Across centuries and cultures, hawthorn has remained a quiet guardian—planted along hedgerows and near homes to keep away illness, lightning, and ill fortune. Its thorns remind us that protection and beauty often grow side by side.

Over the ages, lavender has soothed wounds, brightened homes, and quieted restless minds. It remains, to this day, one of nature’s most adaptable and gentle healers.

In a world that glorifies busyness, carving out a few minutes for tea can feel almost rebellious. Yet it’s these small, intentional pauses that keep us connected to ourselves.

I would like to discuss seven reasons why expressing your emotions is healthy and beneficial for your mental health. Don't believe me and want to bottle them up? Read on about why healthily expressing them is beneficial.

An emotional release is any time a pent-up emotion is forcefully being expressed - almost as if you have zero control over it. Usually, crying, laughing, or feelings of intense anger are expressed - or not - if it would be inappropriate - and that can feel pretty scary, not to mention confusing.