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    Ground Yourself in the Morning

    March 26, 2020
    I originally intended for this first post on grounding to be about morning meditation. Rather than that, let's step back a bit and discuss waking up in the morning. So many people are experiencing ...
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    A Calm Home: Winding Down in the Evening

    January 22, 2020
    As time goes on, I begin to appreciate my evening rituals more and more. My evening bath has now become part of my husband's life, and I wanted to share with you some thoughts on creating an end-of...
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    How to Have a Mindful Holiday Season

    November 22, 2019
    Things have been so busy around the Amayori loft. I wanted to take a moment to say hello, as this will probably be the last journal entry of the year. I have always been someone who easily becomes ...
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    A Healing Lesson from the Cherry Blossoms

    March 19, 2019
    As you are reading this journal post, I will be en route to Japan. One of the highlights of this trip is that I will arrive right in the middle of the beautiful sakura season. Cherry blossoms are a...
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    Creating Ryokan-Style Comfort In Your Home

    November 06, 2018
    One of my greatest hopes with Amayori is that it will pique your interest and inspire travel to Japan. Should you ever make the journey, I highly suggest spending at least part of your trip at a ry...
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    The Japanese Wellness Ritual of the Daily Soak

    September 19, 2018
    Earlier this August, I had an experience in Japan that shifted my perception on bathing. I was staying at the house of a friend’s family and, as in true Japanese culture, I was offered to use the b...
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    An Easy Weekend Morning Ritual

    August 13, 2018
    Little moments of tranquility can have such a rejuvenating impact on our lives. There are so many ways to make everyday moments more beautiful and mindful. All that’s required is a bit of effort, ...
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