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Sustainably-sourced meats and produce, and making sure to thoroughly cook your vegetables, are two solid ways to ensure the digestive system is able to integrate all the beneficial energetic qualities in the food you eat. This could look like establishing a set of go-to rituals that help restore your spirit in times of uncertainty or confusion, or creating your own unique morning and evening ritual to help you establish consistent self-care throughout your day. Holding space for yourself to feel and heal your way through transition is one of the best forms of self-care, and the process can take on whatever form you need it to. If you enjoy retreats, but are unable to afford the cost of one at the moment, we have a simple and free option for you with suggestions on ways to unplug from technology and reconnect to better self-care.

My relationship to the earth and land was taught to me by my maternal grandmother. In the same way she expressed her care and love for me, she provided care and love to plants and the nourishment they imbue

For as long as I can remember I’ve been practicing some form of writing including journaling, essays, and poetry. The crown of you is beaming For the young woman who didn’t trust her intuition; who followed along and didn’t question. To pray you open your whole self To sky, to earth, to sun, to moon To one whole voice that is you. And know there is more That you can’t see, can’t hear; Can’t know except in moments That aren’t always sound but other

She held on to piles of magazines, including an original copy of the 1968 TIME magazine issue headlining Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. death, featuring Coretta Scott King on its cover. This New Moon in Gemini, occurring Wednesday June 13th, paired with the memory of my grandmother and the idea of adaptability, rests strongly in my mind. In a story published last month for Medium, Nexus Media journalist Marlene Cimons delves into a relatively new area of ecological research — how plants survive climate change by taking naps. In honor of the New Moon and solstice, I’m offering, CORE Consultations: Sustainable Self Care Strategies, designed to guide you toward greater resiliency, and deeper self love.