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Hey! A Message From Beauty
| May 14, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
When a giant white butterfly flitted right in front of me, it brought a powerful message of transformation and unconditional love. Sometimes life is so beautiful and euphoric, that we want to hold onto experiences and people we associate with those moments. The butterfly shows that sometimes beauty flows in, and flys away…..we can only…
Make Your Own Marijuana
| May 7, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
Now there’s one more reason to get yourself huffing and puffing….besides heart health and looking good in your jeans. Endocannabinoids are chemicals produced naturally by the body, and mirror the effects of the cannabis found in marijuana. And a new study shows that not only is endocannabinoid activity heightened after intense physical exertion….it’s also involved…
How Conscious Are You?
| May 2, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
These days, we hear the word “conscious” thrown around a lot: “conscious lifestyle,” “conscious diet,” “conscious communication,” “conscious person,” etc. Even the subtitle of this web series is: “Conscious Lifestyle Tools for Today’s World.” But what does this mean, exactly? We’re referring to different levels of awareness. On the most basic level, we’re motivated by…
The V Word
| April 24, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
Vulnerability is one of the most beautiful aspects of being human. It’s what creates true intimacy and connectedness, and allows us to discover our deepest strengths. And yet, it’s something we’re not always rewarded for, and at times even taught to suppress. Positivity is of course a wonderful quality, but if it comes at the…
What About Men (Seasons Part 5)
| April 12, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
In the last few videos, I’ve shared how the phases of a woman’s cycle mirror the natural seasons. So how does this apply to men? As I mentioned before, men do have their own cycles as well, but because they cycle so much more quickly than women, it can be imperceptible on a surface level.…
Fall Gracefully (Seasons Part 4)
| April 4, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
After a bright and active summer, comes the luteal phase, which corresponds with the fall or harvest season. It’s a time when the energy gradually winds down, and there may be more of an impulse towards introverted activities. The annual harvest season in nature is traditionally a time to gather and organize crops. Similarly, this…
When You’re Most Attractive to Men (Seasons Part 3)
| March 27, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
After the winter season, of course comes spring. According to traditional Chinese medicine, spring correlates with the follicular phase of a woman’s cycle, when the ovaries are preparing to release an egg. This phase is characterized by more energy, increasing sexual energy, and it’s a good time to begin to be more social and action-oriented.…
Seasons Part 2: Winter
| March 19, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
This is part Two in a five-part series on how the yearly seasons are mirrored within our own bodies. The first season, or beginning of the cycle, is menstruation, which is a reflective, restorative time. So just like in winter we tend to go inside and curl up and “hibernate,” that’s the time in a…
What’s Your Season? Part 1
| March 13, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
This is part One in a five-part series on how the yearly seasons are mirrored within our own bodies. With the speed of modern life, it can be easy to lose touch with the rhythms of nature, and even the rhythm of your own body. Just like the seasons outside remind us when it’s time…
Put Your Big Kid Panties On
| March 6, 2012 | Posted by Ivy under Uncategorized |
“Fear is the one thing that shrinks as we get closer to it.” The amazing thing about being afraid to do something is…. much of the time, the actual experience is not nearly as intimidating as we imagined it to be. Resistance is one of those tricky things that make us feel like we really,…
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