The Amayori Sento — Mindfulness

How to Become a Bath Person

I have heard women say, “I’m not a bath person.” When you get to the heart of why, the idea of taking a bath seems overwhelming and time consuming. It need not be. You can have an ultra-relaxing e...

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Life Lessons from Tea Ceremony: Ichigo Ichie

I recently began taking tea ceremony classes on the weekends. I have always been obsessed with the Japanese arts and tea ceremony struck me as something special from the beginning. It is a form o...

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An Easy Three Minute Meditation

For some people, committing to a daily meditation practice can be daunting. Try starting with once a week for three minutes - we all can do this no matter how busy we are! Start with fragrance. I ...

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A Glimpse At 2017: Living a Calm, Beautiful Life

Greetings and Happy New Year from my new live / work loft in Philadelphia. How often is it that you get to begin a new year in a new home? I love this fresh start and can't wait to begin to fill t...

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Make New Year's Resolutions That You'll Keep

  The New Year is a wonderful time for a fresh start. By setting goals and intentions we set a road map for the year ahead. New Year's resolutions should be four things: realistic, challenging, ins...

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Remaining Calm & Mindful During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is officially in full swing. I have always loved the magic and excitement of this time of year – it is filled with joy and tradition. That said, most of us will find ourselves r...

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Nurture, Empower, and Relax with a Weekly Ritual

"Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." - Eleanor Brown As women, we are constantly extending ourselves to others. We all wear many hats. By nature, we excel at multi-t...

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The Beauty Of Getting Rid Of Things

I have always considered myself a minimalist. Aside from a few candles, I've never had more then a couple of knickknacks. I have always prided myself on being streamlined and have applied this phi...

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