The Art of Beginning

Tips for when you find yourself facing a new challenge.

Change can cause anxiety. The first day at a new job, going on a first date, having your first child – every such change in your life creates a new beginning. And being a beginner is one of the hardest challenges you can face.

With beginnings comes risk. While everyone’s life is filled with beginnings – both large and small – many people have trouble allowing themselves to take a risk.
By definition, a risk never lies within your comfort zone. Often, however, comfort zones can mask the feeling of what it means to really be alive. Read more

Fight Bugs Naturally, and Smell Good Doing It

Spring is quickly rolling right into Summer. It’s time to bring the patio furniture out of storage, dust off the grill, and try on a new bathing suit. With all the upcoming cookouts, beach days, and trips to the local park, summertime complications can arise. Bugs are often the number one complain.

In nearly every region, mosquitoes and other biting bugs are a nuisance. Until recently, the solution has been obvious: Buy bug spray, and spray it on thick. But these days, consumers are becoming more conscious of the chemicals added to the products used in everyday life. Read more

Home Spa Tips - Decadent Foot Scrub

After a summer in flip flops, our feet need a little special attention. Try this easy recipe for a natural summer foot scrub:

Ingredients

½ cup granulated sugar - (may replace with sea salts or cornmeal).
2 tablespoons olive oil - (may replace with softened coconut oil or avocado oil).
A few drops of Essential Oil - (You can choose one individual oil, such as Peppermint which will leave feet feeling cool and fresh. Or try a homemade blend, such as equal parts Peppermint, Lavender and Lemon. You can find pure essential oils at your local natural food market.).
OPTIONAL: ½ mashed avocado for extra moisturizing. Read more

Chakra Astrology - August

written by aura galadriel wright / illustrations by kiko kennedy

August 2008
Welcome to Chakra Astrology. This look reflects the wisdom of the ancients. Each sign is ruled by one of the 7 planets (stars) that can be seen in the sky with our eyes. From the top down, they are: Jupiter, the Moon, Venus, Mercury, the Sun, Mars and Saturn. These 7 planets equate with the 7 Chakras, which is reflected by the colors below. Each sign is color coded to match the Chakra it corresponds with. Read more