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Herbal Compendium: Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha & C. monogyna)
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.
Herbal Compendium: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
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.
Creating a Tea Ritual: A Simple Practice for Mental Health
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.
Sacred Simplicity: Spiritual Practices for the Weary Soul
7 Reasons Expressing Emotions is Good for Mental Health
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.
Why Regular Massage Is Beneficial for Your Emotional Health
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.