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Get Unstuck
Slow living

Six Steps to Get Unstuck from Stress

Date Survival mode is something we all fall into at some point. It’s that state where everything feels like a crisis, where we’re constantly on

Doorway
Slow living

Rejection is a Doorway

Date Back in my student days, I took a job selling insurance. On paper, it seemed straightforward—make calls, sell policies, repeat. But the reality was

Make Decisions Right
Mindfulness

Make Decisions Right

Date Decisions. The ones that keep us up at night, make our hearts race, and change our lives. We all know the struggle of trying

Woman Meditating
Mindfulness

Why is Being Still Difficult?

Why Is Being Still Difficult? Your mind’s been on overdrive, jumping from one distraction to another, lost in past regrets or future worries. It’s chaos

Move At A Human Pace
Mindfulness

Moving at a Human Pace

Moving at a Human Pace The first three months of the year flew by, filled with simple acts that grounded me: preparing cacao, meditating, walking

Cauli Cream Dream

CAULI-CREAM DREAM The perfect accompaniment to a warm, summery day. Multiple scoops encouraged! SERVES 8 | TAKES TIME <pINGREDIENTS 2 cups cauliflower florets 1 cup

Daria 2
Mindfulness

Aging for women. Seriously?

Aging for Women . . . Come on: Seriously? Aging for women . . . I mean, come on people, seriously? The societal pressure to

Edible Garden Chocolate Bar 1
Food

Chocolate Garden

Chocolate Garden Garnished with edible flowers: these simple and delicious chocolate squares of goodness make for a very more-ish anytime snack. Makes 10 – 12

Meditation With Community
Mindfulness

Pause and Be Still

Can you imagine being quiet for 3 days? And by quiet, I don’t only mean not speaking but being just with oneself, with no stimuli

Sweet Potato
Food

Sweet Potato Smoothie

This Sweet Potato Smoothie is a healthy breakfast option, made with cooked sweet potatoes and anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger. Cooked sweet potato adds creaminess to the

Crisis
Mindfulness

How to Deal with the Crisis

Now and then, I experience a mixture of fear and frustration when things don’t go as planned. I desperately try to fix the situation, worrying

Meditation With Singing Bowl
Life in the wilderness

The Power of Silence

Silence can be deeply desired and profoundly terrifying at the same time. Silence opens up a space where you can meet yourself and another human

Stargazing Blissandstars Photo By Teagan Cunniffe
Night Sky

We Are All Travelers

“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to

Tented Chalets Bliss And Stars
Night Sky

The Loss of Darkness

Imagine losing the ability to dream. It’s a scary thought because it is already happening and impacting large parts of the global population.This imminent threat

Hike
Slow living

One Year of Life in Wilderness

One year ago, we moved to the place of our dreams. A farm off the beaten track in the African bush where time is measured

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