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Accessing Spiritual Services When You’re Financially Strained
Spiritual services play a crucial role in promoting mental and physical well-being by offering an opportunity to connect with our innermost self and an universal energy. These services encompass a wide range of practices such as meditation, energy work, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques. One of the key advantages of engaging in spiritual services is its…
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Connecting with Ancestors
I was born at the end of fall, when the world around us is seemingly preparing for a period of rest. It’s a time when the trees are mostly bare, and the greenery has transitioned into shades of brown. While this might seem melancholic to some, I believe there is a unique beauty in this…
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Step into Your Role
Healing History The term “healer” has been tarnished for many of us by greedy industries and new age gurus, so for this conversation I want us to reclaim the idea of a healer in a more traditional sense. Think of our ancestors in villages before colonialism. Imagine what “healer” would have meant to them –…
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Can breathwork change your life?
As someone who is at home in the world of alternative/natural healing modalities, but in community with people who have never set foot in a yoga studio, I want to bridge the gap and make my wellness practices feel accessible to everyone. I repeatedly hear my community saying they hold back from trying energetic practices…
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My Favorite Failure
When I was 17 years old I had a white 3 ring binder hidden in my closet that was filled with print outs of places I was going to go to. I was very disenchanted with my senior year of school. So, I spent all my time in the art room or on the computer…
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Chronic Pain Products for People on a Budget
I’ve been getting frustrated with articles about chronic pain products and services. Often it’s the same 5 products for $200 each or services that are only offered in LA. I’m sure it’s not as intentional as it seems to be this inaccessible to people with smaller budgets. I tend to run on the motto “if…
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My MRI Experience
The Unknown Made Me Nervous I didn’t know what to expect with my 1st MRI and I was very nervous. The mystery of the unknown always brings up anxiety for me. A week ahead of the appointment, I asked around to my circle of friends for their experiences.My friend, Erin, stepped up to ease my…
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3 Reasons to Consult Your Doctor Before Booking a Massage
Massage therapy is growing more accepted as a complementary service to medical treatment plans every year. Massage therapy is good for relaxation, promoting circulation and many other benefits. But some side effects that are beneficial to one person could be dangerous to another. Being a responsible Massage therapist means sometimes I must refuse service and…
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6 Wellness Books to Read This Fall
I remember how exciting it was to get the scholastic book fair order sheet from school. It was top priority when we got home from school. My sister and I would sit on the living room floor circling all the books we wanted and enthusiastically telling our mom to “look at this one”. The paper…
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What My Ancestors Left For Me
Last year, I felt left out because I didn’t have some special spiritual lineage with heirloom tools in my procession like a bunch of Instagram accounts claimed. I was delusional about my heritage. I pretty much thought I came from normal folks that ultimately lead lives that were only spiritual on Sundays. But that’s what…
Kayla Arthur 