’s Block
Writing has always been, and remains a fundamental part of my life and my work. Every single day I write. Something. An email, a blog post, a course lesson, a chapter, an article and a book now and again. So I was thrilled to bits when Gay Norton Edelman, writing coach extraordinaire, agreed to be… [Read More]
How to Enjoy a Sovereign, Self-Actualized Valentine’s Day
Article written by Madison Leigh Akridge Hearts, roses, chocolate, cards with words of endearment, stuffed animals, and jewelry. Ah, the icons of a modern-day Valentine’s celebration. The traditional, mainstream attempt to distill the concept of love down into a single day, filled with uninspired gifts and tokens of affection has given me pause. As a… [Read More]
Call for Chapter Authors: Aromatherapy and Mental Health
Call for chapter submissions Case Studies in Aromatherapy: Enhancing Mental Health and Well-Being Charles C. Thomas Publisher, LTD The proposed academic book has the purpose of informing the helping professions about how aromatherapy is being utilized to enhance mental wellness. The goals are to provide definitions, applications, ethical considerations, and speculation on the future for… [Read More]