“She was not accustomed to taste the joys of solitude except for in company.”
– Edith Warton
Week 30 focus on creating a cool, comfortable environment. Use breathable bedding, fans, or air conditioning to combat warm nights. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule, and wind down with relaxing activities like reading or meditation to signal your body it’s time to rest. Avoid screens and caffeine in the evening for better sleep quality.
For wellness, hydration is vital during this hot period. Drink plenty of water and incorporate hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumbers, and leafy greens into your diet. Engage in light physical activities such as yoga, walking, or swimming during cooler parts of the day. Take time to relax and recharge by spending moments in nature or practicing mindfulness. By balancing rest, hydration, and activity, Week 30 can leave you feeling rejuvenated and healthy.
sleep & wellness digest
Bloom headache relief spray
Peppermint essential oil contains a high concentration of menthol, which has been clinically shown to be as effective as acetaminophen for tension headaches when applied…
Bloom facial toner mist formula
A good facial toner mist is one of the simplest and most purposeful things we can make at home. This blend combines the astringent and…
Bloom pillow mist for sleep formula
A pillow mist is one of the simplest and most effective sleep aids you can make. Lavender has been extensively studied for its ability to…
Probiotic for gut health tip
Your gut is far more than a digestive organ. It is a living ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms that influence nearly every…
One tablespoon a day of extra virgin olive oil tip
One tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a small but mighty daily habit. Here is a breakdown of what that single tablespoon delivers.…
Apple cider vinegar before meals tip
Benefits One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) diluted in water, taken before a meal, is a well-known folk remedy with some emerging research support.…
Warm lemon water in the morning tip
How to Prepare It Juice from half a fresh lemon in 8 to 12 ounces of warm (not boiling) water is the standard ratio. Boiling…
Hearty peony petal sleep sachet
Peony petals carry a soft, powdery floral sweetness that has been treasured for centuries in both Eastern and Western traditions for its calming and restorative…
Does 10% happier compound year over year?
Can you love yourself just a little bit better without self-indulgence? Ted Talk – A guide to self-love for skeptics — Dan Harris Dan Harris,…
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quotes digest
Kiss
A kiss can be a comma, a question mark or an exclamation point. – MISTINGUETT A good kiss has the power to convey deep emotions…
What we love
Love is not merely an emotion. It may just be the origin of knowledge. A way of knowing. The human experience forces each of us…
Meant to bes & have to dos
“Somewhere there is an ancient enmity between our daily lives and the great work. Help me in saying it, to understand it.”– Rainer Maria Rilke…
Spirit
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. – Proverbs…
Curiosity and the bad habit
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and…
Blues baby blues
My soul is a broken field plowed by pain. – Sara Teasdale A soul, often likened to a broken field plowed by pain, bears the…
Chooser
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the…
Tough enough
Tough times never last, but tough people do.– Robert H. Schuller Keystone Tough times are a part of life, but the resilience within us defines our…
Within
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson Keystone The largest territory…
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poems
Child of the universe
Desiderata By Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender…
Transformations
The Layers By Stanley Kunitz I have walked through many lives, some of them my own, and I am not who I was, though some principle of…
Callings
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through…
I Walk with Dragons
republished from 8/18/2024. I Walk with Dragons In the depths of gravely grasps, where demons tend to bay, My dragons guard and circle, turning old wounds…
Weapon & Wand
originally published 9/4/2024 What I Carry I carry a weapon in my right hand and a wand in my left. I am also both these, a…
Federation of Blooming
Republished from July 14, 2025. Tempt not my enduring patience. And test not daily my goodwill. Learn the limits and know the boundaries of a good…
Sweetness
The sweetness of living is often lost and found in the parting of souls ©2024 S. Mottet bloomhearty.com
Obligation
A man said to the universe: “Sir, I exist!” “However,” replied the universe, “The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation.” By Stephen…
Overthink much
Analysis paralysis… knats eyelashes and centipedes legs. A centipede was happy quite, Until a frog in fun Said, “Pray which leg comes after which?” This raised…
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