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Top 16 Crystals to Help You Get Through the Holidays

TOP 16 HOLIDAY SUPPORT CRYSTALS This post is based on metaphysical teachings and the energetic properties traditionally associated with crystals. A calm, grounded, emotionally supportive crystal lineup for stress, family dynamics, intuition, boundaries, and joyful energy. Introduction The holiday season can be lots of fun and filled with many meaningful moments.  But it can also bring stress, emotional triggers, assorted family dynamics, exhaustion, and a lot of energetic noise. If you are sensitive to energy, you may feel everything more intensely this time of year.Crowded stores, emotional conversations, overstimulation, expectations, and taking care of everyone else can pull at your energy in many directions. Crystals can be magical tools of support during this season.  They may support you while you...

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Energetic Imprints & Your Chakras: Gentle Support Through Reiki and Shamanic Healing

We move through life feeling, absorbing, and processing so much -- emotions, conversations, stress, joy, change, responsibility, and the energy of the environments around us. Even when we don’t realize it, our body and aura register these experiences. Over time, they can leave what is often referred to as energetic imprints: the subtle “echoes” of what we’ve carried. These imprints aren’t dramatic or scary.They’re simply a natural part of being human. And when these subtle impressions build up, the chakras -- the main energy centers of the body -- can begin to feel heavy, sluggish, or out of balance. This is where gentle energy healing practices like Reiki and Shamanic Energy Medicine can make a meaningful difference. ✧ What Are...

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When You Don’t Feel Worthy or Prefer to Stay Invisible

When You Don’t Feel Worthy or Prefer to Stay Invisible -- It isn’t laziness or lack of motivation that keeps you small -- it’s the quiet belief that you don’t deserve to take up space.  This belief doesn’t come from your true self. It comes from old programming, perhaps from moments where love felt conditional. Energetically, this can show up as heaviness in the Solar Plexus (your sense of confidence and power) or in the Sacral Chakra (your ability to feel joy and receive). You might feel blocked creatively, disconnected from your body, or afraid to be visible -- because being seen once felt unsafe. Healing begins with honesty, not perfection. You don’t have to be “fixed” to be enough...

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Homemade Chicken Soup -- Comfort for the Soul

There’s nothing like a pot of homemade chicken soup simmering on the stove… warm, nourishing, and made with simple ingredients that truly comfort the spirit.Here’s my favorite, tried-and-true recipe -- cozy, healing, and packed with love. 🌿 The Beautiful Benefits of Homemade Chicken Soup There’s a reason chicken soup has been treasured for generations.It’s warm, nourishing, and filled with simple ingredients that bring comfort to both body and spirit.Here are some gentle, grounded benefits you can naturally enjoy from a homemade pot of soup: 1. “Nature’s Penicillin” -- Traditional Wisdom For decades, chicken soup has been lovingly called nature’s penicillin -- not as medicine, but as a comforting remedy passed down in families.It’s the kind of nurturing food people reach...

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Lentil Stew Italiano — A Bowl of Fall Comfort & Nourishment

Lentil Stew Italiano (Healthy Comfort Food) A cozy, hearty, and soul-warming stew loaded with carrots, zucchini, garlic, spinach, and Italian herbs. This nutrient-rich dish is perfect for fall and winter, gluten-free, protein-packed, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor. ✅ Easy one-pot recipe✅ Naturally nourishing and family-friendly✅ Make ahead for easy meal prep Save this recipe for your next cozy night in! Lentil Stew Italiano  — A Bowl of Comfort & Nourishment This cozy pot of lentil stew is more than comfort food, it’s a bowl of wellness. Every ingredient carries its own healing energy, grounding and nourishing the body as the seasons shift. Why it’s so good for you:• High in fiber -- keeps digestion happy and supports gut health• Rich...

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