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At Inspirited Living we are supported this week by light. We know that for many people in the northern hemisphere the long nights and short days can feel heavy and dark. In this National Geographic story about Festivals of Lights, we feel supported by the reminder that all over the world and many different religious traditions light candles, put on light displays, and light bonfires to share joy, celebration, and hope for the return of the sun.

Our Higher Self: So Many Festivals of Lights!

At Inspirited Living we are supported this week by light. We know that for many people in the northern hemisphere the […]

As we enter the season of anticipation and incubation, we can take a few moments to clear the air. We are feeling uplifted this week by Marie Kondo’s calming use of palo alto, salt, incense, sage, and even tuning forks to clear the air. At Inspirited Living we love Marie Kondo’s emphasize on the intention behind the ritual: honoring the way our living spaces protect and nourish us during the year and allowing anything that has accumulated that we no longer need, to be released back into the world. Let us know if you have another way of clearing the air for the new growth to come!

Our Higher Self: Rituals for Clearing the Air

As we enter the season of anticipation and incubation, we can take a few moments to clear the air. We are […]

We are inspired this week by astrologer Chani Nichols talking about why what she does works. Inspirited Living’s favorite astrologer, Chani Nichols, gives us all perspective on what is important and how we can go with the flow even when the stars throw some major challenges our way. In this season of anticipation and incubating, Chani also helps remind us what we can take from the past year and what we need to release to make room for new growth.

Our Higher Self: Anticipation and Incubation

We are inspired this week by astrologer Chani Nicholas talking about why what she does works. Inspirited Living’s favorite astrologer, Chani […]

One way to support our gratitude practice is through the smells and tastes that relax us. Right now, lavender, ginger and cinnamon all have aromas that evoke the holidays and celebrations. Inspirited Living’s cosmos flower essence, chicory flower essence, lavender essence and our small batch, hand-made Lavender chewing gum is super for supporting relaxation and a sense of well-being throughout the day.

Gratitude and Joy: Lavender and Relaxation

One way to support our gratitude practice is through the smells and tastes that relax us. Right now, lavender, ginger and […]

We are uplifted this week by this article from Berkley University showing how gratitude can change lives. In a series of studies with children, different researchers found that teaching about the components of gratitude had long term benefits in happiness for children aged 8-11. Gratitude and joy can be taught and it changed lives. Bundled in the lessons, the children also learned about empathy, appreciation, compassion, and consideration. Not bad for 30 minutes a day for one week!

Gratitude and Joy: Changing Lives

We are uplifted this week by this article from Berkley University showing how gratitude can change lives. In a series of […]

As we move rapidly toward Thanksgiving here in the US and the beginning of the Holiday Season around the world, I find myself a bit more reflective, and focusing energy on gratitude. One of Inspirited Living’s Daily Introspectives captures the sentiment for me.

Our Higher Self: Gratitude and Discovering Joy

As we move rapidly toward Thanksgiving here in the US and the beginning of the Holiday Season around the world, I […]

We are supported this week by the reminder that there’s a reason for every season. This spectacular Dutch tulip garden has planted it’s bulbs and is starting to sell it’s tickets for the spring. The varieties, colors, and designs are stunning, and the flowers that burst into bloom are being planted from humble brown bulbs right now.

Our Higher Self: Planting for the Spring

We are supported this week by the reminder that there’s a reason for every season. This spectacular Dutch tulip garden has […]

We are uplifted this week by a French cellist, who is rescuing and recording music by female composers. Héloïse Luzzati’s YouTube channel (The Jewel Box) has complex, uplifting, and rarely heard music by women. The story from Positive News magazine notes that “just 5% of the music played by modern orchestras in 2020-21 was composed by women.” The Jewel Box is a delightful contribution intent on improving that statistic.

Our Higher Self: How Music Flows Within Women

We are uplifted this week by a French cellist, who is rescuing and recording music by female composers.  Héloïse Luzzati’s YouTube […]

Our Higher Self: Inspirited Living’s Introspectives

Each week I send out four thoughts that string together to make one larger one on Friday.  We call them Inspirited […]

Our Higher Self: Letting Go of Perfection

Our Higher Self: Letting Go of Perfection

Last week, I wrote about Our Higher Self, our Soul Self Our Soul Self, Our Higher Self. “Some people call it […]