From Our Hearth to Yours Today we welcome Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice, the day of greatest light and longest sun. The Earth hums with life, warmth, and abundance. This is a time of fire, expansion, and inner and outer brightness—a moment to pause and bask in the glow of everything that’s flourishing in our lives. As we discussed here:…
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🌞 Embracing the Summer Solstice: A Day of Light, Power & Connection 🌿
Blessed Summer Solstice, my beautiful souls! Today marks Litha, the longest day of the year—a powerful turning point when the Sun stands still at its peak before beginning its slow journey back into the dark. 🌞✨ Whether you call it Litha, Midsummer, Alban Hefin, or simply Solstice, this sacred fire festival has been honored by…
When Meds Fight Back: The Last 24 Hours on Cymbalta & Flexeril
If you’ve been following along with my health journey, you know that starting new medications is always a little bit of a gamble—especially when you’re already juggling multiple chronic conditions. I do my best to stay informed, cautious, and open-minded… but sometimes, your body will tell you loud and clear: “Nope, this ain’t it.” That…
☀️ Soulful Summer: 75 Days of Affirmations for a Radiant You ☀️
Summer is a time of warmth, growth, play, healing, and reflection. It’s a season that invites us to bloom into our fullness, shed what no longer serves us, and align ourselves with the joy and light that surrounds us. During this vibrant time of year, nature bursts forth with life, and we are reminded of…
🌿 Crème Brûlée Mushroom Latte: A Grounding Brew for Body & Soul 🌿
Sometimes, our bodies crave comfort while our souls yearn for grounding. Whether you’re starting your day with intention or seeking a midday moment of peace, this Crème Brûlée Mushroom Latte is the perfect cup of cozy magic. With earthy mushroom coffee, creamy oat milk, a hint of caramel, and just enough sweetness to satisfy the soul, this…
Health Update: Spine Clinic Results & Some Honest Feels
So… the spine clinic. 😮💨 Whew. That was a lot. But let me be real with y’all for a second. That appointment? It was the most anxiety-inducing medical visit I have ever had, and I think it stemmed from a combination of uncertainty and the weight of the decisions at hand. I was sweating, shaking, nauseous—full-on…
Two-Week Gluten-Free Dinner Ideas
Planning a budget around doc appointments and holidays can drive you crazy if you let it, especially when juggling schedules and trying to account for unexpected expenses that can arise. To streamline this process, I’ve decided to implement a meal planning strategy for the next two weeks, making things more manageable. I will add in…
✨Blessings Beyond Belief: A Message for the Spiritually Unconventional✨
Let’s talk about blessings. Not just the kind you hear about in churches or read about in sacred texts, but the kind that whisper through intuition, that come in waves of warmth, and show up in crystal shops when you least expect it. These are the blessings that invite us to pause and reflect on our…
Dragonfly Visit on Father’s Day Eve: A Message from the Ancestors
Today, on the eve of Father’s Day, I had a sacred encounter. A Common Whitetail Dragonfly (Plathemis lydia) came to visit me — an adult male, with his snow-white tail and checkered, smoky wings. His presence was so deliberate, so still, so otherworldly, that I knew it wasn’t just a passing moment in nature. It was a message,…
My Honest Review: cbdMD Delta 9 THC Gummies
Finding balance, chill, and a little extra joy with every bite As someone who lives with chronic pain from various conditions including Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Brittle Bones, PsA, in addition to PMDD, ADHD, and an autoimmune cocktail that often throws my system into overdrive, I’ve found cannabis products—when responsibly sourced and used—to be a life-changing part…
