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One of the first things you learn when you begin studying the cycles of the Moon, is how the new moon & the full moon are related in each month’s cycle. The new moon symbolizes new beginnings. It’s the beginning of a new chapter, a new monthly cycle. New moons are traditionally a time for planting new seeds and new intentions; it’s a powerful…
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Need to reduce the social media mental clutter & replace it with some inspiration in your newsfeed? These are my favorite Facebook pages for daily doses of wisdom, insight, meditation, and bright shiny light. What are your go-to Facebook pages? Please let me know in the comments below! Danielle LaPorte Danielle LaPorte is a divine force. She is an author, an artist, a poet, an…
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What a day, right? I can’t even write about my feelings about all this yet. It’s really overwhelming. And it’s really heavy. But I’ll tell you, I am so heartened by the outpouring of love I’ve witnessed today. People telling each other they’re loved. Friends. Teachers. Strangers. Sisters. Mothers. I’ve witnessed so many beautiful exchanges of love today. People just reaching out and reminding each…
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You guys … it is a GORGEOUS autumn election day here in the PacificNW. The sun is shining, there’s not one single cloud in the sky. The leaves are so vibrant & colorful against the backdrop of beautiful blue. It’s an amazing day. It feels so positive. It feels fresh & uplifting. It feels like a new day dawning. (… And thank gawd, right?!…
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My dear friends, Today marks one month since The Seasonal Soul went live. In that month, I’ve spent so much time thinking and reflecting on what, exactly, The Seasonal Soul is. “An online magazine & blog exploring simple, inspired ways to connect our souls to the season.” That’s what I’ve said The Seasonal Soul is. But, deep in my heart, is that really what I…
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So what is The Seasonal Soul? The Seasonal Soul is an online magazine & blog exploring simple, inspired, meaningful ways to connect your soul with the seasons. I believe the seasons have an effect on us. Just like they affect the trees and the flowers and the cycles of nearly all living things on Earth – I believe the seasons also affect human beings;…
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The New Moon Solar Eclipse is a very powerful astrological phenomenon. Eclipses bring with them very potent energy; creating opportunities for massive transformation & growth in our lives. Here’s what I’m learning about the upcoming solar eclipse (on Tuesday, July 2): The NEW MOON Solar Eclipse is a New Moon magnified. Solar eclipses only occur during a New Moon. (Similarly, lunar eclipses only occur during a…
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Monday, September 2 is the last new moon of summer. In only a few weeks it will be Autumn. These are the final days of the season. You can almost see the Wheel of the Year right now. The days are noticeably shorter, the evenings are cooler. There’s a real shift in the energy this month. We’re shifting out of the hot, intense energy…
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One of the richest ways to live connected to the seasons is by eating foods harvested in that season. Kate, over at Cookie & Kate put together this gorgeous visual of all the abundant fruits and vegetables that are ripe in August. Visit her blog for SO MANY delicious seasonal recipes that you can enjoy with all these ripe delicious fruits & veggies, right now.
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The first half of this summer felt super intense, emotionally. I’ve spent most of it completely twisted up and totally riddled with anxiety, uncertainty and paralyzing self-doubt. I’ve been doubting everything I’ve been doing, everything I’ve been writing–whether anyone out there cares or is even listening at all. My first big lesson/reminder of this season came during our big summer project: painting our house.…