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The root of passion
(image by: Hands off my tags! Michael Gaida from Pixabay) Passion (n): a state of strong or barely controllable emotion. The ultimate origin of the word is from the Latin word (ecclesiastical use in late Roman period) pati meaning ‘suffer.’ The concept of unyielding...
Writing is writing
Writing about writing. Today I choose to write and accept my experience as a scientific writer as a valuable asset rather than something to overcome in more creative freewriting. Cogent, succinct and illustrative are attractive qualities in writing. Perhaps the...
Tangerine oil to spark creativity and curiosity
Tangerine – Oil of Creativity, Curiosity, and Wonder I trust my instincts and yearnings for essential oils; this practice imbues a sense of curiosity, wonder, and adventure. How fitting that I am called to Tangerine oil, which inspires these qualities. Usually, I am...
How to finish strong – Let’s not rush into Spring
Full moon in Virgo image by Robert Wu Are you a pro or the Queen of starting things (books, projects, etc.) only to later feel the burden of things unfinished? This post is not about the psychology of choosing and managing energy. Rather, I open with this metaphor as...
Fast, effective and easy – Diffuse your essential oils
Have you ever wanted to master the easiest, fastest, and most effective way to shift your mood and create ambiance in your home without having to worry about harmful chemicals? Welcome pure plant essences in the form of essential oils. Diffusing essential oils is a...
When I Am Among the Trees by Mary Oliver
When I am Among the Trees by Mary Oliver When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. I would almost say that they save me, and daily. I am so distant from the...