ARTICLES
Beauty Secrets
The late Audrey Hepburn was an amazingly talented and beautiful film star. Grace, poise, generosity and beauty were just some of her assets. Her fashion sense was astounding – she was considered a true fashion icon. She starred in classic movies such as, Breakfast...
Emerging from the Covid Cocoon
We have had a rough 18 months with the covid situation. Lengthy and ever-changing health directives, governmental mixed messages, job insecurity, social isolation, family break-ups, financial hardships, increased mental health issues, inconsistent health care and...
Simple Pleasures
As we begin the second half of the year, let’s pause, notice and give thanks for the simple pleasures we have in our world. What we give our attention to, will grow – so let’s be mindful of where our thoughts, feelings and emotions are leading. With an attitude of...
Vetiver: The Oil of Tranquility
Our 21st century living has created a pandemic of a different kind. This pandemic has crept into people’s hearts and minds, giving rise to feelings of anxiety, fear, uncertainty and worry. Difficulty making decisions, concentrating on daily tasks and a rising lack...
Aromatherapy and Astrology
In recent weeks, there have been several people asking about “magical aromatherapy” and use of aromatherapy with astrology. I often answer with, “Isn’t all aromatherapy “magical” in its way of creating changes to our thoughts, feelings and actions? Is it necessary to...
Hands and Life Connection
While cleaning up the Spring gardens, I became acutely aware of the look, feel and strength of my hands. I suppose when one is crawling under and over things to get those last few weeds, then dumping and spreading 18 bags of manure, compost and soil to bump up the...
Embracing the Promise of Spring
From our earliest days, Springtime has meant renewal, rebirth and new beginnings. Look to Nature for proof of the ever-present cycle of birth, death and rebirth in our world. It's in our gardens, forests and fields. It's in the flora, fauna and fish. And it has...
Be My Valentine
February 14th is Valentine’s Day. A day for love, lovers and wishes coming true. Cupid, love potions, romance and roses are just some of the themes of this day. No one special in your life? Not so! It is also a time to fall in love with yourself – acknowledging...
New Course for the New Year
New Year and a new view of ourselves and life direction. The 2020 covid scare had many of us coming face to face with our deepest thoughts, regrets and emotions. No longer able to coast along on "auto-pilot" and with our usual distractions reduced for extended time...
December Celebrations
As we come to the end of the yearly cycle, it is interesting to note how cultures from around the world have celebrated at this time of the year. The Goddess of the Night reigns as the days get shorter and the nights get longer. The activities associated with her are...
Wisdom From the Past
It has been 14 years since Rhonda Byrne wrote a book entitled "The Secret". And from that point, millions of people were introduced to the concept of The Law of Attraction and how it plays out in our world. Within this book, she quoted people from many walks of life...
Taking Stock of Your Life
Inventory is about taking stock. We "take stock" when we truly examine what we have, what we had and what needs to be adjusted, shifted or simply thrown out because it does not support us or is no longer good for us.. Taking stock is something that takes time and...