σωφροσύνη (n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.
Acne for me has been a personal struggle (and embarrassment) for as long as I can remember. Even at 28, I still experience the odd the blemish, but it no longer holds the power over me like it once did. Working through my health struggles, I found that acne was a complicated one. I didn't …
Quick and easy bevy to impress anyone- as a mocktail or a cocktail! If you know me, you know I've always loved creating cocktails. I've never been one to drink "just because" or "to get drunk" - it was always about the experience and social aspect for me so I loved to sip and create …
WHAT ARE THEY From the words of Wikipedia... "Root vegetables are underground plant parts eaten by humans as food. Although botany distinguishes true roots (such as taproots and tuberous roots) from non-roots (such as bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers, although some contain both hypocotyl and taproot tissue), the term "root vegetable" is applied to all these types in agricultural and culinary usage.[1] Root vegetables are generally storage organs, enlarged to store …
As we transition from the sunny summer days to the cozy fall evenings, this #vitamin is always a hot topic- ESPECIALLY these days with so much immunity talk going around! With the changing seasons, this time of year can be really hard for some people - especially those that experience seasonal depression, struggle with low …
What's one thing that everyone needs but usually doesn't take? Water. I'm just as guilty as you are, too! How is it that a couple cups of coffee goes down sooo smooth but a few cups of water - can be a challenge some days! Today I'm not here to tell how to drink more …
3-6-9 let’s unwind Want to know what Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Abraham Hicks, Galileo, Neville Goddard, Religion, Mathematics, Science, Philosophy and I all have in common? We love the numbers 3 - 6 - 9. Think.. Mind-Body-Spirit Past-Present-Future Birth-Life-Death Neutrons-Protons-Electrons Galaxies-Stars-Planets The Earth-The Cosmos-And Us ..and the endless other trilogy symbols that I'm sure you can think of. …
Well I don't know about you, but here on Vancouver Island we've been getting hit with A LOT of heat waves recently- which my plants and I are TOTALLY loving! My skin however, not so much.. EVEN THOUGH I know we all already know what to do, too much fun in the sun can still …
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Yesterday I shared a quick post on my social media about a Castor Oil Bath and got a lot of inquiries so I thought I would dive in a little deeper here! a little bit of castor oil history first.. Castor oil can be a fun (or scary) topic- depending on who you ask 😉 …
If you know me, you know I looove my fermented stuff! But WHY?! What's so special about it? And is it the same as pickling?! Well, they’re both delicious and they BOTH have their own unique benefits but they are definitely NOT the same! Essentially, pickled foods are a fast process that perverse ingredients using …
Sometimes, in the waves of change, we find our true direction... please welcome, SWELL Health 🤗 🌊 SWELL Health is the blending of Sophrosyne Wellness and birthing of a new exciting chapter that focuses on a WHOLEistic approach to mental health. The purpose of SWELL Health is to support the mind, body and soul optimally …
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