Happy New Year! I know people have mixed feelings on New Year’s resolutions, and personally, I think that you definitely do not need a new year to create a new you, but if the new year inspires you to make a change, that’s excellent! Was “be more positive” on your list of resolutions this year?…… Continue reading 12 Books to Make Each Month of 2017 Your Most Positive Yet
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The Truth About Restorative Yoga
So I have to admit something: I’ve totally been putting this off. My holistic life coach has been gently suggesting I make my way to a restorative yoga class for about two months now, and last Friday night I finally took her advice and went. And wow. Just wow. Restorative yoga is just that- restorative. It aligns…… Continue reading The Truth About Restorative Yoga
Chakra Spotlight: The Root of it All
Perhaps you’ve heard of chakras before and that’s what’s brought you here. Perhaps you know that when studying chakras, you should start with the “first” chakra, what’s called the Root Chakra, and that’s why you’re here. Maybe you’re just curious about energy. Maybe you don’t even know what a chakra is! Whatever brought you to…… Continue reading Chakra Spotlight: The Root of it All
11 Amazing & Simple Natural Cleaning Hacks
Put a few drops of essential oil in your vacuum’s bag or filter to spread scent throughout the home. Lemon essential oil is a great de-greaser. Use cotton dryer balls instead of dryer sheets for a more eco-friendly load of laundry, and bonus: they leave your clothes softer AND dry your clothes faster, therefore saving…… Continue reading 11 Amazing & Simple Natural Cleaning Hacks
An Open Letter to The One Who Tried to Change Me
Dear you, Remember me? Surely you do. Once upon a time, we were close friends, conditionally. I say conditionally because you were like a cat- only into me when you wanted to be, or in other words, only into me when I fit your mold. The moment I started stepping out of that mold, you’d…… Continue reading An Open Letter to The One Who Tried to Change Me
“Who Are You?” and Why That Answer Matters
“Who are you?” It’s a question I’m sure all of us have been asked in some form or another. It’s the most basic getting-to-know-you question there is. Who. Are. You. A lot of us don’t really know the answer to this. Before I started actively thinking about it, like many other people I would have answered…… Continue reading “Who Are You?” and Why That Answer Matters
Best Advice Series, V. 1
If you’re unhappy, do something. If you don’t know what to do, do anything. I’ve decided to compile the best advice I’ve received and/or given/passed on into a series of blog posts. They’ll have the quote and credit where credit can be given, but sometimes it’s the advice that sticks, not who gave it. 🙂
The Happy Ending I’m Working On
I’m about to get raw with you, so bear with me. As many of you know, I was in a serious accident in January. It rocked my world and not in a good way. Not only did it happen to begin with, it happened while I was living out my lifelong dream of traveling. I’ve…… Continue reading The Happy Ending I’m Working On
7 Things I’ve Learned in One Year of Going Meat Free
For the past year I have been practicing a vegetarian lifestyle, and I’ve learned a lot. You know the saying change your perspective, change your life? It definitely applies to going vegetarian for a year. Once I learned more about the meat industry, it changed my perspective and then changed my life. My goal was to…… Continue reading 7 Things I’ve Learned in One Year of Going Meat Free
Stephanie Jean 