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The Life Changing Power of Bathing Rituals

July 05, 2017

I wanted to share a bit of my personal story with you today. Bathing rituals have transformed my life so dramatically from the moment I first experienced them in Japan and they continue to do so ev...

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How to Become a Bath Person

June 29, 2017

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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An Easy Three Minute Meditation

April 08, 2017

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

December 31, 2016

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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Remaining Calm & Mindful During the Holiday Season

November 26, 2016

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

November 13, 2016

"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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An Autumn Meditation For Change and Transformation

October 13, 2016

In the past few journal entries I have mentioned autumn being a season of changed. Just a quick recap: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the element associated with autumn is metal and the principa...

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What to Do When You Feel Slow and Sluggish This Autumn

October 09, 2016

If you’ve noticed a drop in your energy over the past few weeks you aren’t alone. It’s not just the cooler temperatures that make us want to curl up in bed with a book all day. In Traditional Chi...

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