"You can be the whole package and still end up at the wrong address. When this happens, the receiver will mishandle you bc they don’t know what to do with you and they weren’t meant to have you in the first place." ~Unknown When I read this quote last week in my news feed I assumed it to be about relationships, took a mindful pause and kept scrolling. The universe being the universe, I came across this...

This oil is high in bornyl acetate, a chemical component that promotes relaxation and calmness. Bornyl acetate can also brighten skin by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase which helps produce melanin. Using on any skin spots topically where melanin seems inconsistent can help smoothen. Yes, even just smelling this oil can relax and calm improving mood. How does it achieve this magic? Monoterpenes. These organic compounds are known to boost mood. More specifically, alpha pinene, one of the most studied plant constituents, can penetrate the blood brain barrier. The end product is a versatile oil w...

Holding these oils close to me today at the polls. Harnessing and elevating peace is the only way to find our way back to connection. For yoga I read the following reading for our intention and it’s a good read for today. “If you go to the southwest desert and catch 100 red fire ants as well as 100 large black ants and put them in a jar, at first, nothing will happen. However, if you violently shake the jar and dump them back on the ground the ants will fight each other until they eventually kill each other. The thing is, the red ants think the black ants are the enemy and vice versa, when in reality, the real enemy is the person who shook the jar. This is exactly what’...

Purify is an oil I think of for those life hacks and deep cleaning tips. Known to purify the air, use as an all purpose cleaner, and air filter booster; purify is all about cleaning and refreshing. I’ve shared its hidden uses to help alleviate symptoms when seasonal threats are high. As well as its ability to eliminate odor and neutralize even the strongest of smells. However, today is Dia de los Muertos. I diffuse purify or use a spritz bottle of water and purify to cleanse my house and the altar we set up on this day, right before I do a saging of the house and altar. When diffused, purify assists in releasing toxic emotions and revitalizing t...