A long while back, I visited the Rodale Cafe in Saucon Valley, Eastern Pennsylvania, and absolutely loved it. It was such a treat to find a place that focused on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. At the time, they offered some really unique smoothies. I tried their Ginger Peach smoothie and enjoyed it so much that I came home and created my own version. And I have to say -- it turned out so yummy. If you’re a ginger fan, the fresh ginger truly makes this smoothie. Here’s my simple, nourishing version. Ingredients 2–3 large handfuls fresh organic spinach 2 cups frozen peaches 1/2 - 1 tsp minced fresh ginger (or to taste) 9.5 oz chilled coconut water (or more if...
Happy New Year. This simple post is meant to help you refresh the energy of your home and create a lighter, more supportive space as the new year begins. May 2026 bring you infinite blessings! Space Clearing When the energy in your space feels heavy, stagnant, or emotionally cluttered, a simple smoke clearing can gently shift the atmosphere. Each of the tools below carries its own unique quality, yet all can support purification, upliftment, and an energetic refresh within your home. Copal — Purification + Uplift Copal has a clean, cleansing quality that can make a space feel refreshed, like opening a window and letting in fresh air. It’s beautiful for: Releasing lingering or heavy energy Refreshing a space after...
Sometimes staying small isn’t about lacking motivation to do bigger things. It can come from a quiet belief that it’s safer not to take up too much space or to be fully seen. This belief often isn’t a reflection of who we truly are. It tends to develop over time, shaped by experiences where staying quiet, agreeable, or unnoticed felt protective -- especially in situations where love, approval, or safety felt uncertain. Emotionally and energetically, this may show up as wavering confidence, difficulty trusting our instincts, or feeling disconnected from joy or creativity. We might hesitate to speak up, share our gifts, or allow ourselves to be visible -- not because we can’t, but because at some point, being seen...
Have you ever wondered how to move through your day with a little more ease?Or how to connect with a deeper sense of guidance, clarity, and trust -- without feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Many spiritual traditions teach that we are deeply connected to something greater than ourselves. But just as important is the idea that wisdom and insight also live within us. From a young age, many of us were taught to look outside ourselves for answers -- to defer to authority, approval, or external validation. Over time, this can pull us away from our own inner knowing. Yet the ability to sense what feels right, aligned, or supportive has been with us all along. Sometimes it simply needs space...
For a moment, it seems like the whole world stops when you’re diagnosed with a chronic illness. Once the dust settles and you’ve processed what it all means, you realize you’ve got some work ahead. True healing often asks us to look at the habits that may have contributed to imbalance. There is no shortage of information about popular diet trends today. One that is often discussed is the Paleo diet. Many within the Paleo community point to gut inflammation as the result of a complex interaction between genetics, environment, antibiotic use, stress, and diet. What makes the Paleo approach appealing to many is its focus on reducing inflammatory triggers and supporting the body’s natural healing processes. Food Truly Does...
