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 reduce anxiety, slow heart rate, and promote deeper, more restful sleep. Chamomile adds additional calming and sedative properties, and a touch of cedarwood grounds the blend and adds a warm, … Continue reading Bloom pillow mist for sleep formula
wellness
Beneficial green tea tip
Green tea is one of the most studied beverages in the world, with thousands of years of use and a growing body of modern research behind it. What makes it different from other caffeinated drinks is the unique combination of compounds that work together rather than simply stimulating your system. How much to drink The … Continue reading Beneficial green tea tip
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 system in your body, from how well you fight off illness to how clearly you think and how balanced your mood feels from one day to the next. When that … Continue reading Probiotic for gut health tip
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. Here is a breakdown of the most commonly cited benefits. Digestive Support Taking ACV before eating may stimulate digestive enzymes and increase stomach acid production, which can help break down … Continue reading Apple cider vinegar before meals tip
Hearty peony petal floral facial steam
For thousands of years, women across China, Japan, and the Mediterranean world have used floral steam as one of the simplest and most effective tools in their skincare practice, and the peony was among the most prized botanicals for this purpose. The warmth of the steam gently opens pores and increases circulation, while the bioactive … Continue reading Hearty peony petal floral facial steam
Just ask
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Keystone Becoming more confident, proactive, and open to collaboration. It's difficult to admit when we don't have all the answers or when we need assistance. Fear of rejection or … Continue reading Just ask
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 There is a profound tension between the mundane and chaotic aspects of daily life and the pursuit of significant, transformative work in each day of our lives. This "ancient enmity" … Continue reading Meant to bes & have to dos
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 being abides, from which I struggle not to stray. When I look behind, as I am compelled to look before I can gather strength to proceed on my journey, … Continue reading Transformations
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 16:32 The value of patience and self-control over physical strength and aggression can bend reality in revolutionary ways. Being slow to anger and ruling one's spirit is more commendable than … Continue reading Spirit
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 worst thing you can do is nothing."Theodore Roosevelt Analysis Paralysis or Limitless Choices I truly value my freedom to choose my path because I think it empowers me to shape … Continue reading Chooser